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As the name implies, Reputation points allow you to earn points based on quality contributions on Microsoft Q&A and use them as a way to show your reputation to other users.
Prerequisites
- You need to be signed into Q&A.
- You need to take actions that can give you reputation points.
Limitations
- Not all actions on Microsoft Q&A grant points.
- You can lose reputation points.
How to gain reputation points
You can earn reputation by first participating and contributing positively to the community on Microsoft Q&A. Then, as others recognize your contribution (say by somebody accepting your answer as correct), you’ll receive reputation points.
Below is a table that shows the activities we track in the recognition system and the points associated to those activities. There are many activities that award zero (0) points - those are listed to help you understand what we deem as quality contributions. Also note that not all activities in this list will appear in your profile activity feed; for instance negative actions are not listed publicly.
| Activity | Points earned |
|---|---|
| You received an up vote to a question, answer, or comment | 5 |
| You accepted an answer on a question you posted | 20 |
| A user accepted your answer | 75 |
| Your content gets deleted | -10 |
FAQ
Q: Is there any limit on the amount of points I can earn?
A: Yes, we have established a daily limit of 500 points a user can earn over a 24-hour period.
Q: What happens to my reputation points if the content gets deleted?
A: If content gets deleted and you earned reputation points on it, you will also lose those reputation points.
Q: Can I have negative reputation points?
A: Yes.