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There are points in my PF account, six points. How do I acquire more points? And what does it mean if I have an infraction and it is never going to expire?
In other words points are bad hence being called infraction points. Infraction points have various lengths and expire after a certain length of time, some never expire.PF Rules said:Disciplinary Action:
A member may be issued either a warning or an infraction if deemed warranted by an admin or mentor (usually from guideline noncompliance). Infractions range from 1 to 10 "points", depending on the severity of the violation; warnings carry no points. If a member accrues 8 or more infraction points, he or she will be automatically banned from Physics Forums for a period of 10 days. If a member receives any infraction after having returned from a temporary ban, that member will then be banned permanently. Obvious, incorrigible spamming or trouble making will be met with a permanent ban.
Appealing an infraction
If you feel an infraction is undeserved you may send a personal message to the Mentor in question (or if you feel it necessary a different Mentor) explaining why you do not feel the infraction was deserved. The issue will then be bought before the rest of the mentors who will discuss the matter before getting back to you. The Mentors decisions are final.
To earn points on Physics Forums, you can participate in discussions and provide helpful answers to questions posted by other members. You can also create new threads and share your own knowledge and insights on various physics topics.
Yes, there are certain guidelines that must be followed to earn points on Physics Forums. These include providing well-reasoned and well-explained answers, citing credible sources, and following the forum's code of conduct.
The point system on Physics Forums is based on a member's level of contribution and expertise. Each post, thread, and answer is assigned a certain number of points, which are accumulated to determine a member's overall point score.
No, the points on Physics Forums cannot be redeemed for any rewards or prizes. They are simply a way to track a member's level of participation and contribution on the forum.
There are no set limitations on how many points you can earn on Physics Forums. However, the forum does have measures in place to prevent spamming or posting irrelevant content in order to earn points. Quality contributions are valued over quantity.