17 sats \ 9 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 19 Aug 2023 \ on: What does 'longest cowboy streak' mean? bitcoin
Days elapsed while user still has a cowboy hat.
You get a cowboy hat for zapping other users posts. The more you zap the more likely you are to get a cowboy hat.
If a day goes by without you zapping due to whatever (inactivity usually) you'll lose the hat.
I thought there was an explanation in the FAQs but I couldn't find it. Have you read through the "start here guide"? https://stacker.news/guide might be helpful.
I think there is intentionally some mystery around it, part of the fun :)
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Part of the fun indeed. I couldn't work out the cowboy function for ages. Now I get it and it makes me smile to see the "you found a cowboy hat" notification.
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I got that same notification after I made this post. I just have to keep my cowboy hat.
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Just stay active, but not too much.
Don't let Stacker News consume your life, lol.
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Lol. I'm already finding myself spending way too much time on this site :)
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I feel the same. It's a nice little feature to be honest.
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Thank you for the explanation. I actually got my cowboy hat right after I made this post. I'm officially part of the wild west.
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Yeeeeeehaaaaaw congratulations. Now you gotta keep it ;)
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Lol. Thank you. I will definitely keep my hat.
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