New BYC Awards / Badges System

[LarryPQ]

OH! So cool!

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! The ability to turn off 'show awards' in profile would be good for me.

Lisa

 

[PepsNick]

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Exactly. GFM just means, well, "hand over the $$$ and we'll reward ya!". In a good way, being a GFM is great.

PPM shows that you are a real devoted member of this community.

 

[ranchhand]

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I agree. I don't think Platinum is an "award."

I also agree. PPM does not really indicate a level of devotion. It's more an indicator of someone who likes the extra storage space, posts more auctions and has a bit of money to spare right now.

Platinum Poultry Member (PPM) Details:
Member Requirements:
• Must have been registered as a BYC member for 6 months
• Must have at least 500 posts
• Must have at least 90% positive feedback in the new BSA feedback system (if selling)

Cost:
6 months: $35
1 year: $60

Not very stringent requirements.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

In these cases, think of them more as "Badges" vs. "Awards". We'll be adding more "badges" as well as "awards" as time progresses.

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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Yes, there is a difference. An Award is something you earn, whereas a "badge" you get for completing a certain requirement or task. Does that make sense? In any case, a lot of forum do things this way, and also offer a "Badge" for their members who offer their "Support".

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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I must admit I was also very surprised to see Platinum Memberships, as well as Anniversarys, listed under "Awards". Maybe a good compromise would be to have separate headings in the Profiles - one for "Badges" (I would include Anniversarys here, also), and one for "Awards".

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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I must admit I was also very surprised to see Platinum Memberships, as well as Anniversarys, listed under "Awards". Maybe a good compromise would be to have separate headings in the Profiles - one for "Badges" (I would include Anniversarys here, also), and one for "Awards".

Is it really that big an issue to have everything under one heading? It's all the same thing, everyone has the same potential to earn a PPM. Those that do, just get an extra picture under their name. I don't really see why they should go to the extra trouble of putting an entirely new heading just to differentiate what most if not everyone who has the badges and awards will already know. JMO.

 

[wolftracks]

For the record the only way I got Gold or Platinum was because 2 people were very kind and got them for me.

Sooooo......they need a Generosity award.

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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Eh, it'll get straightened out. Those awards and badges systems are harder to get going than they look. Trust me.