The Reefuge Gold Revised
Hello everyone,
I would like to share the revised version of the gold. For those of you who will ask, here is the reason why cashing out is not possible. This is a final decision and will not be looked at further at this point in time. Before going further, I would like to list a few general rules (which may change before launch) about Gold.
Rules
Gifting Points
If a user makes a quality post, you can gift them points from your account by clicking the “Gold” button located on their post. This will deduct 2 points from your Gold Bank. 1 point will go to the user who created the content and 1 point will go to The Reefuge Network. This is a way to not only help fund the website, but to also say thanks to the user for posting the content in the first place. This allows growth of the website and motivates users to post good quality content. Users can then use the points however they see fit.
User Upgrades
Users can use their points to purchase user upgrades. However, it does not stop there. Members can also purchase entire upgrades for other users when checking out. As an example, a user is able to purchase a mood upgrade for any other user(s) of The Reefuge should they wish to do so.
New Features
Automatic Response - 20 Points/Month or 200 Points/Year
The Automatic Response is a simple PM system that will automatically reply to a user when they send you a personal conversation. This is good for users who do a lot of trading on the forums.
Moods - 30 Points/Month or 300 Points/Year
Moods are just a fun way of sharing the mood you are in. It is the same as the mood icon in my user information bit on the left of this post.
Image in signature - 20 Points/M or 200 Points/Y
This feature will allow you to include an image in your signature. You are allowed one image, and its maximum size may be 180 x 100 pixels.
Addons
Medals:
Medals are a great way to support the site and add a bit of colour to your user profile. Medals will also show in the user information bit (under Avatar and information). These a just a small image that you can purchase using Gold to help support the site. They are a once-off purchase and have a life-span of 12 months. Multiple medals can be purchased.
- 10 points /// I want a medal.
- 20 points /// Nice site.
- 30 points /// I like it here.
- 50 points /// I love it here.
- 100 points /// The Reefuge is my home.
- 500 points /// Work on more projects.
- 5000 points /// Let thy Reefuge grow.
If anyone has any suggestions for different upgrades, please suggest them here.
Thanks.
I would like to share the revised version of the gold. For those of you who will ask, here is the reason why cashing out is not possible. This is a final decision and will not be looked at further at this point in time. Before going further, I would like to list a few general rules (which may change before launch) about Gold.
Rules
- A user is not allowed to use Gold as a way of allowing participation. In other words, a user is not allowed to say "Must have gold" in order for another user to participate in the thread, activity, etc.
- A user is not allowed to sell their Gold to another user.
- Gold is non-refundable
Gifting Points
If a user makes a quality post, you can gift them points from your account by clicking the “Gold” button located on their post. This will deduct 2 points from your Gold Bank. 1 point will go to the user who created the content and 1 point will go to The Reefuge Network. This is a way to not only help fund the website, but to also say thanks to the user for posting the content in the first place. This allows growth of the website and motivates users to post good quality content. Users can then use the points however they see fit.
User Upgrades
Users can use their points to purchase user upgrades. However, it does not stop there. Members can also purchase entire upgrades for other users when checking out. As an example, a user is able to purchase a mood upgrade for any other user(s) of The Reefuge should they wish to do so.
New Features
Automatic Response - 20 Points/Month or 200 Points/Year
The Automatic Response is a simple PM system that will automatically reply to a user when they send you a personal conversation. This is good for users who do a lot of trading on the forums.
Moods - 30 Points/Month or 300 Points/Year
Moods are just a fun way of sharing the mood you are in. It is the same as the mood icon in my user information bit on the left of this post.
Image in signature - 20 Points/M or 200 Points/Y
This feature will allow you to include an image in your signature. You are allowed one image, and its maximum size may be 180 x 100 pixels.
Addons
Medals:
Medals are a great way to support the site and add a bit of colour to your user profile. Medals will also show in the user information bit (under Avatar and information). These a just a small image that you can purchase using Gold to help support the site. They are a once-off purchase and have a life-span of 12 months. Multiple medals can be purchased.
If anyone has any suggestions for different upgrades, please suggest them here.
Thanks.