sixrevisions: Increase Your User Activity with Points, Badges and Status »
This is a great article on game mechanics used for site UX. It explains the benefits and uses great examples.
“Whenever there are points, rewards or status involved, people are going to pay attention. Sometimes it may seem silly, but providing simple incentives can go a long way towards creating an active environment.”
“Rank also gives us a tool to filter our best members, not just those who are most active, but the highest quality members, providing a new way for us to monetize our community.”
