Leaderboard
The leaderboard ranks MSP Collective members by their reputation points. It highlights the most active and helpful contributors in the community.
What the Leaderboard Measures
Rankings are based on reputation points, which you earn through community participation:
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Create a discussion | +5 |
| Reply to a discussion | +3 |
| Have your reply accepted as the answer | +15 |
| Receive a reaction on your content | +1 |
| Publish an article | +20 |
| Article reaches 50 views | +10 |
| Create a poll | +5 |
| Post a job listing | +10 |
| Host an event | +25 |
| Attend an event | +10 |
| Daily login streak | +1 |
| Refer a member (active 30 days) | +25 |
Points can also be lost:
| Penalty | Points |
|---|---|
| Content removed by moderation | -20 |
| Warning from moderator | -50 |
| Account suspension | -200 |
Leaderboard Display
The leaderboard shows each member's:
- Rank — Position relative to other members
- Display name and avatar
- Tier — Community Member, Verified Partner, or Elite Partner
- Reputation points — Total accumulated score
- Discussion count — Number of discussions created
- Accepted answers — Number of times their replies were marked as the answer
Results are paginated and cached for performance.
How to Improve Your Ranking
The most effective ways to climb the leaderboard:
- Answer questions — Accepted answers earn 15 points, the highest single-action reward after hosting events
- Publish articles — Each article earns 20 points, plus 10 more when it reaches 50 views
- Host events — Community events earn 25 points each
- Stay active — Daily login streaks compound over time
- Be helpful — Reactions from other members add up, and they also contribute to earning badges
Trust Levels from Reputation
Your reputation points determine your trust level, which unlocks platform features:
| Points | Trust Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | New | Read-only, limited posting |
| 10+ | Member | Full posting, DMs, reactions, groups |
| 100+ | Contributor | Polls, file uploads |
| 500+ | Trusted | Create groups, extended edit window |
| 2,000+ | Leader | Moderator eligible, featured profile |
| 10,000+ | Legend | Custom flair, highest rate limits |