Everything You Need to Master Kratings

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• NAVIGATION ICONS: Each menu item has a distinctive icon — Home, Reviews (star), Strains (leaf), Vendors (store), Swap (package), Messages (chat), and Leaderboards (trophy).
• ACTIVE STATES: The current page is highlighted with a green underline and colored icon so you always know where you are.
• AI ASSISTANT: Access the AI chatbot quickly via the Sparkles button in the header navigation.
• USER MENU: Click your avatar (or profile icon) to access your profile, settings, stash, and sign out options.
• NOTIFICATION BELL: The bell icon shows your unread notification count and opens a dropdown with recent alerts.
• MOBILE MENU: On smaller screens, tap the menu icon to reveal the full navigation with smooth slide-in animation.
• REVIEW BUTTON: The green 'Review' button in the header lets you submit a new strain review from anywhere.

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• The notification badge updates in real-time without refreshing the page.
• You receive notifications for: new messages, vendor/admin responses to your reviews, swap offers, trade completions, and system announcements.
• Configure notification preferences in /settings to control which alerts you receive.

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• MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONS: New direct messages from other users (swap offers, questions, etc.)
• REVIEW RESPONSES: When vendors or admins respond to your strain reviews or vendor ratings
• SWAP ACTIVITY: Offers on your listings, trade confirmations, feedback requests
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Helpful votes on your reviews, replies to your comments
• SYSTEM UPDATES: Important announcements, policy changes, or feature releases

Tips:

• The AI knows your review history, favorite strains, current stash, and usage patterns.
• It provides real-time recommendations based on actual community ratings, not generic advice.
• All responses include proper medical disclaimers and harm reduction guidance.
• The AI only uses real data from the database — it never makes up vendor names or ratings.

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• You must be signed in to use the AI Assistant.
• Non-authenticated users see a beautiful teaser showcasing AI features with a sign-in prompt.
• The floating window shows an 'Online' indicator with a pulsing green dot when connected.
• Minimize the chat window to a small 'Kratings AI' button using the minimize icon.
• The full-page interface groups your conversations by date (Today, Yesterday, This Week, etc.).
• Search through your conversation history using the search bar in the sidebar.
• Quick prompts help you get started — click 'Same as yesterday' to repeat your last dose instantly!
• Your conversation is saved and continues where you left off across browser sessions.

Tips:

• SMART MATCHING: The AI matches 'super green' to 'Super Green' in your stash automatically.
• VENDOR MATCHING: Say 'from mitraman' and it finds 'MitraMan Botanicals'.
• STASH PRIORITY: If you have the strain in your stash, it deducts inventory automatically.
• UNIT CONVERSION: Works with grams, teaspoons, capsules — converts as needed.
• QUICK LOG: 'Same as yesterday' is the fastest way to log repeat doses.
• EFFECTS & MOOD: Add details like 'felt great, very energized' for better tracking.

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• Supports kg, grams, ounces, pounds for quantities.
• Links to real vendors and strains for easy navigation to reviews.
• If vendor/strain isn't found, it creates a custom stash entry.
• You can also say 'add 500g of Red Bali to stash' — 'my' is optional.

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• 📝 USAGE LOGGING:
• • 'took 8g of Super Green from MitraMan' — log and deduct from stash
• • 'same as yesterday' — quick repeat last dose
• • 'log 6g from my stash' — log from stash
• • 'log 4g of Red Bali, toss and wash, felt relaxed' — detailed log
• 📦 STASH MANAGEMENT:
• • 'add 1kg of Green Maeng Da to my stash' — add inventory
• • 'what's in my stash?' — view current inventory
• • 'what am I running low on?' — low stock alerts
• • 'show my stash' — detailed inventory list
• 🔍 STRAIN DISCOVERY:
• • 'best strain for pain relief?' — search by effect
• • 'green strains under $80/kg' — filter by price & color
• • 'strains similar to Red Bali' — find alternatives
• • 'compare Green Maeng Da vs White Thai' — side-by-side
• 📊 ANALYTICS & TRACKING:
• • 'how much have I used this month?' — usage stats
• • 'should I take a tolerance break?' — assessment
• • 'what works best for my pain?' — effect history
• • 'how am I doing today?' — daily summary
• 🏪 VENDOR INFO:
• • 'tell me about MitraMan' — vendor details
• • 'which vendors are verified?' — trusted list
• • 'cheapest Green Maeng Da?' — price comparison
• ⭐ REVIEWS:
• • 'show my reviews' — list your submitted reviews
• • 'reviews for Red Bali' — community reviews for a strain
• • 'what did I rate [strain]?' — check your own rating
• • 'my review stats' — review count, avg rating, karma earned
• • 'what should I review?' — strains tried but not reviewed
• ❤️ LISTS (Favorites, Wishlist, Tried):
• • 'show my favorites' — view your starred strains
• • 'add Green Maeng Da to favorites' — star a strain
• • 'show my wishlist' — strains you want to try
• • 'add Red Bali to wishlist' — save for later
• • 'what have I tried?' — list of strains you've sampled
• • 'I tried White Thai' — mark a strain as tried
• • 'remove [strain] from favorites' — unstar a strain
• ⏸️ TOLERANCE BREAKS:
• • 'start a tolerance break' — begin a 7-day break
• • 'how's my break going?' — check break progress
• • 'my tolerance break status' — days remaining, progress %
• • 'end my break' — complete break early
• 🃏 KRATOM QUEST (Cards):
• • 'show my cards' — view your card collection
• • 'card stats' — breakdown by rarity (common → legendary)
• • 'how many cards do I have?' — collection overview
• • 'what's my rarest card?' — highlight rare finds

Tips:

• COMMUNITY DATA: All vendors, strains, vendor-specific strains, reviews, ratings, prices, and effect profiles.
• YOUR PROFILE: Display name, karma, tier, join date, and review count.
• YOUR REVIEWS: Last 5 reviews with your ratings and favorite effects.
• YOUR FAVORITES: Strains you've starred with your personal notes and ratings.
• YOUR STASH: Current inventory with quantities, vendors, and last-used dates.
• YOUR USAGE LOGS: Last 10 dosage entries with effects, mood, and consumption method.
• YOUR TOLERANCE BREAK: Active status, start/end dates, and recommended dosages.
• YOUR PREFERENCES: Learned from history — preferred colors, effects, vendors, and price ranges.

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• The more you use Kratings (reviews, logs, favorites), the smarter the AI becomes.
• It remembers your conversation context, so you can ask follow-up questions naturally.
• Recommendations include vendor verification status and community review counts.

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• SAFETY FIRST: All dosage and health-related responses include medical disclaimers.
• EMERGENCY DETECTION: The AI detects concerning content (medical emergencies, suicidal thoughts) and provides crisis resources immediately.
• HARM REDUCTION: Built-in guidance promotes responsible use, tolerance breaks, and strain rotation.
• NO PRESCRIPTIONS: The AI will never tell you specific doses for medical conditions — it refers you to healthcare providers.
• REAL DATA ONLY: The AI only uses actual database results, never fabricated vendor names or ratings.

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• EUPHORIA: Mood elevation, well-being, happiness
• PAIN RELIEF: Analgesic effects, discomfort reduction
• SEDATION: Relaxation, calming, sleep potential
• ENERGY: Stimulation, focus, alertness
• DURATION: How long effects last
• GRIND QUALITY: Powder fineness, texture, mixability
• PRICE/VALUE: Cost-effectiveness, worth the price

Tips:

• QUICK LOG: 'same as yesterday' → Instantly logs your last dose and updates stash inventory.
• STASH LOG: 'took 8g of super green from mitraman' → Finds strain in stash, logs, and deducts.
• ADD STASH: 'add 500g of Red Bali from Kratom Spot to my stash' → Creates inventory entry.
• LOW STOCK: 'what am I running low on?' → Shows stash items below 20% remaining.
• STRAIN SEARCH: 'best red strain for pain under $90/kg' → Searches by effect, color, and price.
• COMPARISON: 'compare Green Maeng Da vs Green Malay' → Side-by-side effect comparison.
• ANALYTICS: 'how much have I used this week?' → Shows total grams, daily average, top strains.
• TOLERANCE: 'should I take a break?' → Analyzes usage patterns and gives recommendation.
• PERSONALIZED: 'what should I try based on my favorites?' → Finds similar strains you haven't tried.
• MY REVIEWS: 'show my reviews' → Lists all your submitted reviews with ratings and dates.
• STRAIN REVIEWS: 'reviews for Green Malay' → Shows community reviews for that strain.
• CHECK RATING: 'what did I rate Red Bali?' → Finds your specific rating for a strain.
• REVIEW STATS: 'my review stats' → Shows review count, average rating, and karma earned.
• SUGGEST REVIEWS: 'what should I review?' → Lists strains you've tried but not reviewed yet.
• FAVORITES: 'show my favorites' → Lists your starred strains with notes.
• ADD FAVORITE: 'add Green Maeng Da to favorites' → Stars a strain for quick access.
• WISHLIST: 'show my wishlist' → Strains you want to try, with prices.
• TRIED LIST: 'what have I tried?' → All strains you've marked as sampled.
• START BREAK: 'start a tolerance break' → Begins a 7-day break with progress tracking.
• BREAK STATUS: 'how's my break going?' → Shows days completed, remaining, and progress %.
• END BREAK: 'end my break' → Completes break early, shows total days.
• MY CARDS: 'show my cards' → Displays Kratom Quest card collection.
• CARD STATS: 'card stats' → Breakdown by rarity (common to legendary).

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• Add notes to Tried strains with dosage info, vendor batch quality, and personal effects.
• Use the Wishlist for strains mentioned in reviews or recommendations you want to remember.
• Your Tried list feeds directly into the Usage Log for quick dosage tracking.

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• Reviews and ratings are vendor-specific, so you can compare how different vendors source the same strain.
• Use the strain comparison feature on generic strain pages to see all vendors offering that strain.

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• Check /leaderboards weekly for the top scoring strains and most helpful reviewers.
• Follow favorite vendors to receive notifications when they add new catalog entries.
• Use the Journey dashboard to log strains you plan to revisit.

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• Use high resolution images and accurate weight measurements to build trust.
• Set expectations around payment methods or proof of purchase to avoid last-minute confusion.

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• Check the respondent's profile for karma, reviews, trader feedback badges, and prior swap history.
• Request timestamped photos and shipment receipts when dealing with a new trader.
• Escalate issues quickly via the report option in the conversation toolbar.
• Look for feedback badges (Reliable Trader, Fast Shipper, etc.) on user profiles to gauge trustworthiness.

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• Leave honest feedback to help protect the community from bad actors.
• Positive feedback increases the trader's reputation score and displays badges on their profile.
• Negative feedback (1-2 stars) flags the user for moderation review without publicly shaming them.
• Both parties can leave feedback independently — you don't need to wait for the other person.
• Feedback is permanent and cannot be edited or deleted, so be thoughtful and fair.

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• RELIABLE TRADER: Consistently receives 4-5 star ratings from multiple trading partners.
• FAST SHIPPER: Known for quick shipping and providing tracking promptly.
• GOOD COMMUNICATION: Responsive, clear, and courteous in swap negotiations.
• AS DESCRIBED: Items match the listing description accurately (strain, quantity, quality).
• WOULD TRADE AGAIN: Partners indicate they'd happily trade with this user again.
• Check a user's profile to see all their feedback badges and read detailed comments from past trades.

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• Use the emoji picker to clarify tone when discussing sensitive topics like potency or issues.
• Remove preview images before sending if you attach the wrong file — the composer supports quick deletion.

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• Archive resolved trades by closing the underlying listing so the thread moves out of your active queue.
• Use concise subject lines in the first message to identify the strain or trade quickly.

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• Both strain reviews and vendor ratings can be edited with the same tracking system.
• Edit reasons are saved permanently but not shown publicly — they're for moderation transparency.
• Your edit count increases each time you modify a review, visible next to the 'Edited' label.
• Editing updates the vendor's average rating immediately for vendor ratings.
• You cannot edit reviews indefinitely to manipulate rankings — excessive editing may trigger moderation review.

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• Vendor responses help clarify batch variations, address concerns, or thank customers for feedback.
• Admin responses typically provide context for flagged reviews, policy reminders, or safety warnings.
• Responses cannot change your rating — they're purely informational.
• Vendors cannot respond to negative reviews with promotional content or incentives (per community guidelines).

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• REVIEWS: Write a review (+10), add all 7 effect ratings (+5 bonus), include a photo (+3 bonus).
• STRAIN TRACKING: Add to favorites (+3), mark as tried (+2), add notes (+2), add to wishlist (+1).
• USAGE LOGGING: Submit a log (+1), add effects (+2 bonus), add mood (+1 bonus).
• STREAKS: Daily login (+2), weekly streak bonus (+10), monthly streak bonus (+50).
• COMMUNITY: Receive a helpful vote (+1), report an issue (+5), complete your profile (+10).
• Daily karma is capped based on your trust tier to prevent gaming the system.

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• NEW TIER (0-19 points): 50 karma/day cap, 2 cards/day, 24h card delay, 3 reviews/day limit.
• ACTIVE TIER (20-49 points): 100 karma/day cap, 3 cards/day, 6h card delay, 5 reviews/day limit.
• TRUSTED TIER (50-74 points): 200 karma/day cap, 5 cards/day, instant cards, 8 reviews/day limit.
• VETERAN TIER (75-89 points): 500 karma/day cap, 10 cards/day, instant cards, 10 reviews/day limit.
• ELITE TIER (90-100 points): 500 karma/day cap, 10 cards/day, instant cards, 10 reviews/day limit.

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• ACCOUNT AGE: 90+ days (+20), 30+ days (+15), 14+ days (+10), 7+ days (+5).
• EMAIL VERIFIED: +5 points for verifying your email address.
• PROFILE COMPLETED: +5 points for adding a display name and bio.
• REVIEWS: 50+ reviews (+20), 25+ reviews (+15), 10+ reviews (+10), 5+ reviews (+5).
• KARMA: 1000+ karma (+15), 500+ karma (+10), 100+ karma (+5).
• LOGIN STREAK: 30+ days (+10), 14+ days (+7), 7+ days (+5).
• SWAP REPUTATION: 4.5+ rating (+15), 4.0+ rating (+10), 3.5+ rating (+5).

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• EARNING CARDS: Write a review with 50+ characters and rate at least 3 of 7 effects to earn a card.
• RARITY BOOST: Detailed reviews (all 7 factors + 300+ chars) guarantee uncommon or better. Add a photo for even higher rarity.
• TRUST TIER BONUS: Higher trust tiers get better rarity chances and instant card delivery.
• DAILY LIMITS: Card drops are limited per day based on your trust tier (2-10 cards/day).
• CARD DELAY: New accounts have a 24h delay before cards are delivered to prevent abuse.
• COLLECTIONS: Complete card series for bonus karma and exclusive badges.

Tips:

• Caps reset at midnight UTC each day.
• Focus on quality over quantity — detailed reviews earn more karma per submission.
• Your cap increases as you level up through trust tiers.
• Karma from receiving helpful votes is not capped, rewarding genuinely helpful content.

Tips:

• Log entries as soon as possible for accurate timestamps and patterns.
• Add effects notes to remember which strains work best for specific situations.
• The calendar heatmap shows your daily activity — click any day for detailed logs.
• Average daily dosage is calculated automatically and displayed in your stats.

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• Navigate between months to review historical patterns.
• Hover over any day to see log count and total dosage for that date.
• Use the calendar to identify trends like increased usage during stressful periods.

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• Deleting a log updates your stats and calendar immediately.
• Be careful when deleting as this action cannot be undone.

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• Link to existing vendors and strains when possible for easy navigation to reviews and ratings.
• Use 'custom' mode for strains not yet in the database or for private vendor sources.
• Add batch codes to track quality variance across different purchases from the same vendor.
• Purchase dates help you monitor freshness and rotation schedules.

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• Logging from stash creates a complete usage record with vendor, strain, and inventory tracking in one step.
• The system converts units automatically (e.g., logging in teaspoons from a gram-based stash).
• Your usage calendar and streak stats update immediately after logging from stash.
• The 'Last Used' field on stash items tracks when you last logged consumption.

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• Low Inventory alerts help you restock before running out of your favorite strains.
• Items show progress bars and percentage remaining for visual inventory tracking.
• Archived items don't count toward active inventory but remain in your history.

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• 'Add amount' increases remaining quantity without changing the initial baseline.
• 'Restock' increases both remaining quantity and the initial quantity baseline for accurate percentage calculations.
• 'Remove' is for non-consumption reductions like spills, gifts, or disposal.
• 'Usage adjustment' corrects previously logged consumption amounts.
• All adjustments are tracked in the stash event history for audit purposes.

Tips:

• Example: Create one item for 'Green Maeng Da - Vendor A - Batch #2401' and another for 'Green Maeng Da - Vendor B'.
• Add notes about potency, freshness, or flavor differences between batches.
• When both are linked to the same canonical strain, you can compare vendor-strain reviews side-by-side.

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• Archive empty containers or strains you no longer use to declutter your dashboard.
• Archived items still count toward your usage history and strain tried badges.
• You can filter to view archived items by toggling the 'Include Archived' option (feature coming soon).

Tips:

• Explorer badge: Try your first strain (mark one as Tried).
• Logger badge: Log your first usage entry.
• Reviewer badge: Submit your first strain review.
• Week Warrior: Login 7 days in a row for consistency.
• Collector: Try 10 different strains to earn this rare badge.

Tips:

• Verified reviewers get access to exclusive samples marked with a VIP badge.
• Each sample has limited stock — claim early before they run out.
• You can only claim each sample once to ensure fair distribution.
• Some samples may require a minimum karma level to claim.

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• Each giveaway shows the number of winners and prize details.
• Additional entries cost karma — the more entries, the better your odds.
• Winners are notified via email and in-app notification.
• Some giveaways are exclusive to verified reviewers.

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• The drawing is automated and unbiased.
• Winners receive email notifications with instructions to claim their prize.
• You'll also see a notification in your Kratings inbox.
• Make sure your email is verified to receive winner notifications!

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• Become a verified reviewer by submitting detailed, helpful reviews.
• Verified status unlocks VIP-only samples and exclusive giveaways.
• Higher karma levels may unlock additional perks.

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• Quality reviews have better chances of earning rare card variants.
• Higher-tier packs have better odds for rare and legendary cards.
• Complete card series for bonus rewards!

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• Quick Battle: AI fights for you automatically (10/day, 50% rewards, no ELO change).
• Ranked Arena: Full control over moves (unlimited, 100% rewards, affects ELO ranking).
• Faster cards attack first based on Speed stat.
• Build a balanced team with damage dealers and tanks.

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• High Energy cards hit harder and move faster.
• High Pain Relief cards are tanky with more HP.
• Euphoria boosts offensive power and crit chance.
• Sedation makes cards more defensive and resistant to status effects.

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• Use Quick Battles to grind XP efficiently.
• Each level requires 50% more XP than the previous one.
• A high-level common card can beat a low-level legendary!

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• Bronze: 0-999 ELO
• Silver: 1000-1199 ELO
• Gold: 1200-1399 ELO
• Platinum: 1400-1699 ELO
• Diamond: 1700-1999 ELO
• Legend: 2000+ ELO

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• Rarity is determined by the strain's review scores and popularity.
• Variants are cosmetic but highly collectible.
• Animated variants are ultra-rare and valuable for trading.

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• This system is the same one used by IMDb and other platforms to prevent review bombing or artificial inflation.
• The formula balances the number of reviews (v) against a minimum threshold (m) and global average (C).
• More reviews = more confidence in the rating, so scores stabilize over time.

Tips:

• The AI won't suggest high-potency strains or large doses if you're on an active tolerance break.
• When your break ends, the AI recommends starting with lower doses than your pre-break baseline.
• Track withdrawal symptoms, mood changes, or sleep quality in your break notes for future reference.
• Usage logs during a break are flagged so you can review compliance with your taper plan.
• Completing tolerance breaks earns you badges and bonus karma for discipline.

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• Combine the taper planner with tolerance break tracking for comprehensive support.
• The AI can remind you of your taper goals and suggest appropriate strains for reduced-dose days.

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• Remove personally identifying details before sharing outside the platform.
• Combine tolerance data with review history to understand which strains aligned with your wellness goals.

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• Confirm the trader's email matches their Kratings account before sharing external contact information.
• Use tracked shipping and keep receipts until both sides confirm delivery.
• Save conversation transcripts in case moderators need context.