I am the same and did move up

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.

On the level, this a fun site.(That was SO bad!)

Just waiting for my level to go up a bit, then I can jump.

Welcome I've only been a member about a month only because I didn't know it existed. Like the site and the people. They have some of the wildest posts I would never have thought of some of them but enjoy commenting.

Hello.

welcome

Welcome to our little world and may you find friendship, joy, fun and happiness in our little home. Just be yourself.

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.

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.

I have that same hunger for points..reaching level 10, with the Black star & Gold 10..to me it represents Nirvanah..and dominion over all I gaze upon..yummmmm

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.

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!!??!!

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.

And i get more points for posting first! We have a win-win here!