Spark
Spark
Spark
0+ reputation
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REPUTATION
Ranks & conditions
Earn reputation by starting threads, posting replies, commenting, and receiving likes. Your display name animates when you hit a rank — Spark, Ember, Fuse, Circuit, Catalyst, or Apex. Administrators always show gold with a crown; that rank is staff-only and not earned.
Ember
Ember
Ember
25+ reputation
Reach 25 reputation by starting threads, posting replies, and earning likes.
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
80+ reputation
Reach 80 reputation. Consistent, useful posts that other members vote up.
Circuit
Circuit
Circuit
200+ reputation
Reach 200 reputation. A recognized regular whose name carries weight.
Catalyst
Catalyst
Catalyst
500+ reputation
Reach 500 reputation. Your threads and replies move the conversation.
Apex
Apex
Apex
1200+ reputation
Reach 1,200 reputation. Top-tier presence across the board.
Administrator
Administrator
Staff only
Granted to Fuse Intelligence staff. Gold name animation and a crown beside the profile name.
How reputation is earned
- New thread+8
- Reply in a thread+3
- Comment on a post+1
- Like received (post or comment)+2
- Dislike received−1
- Removing a vote reverses those points±
Reputation never drops below zero. Dislikes sting, but they cannot erase a member.
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Forum ranks FAQ
What is the Spark rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Join the forum. Every signed-in member starts here. (0+ reputation).
What is the Ember rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Reach 25 reputation by starting threads, posting replies, and earning likes. (25+ reputation).
What is the Fuse rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Reach 80 reputation. Consistent, useful posts that other members vote up. (80+ reputation).
What is the Circuit rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Reach 200 reputation. A recognized regular whose name carries weight. (200+ reputation).
What is the Catalyst rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Reach 500 reputation. Your threads and replies move the conversation. (500+ reputation).
What is the Apex rank on the Fuse Intelligence forum?
Reach 1,200 reputation. Top-tier presence across the board. (1200+ reputation).
How do I earn forum reputation?
Start threads (+8), post replies (+3), comment (+1), and receive likes (+2). Dislikes cost −1. Reputation never drops below zero.
What is the Administrator rank?
Administrator is granted to Fuse Intelligence staff — gold animated name with a crown beside the profile. It is not earned through reputation.