Unlike KudoZ points, BrowniZ points can be spent. Having BrowniZ points means you have done something for the community, and the community "owes you one".

Earning Points

To see how you can earn BrowniZ points, visit your BrowniZ history page by clicking the number of BrowniZ points under your name. Your BrowniZ history page contains a breakdown of where your current number of BrowniZ come from, with links to "Get more" of each category. If a category doesn't have a "Get more" link, then it is either depreciated (old, replaced, not used anymore), or is undergoing renovation.

FYI: KudoZ and BrowniZ point totals shown in some places throughout the site are updated once daily, whereas those in other places are updated in real time. So there can be temporary discrepancies, but correction is made when all points are counted once per day. Also, if errors were to occur, they should be corrected within a day.

Redeeming Points for Discounts

ProZ.com wants to give benefits to, and retain, the more active contributors. Browniz provide a rough way to track contributions.

If a member's BrowniZ total rises to 4000, that member is entitled to a discount on a future purchase of platinum membership. New platinum memberships can be purchased for 80 dollars/euros + 4000 BrowniZ; platinum renewals are available for 70 dollars/euros + 4000 BrowniZ.

BrowniZ points can also be used to pay for access to entries on the outsourcer Blue Board, directory text ads, and more in the future.

BrowniZ also contribute to a member's standing in the directory--if two members have the same number of KudoZ points, the one with more BrowniZ is shown first.