Can I become a Topic Expert?

Yes. Earning 750 integrity points allows you to apply for a Topic Expert badge. You can apply from the Badge Details tab in your profile. Once you apply, you will have to go through a verification process before a badge is awarded. Recognised experts in particular fields will also be awarded Topic Expert badges.

Is there any benefit of using a particular way to sign up?

The default Integrity Score, a measure of credibility unique to Pixstory, for a new user depends on the signup method. Here’s how it works: Phone: 100 Facebook: 100 Google: 100 Apple ID: 100 Email: 90

What happens when someone challenges my post?

A story that has been challenged goes into moderation for verification. If a story has been challenged multiple times, and the information contained in it is contentious, it will earn a disputed status. A particular story may be replaced by a challenge after a review based on multiple criteria with help from experts in that particular topic. In case of violations of Pixstory’s term of use, the post will be hidden from public view and will be visible only to the author. If a post is replaced or made inactive, a maximum of 20 points will be deducted from the author’s Integrity Score.

What happens when I challenge someone’s post?

A post that has been challenged goes to the moderation team for verification. If a post has been challenged multiple times, and the information contained in it is contentious, it will earn a disputed status. A particular post may be replaced by a challenge after a review based on multiple criteria with the help from experts in that particular topic. In case of violations of Pixstory’s terms of use, the post will be hidden from public view and will be visible only to the author. If a post is replaced or made inactive, a maximum of 20 points will be deducted from the author’s Integrity Score.

Why was my challenge not approved?

There is no approval required for challenges. You are free to challenge any post. However, a particular post may be replaced by a challenge after a review based on multiple criteria with the help from experts in that particular topic. If your challenge does not match the criteria or someone else has a better challenge, your challenge may not be used to replace the original story.