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Why not introduce some sort of colored digital ribbons along with Karma points for completing "quests"?
I like this. Like the 'percent complete' markers on OkCupid or Mint.com or a bunch of other sites. Percent-complete could dictate one's user class.
Some sub-reddits do 'flash' which is phrases or small images next to peoples user names. (E.g. r/fitness puts peoples areas of interest, gameofthrones puts small house crests).
Perhaps we could do something similar as a reward for major contributions, say a gold star, or even a paper clip?
That would make it very very easy for the halo effect to kick in.
I interpret you as meaning that if some had 'flash' their posts would be considered as better than their actual merit (correct me if I'm misinterpreting). If that were to be the case would there not be an equal or stronger effect from a poster having a good reputation or a gazzilion karma (like Luke, Alicorn or Eleizer) under the current system?
There would also be the question of whether if this effect exists it is sufficient detrimental to outweigh the motivational benefits.
Maybe (I think this debate has occurred several times before), but the total karma of a user is not visible on every post, and likewise with their reputation.
DING!
What do you want to tell me with that? Other than factual information, I can't draw much from it. Do you want to say that
a) this sort of conditioning is bad and should stay away from lw
b) it works in games and thusly seems like a good idea
c) nothing further
?