Contest!!!

Contribute to the community and Win an iPAD!!!

Here are the prize details ...

• First 10 users to reach 500 points get 16GB pen drive
• First 5 users to reach 1000 points get FastTrack Watch
• First 3 users to reach 2000 points get Nikon Coolpix L23 Camera
• First user to reach 5000 points get an IPAD :)

Read our FAQ Below for answers to common questions related to the contest---

• How do I earn points ?
  When a question or answer is voted up, the user who posted it will gain points. These points serve as a rough measure of the community trust in that person. Various moderation tasks are gradually assigned to the users based on those points.
  
  For example, if you ask an interesting question or useful answer, it will likely be voted up. On the other hand if the question is poorly-worded or the answer is misleading - it will likely be voted down. Each up vote on a question will generate 1 points, whereas each vote against will subtract 1 points. The following table lists points gained per activity:
  
  

  Posting a question:	+ 1 points
  Selecting an answer for your question:	+ 3 points
  Per up vote on your question:	+ 1 points
  Per down vote on your question:	- 1 points
  Limit from up votes on each question:	+ 10 points
  Limit from down votes on each question:	– 3 points
  Posting an answer:	+ 4 points
  Having your answer selected as the best:	+ 30 points
  Per up vote on your answer:	+ 2 points
  Per down vote on your answer:	- 2 points
  Limit from up votes on each answer:	+ 20 points
  Limit from down votes on each answer:	– 5 points
  Voting up a question:	+ 1 points
  Voting down a question:	+ 1 points
  Voting up an answer:	+ 1 points
  Voting down an answer:	+ 1 points
  Add for all users:	+ 100 points

  
  
  
• What kinds of questions can I ask here?
  Most importantly, questions should be relevant to our community.We are techies!. Lets talk technology! Before you ask, please make sure to search for a similar question. You can search for questions by their title or tags.
• What should I avoid in my answers?
  83answers is a question and answer site - it is not a discussion group. Please avoid holding debates in your answers as they tend to dilute the quality of the forum.
  
  For brief discussion, or to thank someone for their answer, please post comments, not answers.
• Who moderates this community?
  The short answer is: you. This website is moderated by the users. Points system allows users to earn rights to perform a variety of moderation tasks.
• Who is allowed to participate?

  Anyone! You do need to register to allow point calculation.

  Forum owner kriru is excluded from the competition.

• When the prize announcements be made ?
  Prize winners will be declared as soon as the corresponding points are scored. Prize winners will be informed via emails and results will be declared here.
• How can I keep track of points ?

  You can check your points in your profile page.

  You can also check points of all users here

• I am in India . Will the prize be delivered to me ?
  There is no geographic limit in the competition. Anyone from India to Indiana can participate. Prizes will be delivered at your doorsteps. We will get in touch with you for address information.

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