Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is ThoughtBlend.com?
2. What's the difference between you and other social websites?
3. What kind of people are using this shin-dig?
4. Why would I want to submit my ideas on here?
5. Can't people steal my thoughts and ideas?
6. What else can ThoughtBlend do for me?
7. What are points and how are they calculated?
8. What are accomplishments?

Answers to the questions

• What is ThoughtBlend.com?

  ThoughtBlend is a website to brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and meet innovative people. Essentially, it’s a social network based on creativity.

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• What's the difference between you and other social websites?

  Our main goal is to have people think outside the box, and by doing so, building their own creative network with others in the ThoughtBlend community.

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• What kind of people are using this shin-dig?

  Artists who want to post pictures of their work for feedback, writers who are tired of the same old blogging sites, and even business owners working together to develop their next big thing.

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• What else can ThoughtBlend do for me?

  If you’re stumped, and need an idea  on anything from Halloween costumes to recipe ideas, you can always click "get ideas" and post what you're looking for. Then you can just sit back and wait for the other members of the community to contribute ideas and suggestions for you.

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• Why would I want to submit my ideas on here?

  Sure, you can jot it down on a dirty old napkin….or you can neatly organize it online and get constructive feedback from others. While you’re at it, upload pictures of your work to show your progress.

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• Can't people steal my thoughts and ideas?

  Relax, if you’re concerned about people taking your ideas, you can simply set your ideas to private for your viewing pleasure only, or just for you and your network to share.

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• What are points and how are they calculated?

  Points are calculated based on your general activity on ThoughtBlend. The more you post and participate, the higher you'll go.
  The general ways to earn your rank is
  • 5 points for every idea or idea request you post
  • 2 points for every comment or suggestion you post
  • Sum of all ratings by others on your ideas
  • Sum of all points received from accomplishments

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• What are accomplishments?

  When you do something great, you should be recognized. Accomplishments are a way for the rest of the community to see how active you've been, and how great of a brainstormer you really are. For every milestone you hit, like posting a large amount of ideas or comments, you'll be awarded a accomplishment. Not only do they add bragging rights to your profile, but also points to your overall rank.
  

  	One Hit Wonder! - 10 points You've submitted your first idea! Awarded to 52 people
  	Ice Breaker - 15 points You had the first idea posted in a category! Awarded to 32 people
  	All eyes on you! - 30 points 2500+ idea views for one of your ideas! Awarded to 0 people
  	Scatter Brain - 50 points You've posted ideas in 7+ different categories Awarded to 4 people
  	Team Player - 50 points You've posted 30+ comments to others' ideas Awarded to 2 people
  	Talk of the town! - 75 points 25+ comments to one of your ideas Awarded to 0 people
  	Blackjack! - 100 points You've posted 10 comments and 11 ideas! Awarded to 4 people
  	Good, Bad and The Ugly - 100 points You've rated 50+ ideas Awarded to 1 people
  	Reachin' Out - 125 points You've sent 30+ invitations to your friends Awarded to 1 people
  	Spitball Master! - 150 points You've posted 20+ ideas! Awarded to 3 people
  	They really like me! - 200 points Idea ratings from others totalling over 100 points! Awarded to 1 people

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