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[joannaingram84]

Since all my posts to date have been disqualified, would you please let me know how many words are required for an eligible posts? I don't want to be disqualified again.

[bostonphil]

How have you become a Hero member if all your posts have been disqualified? You only get promotions in forum by submitting acceptable posts. I do not think there is a required minimum number of words for an approved post although I think it would have to be more than just a few words. What counts is quality over quantity. Your post has to have content. It has to say something. You can answer a question or ask a question. You can make a suggestion or even tell a joke. You can respond to a discussion but I do not think that just "cool" or "wow" will suffice. Make certain that your response has content and depth. I hope that helps.

[joannaingram84]

I never realize posting in this forum was such hard work. Almost makes me want o cancel my forum account. I don't know that all this work is worth $3 or not?

[falcon9]

I never realize posting in this forum was such hard work. Almost makes me want o cancel my forum account. I don't know that all this work is worth $3 or not?

Presumably, a little thinking can be "hard work" to those unused to it.  Thinking isn't really all that difficult, however.

[RobertMendez]

good question, i have no idea, i wonder that myself

[javadog597]

The eligibility of a post isn't dictated by the amount of words or characters used necessarily. It all depends on if it contributes to the conversation well. Try not to submit a lot of posts from the Off-Topic section because I'm not sure if those even count as eligible for the $3 bonus.

[demaina]

The eligibility of a post isn't dictated by the amount of words or characters used necessarily. It all depends on if it contributes to the conversation well. Try not to submit a lot of posts from the Off-Topic section because I'm not sure if those even count as eligible for the $3 bonus.

Actually, that's pretty much the only forum I post in and I have always gotten my bonus (5 months in a row).  I think it more depends on the type of post you make.  I try to make sure my post responds to someone's post and adds to it.  That generally gets me a good meaty paragraph sorta like the one I'm writing here.  Again, I don't know exactly what they are looking for in their posts to qualify for the bonus, but I have always gotten it.

@joannaingram84
Perhaps try talking to people more.  A quick glance at your posts show that most appear to be quotes from the Bible (I'm assuming) or something to that extent.  They might not consider that a quality post cause you didn't come up with it yourself.  I didn't really take the time to read all of them, so I could be wrong, but that would be my guess. 

Also, some of them were in the word chains forum, which I don't think they count.  As my rule of thumb, if a post is less than 3 full lines across the page, I don't expect them to accept it.  It gives me some guidelines so when I'm nearing the end of the month, I can glance at my previous posts and figure out how many more I may need.

My other suggestion would also be to make sure you have more than 35 posts, just in case.  That way, if they discredit a few, you'll have others that could take their place.  I go to the Off-Topic forum a lot and find topics that ask questions.  Those generally give me something to talk about to give my posts more meat.  Plus, I normally come across three or four topics that interest me so my post count goes up without me trying that hard.

[erinelise2]

Don't figure on those word games counting.  Ask and answer questions and have real discussions. I've never had any of my posts denied. I find the forums are invaluable and hope that I am adding value by participating. Good luck.

[quietpal]

Also, posts in the Contests and Promotions section don't count toward getting the $3 bonus.