Introduction​


The Member Activity Meter displayed on user profiles and post cards reflects a member's sustained participation within our community. Rather than relying on a simple "last visit" timestamp, our platform uses a rolling weighted activity scoring engine to accurately reflect active engagement over time.

How the Activity Score Works​

Every constructive action across the site awards activity points. To ensure scores reflect ongoing presence rather than historic spikes, the activity meter operates on a 60-day rolling window:

  • Rolling Points Ledger: Points earned from site interactions remain active for 60 days before expiring from your running total.
  • Sustained Engagement: A member returning from an extended absence will not instantly jump to the highest tier from a single post. Active status is built and maintained through consistent participation.

Activity Point Allocations​

Points are automatically earned when participating across different areas of the community:

Action / ContributionPoints AwardedDetails & Rules
Daily Site Visit10 PointsAwarded on your first visit each calendar day (max once per 24 hours)
Reaction Given / Received10 PointsInteracting with member posts and content
Profile / Status Update10 PointsUpdating your status or profile feed
Discussion Reply Posted20 PointsReplying to forum threads, tickets, and community discussions
Media / Photo Uploaded30 PointsAdding images, media items, or gallery uploads
New Topic / Thread Created50 PointsInitiating a new discussion topic in the forums
Resource / Build Submitted50 PointsSubmitting new resources, showcase entries, or member builds

Activity Level Tiers & Thresholds​

Your combined point total within the current 60-day window maps directly to your activity bar level:

Meter LevelStatus LabelPoints Required (60-Day Rolling Total)Typical Activity Profile
6 / 6 BarsVery Active1,500+ PointsDaily check-ins, frequent thread replies, content creation, high community engagement
5 / 6 BarsActive900 – 1,490 PointsVisits several times a week, regularly joins ongoing discussions
4 / 6 BarsRegular500 – 890 PointsConsistent weekly visits, contributes multiple replies or content pieces per month
3 / 6 BarsAround250 – 490 PointsOccasional visits with light interaction across the forum
2 / 6 BarsIdle100 – 240 PointsInfrequent visits with minimal public posting
1 / 6 BarHibernatingBelow 100 PointsInactive account or isolated visit following an extended absence

Frequently Asked Questions​


How often are activity levels calculated?​

Our system runs an automated background task periodically throughout the day to tally newly earned points, expire entries older than 60 days, and update the meter displayed on your profile and posts.

Can I reach the highest tier just by logging in every day?​

No. Daily logins provide a baseline of 10 points per day, reaching a maximum of 600 points over a 60-day period. This places consistent daily visitors at the Regular (4/6) tier. To reach Active (5/6) or Very Active (6/6), members must actively participate through discussions, content uploads, or thread contributions.

What happens if I take an extended break from the community?​

If you are away, your earned points will naturally expire as they cross the 60-day threshold, gradually shifting your status through Around, Idle, and eventually Hibernating. Once you return and resume contributing, your meter will begin climbing again immediately.
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