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[JHutch]

Kudos!

Over the next few weeks we will be rolling out some new features in the forums here at Rockwell Automation.  This first new feature is known as "Kudos!" and it is a simple feature where you can give instant recognition to your fellow posters.

For instance, say someone gives you a really good idea on how to implement your new production line.  You can award that person a Kudo point.  If other people like the answer, too, they may give the same post a Kudo.  Or maybe they had the same question you had and want to give YOU a Kudo for having the guts to ask what they hadn't gotten around to asking yet.

We plan on rolling out some new features in the next few weeks that build on Kudos as well as other functions within the forums, so stay tuned.  As always please feel free to comment away on Kudos in this thread.

JHutch

Rockwell Automation Moderator

[JHutch]

What are Kudos?

Kudos is a new content rating system that lets you vote for the messages you think are the most useful or important.

When you give Kudos to a message, you are offering a thumbs up for good content and a pat on the back to its author. Your Kudos help to boost the value of certain messages and enhance the reputation of their authors

How do I give Kudos?

You can give Kudos to any posts in the community, except for your own.

To give Kudos to a message and its author:

• Click the Kudos! badge on the message.

If you change your mind about the quality of the message, you can revoke your Kudos.

To revoke Kudos you've given:

• Choose Options > Revoke My Kudos from this Message.

The Kudos count is updated and the Kudos badge shows that you can now give the message Kudos again.

Why can't I give Kudos to some messages?

There are a few reasons why you might not be able to give Kudos to a post.

• You've already given Kudos to this message (you can only give them once).
• You wrote the message (you can't Kudo your own messages).
• Your community manager has turned Kudos off for a message or a forum.
• Your community manager has frozen Kudos for this message. You can still see how many Kudos the message has received, but you can't Kudo it any more.

JHutch