pronounced [troh-beyt]
Trolbate exists to create lively, passionate discussion on topics suggested by users, with a competitive spin.
Trolbate has been created as a debate platform where knowledge can be shared and argued, without personal attacks (unlike social media, mainstream media, or political propaganda).
First off, it's actually pronounced [troh-beyt]. The L is silent - it trolls you.
Secondly

Top of topics: Tally of individual posts that have been upvoted for that respective column (not including accolades).
On posts: Tally of points awarded to the individual’s post as voted by other users (users cannot vote on their own posts).

Thumbs up
+1 point to post/user and +1 point to column score

Awarded to users whose post is well-thought-out – an impressive, insightful post in the opinion of the voter.
+1 point to post/user

Someone who uses correct spelling and grammar, and takes damn pride in it. The correct use of there, their, they're, to, too, its, it's, choose, chose, etc. Hail the Grammar Nazi.
+1 point to post/user

Someone who knows and plays the game. A playa has the talent to play both sides; they will contribute to both sides of the conversation, solely for their own gain.
+1 point to user (per topic)