What is the tipping etiquette on Mahalo?
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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As an Asker, add a tip to questions you think will need heavy research, again it's not mandatory but with a little incentive you are sure to get more top quality answers, at least more then if you didn't add a tip. If you don't add a tip, Mahalo throws 50c on the question for you, no worries.
As an Asker, add a tip to questions you want to see active, if you are just looking to build a great thread with great answers, the more you tip, the more activity it gets.. in theory, but I'd say that's been the case since day one here on Mahalo Answers.
If your question receives more then 1 top quality answer, after you choose best answer don't be afraid to give small tips to the runner-ups... Again there is no unwritten rule to do this, but some users do it.
If you read an interesting question or if you see a question that you feel needs a bigger bounty click "Interesting" and add even just a nickel, every little bit helps. Questions with more "interesting" votes get more face time on the Answers Front Page.
conclusion... There is no etiquette rules, but above are examples of HOW users have been tipping since day 1 here on Mahalo Answers.
Welcome, and enjoy the site
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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However, if you mean answer tips then you can tip as much as you have on your account or use your own paypal money. Again the average is $1. You receive the tip when your answer is chosen as the best one. The question is usually open for 3 days. After that the asker chooses the best answer or it's selected by voters in the undecided tab.
Mahalo doesn't have an official tipping etiquette. Basically, because it's really up to the tipper to do as he pleases. You can tip at any time and everywhere. As long as you see the tip member link. You learn as you go. :D
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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I've received a tip from someone to welcome me to the community! That's awesome!
But I also was hoping some who had been around here a bit more would be willing to chime in with better answers.
Great question!
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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If I had a yellow belt, I'd give you a tip for bringing up such an interesting and valid question!
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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@jeffhoard - Excellent Answer.
I was confused about this too. There are some that tip regularly and there are some that want to keep all of their M$ for themselves. My personal opinion is .. the more you give the more you will get in return.
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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Thanks Jeff! For more discussion on the issue of tipping I'm cross posting some of the questions I've been asking here:
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/mahalo-answers-suggestions/in-the-real-world-a-tip-is-given-after-a-response-here-one-offers-a-tip-to-encourage-a-response-even-if-mediocre-paradoxically-backwards
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/mahalo-answers-suggestions/why-is-the-minimum-tip-1-00-i-wanted-to-make-a-small-tip-to-someone-who-did-not-get-the-best-answer-but-it-was-informative-nonetheless
ah, your too kind!
This is a great answer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the history and practices here at Mahalo. I am going to nominate you for AotD!
Mahaloians, come on over to the Answer of the Day question and vote "helpful answer" for jeffhoard. Thank you.
nice answer...
i'd just add that you can also tip anyone that you feel gave a great answer even if it is not your question... see that little sentence above my comment... "Tip jeffhoard for this answer"? you click it and tip. minimum is M$1. especially nice to do this for quality answers on low paying questions.
or just send someone a direct question with a tip on it to tip someone for your own reasons. you do this from their profile page.
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