While I think it is good to reward and recognise contributions, this does need some thought.
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Some people have been on the forum longer than others so their stats will be higher. Perhaps use the monthly stats instead of the all-time stats.
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People get discouraged when goals seem unachieveable so a “most valuable player” prize each month would seem to give everyone a chance.
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The challenge could change each month:
- Most replies
- Most liked post
- or look at other Badges for more ideas
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Perhaps prizes could be:
- Open Knowledge swag
- A new badge in this forum - pixels are cheap but effective
- or go crazy with training, conference tickets, or other opportunities to meet in person.
As we are planning to invite more friends to this forum, we need to make sure they feel welcome and safe in joining the conversation.
Here’s some ideas from another forum I use:
What do others think?