Just joined, what's the trophy icon, etc. mean?

[DarylB]

Just joined, what's the trophy icon, etc. mean under everyone's name, also what's the point system?

 

[williamh]

Trophy icon ? Points ? I know this

 

[DarylB]

Here's the pic

 

[M35fan]

The trophies are just milestones for your entertainment. Here is a list of the ones I've gotten

Not sure that the points really count for anything. I think it's just for fun.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[Adrok]

Welcome to the Forum DarylB.

The first icon is messages ( posts in the forum, or thread started ).

The center icon, Thumbs up, is the total number of 'reactions' ( people hitting the LIKE ) your posts have received. If you post something particularly helpful, meaningful, or entertaining; more people will "like" it,

The trophies are arbitrary milestones achieved from posting and contributing, like M35fan said.

In theory, the greater numbers ( points ) you have, the greater contributor you are to the community as a whole.
If you cannot determine the value, accuracy, or veracity of a post.....say some technical advice....Look at the posters number, and look at their past threads and comments. Maybe they know their stuff. Maybe they have a lower number ( like me ) and have just lurked for years.

Cheers

 

[DarylB]

The trophies are just milestones for your entertainment. Here is a list of the ones I've gotten
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Not sure that the points really count for anything. I think it's just for fun.
Welcome to the forum!

Thanks

 

[DarylB]

Welcome to the Forum DarylB.

The first icon is messages ( posts in the forum, or thread started ).

The center icon, Thumbs up, is the total number of 'reactions' ( people hitting the LIKE ) your posts have received. If you post something particularly helpful, meaningful, or entertaining; more people will "like" it,

The trophies are arbitrary milestones achieved from posting and contributing, like M35fan said.

In theory, the greater numbers ( points ) you have, the greater contributor you are to the community as a whole.
If you cannot determine the value, accuracy, or veracity of a post.....say some technical advice....Look at the posters number, and look at their past threads and comments. Maybe they know their stuff. Maybe they have a lower number ( like me ) and have just lurked for years.

Cheers

Thanks