The points are a pretty accurate metric of how much someone contributes to the community. And a contribution is simply a new perspective or piece of information

The points are a pretty accurate metric of how much someone contributes to the community. And a contribution is simply a new perspective or piece of information to add. Some specific ways to contribute are: - Ask questions about submissions - Assess the merit of a submission - Describe something related that others might not know. - Link to related and supporting evidence. Finally, be kind and humble.... and the karma will come