GROUPS & POINTS

• Groups are a fundamental aspect of the platform, providing a unique and exciting way for users to come together and compete with other communities and teams. Grouping together allows users to pool their points in various categories, resulting in a combined total that represents the effort of the entire team. The benefits of being a part of a group are numerous, as it not only provides a sense of community, but also the opportunity to participate in friendly competition with other groups.
• One of the key features of groups is that each user can only be a member of two groups at a time. This means that users must choose wisely when selecting which groups to join, as they will only be able to contribute their points to those two teams. This creates a sense of responsibility for users to make sure that they are a part of groups that align with their interests and goals.
• It is important to note that when a member leaves a group, their points will be deducted from the group's total. This serves as a reminder of the importance of staying actively involved in the group and contributing to the team's success. It also incentivizes groups to maintain a high level of participation, as the departure of a single member can greatly impact the team's overall score.
• In conclusion, groups provide a unique and exciting way for users to come together and compete with other communities and teams. By pooling their points in various categories, users can create a combined total that represents the effort of the entire group. With only the ability to be a member of two groups at a time, users must choose wisely when selecting which groups to join. The group administrator plays a crucial role in managing the group and has the authority to add and remove users, while also being a member of the group themselves. Finally, the departure of a member results in the deduction of their points from the group's total, emphasizing the importance of active participation and contribution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The person who initiates the group is known as the group administrator and holds a significant amount of responsibility for managing the group. The administrator has the authority to add and remove users from the group, ensuring that only those who are actively participating are contributing their points to the group's total. Additionally, the administrator is also a member of the group, allowing them to contribute their points to the team's overall score.
• Any user can start a group as long as it consists of 3 users or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Competitions in DoublePi occur both within individual groups and across the entire DoublePi community, with separate rankings for each. These rankings are updated based on user activities from the past 30 days, more specifically, the points gathered by individual users. There is more information below regarding these points.
• DoublePi continuously updates these rankings according to the contributions made by group members during this period. For a group to keep its rank, active participation from all members is crucial. Unlike a system that ranks based on total points, DoublePi's primary ranking system uses the average points per user in a group. This is calculated by dividing the group's total points by its number of members. While there is a secondary ranking system that considers total points for statistical purposes, the main focus is on the average points, emphasizing consistent group activity.

 

Points are earned in various categories through different activities:

• GENEROSITY: Earn Generosity points by giving away items. The recipient rates your item from 1 to 5, and this rating is the number of points you receive for that item.
• SUSTAINABILITY: Earn Sustainability points in two ways:
  • Receive or reuse items given away by other users. Search categories, find items you need, and contact the user.
  • Post a DIY project and earn votes. Additionally, use items obtained from other app users in your project. You earn 5 points for each item listed under 'materials used'. Manage materials, before and after pics, and other aspects of your project at items/projects/update-edit.
• CREATIVITY: Present a DIY project via the PROJECTS feature or in a CONTEST to earn Creativity points. Projects are voted on by users based on various criteria. Update your project with details like materials used and before/after pics at items/projects/update-edit.
• DESIGN, SKILLFULNESS, PURPOSE: Points in these categories are awarded using the same algorithm as Creativity points.
• INITIATIVE: Earn Initiative points by:
  • Starting a CONTEST. Earn 1 point for each project enrolled by different users (one project per user).
  • Posting a project on the PROJECTS feature, earning 1 point per project.

The DoublePi score ranges from 0 to 6.28 and reflects a user's ongoing engagement level within the app. It is based on the user's activity within the last 30 days. Users can boost their score by inviting new users and having them enter a one-time code during signup. The DoublePi score will be displayed on a user's profile.

 

Here's a breakdown of how this is done. To calculate a user's DoublePi score, add the scores from each of the 8 categories and divide by 8. The categories are:

• DIY Projects: The score is based on the most-liked project in the last 30 days.
  • 30+ likes: 6.28 score.
  • 15-29 likes: 4.18 score.
  • 0-14 likes: 2.09 score.
• Free Items Listed: The score depends on the number of free items listed in the last 30 days.
  • 2 items: 6.28 score.
  • 1 item: 3.14 score.
• Free Items Successfully Given: The score is based on the number of free items given away in the last 30 days, confirmed by the recipient.
  • 2 items: 6.28 score.
  • 1 item: 3.14 score.
• Free Items Taken: The score depends on the number of free items taken in the last 30 days.
  • 2 items: 6.28 score.
  • 1 item: 3.14 score.
• Successful Referrals: The score is based on the number of successful referrals in the last 30 days.
  • 3 referrals: 9.42 score.
  • 2 referrals: 6.27 score.
  • 1 referral: 2.5 score.
  • Note: This category has a higher cap and can offset lower scores in other categories. A successful referral occurs when the new user enters the code upon signing up.
• Other Projects Ranked or Voted: The score depends on the number of other projects ranked or voted on in the last 30 days.
  • 10 projects: 6.28 score.
  • Fewer projects: Proportionate score.
• Participate in a Contest: The score is based on participation in a contest within the last 60 days.
  • Participation: 6.28 score.
• Be Currently a Member of a Group: The score depends on current group membership.
  • Member of a group: 6.28 score.