Why join a team?

[StanGreen]

I see how to join a team, but I don't understand how this changes the folding process. I am just one guy with one laptop to fold with. I don't care at all about points, I just want to be part of the solution. (I assume point are just a proxy for participation level.) So why would I join a team? If I was going to join a team, how would I find one that would benefit from me being part of the team?

Thanks,
Stan

[kiore]

Hi Stan, some teams offer direct benefits like discounts on hardware, others create 'coins' of ephemeral value.. but most teams seem to exist to encourage and support each other or promote a cause. There are teams that have team pages on forums that offer direct support and fellowship beyond what you get from a strictly help forum like this, or offer team competitions between team members or other teams. It really doesn't affect the science directly and the choice is up to the individual donor whether they want these extra things.

[beerhoff]

Socialization and support for teammates