This isn’t about gamification—it’s about recognizing the members who make this community thrive. The ones who:

🔹 Post consistently (Content Champions)
🔹 Lift others with replies (Community Engagers)
🔹 Do both (Valued Contributors)

A concern about spam has been raised and I thank everyone for caring about the community’s quality.

We must always aim for Quality Over Quantity! Spam has no place here—it’s our job to remove it, badge or not.

But let’s not assume the worst. Most of us want to contribute meaningfully, and badges simply make that effort visible.

Why Metrics Matter 🤔

Imagine writing a book no one reads, or hosting a party no one attends. Without feedback, even the most passionate among us would lose motivation. Badges are like:

✅ View counts for posts (but for engagement)
✅ Poll results (but for your daily interactions)
✅ A mirror showing your own activity (or lack thereof)

Let's Try It, Then Judge

Scroll to your new dashboard - https://social.ttn.place/setting/my_badges - to see your activity summarized.

Notice on the News Feed who’s already earning badges—they’re likely the members you already respect.

The best communities grow when we measure what matters.

P.S. Hate spam? So do I. Report it, and we’ll act fast—badges or not.