What are “Props”?
On Blip.fm props are tokens of respect that can be given from one DJ to another – say for blipping a good song or being a good DJ in general. Everyone starts with 10 props that they can give to other DJ’s. As you earn props from the community, your amount of earned props will increase and so will the amount you have to give. 1 props earned = 1 more props to give. The number of props you’ve earned can only go up, but the number you have to give goes down as you give them out. Check out our blog entry for a more detailed explanation.
Fan props are a way for fans to publicly express their appreciation for other fans and their contributions on the site. Every fan can both give and receive fan props. To give fan props, just go to the profile page for the fan that you want to thank. Click on the “props” link or the “give props” link. On the props page you need to select a contribution icon (e.g. “images” or “videos” from the list), add a short, personalized message and submit. To receive fan props, just make sure to contribute to your favorite spots. Your efforts will eventually be recognized by your fellow fans. And if you are feeling neglected, try giving out a few props yourself. As the old adage goes, the more you give the more you receive. This definitely holds true for props. Once you’ve received props, you will see them displayed as little icons at the top of your profile page (upper right). Below each prop type you will see the number of props given per category. Like medals, props are another fun way to gain r
