Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing content, comprising: receiving the content at a server, the content transmitted over a communication network from a member, the member having a profile comprising a plurality of variable characteristics, the profile stored in a database coupled to the server; categorizing the content into one of a pre-existing list of content categories and storing the categorized content into the database; publishing the content; receiving one or more ratings in response to publishing the content; updating one or more of the variable characteristics in the database to reflect the one or more ratings; and allocating a reward to the member for the published content, the reward commensurate with one or more of the plurality of variable characteristics.