In the Tesla Club

do you actively make an effort to reach the next level?

No because there doesn't seem to be one.

There is no real incentive to reach any level, so why would someone want to aspire to the next level.

As an absolute beginner they get all priviledges, while other sites you need to attain xx points before you have access to xyz.

In the older times the avatar changed, but since you apply your own the persons points is only visible if you look for it.

Novices and Higher get equal standings for Road Tests, etc so there is no advantage there.

Personally I think that some of the more expensive Road Tests should only be for Level x and higher, as it's obvious they have been here for a while and contributed.

Having a minimum level doesn't necessarily mean we get someone that can blog, since we've seen how some people comment on 3 year old posts to gain points.

We've also had some absolute newbies apply for Design Tests and become very valued members.

There was plenty of activity when I hit the top level, but sadly for Shabaz very little official recognition (unless I missed it). We have clem57 knocking on the door as well.

If we truely want to acknowledge these levels then surely we should be doing something for everyone that reaches them.

I know there is problems with cross border vouchers, but surely there is element14 merchandise that could be given out for certain levels.

Mark

Speaking of Level 8, I still have the Tesla sticker that cstanton gave me when we visited : ) It's awesome.

I occasionally have fun checking out what badges exist (I know a lot of effort goes into devising those by Element14, and it is definitely appreciated), and I would agree with you that we don't explicitly look out for points. Actually I feel guilty if people like clem57 and gadget.iom are not recognized, they actively help out on so many discussions with their diverse knowledge. I don't get so much time : ( despite having a high number of points.

mcb1 you set the gold standard : ) and always so I was very happy to follow in your footsteps, you're an inspiration especially because you always "keep it real". Many people from Element14 staff did personally reach out to me when the points hit 100k, so I felt appreciated. Also spannerspencer personally put me in touch with some people since he has way better contacts than me hehe, so overall I think personalized incentives to help each of us are still there loosely tied to points levels if people want them, its just that we get motivated in ways other than points eventually too, which is no bad thing and Element14 is doing lots of things right cultivating such an environment.

Christmas time especially was awesome - it was very clever how what would normally be a quiet season was turned into a busy time with the thought-provoking Year in Review/Preview posts that encouraged many conversations. So I hope Element14 internally recognises their staff too, for innovative thinking like this that keeps interest high.

Many people from Element14 staff did personally reach out to me when the points hit 100k

Excellent ...

I didn't think they would ignore you ....

you're an inspiration especially because you always "keep it real".

Thanks

Many people from Element14 staff did personally reach out to me when the points hit 100k

Excellent ...

I didn't think they would ignore you ....

you're an inspiration especially because you always "keep it real".

Thanks