It's been shown time and again that when you combine intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, you get... well... more motivated. So this is my first post here, in my hunger for moving up a level. I want to be an active member, because I do believe in what this site and we all are doing and standing for. But that extra level "offer" seems to have put me over the edge. Thus, this post. Science (including psychological science) rules!
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OK, here is an extrinsic/intinsic winning convination for you: browse on posts of people peek your interest and look at their posts. Then make a comment or tag to the comments. You will get your extrinsicly motivating points and you get to say what you think, and you will get to know the opinions of those people and you will get their responses, and those of others.
The truth is, I am not saying anything that you may not have figured out already, except for one thing: the conversations in which you engage, as you think of your answers, will give you deas for new postings.
Rodatheist
Level 7
Mar 1, 2018
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Welcome to our little world and may you find friendship, joy, fun and happiness in our little home. Just be yourself.
GipsyOfNewSpain
Level 9
Feb 28, 2018
0
Chasing the carrot? Aren't we all, to some degree. Feedback can provide needed inspiration too. Your toes are wet now. Hope the water is warm. 
Silver1wun
Level 7
Feb 28, 2018
2
Be very careful because this motivation will have some very positive results but it can also get you addicted! Points can make one feel they've accomplished something but, for me it should be about quality over quantity (yeah and I'm a fine one to talk).
Some time ago I had two life's goals: one was to get excommunicated and the other was to write a book. Neither has happened but I have managed to write a thousand+ letters.
JackPedigo
Level 9
Feb 28, 2018
0
Good on ya for stretching yourself. Since you're a writer at least you won't have to overcome the resistance some have to writing.
I've read that for every person who participates on a site like this, 9 to 99 others are lurkers. That's not necessarily a bad thing in any individual case, but I do wish people generally felt freer to join in.
mordant
Level 8
Feb 28, 2018
3
It shames me that I get fewer points by answering later in spite of the fact I had no control over the situation. It creates frustration with no avenue of relief. What kind of reward system is that!!??!!
JeffMesser
Level 8
Feb 28, 2018
1
implies you should be sitting at the computer looking for new posts all the time
I didn’t know that. I’m very busy most of the time. Not fair. You should be able to browse at your convenience. I may have to WRITE A LETTER!!!
Sooz:
My, my. I can tell the competitive people by their comments. Once you get whatever perk you get by moving from level 1 to 2, is there any advantage at all?
I have seen very little gained by "moving up a level" other than the fact that you are more involved and obviously getting more from the site.
jlynn37
Level 8
Feb 28, 2018
5
That pretty much sums it up
And i get more points for posting first! We have a win-win here!
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Feb 28, 2018
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