Leader Board?

[Administrator]

I think that a bonus would be the only way to get a workable number of opt-ins, but on the other hand, there isn't much for us to gain from it -- at least in a tangible or measurable sense.  It's possible that a leaderboard would lead to higher earnings, but it's also possible that it wouldn't.

[falcon9]

I think that a bonus would be the only way to get a workable number of opt-ins, but on the other hand, there isn't much for us to gain from it -- at least in a tangible or measurable sense.  It's possible that a leaderboard would lead to higher earnings, but it's also possible that it wouldn't.

While there's no way of knowing in advance whether any leader board competitions would generate more earnings for FC, (at least enough to justify any bonuses paid to participants), or have other unforseen effects, is it worth a try?

[Armand2REP]

I never claimed that helpful members were "jerks".  You, however, claimed that "They won't be sharing info no matter the case", (which implicitly hints at being "jerks" and making that your assumption that "They won't be sharing info no matter the case").

You claimed that competitive members wouldn't share info with new members if a leaderboard was in place, thus making them jerks.

The W.A.R. consolidates member offer stats and does let that individual member know where their own earnings stand.  Why would anyone be concerned about the earnings of others?  Such concern does not affect one's own earnings since these are a matter of self-motivation, not self-aggrandizing.

If there is nothing to compare it to, there are no standings. Motivations vary from one personality to the next.  Every effort should be made to motivate as many as possible.  Those that do not share an interest need not participate and go about their own self motivation.     

It remains possible to 'compete against one's previous offer stats' as a way to increase one's earnings.  FC members are not technically competing against other members unless participating in specifically-competitive promotions.  Since such promotions already exist, there is no particular extra incentive in a leader board competition.  If a 'leader board bonus' is being suggested, FC would determine what, (if any), bonus incentives would be offered.

Competing against one's self gets boring rather quickly.  That is where longevity of the activity requires a new dimension.

Hence, the true motive stands revealed.  You're apparently looking at this from the perspective of someone who expects to lead in such a leader board but, have not thought any other variables through.  Before asking, (if you were going to), consider what those might be. 

I don't know how you come to that conclusion when you were the one to mention it.  I am on deployment for much of the year so I doubt I would lead it. 

[Armand2REP]

The problem with a leaderboard is that it encourages you to complete offers not because you are interested, but rather out of a completionist or competitive feeling.  That translates to less value for our advertisers.  This is the primary reason why we haven't had a leaderboard.  That said, there are some specific categories that would bear having activity reported on a leaderboard, e.g. tasks, videos, and possibly surveys.  I will think on that.  The main stumbling block is that publishing such information would require an opt-in from the members involved (I can't assume everyone wants their activity published).

If such is the case, how about creating stats on such activity?  Averages, highest/lowest medians of offers and what your own averages are compared to site activity.     

[falcon9]

You claimed that competitive members wouldn't share info with new members if a leaderboard was in place, thus making them jerks.

False.  I'd stated that 'This may or may not be influenced by not being in competition with the members assisted.'  Quote where I stated otherwise.

If there is nothing to compare it to, there are no standings.

Who said there'd be nothing to compare stats to?  One could compare one's stats with one's own previous stats and seek to self-motivate.

Motivations vary from one personality to the next.  Every effort should be made to motivate as many as possible.  Those that do not share an interest need not participate and go about their own self motivation.     

Competing against one's self gets boring rather quickly. 

That's a matter of subjective opinion and doesn't negate the possibility that competing against others won't become just as "boring" for the easily bored.

[falcon9]

The weekly activity report  informs the member of what they already know from the account page.  It doesn't tell them where they stand in the scheme of FC.

Those who wish to do so have posted their offer completions in this thread:

Re: What Offer Approved for you Today?

This thread serves to indicate which offers were completed at any one time by members. Anyone who wishes to tacitly 'compete' with others in this area needs only post their completed offers and compare them with others to know how they stand at the moment.