Invite People to Join or Post - Which pays best?

I have had 5 people join Gather in the last week through my link and now I am trying to work out how to redeem my $20 Borders card (I think we will use it towards buying a baby book, so Gather will have helped store my family memories).

My wife asked me a question about Gather and I don't know the answers so I thought I'd ask here.

What earns more points?

Getting people to join using my link ?

Posting and commenting?

Not that I am going to stop posting or commenting , but I am just wondering whether once you have the initial 5 people signed up, is it worth carrying on asking people to join?

Do you get points or more points or another $20 gift card?

I know it is worth it as they come into my group of people and can share stuff with me and read what I post, and with the unreliability of email these days it may be better to share all the baby photos and stuff here and then just mail the link.

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*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Aug 5, 2007, 1:28pm EDT

You have asked the secret question. Sh! It's very hush, hush!
Answer: No one knows, but don't tell anybody.

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Debra D. Aug 5, 2007, 1:33pm EDT

Have you sent for your $20 border's card? I have been having trouble getting mine. Can you let me know if it works for you? Thanks. I'll be looking forward to seeing all your photos.

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LEЯA © Politcally Incorrect M. Aug 5, 2007, 1:41pm EDT

How many times can you get a $20 gift card for getting 5 people to join? How many people do you know who will join? Really I don't know which is more profitable but it doesn't matter, does it? Eventually you're going to run out of people to invite.

It takes 1,565 Points to get a $25.00 Borders gift card. At my rate of posting, it would take me almost a month to get that many points built up. So, it's up to the person as to how hard they want to work at this. So, if you know a lot of people who are willing to join, and if you can get more than one gift card per offer, then it's probably faster to do the invitation thing.

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golds g. Aug 5, 2007, 2:06pm EDT

I think the more people you get to join gets you know more...

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Barbi P. Aug 5, 2007, 2:13pm EDT

you can only get the GC once. So as Lera said for the initial 5 people it is wayyyy worth it to get them to sign up (but its a $20 GC not $25). After that as carol said its not known how many points you get but it does help. So keep inviting but keep commenting too, I have never noticed a big jump in points when people sign up under me so its nothing substancial.

BUT I would suggest getting enough points to order another 10 dollar GC if you dont have a borders store near you. I have to order online and if you spend over 25 you get free shipping, totally worth it!

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CyberGwen ! Aug 5, 2007, 2:35pm EDT

In the long run, like someone said, you are going to run out of people to ask, so posting and commenting is best:)

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julie (I want your coke codes) Aug 5, 2007, 3:00pm EDT

i like what barbie said get the $20 gift card for referring 5 ppl then save up for another gift card so you can also get free shipping! also look around on the internet for other coupons youn can use w/ the gift card to get an even better deal~

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LEЯA © Politcally Incorrect M. Aug 5, 2007, 3:38pm EDT

Hmm, we have some very savy shoppers here at Gather! :0)

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Doris H. Aug 5, 2007, 5:18pm EDT

Good luck at your points gathering, I have no idea what gives you more points, I've got a long way to go.

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Paul F. Aug 5, 2007, 7:44pm EDT

I havent received the GC yet, in fact I havent even worked out how to order it, I do think it is a great way to be able to buy a book though, and I will take Barbi P's advice and get free shipping.

I will probably use it to buy a more expensive book than I would normally, so that is great as well.

If I invite more people and they join under me then they are more likely to read my mad musings, comment on them and maybe vote for me so that is worth it in itself isnt it?

I will try and get my mum to join (at 67 she is now showing my 74 year old aunt how to use the "computer thingy') as she would love all this stuff..

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 6, 2007, 2:02pm EDT

Paul, I think the combination of all the different types of participation all adds up to great point earnings. That would include inviting people, whether it be during a special promotion like what is going on now with the Border Gift Card, and even when there is not a special promotion. You accumulate points for everything you do on gather. When members read, comment and rate your posts, you also accumulate points. So all around it's a win, win effort. Enjoy.

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