Question

Some interesting info, not a question:

MITx launched today - I hope to see some other OpenStudy people in it - and in light of some of the recent discussions about the medal system, a review of their 'karma system' for awarding points and 'moderator privileges' is very interesting...

Answer 1

In general, users can post discussion questions in the "Wiki" section of the course. Other users can UP VOTE and DOWN VOTE both the questions and the answers. UP votes are given ten points while down votes subtract one point. There is a limit of 200 points which can be given per question or answer per day. As users acquire points, they are granted 'moderation privileges' according to the following schedule:

Points Required Action
1 upvote
1 add comments
1 accept own answer to own questions
1 open and close own questions
15 downvote
50 edit community wiki questions
100 retag other's questions
250 close other's questions
2000 edit any answer
2000 delete any comment

Answer 2

For anyone who wants to stay up to date on what similar sites are doing.

;D

Answer 3

@cshalvey @darthsid [PS: I am also in the course =)]

Answer 4

Sounds awesome!

Answer 5

I think registration is still open. Don't quote me on that, though.

Answer 6

Its been 3 hours only though.

Answer 7

It's very cool, I'm in the course :)

Answer 8

Too bad I can't join this one :( @blues: Do you know about stackexchange's r 'Reputation system' for awarding points and 'moderator privileges'?

Answer 9

No, I have not been on Stack Exchange, although I have heard of it...

Answer 10

Then you may like to check it out at here http://math.stackexchange.com/faq#reputation

Answer 11

Thanks!

Answer 12

:-)

Answer 13

Great to see MIT taking such an initiative. Wish I could help the folks in the course discussion forums; I'm no EE guru :( Good luck to all :-D