1. Program Purpose
To continuously stimulate the spirit of mutual assistance within our community and sincerely thank every helpful contributor, we are officially upgrading this long-term cash reward program. Every valuable assist deserves tangible recognition.
2. Reward Structure
Total Monthly Budget: $160 USD
Weekly Reward Pool: $40 USD, distributed every week to the top 5 contributors.
Payment Method: Rewards will be paid by PayPal transfer.
Forum Assistance Reward Program - Weekly Winners Announcement (Latest)
Weekly Prize Distribution ($40 USD total)
Ranking | Prize | | 1st Place | $14 | | 2nd Place | $10 | | 3rd Place | $7 | | 4th Place | $5 | | 5th Place | $4 |
Note: Rankings are primarily based on the number of successfully accepted assists. Please refer to the Weekly Assistance Leaderboard on the forum homepage.
3. Core Rules (Simple & Transparent)
- Valid Assistance: Only counted when the help-seeker explicitly marks the response as "Accepted".
- Counting Period: Monday 00:00 UTC to Sunday 23:59 UTC (one complete calendar week).
- Ranking Criteria:
- Primary Basis: Number of "Successfully Accepted Assists" during the week.
- Key Bonus: The help-seeker's additional text gratitude serves as an important weighting reference.
- Newcomer Incentive: Users registered for less than 2 months receive priority weighting in the rankings.
4. Weekly Process
- Monday Morning: Preliminary ranking data for the previous week is published in a "Preliminary Weekly Ranking" announcement post.
- Monday Evening: The final "Weekly Winner List (Week X)" announcement post is published after the review period ends.
- Tuesday: Rewards are distributed by PayPal transfer. Winners must provide their PayPal receiving account according to the official announcement instructions.
5. Important Reminders
- Integrity & Mutual Assistance: Any form of artificial boosting, self-Q&A, or fake confirmations is strictly prohibited. Violators will be permanently disqualified and publicly announced.
- Completion Loop: Assistants are encouraged to kindly remind help-seekers to confirm acceptance after providing resources, working together to perfect the assistance chain.
- Fairness & Transparency: If you have questions about the data, please raise them rationally with post links during the review period.
- PayPal Payment: Winners should make sure their PayPal account can receive USD transfers before submitting payment information.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I claim the prize?
A: Rewards will be paid by PayPal transfer. After the weekly winners are announced, please follow the official announcement instructions and provide your PayPal receiving account.
Q: How many winners are selected each week?
A: Five winners are selected each week. The weekly reward pool is $40 USD, distributed as $14, $10, $7, $5, and $4.
Q: As a newcomer, will I be at a disadvantage in the rankings?
A: No. The rules explicitly grant priority weighting to newcomers. As long as you contribute actively, newcomers have a great chance to rank high.
Q: Will this program run long-term? Will the rules change?
A: This is a long-term program. The total monthly budget is currently $160 USD. The core rules will remain stable, though we may make minor optimizations quarterly based on collected feedback.
The value of knowledge lies in sharing; the warmth of a community stems from mutual aid.
Every hand you extend makes our academic community brighter.
Take action to participate - we look forward to seeing your name on the leaderboard! |
