those who make, build, and create.
Part social gathering and part game, Coolpoints is the answer to social-network blowout.
This is about legwork, about getting outside and competing in fun, creative challenges and contests with your friends. Earn coolpoints for completing photo and video challenges. The key is to stop sitting in front of the computer and to start putting yourself out there and do things you might not ordinarily do.
For those with a love of ordered lists, here's our philosophy distilled:
The Coolpoints Manifesto
Those Who Do, We Salute You
Social Happens Outside The Box This is not a social-networking website. This is, in fact, the opposite. We encourage the activities people will talk about, not the talk about the activities.
This is Not a Physical Competition There are many risks and pitfalls to be found here, but they are social. This is not a physical challenge. Do not fall off of a building, because that won’t impress anyone and will make us sad.
This is Not a Lunchroom Think of this as the opposite of your middle school. Susie Q can go fuck herself. Nobody cares about her shiny, shiny shoes.
Except There Will be Food Fights There will definitely be food fights. Multiple food fights, in all likelihood.
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
So stop sitting around, and let's get together and start creating.
Join now, it'll be awesome.
The People of Coolpoints
Coolpoints is being built by Wil Gieseler.
Couldn't have done it without Will Zelver, Noah Bond, and Jeanette Sanker.
Technical Bullnose
Coolpoints is built with blood, sweat, tears, and Ruby on Rails.
Honorable mentions to Ryan Bates, Passenger, Authlogic, Paperclip and Cufón.