I rather like the points system myself. No it won't change the world - it's just sort of fun. No competition. Good incentive for folks to actively participate. If you don't like it , you needn't pay attention to the numbers - yes ?

And as the site grows in popularity - which it seems to be doing - categories help to organize the daily incoming posts which cover so many different subjects.

Why not just enjoy the features you like ?

Categories or categorization is useful in placing something in the appropriate class or category. For example, if you had a mechanical problem with you car you would take it to a mechanic because the problem belongs to the class or category known as mechanics. Therefore, you do not take your car to a baker as the problem does not belong to the class of category known as bakery. Scrutiny of some subject matter may reveal that it has been placed in the wrong category for a variety of 'reasons'......

I think the categories are very helpful. It gives something to select for subject matter on what topics we are looking for to add things or have questions about, etc. Yes the levels are important. It shows who is active on here and if there are trolls out there, they won't be on here long. Admin has a method to their madness and it seems to be working.

This site has far less scammers than traditional dating sites because of the levels. They have to invest time -some lower levels drop off. The categories are for you to pick subjects that mean something to you. We do care.

The levels let you know how active someone is and the tags have definitions. I found the definitions somewhere I can't remember. Inwoikd imagine it would be really helpful to someone that is just getting out of religion...especially if they have been in a religious bubble and still are scarred the devil is going to get them. As for caring...ehhhh....id care more if I got cool powers or gear when I leveled up lol

There are a couple of things to be concerned about. "Points" internalize he participation as rewards and importance (ranking/hierarchy). Another is link/classification. Had you noticed the Twitter hashtags? They are linked to the words, usage, and emotive tone of the words. We are sequestered, collated, sexed, and tracked. Welcome to the Terrordome.

I find that looking in the categories, I am able to find...things on those topics in there. Am I not doing it correct?

Do you really want to chat and share your opinions with other atheists/agnostics human beings? That is what levels are for. Categories are separating politics from me talking about anime in the random and fun category.

We live in a slotted society. goal and achievement driven. Entice you to be Participant and not just an expectator. Contribution helps us all. What gamer don't like to Level Up?

i dont

I though perhaps once you reach the upper level you become an Elder of the Community, referred to as Brother Bill or Sister Mary, keeper of the sacred writings....... Hey wait a minute, I'm having a reality check, where am I again.......??

With each level that I climb I feel like I'm a step closer to becoming super skeptic man.