# OMEA Engage for Change - Points System Guide

This guide explains how the points and rewards system works on the OMEA Engage for Change platform.

## How does it work?

The platform rewards your engagement with points. The more you participate, the more points you earn and the more badges you unlock to showcase your impact!

## How to earn points?

### 🗨️ Interact with the community

| Action | Points | When? | Explanation |
| ----------------------------- | ------------ | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Post a comment** | **2 points** | Per comment | When you share your opinion on an opportunity |
| **Give a like** | **1 point** | Per like | When you like another member's comment |
| **Receive a like** | **1 point** | Per like | When someone likes your comment |
| **Remove a like** | **-1 point** | Per removal | When you remove your like from a comment |
| **Have a like removed** | **-1 point** | Per removal | When someone removes their like from your comment |

### 👤 Create your profile

| Action | Points | When? | Explanation |
| ---------------------------- | ------------ | -------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Create your account** | **5 points** | Once | When you sign up on the platform |
| **Complete your profile** | **5 points** | Once | When you add all your information |

### 🎯 Participate in opportunities

| Action | Points | When? | Explanation |
| -------------------------------- | ------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Apply to an opportunity** | **10 points** | Per application | When you apply for a mission |
| **Be the first applicant** | **2 points** | Per opportunity | When you are the first to apply |
| **Be accepted** | **5 points** | Per acceptance | When your application is approved |

### 🔄 Diversify your participation

| Action | Points | When? | Explanation |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------ | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **New field of action** | **3 points** | Per application | When you apply to a different field than your last application |
| **Same field of action** | **2 points** | Per application | When you apply to the same field as your last application |
| **Third different field** | **5 points** | Per application | When you apply to your third different field |

### 🤝 Invite friends

| Action | Points | When? | Explanation |
| --------------------------- | ------------ | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Send an invitation** | **2 points** | Per invitation | When you invite someone to join |
| **Invitation accepted** | **5 points** | Per acceptance | When someone joins thanks to your invitation |

## ⚠️ Important limitations

To maintain fairness in the system, certain restrictions apply:

### 🚫 What does NOT give points

| Action | Why? |
| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Liking your own comment** | You cannot give yourself points |
| **Multiple likes on the same comment** | Only one like per person per comment |

### 📋 Specific rules

- **First applicant**: Only the first person to apply receives the 2 bonus points
- **Field diversity**: The system checks your history to calculate bonuses
- **Acceptance**: Points are only given if your application is approved

## The badges to unlock

Your points accumulate to unlock badges that show your level of engagement:

| Badge | Points required | What it means |
| ------------ | --------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Bronze** | 100 points | You're starting your impact journey! |
| **Silver** | 150 points | You're an active community member |
| **Gold** | 180 points | You're a regular participant |
| **Platinum** | 190 points | You're an engagement expert |
| **Diamond** | 200 points | You're a social impact master |
| **Elite** | 500 points | You're a community leader! |

## How it works in practice

### Your beginner journey

1. **You sign up**: +5 points (Total: 5)
2. **You complete your profile**: +5 points (Total: 10)
3. **You post your first comment**: +2 points (Total: 12)
4. **You apply to your first opportunity**: +10 points (Total: 22)
5. **Someone likes your comment**: +1 point (Total: 23)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Can I lose points?**
A: Yes, you can lose 1 point if you remove a like or if someone removes their like from your comment.

**Q: Are points permanent?**
A: Yes, your points accumulate and are never lost, except for like removals.

**Q: How can I see my points?**
A: Your points and badges are visible on your personal profile.

**Q: Is there a point limit?**
A: No, you can continue earning points indefinitely!

**Q: Can I like my own comments?**
A: No, the system prevents giving yourself points.

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_This points system encourages engagement and rewards your contribution to the OMEA Engage for Change community._

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