[dustintrex]

"Stamp rallies" in Japan are so common that they invented their own pseudo-English word for them. The OG is the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, which requires you to collect stamps from 88 different temples, preferably by walking 1200 km:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikoku_Pilgrimage

Although there's no prize or verifying authority for completion.

[skhr0680]

> Although there's no prize or verifying authority for completion

There’s only one way to restore your honor if you cheat on a stamp rally!

[donw]

Ah, yes, the ancient ritual of Stamppuku.

[WithinReason]

committing sudoku?

[Hokusai]

> Although there's no prize or verifying authority for completion.

And that solves many problems stated in the article. Rewards are tricky and create a willingness to optimize on how to obtain the reward instead of enjoying the experience.