Question

I have noticed in OpenStudy that some users seek help by saying, " Help! I will medal and fan!" That always catches our eye because these two words, " Medal"; "Fan" is something that will make our smartscore go higher. That is true. But the main idea of Openstudy is to help people, not get popular by a lot of medals and fans.

Answer 1

Doesn't anyone agree?

Answer 2

Besides, it's OpenStudy. Not OpenFan or OpenMedal

Answer 3

I think the reward system motivates users to help. It's competitive teaching and helping, tbh I would have never imagined doing this when I was younger. It's like a game but your teaching. I find it cool the teaching is fun. When someone says they will reward a medal and fan, that means there going to reward the best user who offers the most reliable help. The competition to see who gets the highest medal count or who's ranked highest on the leader board is something natural when you have a point system. People asking who offer a medal or fan simply need the help and quick, its a strategy to attract users to your question. Some people prefer to state a simple question, while others use the flashy and "HEY LOOK AT ME" approach.

Answer 4

Yes, but that's how we can get everyone to help right? I don't no difference with that or a problem with that. If you need someone to help or whatever, ask for the best. It's like saying, "LOOK! HOTTIE'S HERE!!"

Answer 5

I completely agree with you @Joel_the_boss and @YanaSidlinskiy, but I mean like: medal parties for example. Some people answer answers right but they say," Medals for me!"

Answer 6

^_^

Answer 7

But you do realize that what we do, the actions we take on OS and we remember them. So that's why we fan them and give them medals.

Answer 8

Medal Parties is a different story.

Answer 9

I was in a post a while ago, and it was stated, "First person to say ok, gets a free medal" Now this, you'd definitely assume that it's a medal party. I got into that post and said, "First person to say ok, gets a free suspension" Now how many people do you think left that post? Many!

Answer 10

XD

Answer 11

Where's that? Can u show me the post?

Answer 12

I laughed me head off, like crazy. I'm not sure if it has been deleted though.

Answer 13

It'll take a while for me to actually go through my answered questions to look for it. I'll try my best to look for it.

Answer 14

Or, I may just use google. I tried earlier and don't seem to find it.. So you'll have to give me some time to dig for it.

Answer 15

Alright

Answer 16

Yes, the medal, fan, testimonial, etc. is just to attract users to raise their SmartScore.

Answer 17

If there weren't any of that, there'd probably be a lot less helpers on OS.

Answer 18

I agree

Answer 19

Then, I guess I reacted to quickly XD

Answer 20

'too'

Answer 21

Sure did;)

Answer 22

Thanks for the information guys! :)

Answer 23

No problemos!

Answer 24

@RainbowBrony555 I have a different link, it's not a medal party though.... It's something different... If you'd want it, I'll send it to you in messages.

Answer 25

Okay @YanaSidlinskiy :)

Answer 26

Or here, either way.

Answer 27

Ya, see.
http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/54cbf474e4b013a00251e492