Community Badges Guidelines

Welcome to the Buzz50 Forum!​

Our community badges recognize and reward members for their engagement, trustworthiness, and contributions. Below are the guidelines for earning, displaying, and maintaining these badges.

Badge Categories & Requirements​

🛡️ Trust & Safety Badges​

  • Verified Member: Granted after identity verification.
  • Trusted Contributor: Awarded after 3 months of consistent, high-quality contributions with no rule violations.

đź’¬ Engagement Badges​

  • Active Member: Given to members who post at least 50 times within a month.
  • Discussion Starter: Awarded to members who create 10+ meaningful discussion threads.
  • Top Contributor: Recognizes members with 100+ replies and an overall helpful presence.

❤️ Community Support Badges​

  • Helper: Given to members who consistently answer questions and assist newcomers.
  • Friendly Neighbor: Recognizes members who engage positively, welcome new users, and promote a kind atmosphere.

🎭 Special Interest & Achievement Badges​

  • Health & Wellness Advocate: Given to members who actively contribute to health discussions.
  • Tech Guru: Awarded to members providing tech help and advice.
  • Relationship Advisor: Earned by those who offer valuable insights into relationships and family matters.
  • Author: Publish original articles or insights in the forum.
  • Creative: Share original content such as artwork, photography, or creative writing.

🎖 Longevity & Loyalty Badges​

  • 1-Year Member: Automatically awarded on the first anniversary.
  • 5-Year Veteran: A special badge for loyal long-term members.
  • Elite: Long-standing members with outstanding contributions, selected by admins.
  • VIP: Earned through significant contributions, premium membership, or admin discretion.

How to Earn Badges​

  • Participate in forum discussions actively and positively.
  • Follow community guidelines and maintain a respectful presence.
  • Contribute valuable insights, start discussions, and help others.
  • Verify your identity to access trust-based badges.

Displaying & Maintaining Badges​

  • Badges appear on your profile and posts as a sign of credibility.
  • Some badges may require ongoing engagement to maintain (e.g., Active Member resets if inactive for 3 months).
  • Violating forum rules may result in badge removal.

Requesting or Nominating for Badges​

  • Some badges are automatically assigned, while others require a request.
  • Members can nominate others for badges by contacting moderators.
  • If you believe you qualify for a badge but haven't received it, submit a request through the forum’s support page.

Community Badge Etiquette​

  • Badges are a recognition of contribution, not a competition.
  • Respect badge holders and their expertise.
  • Do not engage in badge farming (spamming just to earn badges).

Final Thoughts​

Our badge system is designed to foster trust, engagement, and a supportive community atmosphere. Keep contributing, stay respectful, and earn your recognition!

For any questions regarding badges, feel free to reach out to the moderators.

Happy posting! 🎉