10th
Decision on Member Feedback - Fishing Content
Fellow Fish Addix,
We debated (and argued) long and hard about the recent hoopla over the point and rank system. Before we tell you how we are responding, we want to make a few things clear:
2. We act on member feedback
3. We firmly believe that FishAddix.com members can change the fishing world by sharing information and connecting with each other
4. Our #1 goal is to create the best tool ever created for anglers around the world
The point and rank system was created to encourage members to share information and connect with each other. It was designed to reward FishAddix members who share and add value to the community. We did not envision for it to reflect who the best fisherman was or who necessarily caught the most fish. Leaderboards such as Lunker Hunter and Experience were designed to showcase the best angler feats on the FishAddix.
We’ve read all of your comments and understand that the FishAddix point and rank system is taken very seriously. We understand that your rank represents a culmination of all that you have done on FishAddix, not just what you have shared but also what you have achieved.
In order to be fair to all members (old, new, and those that have yet to join), we’ve decided to expand and redefine the leaderboard adding a new more important ranking — Current Rank.
What is the Current Rank and how is it calculated?
• You earn points by posting reports and content from the current year only
• Reports from previous years earn points towards your All Time Rank, but do not contribute to your Current Rank
• The Current Rank will become the most important rank and therefore will be displayed under your avatar and on the Current Rank Leaderboard
• The Current Rank will be the default leaderboard
What is the All Time Rank?
• You earn points in the same method, but we also include points for old fishing reports, regardless of the year they occurred
• The All Time Rank will be displayed on the All Time Rank leaderboard
To encourage members to continue to post all reports, we felt it was important to continue rewarding members, even though the reports may be from previous years. While some of you may not find value in these reports, we feel that some anglers may. Old information is still far more valuable than no information at all, especially when you are new, looking for a place to fish, or trying to learn how to catch a new species.
As a new additional feature, you will soon begin seeing your Current Catch Count showing up in your profile and after your name in the Feed. This will display your current catches from this year and show off what you have been able to achieve recently. All time catches and stats are still recorded, but the current catches will display who is currently catching fish.
We encourage you to maximize the power of FishAddix to serve as your multimedia fishing log. Use it in for your own benefit or for the benefit of others; use it in your own personal style.
We also encourage you to continue to engage us in the conversation and help us create the best tool for you.
Your Fellow FishAddix,
James and Joe
