An another newbie

[johnjpetro]

Good morning. My name is John and I just registered on this site. I just want to say hi!

 

[mustang7757]

Hi john, welcome to AC!

 

[jhilker]

Welcome!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central!

 

[belodion]

Welcome and enjoy.

 

[johnjpetro]

Thank you.

 

[johnjpetro]

Question. Why am I being offered a "trophy" simply because I posted something?

 

[B. Diddy]

Question. Why am I being offered a "trophy" simply because I posted something?

This is common with various forums. Users get awarded trophies or badges for certain achievements. It's a form of "gamification", intended to keep people involved and coming back.

 

[johnjpetro]

This is common with various forums. Users get awarded trophies or badges for certain achievements. It's a form of "gamification", intended to keep people involved and coming back.

I see. Thank you. Sort of like receiving a trophy for playing a game even though the team lost. Sigh......