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Trust Scores and Auto-Approval on VerseDB

Build your reputation as a trusted contributor and unlock the power of auto-approval – where your edits go live instantly without waiting for moderator review.

What is a Trust Score?

Overview

Your trust score is a numerical representation of your reliability as a contributor, calculated based on your edit history and approval rate.

Trust Score Range:

  • 0-100 (percentage-based score)
  • New users start at 50 (neutral score)
  • High-quality contributors reach 90+

Why Trust Scores Matter

Trust scores influence:

  • ✅ Review priority – Higher scores may get faster reviews
  • ✅ Auto-approval eligibility – Required for bypassing moderation
  • ✅ Contributor reputation – Visible to moderators
  • ✅ Community status – Recognition of quality contributions

How Trust Scores Are Calculated

The Formula

Trust Score = (Approval Rate × Submission Weight) + (50 × (1 - Submission Weight))

Components

1. Approval Rate

Approval Rate = (Approved Edits / Total Edits) × 100

Example:

  • 80 approved edits
  • 20 rejected edits
  • Total: 100 edits
  • Approval Rate: (80 / 100) × 100 = 80%

2. Submission Weight

Submission Weight = min(Total Submissions / 100, 1)

Why this matters:

  • New users with few submissions have less weight
  • Weight caps at 100 submissions (100% weight)
  • Prevents single lucky edits from inflating scores

Example:

  • 10 submissions: Weight = 10 / 100 = 0.1 (10%)
  • 50 submissions: Weight = 50 / 100 = 0.5 (50%)
  • 100+ submissions: Weight = 100 / 100 = 1.0 (100%)

Full Calculation Example

User Profile:

  • 60 approved edits
  • 40 rejected edits
  • Total: 100 submissions

Step 1: Calculate Approval Rate

Approval Rate = (60 / 100) × 100 = 60%

Step 2: Calculate Submission Weight

Submission Weight = min(100 / 100, 1) = 1.0 (100%)

Step 3: Calculate Trust Score

Trust Score = (60 × 1.0) + (50 × (1 - 1.0))
Trust Score = 60 + 0 = 60.0

Trust Score Tiers

Trust Score Tier Description
0-39 ⚠️ Low Trust Needs improvement – Focus on quality
40-59 📊 Developing Building reputation
60-74 ✅ Trusted Good track record
75-84 ⭐ Highly Trusted Excellent contributor
85-94 🏆 Expert Top-tier quality
95-100 👑 Master Exceptional accuracy

Building Your Trust Score

Strategies for High Trust Scores

1. Focus on Quality Over Quantity

  • Submit only accurate, well-sourced edits
  • Double-check information before submitting
  • Take time to format correctly
  • Review guidelines before editing

Impact:

  • Higher approval rate = Higher trust score
  • Fewer rejections = Stronger reputation

2. Start with Simple Edits

  • Fix typos and formatting errors first
  • Build confidence with easy wins
  • Establish a pattern of approval
  • Then move to complex edits

Why this works:

  • Simple edits have higher approval rates
  • Builds your submission history
  • Increases submission weight faster

3. Learn from Rejections

  • Read rejection notes carefully
  • Understand what went wrong
  • Apply feedback to future edits
  • Improve your editing skills

Long-term benefit:

  • Fewer future rejections
  • Better understanding of standards
  • Improved contribution quality

4. Maintain Consistency

  • Submit regularly (but don't rush)
  • Keep quality high across all submissions
  • Avoid periods of low-quality edits
  • Build steady approval history

Trust Score Recovery

If your trust score drops:

  1. Pause and reflect – Understand what caused rejections
  2. Study guidelines – Refresh your knowledge
  3. Submit carefully – Focus on guaranteed approvals
  4. Build momentum – Consistent good edits raise score

📌 Trust scores update automatically as you contribute. It may take 10-20 new submissions to significantly change your score.

Auto-Approval System

What is Auto-Approval?

Auto-approval allows experienced contributors to bypass the moderation queue. Your edits are instantly approved and go live immediately.

Requirements for Auto-Approval

Level-Based Auto-Approval

🌟 Level 50+ : Basic Auto-Approval

  • Permission: bypass.approval.basic
  • What's auto-approved:
    • Simple field edits (typos, formatting)
    • Basic information updates
    • Non-controversial changes

⭐ Level 75+: Full Auto-Approval

  • Permission: bypass.approval.all
  • What's auto-approved:
    • ALL edit types
    • Complex relationship changes
    • Story arc proposals
    • Everything!

How Auto-Approval Works

For Level 50-74 Users (Basic Auto-Approval)

  1. Submit an edit to a basic field
  2. System checks: Is this a simple edit?
  3. If yes: Automatically approved
  4. If no: Goes to moderation queue

Simple fields include:

  • Text corrections (typos, spelling)
  • Formatting fixes
  • Basic metadata (dates, prices)

Complex fields still need review:

  • Relationship changes (creators, characters)
  • Story arc associations
  • Major description rewrites

For Level 75+ Users (Full Auto-Approval)

  1. Submit any edit (simple or complex)
  2. System checks your level
  3. Automatically approved – No review needed
  4. Changes go live immediately

Benefits of Auto-Approval

⚡ Instant Updates

  • Changes appear immediately
  • No waiting for moderator review
  • Real-time database improvements

📈 Faster XP Progression

  • Earn submission XP + approval XP instantly
  • No delay between submission and reward
  • Level up faster

🎯 Greater Impact

  • Make more contributions in less time
  • Help improve database faster
  • More editing freedom

🏆 Status Recognition

  • Symbol of trusted contributor status
  • Community recognition
  • Moderator confidence in your work

Maintaining Auto-Approval Status

Ongoing Responsibilities

Auto-approval is a privilege that requires:

  • ✅ Continued accuracy – Maintain high standards
  • ✅ Source verification – Always use reliable sources
  • ✅ Following guidelines – Adhere to formatting rules
  • ✅ Ethical editing – No abuse of instant approval

Can Auto-Approval Be Revoked?

Yes, if you:

  • ❌ Submit inaccurate information repeatedly
  • ❌ Abuse auto-approval privileges
  • ❌ Make malicious or vandalistic edits
  • ❌ Ignore community guidelines

Consequences:

  • Loss of auto-approval permissions
  • Possible level reduction
  • Account suspension (for severe violations)

📌 With great power comes great responsibility. Use auto-approval wisely!

Viewing Your Trust Score

Where to Find It

Check your trust score in:

  1. Profile → Contributor Stats
  2. Dashboard → Reputation
  3. Edit History → Statistics

What You'll See

  • Current Trust Score (0-100)
  • Trust Tier (Low, Developing, Trusted, etc.)
  • Approval Rate (percentage)
  • Total Submissions (approved, rejected, pending)
  • Trend (improving, stable, declining)

Trust Score vs. User Level

How They Differ

Trust Score:

  • Measures quality (approval rate)
  • Can go up OR down
  • Based on submission history
  • Affects review priority

User Level:

  • Measures quantity (total XP earned)
  • Only goes up (never down)
  • Based on contribution volume
  • Unlocks permissions

Both Matter

  • High level + Low trust: You contribute a lot, but quality needs improvement
  • Low level + High trust: You're new but make quality edits
  • High level + High trust: Ideal combination – Trusted expert

📌 Aim for both high level AND high trust score for maximum contributor status.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is my trust score updated?

Trust scores recalculate automatically:

  • After each submission approval/rejection
  • During system maintenance
  • On demand (admin-triggered)

Can I see other users' trust scores?

No, trust scores are private. Only you and moderators can see your score.

Does trust score affect XP rewards?

No, XP rewards are fixed based on field and complexity. Trust score doesn't multiply XP.

What if I had rejections early on but improved?

The system weighs recent performance more heavily:

  • Keep submitting quality edits
  • Old rejections become less impactful over time
  • Consistent good submissions will raise your score

How long does it take to reach auto-approval?

Timeframe to Level 50 (Basic Auto-Approval):

  • Casual contributor (5 edits/week): ~3-6 months
  • Active contributor (20 edits/week): ~1-2 months
  • Power contributor (50+ edits/week): ~2-4 weeks

Trust score doesn't prevent level-based auto-approval, but maintaining high trust ensures:

  • Faster reviews while building up
  • Better community standing
  • Lower risk of permission revocation

Next Steps

Focus on quality, be patient, and you'll earn auto-approval status before you know it!

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