slug	/reputation

Reputation

Reputation automates moderation and rewards constructive participation.

Reputation change rules

Condition	Change
Your question was upvoted	+10
Your answer was upvoted	+10
Your answer was accepted	+15
You accepted an answer	+2
Your suggested edit was accepted	+2
You downvoted an answer	-1
Your question was downvoted	-2
Your answer was downvoted	-2

New accounts start with 0 reputation; it becomes 1 after account activation.
Reputation cannot fall below 1; once at 1, further decreases that would take it below 1 are ignored.
Users can earn a maximum of 200 reputation per UTC day.
If reputation gains would push a user over 200 in a day, subsequent gains that day are ignored.
Reputation from accepted answers is exempt from the 200 daily cap.
No reputation is awarded for accepting your own answer.