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Rules

Your Reputation is on the line!
Reputation is about proving how trustworthy your Recs are. You are given points for being active on the site and for the influence your recommendations have over other InTheMO users. The more points you have, the more respect you can command, and the easier it will be to single-handedly take over the world.

Street Cred

Street Cred is a fun way to show that you know what you’re talking about. The more active you are on site and the more recommendations you make, the more Street Cred you earn. Compete with friends and see who knows the most!
Your Reputation Level is visible on your profile page. Here are a few levels you can achieve...the rest you have to unlock!
  • Tourist Level 1
  • Traveler Level 4
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Here’s how you can earn more Street Cred...
      • +25
      • Street Cred
      • Complete your profile
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Answer a Question of the Day
      • +15
      • Street Cred
      • Create your first guide
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Post a comment
      • +5
      • Street Cred
      • Your Invited friend registers
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Be the first to add features and keywords for a business
      • +5
      • Street Cred
      • Publish your Rec on Facebook and/or Twitter
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Another user likes your photo
      • +5
      • Street Cred
      • Add a picture to a business without one
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Add hours to business without info
      • +5
      • Street Cred
      • Add a picture to your Rec
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Add categories to a business without info
      • +5
      • Street Cred
      • Add a comment to your Rec
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Another user likes your video
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Share something with your friends
      • +2
      • Street Cred
      • Another user likes your guide
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Make a Rec
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Add a price to your Rec
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Be the first to make a Rec (like Spots, Products, Services, or Menu Items)
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Add a tag to your Rec
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Add details to your Rec
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Add a description to your Rec
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Another user follows you
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Another user replies to your post

  • Become an expert, get on the leaderboard

    As users interact with your Recs, you will earn Street Cred in specific categories like sushi, dive bars, boutique shops-- whatever you recommend most. If you earn enough Street Cred in any category, you can reach the leaderboard of top experts in your city. There is no minimum amount of Street Cred required to become an expert, you'll just need to reach the top 500 in your city.
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Another user likes your Who/What/Why
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Watch a spot video from start to finish
      • +3
      • Street Cred
      • Another user visits the spot you Rec’d
      • +1
      • Street Cred
      • Another user Recs your Rec

Cheating

Alright, enough sweet talk. Let’s get one thing straight: no cheaters! Play fair and use the site appropriately. We will actively pursue those who are abusing the site (i.e. Creating fake spots just to earn points, creating fake profiles just to earn points, etc...). The Reputation system is only fun when everyone is using it fairly. If we find out you're cheating, we will take away any points we don't think you deserve, and you may be banned from InTheMO.