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SargentToughie

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TheGhostOfSin post=18.71586.730110 said:
SargentToughie post=18.71586.730100 said:
we may have to edit it when another election appears though... it mentions Ninja's
Well that all depends on who else runs doesn't it.
*in fear of being hit by the banhammer for derailment*

so we all agree, the badges are rather cool

(Ghostofsin...*Checkyourinbox, cough*)
 

Quel0

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I'm not disputing the "cool" factor of it all. In fact, I find the awards given to be much more appropriate than post count. Aside from that though, I just find the subject interesting since I could care less if this was just all plain text or I was awarded a "partypooper" award or somesuch.
 

Simski

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My guess is that most of them work as achievements and some work as way of encouraging the user to follow the rules.

For example, the badges given for simple things such as updating your profile or getting a personal profile picture is to introduce you to the awarding system.
You find them neat and you'll probably want more.

Then there's the badges for posting in several forums or for commenting on a number of topics, I'm guessing these badges are for rewarding and encouraging the user to stay in this forum and to become a regular.

Then there's the badges for example "100 posts without moderator wrath" as well as "thread with over 100 replies", these badges awards the user for following the rules and for making threads that people don't find utterly useless.
 

Simski

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Virgil post=18.71586.730077 said:
Because, as the shepherds of the site, those things you mention are things we want to have more of here. So we add in code that encourages people to do the things we want them to do. It is utterly transparent, shameless, and fun.

Also, creating them entertains us.
Ya beat me to it, darn xP
 

poleboy

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They're rewards for not being a jerk. I think it's a great idea.

Now that we're at the topic... what's going on with that forum vagabond badge? How can you post in 10 different forums when there are only 7? Mysterious...
 

Quel0

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Quel0 post=18.71586.730010 said:
why the immediate defensiveness?
Precioussssss!

Though in all seriousness, I'd wager the defensiveness is in direct proportion to your original post starting 'on offense' by calling it absurd. You may not have intended to come across that way, but your choice of words communicated that.


Regarding the Vagabond badge:
http://www.warcry.com/forums/
 

internutt

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Personally I love the badges. The badges are part of what attracted me here. Small rewards for taking part in discussions and becoming part of a community. The old Weeble & Bob forums used to have a currency that you earned for posting. You could spend your money on account enhancements. Keep up the cool work on the badges mods!
 

Quel0

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ah yes... i should have worded it better... from my perspective it does seem a little absurd, maybe I should have used superfluous. I apologize if I did insult anyone with that. Really I just find it unique and culturally capricious how forums have evolved and was interested in if other people feel somewhat the same on the matter.
 

Quel0

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Dammit... I got a badge...

And I was hoping they're be a badge that says "Anti-Badge" made for me =)
 
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Quick ones to get are by having an avatar and posting a bio.

You get badges in real life as well except they're usually stories.

"Remember when Quel0 drank that drink we couldn't?"
"Remember who he woke up with?"

That sort of thing. :)
 

zen5887

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I've never been that fussed over the badges.. I dont think I'll go out of my way to get them.. Does anyone?
 

Larenxis

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You put a bunch of people in one place in communication with eachother, you're going to get a community.
You put a bunch of gamers in one place, you're going to get badges/awards/achievements/goals.
Makes sense, I think.
 

mark_n_b

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People respond to things like badges and posting titles. Having "Gone Gonzo" or being a "Muckracker" is a means of saying you have been a part of the community for a certain period of time and that's a way of saying you have some form of expertise and knowledge about the the forum's culture, subject material etc.

And it says it whether it is true or not. This is why you get 600 posts of "LOL, yeah!" in three days by some of the kids out there.

Badges are a means of making it about more than just post counts. You need to develop solid threads, be social, and participate in the community. And they are interesting, they look cool, and they deliver the same message as a post count.

It is a bit of a compliment to this forum community that the badges and post count ranks don't lead to the idiocy that it does on other forums.


LOL, yeah!
 

Aries_Split

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They are just neat.

When I was setting up my bio, and choosing my avvy, I was surprised to have earned the "Make yourself at home" badge.
 

Johnn Johnston

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They encourage a community spirit: Don't be a pillock, make thought-provoking threads and be sociable. Sounds a good idea to me! *turns to camera, smiles and tooth twinkles*