GoodKnock uses points to recognize members who post, comment, vote, and help keep the community active. Points are not about rank, authority, or real-world experience. They simply show how much a member contributes to the platform.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Posting a post | +2 |
| Selecting a best comment on your post | +3 |
| Receiving an upvote on your post | +1 |
| Receiving a downvote on your post | -1 |
| Posting a comment | +3 |
| Having your comment selected as best | +15 |
| Receiving an upvote on your comment | +2 |
| Receiving a downvote on your comment | -1 |
| Voting up a post | +1 |
| Voting up a comment | +1 |
Points from votes may be limited per post or comment to keep the system balanced. Downvotes may reduce points, but their impact is capped.
As members earn points, their GoodKnock user title changes. These titles are inspired by fire service language and culture, but they do not represent actual department rank or qualifications.
| Points | User Title |
|---|---|
| 0+ | Probie |
| 25+ | Backstep |
| 75+ | Nozzleman |
| 150+ | Driver |
| 300+ | Truckie |
| 500+ | First Due |
| 800+ | Workin’ Fire |
| 1,200+ | Ironman |
| 1,800+ | Smoke Eater |
| 2,500+ | The Job |
| 4,000+ | Good Knock |
Points are meant to encourage participation, highlight helpful contributors, and make the community more active. They are not a measure of real-world firefighting skill, certification, seniority, department rank, or operational authority.
The best way to earn points is simple: post good content, join useful discussions, ask solid questions, share experience, and help make GoodKnock worth coming back to.
