'₮hank You' points explained

All registered users can earn '₮hank You' ('₮') points:
By getting positive 'reputation' votes, or by getting direct 'donations' from other members (anyone can donate by clicking on their ₮ count underneath their avatar/portrait). By posting: in particular forum sections (mainly those sections that have to do with projects and action). 
In order to prevent the system from being too predictable, the number of points awarded can change, but generally, the system rewards quality of community contributions.

'Points mean Prizes'
'₮' points can be converted at our 'virtual store' -- some prizes are just for fun, others are a bit more substantial.

Examples of current prizes include:

• $150 Fundraiser support (₮800.00) -- If you 'purchase' this reward, LongeCity will support you in a matching fundraiser up to a value of $300. The goal of your fundraiser must be in some way related to the our mission and LongeCity will only match genuine donations by others.
• Free membership for a year (₮500.00) -- This is the route for those who cannot afford membership.
• $30 Voucher (₮500.00) -- If you 'purchase' this reward, you can redeem it for a single purchase from any reputable online store that ImmInst will make on your behalf. Total value not to exceed $30, including shipping.
• Emoticon (₮300.00) -- If you select this reward, you can upload your own emotion, for all forum users to use from now on.

LongeCity 'thank you points' are an informal gesture of appreciation not some sort of alternative ('crypto') currency. Yes, people could use the system to make the odd purchase online, but holding thank you points of any amount does not translate into claim. Being enrolled in the system does not establish a right to receive points and does NOT establish a legitimate expectation that points translate into any $ equivalent and should never be regarded that way. ₮ points have a maximun and may be adjusted if left unspend.  
The system is meant to provide an extra incentive for volunteers and contributors. We won't know if that could work until we have gathered some experience and *your* feedback.
₮hanks!