Points for viewing pictures

I'm SO sorry, but I haven't got a clue! Even tho I've been a member for a little while, I'm still trying to figure out a lot of stuff. But there are many smart people out there, so I'm sure you'll get an answer. Good question!

Since Gather doesn't post what you get points for, it's hard to know exactly. I would assume you would get points for each page view(ie each different photo) you view, but I'm not positive on that.

Sorry, no clue

From what I've found in testing the system, so to speak, it's page views that get points- individual unique page views- not refreshing the same page multiple times. Slideshows don't give you a new page, so it's unlikely that they generate much more than the fraction of a point you got for clicking the album open.

Some will say that rating gets no points, but I've found that if I open items with out rating them, I get a bit lower points than when I rate items.

All of that is, of course, theoretical, as Gather will not release the information on how exactly points are earned. I also believe that they change things around from time to time, to keep people on their toes. For instance, one month, you might get better earnings from posting and viewing pictures. Another month, it might be articles.

My suggestion for earning points? Be active here as often as you can- interact with the people on the site, post original content, and view, comment, and rate things. The more active you are, the better your earnings are.

I think Princess has some good advice

I don't think I could add much to the above...

i have no idea good luck

Viewing any image through the new slideshow feature does not count as a page view and will therefore not increase the page view count for that image.

To ensure 'credit' (and Gather Points) for your visit, you must view the photo individually on the photo display page. You can then choose a photo from the carousel above the current photo to navigate to any other photo in the album.

Only viewing album photos in this way will generate a page view and Gather Points™ for you and the member publishing the photo.

As others have inferred above, the more you analyze what generates points and what doesn't, the less fun you're likely to have. This ultimately will reduce your point earning potential in the community.

If you have any questions about the above, or need additional information, please post a comment on any daily HelpCenter post (link below).

thanks for all the responses! The points are actually just a "bonus" to me, but I know some people work hard for them. I'm really having way to much fun bouncing all over the place to care, but want people to get credit for their awesome posts & photos!

I believe that you get points for just viewing as do you get points for people veiwing your material. I dont think it matters much about the comment.

You must look at each photo to get points

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I thought you had to leave a comment in order to get points, but I don't know for sure

nobody knows for sure how it works... Ive been in Gather for almost 2 years and I still have 1000 points, I'm not as active as other member, I try from time to time to post images or post articles but it's not only for points, there are plenty of good things here...