Point Status on MP

There seems to be a trend on MP, with some posters expanding their contributions by adding named toprope routes mere inches from existing lines in order to gain point status. They even draw these colorful overlays on photos to illustrate their handiwork. MP needs to revise the point status criteria. It encourages “point seekers” to sink to low standards in order to gain status, and blurs the lines of ethical route establishment.

Who gives a shot about me point status? When did this become 8a?

This looks similar to another post here:

https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/117263085/point-system

This doesn't seem like an issue to me, as long as the routes somewhat valid lines/variations, why not? You can see where any users points came from, and I don't can't think of any major downsides to having a lot of points on MP, I don't think... it changes anything much? It's not like MP points really mean much, imho. If it doesn't affect your own (MP) experience, maybe it doesn't matter so much?

Can you report routes that you think for some reason shouldn't be a 'route' on MP? Aren't all routes added reviewed by an admin or something too? Maybe you could contact the local admins of an area if it's a problem, or provide us with some examples?

What benefits exactly do you think all those points give you?

If you think someone has entered the routes incorrectly, you can contact the manager or the admin for the area

Lena chita wrote: What benefits exactly do you think all those points give you?

The OP clearly stated it: status.

If anyone has ever wondered why I'm such an alpha, MP points is the reason.

Phil Lauffen wrote:
The OP clearly stated it: status.

If anyone has ever wondered why I'm such an alpha, MP points is the reason.

Oh, please, you haven’t even broken into the top 100 pointers, what would you know about such things? 

It's a long time secret on MP that points can be exchanged for cigarettes.

There were a couple of "point whores" bitd here but I managed to "take care of them."

I thought it was pretty clear that no one would ever get more points than Blitzo due to his massive catalog of beautiful photography, so we could all just forget it was there.

Edit: I'm ranked 601. Tradiban is 29, clearing illustrating he is whore! Or slut. Depends on your perspective.

I recently saw my friend Rodger (age 80), climbing at City of Rocks. The topic of climbing sites came up and he remarked with amusement about the ranking system here. He’s currently ranked number 75, because he enters routes that he climbs in the Dolomites, where he climbs a lot. Go Rodger!

Lena chita wrote: What benefits exactly do you think all those points give you?

Instant power-up! Boosts climbing ability 1 grade, but only for 15 seconds of climbing on mproj. Wait, that was a typo. Should've been "15 seconds of typing".

I didn't even know what the points were for! Looks like mine are for graphs and photos of stuff I've tested.

Tim Stich wrote:
I thought it was pretty clear that no one would ever get more points than Blitzo due to his massive catalog of beautiful photography, so we could all just forget it was there.

Edit: I'm ranked 601. Tradiban is 29, clearing illustrating he is whore! Or slut. Depends on your perspective.

I disagree...Tradiban is clearly a SLUNT. A slore is another matter altogether, and not appropriate for these forums :)

Lena chita wrote: What benefits exactly do you think all those points give you?

If you think someone has entered the routes incorrectly, you can contact the manager or the admin for the area

Clearly the OP states that the poster gains point status.

I'd feel better if we could accumulate followers. My life is not complete unless I get new followers. I've never even paid for help getting followers, people just love to follow me. It makes me feel very special!

Lena chita wrote:

Oh, please, you haven’t even broken into the top 100 pointers, what would you know about such things? 

Seriously, if points conferred status, I’d be able to name the top point-holders... or at least have some idea... and I have no clue! 

Well, BITD, I was definitely at least top 100.... I was almost swimming in status.

Just remember, there are no points for second place.....

i redeemed my points for a new car a couple months ago.  greatest day of my life.

"It's all made up and the points don't matter"

Actually, I didn't realize there were points until you pointed it out. Now I'm corrupted.

"MP is a game. Points are how we keep score"

                  -Tradiban

slim wrote: i redeemed my points for a new car a couple months ago.  greatest day of my life.

Damn, how many points do I need for a car? I’ll put up a topo with 500 topropes half an inch from each other, if that’s how MP works!

Tradiban wrote: "MP is a game. Points are how we keep score"

                  -Tradiban

Well someone has to say it...I don't need points, I have 12" dick.

No PM's for dates either...