You gain 1CP per day that you have posted. So if you post 1000 or 1 post, you will only gain 1CP
You gain 5CP per referral that you bring to the site.
You gain 1CP per request and suggestion from that is implemented in the site (either small or large). (If it's large enough, you may get more!)
You gain 5CP per donation (over £10) you send into DDRUK. The more that you put in, the more CP that you can gain.
You gain CP by making the staff happy, on IRC or on the Forums, doing something for the community, and generally anything good! Staff will give you CP if they see fit and they think you deserve it.
You Lose CP by annoying people, and really just being antisocial. Staff discretion again.

A break down of the latest CP info is on the main Contribution Page, including who has gained what, and why, by who and the top people! Keep your eyes out, soon you can claim back on your CP to get official and special items! -- When you get the CP, you will know! -- For added user interest, staff are removed from the Contrib Top 60! -- Enjoy

You can get back to the Contribution Page by clicking here