Karma System at Mapcam.info

This document contains detailed information about the new karma system, its goals, the principles of earning and spending karma, as well as its relationship with a paid subscription.

1. Goals of the karma system change:

• Maintaining database relevance: To motivate users to add and keep information about objects (cameras, radars, etc.) up-to-date.
• Ensuring project sustainability: To create a financial basis for project development, server payment, and developers' work.
• Fairness: To ensure a more honest and transparent use of the karma system.
• Considering users' opinions: To consider the experience, activity, and contribution of each user.

2. How Karma is earned:

• Adding new objects: Karma is awarded for adding correct, confirmed objects (cameras, radars, etc.). The amount may depend on the object type and its value to the database.
• Correcting existing objects: Karma is awarded for changing object data, confirming relevance, adding photos, and clarifying descriptions.
• Active forum participation: For constructive messages, helping other users, answering questions (but not for meaningless messages like "raise karma").
• Participation in weekly challenges: Completing tasks to add a specific number of objects per week (amount, type, and requirements may change).
• Gratitude from other users: Karma is awarded to the author of a point when a project participant clicks the "Thank the warning author" button.

3. How Karma is spent:

• Automatic deduction for using the extended database:
  • If a user doesn't have an active subscription, 2 karma points per month will be automatically deducted for access to the extended database. Note: if a user lacks an active subscription, karma is automatically converted into a subscription if there is enough karma in the account.
  • If karma runs out, access to the extended database is disabled, but users can still use the standard database or download the extended database after watching ads.
  • With an active subscription, karma is not deducted but continues to accumulate for the actions described above.
• Adding incorrect objects: Karma deduction for adding unreliable or incorrect objects. The deduction amount may depend on the severity of the error.
• Forum rule violations: Karma deduction for insults, flooding, spamming, and other forum rule violations.

4. Subscription and karma use:

• Paid subscription: Users can purchase a paid subscription via available methods (e.g., Payeer, PayPal, GooglePlay).
• Karma as a payment method:
  • Karma can be used to temporarily activate the extended database. The monthly karma deduction rate may change based on economic conditions and project maintenance costs.
  • When using karma to pay for a subscription, it is deducted upon activation, but the standard database remains accessible.
  • Paying with karma remains an option for those unable to use other payment methods.
• Karma as an indicator:
  • User karma reflects their contribution to the project.
  • Karma is not a lifetime "pass" to the extended database.
  • High-karma users get more moderation privileges and influence over the project.

5. Important changes and clarifications:

• Weekly challenges:
  • Tasks will be updated regularly.
  • Only correct objects meeting addition rules will be accepted.
• Object moderation:
  • Quality control will be upgraded to reduce incorrect objects.
  • High-karma users will be engaged in moderation.
  • Users with many "dead" objects will lose karma and project influence.
• High-contribution users: Users making significant contributions (many correct objects, active forum participation, etc.) will receive bonuses, like extended subscriptions paid with karma.
• Direct karma monetization: Developers are open to active users monetizing their karma and will provide the necessary tools.

6. Transparency and feedback:

• Official news: A link with information about the changes will be published on the main page.
• Feedback: Administration is open to dialogue and accepts feedback in a dedicated forum thread.

7. Rules and modifications:

• Mapcam.info administration reserves the right to change rules but commits to informing users promptly and bringing changes up for discussion.

In conclusion:

These changes aim to create a more sustainable and fair system for using Mapcam.info. We value everyone's contribution and hope for your understanding and support. We welcome constructive criticism and suggestions.