Hey there! Curious about trust levels in Sweezy Community and how they work? Here’s a quick guide to understanding and achieving them:
- What Are Trust Levels?
• Trust levels are a way to reward users for their contributions and engagement.
• They help ensure that community members earn more privileges as they participate.
- The Four Trust Levels:
• Trust Level 0 (New): Basic access to the forum. Limited capabilities to prevent spam.
• Trust Level 1 (Basic): Achieved by reading posts and spending some time in the community.
• Trust Level 2 (Member): Requires more reading, likes, and participation.
• Trust Level 3 (Regular): Granted to active, trusted members who engage regularly.
• Trust Level 4 (Leader): Manually assigned to the most trusted and experienced members.
- How to Achieve Trust Level 1:
• Enter at least 5 topics.
• Read at least 30 posts.
• Spend a total of 10 minutes reading posts.
- How to Achieve Trust Level 2:
• Visit the community for at least 15 days (not consecutively).
• Give at least 1 like.
• Receive at least 1 like.
• Reply to at least 3 different topics.
• Enter at least 20 topics.
• Read at least 100 posts.
• Spend a total of 60 minutes reading posts.
- How to Achieve Trust Level 3:
• Visit the community for at least 50 of the last 100 days.
• Reply to at least 10 different topics.
• Receive 20 likes, and give 30 likes.
• Read at least 25% of new posts and topics created in the last 100 days (capped at 500 posts and 20 topics).
- How to Achieve Trust Level 4:
• Trust Level 4 is manually assigned by community admins.
• It’s given to the most dedicated and trusted members who have shown leadership.
- Benefits of Higher Trust Levels:
• More capabilities like flagging posts, editing wiki posts, and accessing private categories.
• Increased influence in the community through more permissions and trust.
- Maintaining Your Trust Level:
• Stay active and engaged in the community.
• Continue participating, liking, and contributing positively.
- Using Your Privileges Wisely:
• With great power comes great responsibility. Use your privileges to help maintain a positive community.
• Be a role model and guide for new members.
- Encouraging Others:
• Help others achieve higher trust levels by encouraging participation and engagement.
• Share tips and support new members in their journey.
Understanding and utilizing trust levels will enhance your Sweezy Community experience and help you become a valued community member. Happy engaging! 
