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How can I gain reputation in order to go to chatrooms, and what is the difference between votes and reputation?

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  • Thanks I'm new so i 'm discovering !
    – Hanaa
    Commented Dec 23, 2014 at 19:24

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Reputation can be gained by asking or answering legitimate questions (not this: https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/40193/how-can-i-travel-to-the-chatroom-just-joking )

Alternatively, you can gain +2 reputation for making constructive edits to posts.

At 20 points, you'll be able to go to the chat room. That's just two upvotes on answers, four on questions, or 10 good edits.

Briefly -

  1. Reputation is the sum of the points you have earned for other people upvoting your contributions. (+10 for answers, +5 for Questions, +2 for edits, -2 for each downvote). See How does "Reputation" work? for more details.
  2. Rather than trying to game the system, focus on quality content. Before posting, see if others have asked your question already. See if there are unanswered questions you can answer.
  3. Understand, chat rooms are somewhat ancillary to the questions and answers and meaningful content that is being produced.
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  • Your answer is so clear, thank u.
    – Hanaa
    Commented Dec 23, 2014 at 19:26
  • Cool. If the answer is useful to you, there are two things you should do. 1 -> Upvote it. That's what the arrows are for. 2->Click the Green checkmark. That means this "answered" your question. You'll need to wait at least 10 minutes, but doing so will also net you an additional +2 reputation for yourself.
    – Affable Geek
    Commented Dec 23, 2014 at 19:27
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    FInally, be sure to take the tour! It's actually really good.
    – Affable Geek
    Commented Dec 23, 2014 at 19:28
  • But be patient until i get 15 reputations
    – Hanaa
    Commented Dec 23, 2014 at 19:30

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