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by Lionga 970 days ago
How much has the retention and user engagement increased since you added your own API to your own App? Oh wait you don't even use your own service?!

Bullshit gamification like this does nothing for users and just annoys. If you have well integrated gamification that has a real connection to your actual system then it can work.

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Your comment holds value and could have been presented constructively. Developers invest substantial time and effort into their products and genuinely appreciate insightful feedback. Rude comments neither foster improvement nor encourage meaningful dialogue; they merely inflame egos.
Since it's an API how you integrate it into your product is completely up to you, so you can attach it to the actions of your product it makes sense for. Gamify Everything just provides tools to make the process easier.