Explanation

ricko · October 12, 2016 9:00AM

Is there someplace here that explains what 'badges' are?? Would like to see a 'navigation' page that explains the various features... been doing it 'blind'...and that works to a large extent...but still have questions. Cheers, RickO

bigjpst · October 12, 2016 9:11AM

I think the badges are another way to show how active a member is other than post counts. You get badges for posts, Likes, adding photos. Similar to Boy Scout merit badges. I think kids are more likely to enjoy these type of forum features, and fewer of the older members care.

ricko · October 12, 2016 9:14AM

Thanks bigjpst ...that makes sense....wonder how many different badges there are? Oh well...I will just keep posting and see what happens....Ah the mysteries of life... Cheers, RickO

coindeuce · October 12, 2016 9:14AM

I'd rather have a dynamically functional advanced search feature than some useless badges. Even a minimally functional user feedback feature would be more useful.

amwldcoin · October 12, 2016 9:22AM

You can click on the badge to see what it is for!

ricko · October 12, 2016 9:24AM

Yes.... I found that..but thanks amwldcoin ... I was really wondering if there were a page showing all the badges and explanations.... however, I guess finding out when they pop up is ok..... Cheers, RickO

Kudbegud · October 12, 2016 10:07AM

@ricko said:
Yes.... I found that..but thanks amwldcoin ... I was really wondering if there were a page showing all the badges and explanations.... however, I guess finding out when they pop up is ok..... Cheers, RickO

Edit your profile, scroll all the way down to the bottom. All your badges are shown. If you want a list of all possible badges...sorry, I haven't found that yet.

Onedollarnohollar · October 12, 2016 10:11AM

Badges??? I don't need no stinkin' badges!

ricko · October 12, 2016 12:26PM

Great quote Onedollarnohollar, always liked that old movie.... Cheers, RickO

roadrunner · October 12, 2016 2:31PM

I happened to see Lord M. as the leader of this week's "activity" selection on the right side of the page...and clicked him. It showed all the badges for anniversaries (1-11) and post count badges up to 25,000 (he has 38,000+). Did lose about 2,000 posts/comments from the old rock 'em sock 'em" open forum in the transfer. I sort of like the new separate listing for threads you created. That was a lot harder to find before.

roadrunner · October 12, 2016 2:36PM

@ricko said:
Yes.... I found that..but thanks amwldcoin ... I was really wondering if there were a page showing all the badges and explanations.... however, I guess finding out when they pop up is ok..... Cheers, RickO

Click on anyone's Icon and it will give you the break down. It worked for yours.

ricko · October 13, 2016 5:03AM

True roadrunner... I was looking for a glossary of all possible badges and identifications... Cheers, RickO

jonathanb · October 13, 2016 5:58AM

https://forums.collectors.com/badges

(I don't know if the badges are good for anything, but that seems to be the complete list.)

ms70 · October 13, 2016 6:05AM

I doubt I'll ever get the "insightful" badge.

messydesk · October 13, 2016 6:16AM

@jonathanb said:
https://forums.collectors.com/badges

(I don't know if the badges are good for anything, but that seems to be the complete list.)

Maybe I'll print them out and attach them to my next show badge like those stacked ribbons and see what it gets me.

Stork · October 13, 2016 6:19AM

@jonathanb said:
https://forums.collectors.com/badges

(I don't know if the badges are good for anything, but that seems to be the complete list.)

That was interesting...how on earth did you find it? And, how does one get to answer questions or be insightful? You just answered a question in a very nightfall way...how do you get a brownie point or three for that?

I noticed my point count (mostly from being an ancient) but have no idea what that is for. Does a certain level mean one can BST with confidence ?? I'd do that circle of trust thing but can't remember how that trademark/copyright thingy works....

ricko · October 13, 2016 11:37AM

Great...thanks for the list..... now I can see what they mean.... Cheers, RickO

dbtunr · October 13, 2016 11:52AM

@Stork said:

@jonathanb said:
https://forums.collectors.com/badges

(I don't know if the badges are good for anything, but that seems to be the complete list.)

That was interesting...how on earth did you find it? And, how does one get to answer questions or be insightful? You just answered a question in a very nightfall way...how do you get a brownie point or three for that?

I noticed my point count (mostly from being an ancient) but have no idea what that is for. Does a certain level mean one can BST with confidence ?? I'd do that circle of trust thing but can't remember how that trademark/copyright thingy works....

Interesting. so when you create a new thread, it asks "new discussion" or "ask a question". so maybe if one poses a "question" thread and you answer it, you get a point?

OldEastside · October 13, 2016 12:06PM

WHAT.....we no need no stinking Badges

C'mon, ya had to have seen that coming

Seriously I was wondering the same about badges..............there is still a lot to learn

Steve

LanLord · October 13, 2016 4:54PM

So is getting all the badges similar to pokemon go?
Do I have to foolishly walk around in traffic and junk like that to get some more badges?

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