Yeah. I think there is a lot that could be done in support of iNat’s objectives to gamify activities other than accumulating IDs. The leaderboard for species number is a beginning. The Badge system in iNat Forum is a model that could be adopted in some form. Metrics around accuracy have possibilities. I’m not up on learning theory but I’m guessing there’s a bunch of stuff that could be done to focus folks, particularly younger folks, on learning about biodiversity. Even just allowing people to click on a thank you box when they receive helpful comments with IDs would promote useful behaviour and give some kudos where deserved.
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