Praisefor

Praisefor is a neologism that has appeared in online discussions and informal writing. There is no official definition or entry in major dictionaries, and its meaning can vary across communities.

Generally, praisefor describes a social dynamic in which praise or positive feedback is requested, promised, or exchanged as a form of social currency. A post or comment labeled praisefor may indicate that readers should offer praise in return for some action, such as sharing an achievement, providing feedback, or receiving attention. In practice, the term is used as a tag or descriptor to set expectations for the tone of responses rather than to describe a formal procedure.

Etymology and variants: the term appears to be a portmanteau of "praise" and "for" and is sometimes written as one word, with variant spellings or as "praise-for" in discussions.

Usage and reception: reception varies. Some see praisefor as a playful or benign social negotiation that helps communities celebrate contributions, while others worry that it encourages inauthentic praise or hijacks feedback. Moderators on some platforms discourage or regulate explicit praise-for exchanges to protect discussion quality.

Related concepts include social exchange theory, feedback culture, and online etiquette. Because praisefor is not a standardized term, its interpretation depends on the context and community norms in which it appears.