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Dear Unregistered,  As you may have noticed, Several times throughout this month we've experienced some server issues. We have optimized the server to make it run a bit better, will be upgrading to a new server (with double the space & memory!) early next week. ~Liss |
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08-06-2008, 04:11 PM
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Awards System: User Experience
Earn Free Stuff for Doing what you've always Done! Visiting the Forums, Sharing your Favorite Freebies, Coupons, Hot Deals, Recipes, Ideas and More!
How Can I Earn Points? 
Giving Reputation- if you click on the Reputation button to give someone an increase or decrease in reputation, you will earn points. Use the "decrease" wisely! If you find a post Credible - Rep Them! worth 2 pts
Having New Friends- Members earn points for each friend that is added to their Friends list worth 3 pts
Blog Posts- Members that post in their blogs will earn points worth 5 pts
Album Pictures- Points are added for pictures uploaded in a member's own profile album (Family Friendly Only- pictures must not contain Nudity, foul language, etc). A note about Albums- these are only available to Members with a level 2+ Registration worth 3 pts
Referrals- for every friend you refer to the board (they must list Your Username in the Referral Field upon Registration) you will earn beaucoup points (that's ALOT). worth 20 pts
New Threads- posting a New Thread earns you more points worth 2 pts
Sticky Threads- If your thread is so wonderful that the Mod's "Stick" it for others to enjoy, you will get extra Points! worth 10 pts
Tags- adding Appropriate Tags to your threads earns more points worth .5 pts each
Thanking People- Yes, it's true, when you Thank Someone else for taking the time to share a deal, idea, recipe, etc- you actually earn points for it. worth 2 pts
Getting Thanked (or Repped!)- When someone thanks you for your post, you get Points! worth 1 pts
Viewing Others Threads- Bet you Never thought you'd earn points just for reading Tips on budgeting, Freebies, Coupons and Hot deals?!! Well, now you do, and each thread you view gets you a little closer to shopping for free stuff. worth .25 pts
Visitor Messages- Members earn points for every comment placed on their profile (particularly in the blogs) worth 1.5 pts
Voting On Threads- Not only does your thread vote help others decide whether the post is a good one or not, you also earn points for sharing your opinion. worth 1 pts
A Few Questions We anticipate you asking:
1. Do I get points for replying to my own thread?
Alas No, but you do get points for responding to others' threads and posts.
2. What Can I get for Free Stuff?
 Visit the Shop to Redeem your Points or view what's available.
3. How can I view my own points, ranking, etc.?
On the top right of your screen is your username (once you've logged in!), click on that and it will take you to your Profile. Click on the Pink Experience Tab and your information will show
4. How Can I view Others Experience Points?
To view other members Experience points, ranking or awards, simply click on " Experience" located on the top navbar no matter which page your on.
OR Simply click on their name in any Thread Topic
5. What if I violate the forum rules and receive an infraction, will I lose any points?
Yes, you lose 25 points per Infraction Point. Which means, if you receive an infraction with a point value of 4- you would lose 100 points. Not to worry though, infractions are rarely given out. Read more about them here
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08-07-2008, 11:44 AM
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Add your Ideas & Input too!
 Please feel free to hit reply or use the Quick Reply box to tell us what you'd like to see for FREE STUFF in the Experience Store!!
We'd love to hear your ideas and input. 
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 You might have seen this deal hours ago if you were using the Budget101 Freebies & Coupons Toolbar !
Stop Missing Out, it's 100% FREE!
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08-07-2008, 04:31 PM
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Thank You!!! I LOVE this Idea! 
I would like to see gift certificates to different places:
- Amazon
- Burger King
- Walmart
Maybe you could have some smaller prizes for less points. 
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Insane mom to lil B'
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08-14-2008, 10:34 AM
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still digging' my way out
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I love this idea
sandy in tenn
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08-16-2008, 06:28 PM
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What's a Budget?
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Great idea! Thank you!
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08-17-2008, 06:18 PM
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Thanks! This sounds great. I'd also like to see gift certificates for Walmart.
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08-21-2008, 09:53 AM
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Frugal Goddess
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Awesome and thanks for everything~~~!!!
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Lynn in Virginia
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08-27-2008, 07:18 AM
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What's a Budget?
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What a cool idea!
I'm new here and find this a unique idea. 
thank you!
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08-28-2008, 10:06 AM
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What's a Budget?
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This is really a wonderful idea. I think it's nice to see a site offer something to it's return guests and members. :Thankyou:
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Jeannie
"Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself." — Robert Collier
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08-28-2008, 10:29 AM
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still digging' my way out
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