Reputation & recognition
Contribution points, reputation, ranks, badges, credentials, leaderboards and what recognition does not grant.
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How contribution points are calculated
Contribution points are the lifetime record of what you contribute. See every rule, its points and reputation, daily limits and what earns nothing.
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Reputation
Reputation is a separate quality signal earned when peers or reviewers recognise the usefulness of your work. It does not decide rank.
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The rank system
Eleven lifetime ranks, from Aaghaz to PKOUG Luminary, are reached by contribution points. See every threshold and what each rank means.
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Expertise badges
Expertise badges recognise demonstrated knowledge in thirteen Oracle domains at Contributor, Specialist and Expert tiers.
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Community badges and annual recognition
Community badges mark milestones such as publishing, speaking, volunteering and solving problems. Some are automatic; annual awards are reviewed.
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Verified credentials
Oracle ACE levels, Oracle certifications and other approved credentials appear on your profile only after a PKOUG administrator verifies them.
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Leaderboards
Leaderboards show who contributed most in a selected period and who answers best, overall and by technology.
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Leadership appointments
Mentor, SIG lead and council roles are reviewed appointments shown on your profile. They are separate from ranks and from forum permissions.
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What points, ranks and badges do NOT grant
Recognition on PKOUG is never a permission. Points, reputation, ranks, badges, credentials and leadership records do not grant access or roles.
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