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- "WikiGuide," "Forum Fanatic," and "Site Guardian" (among others), signify that the member is doing a specific activity on the site.
- "Contributor," "Category Supervisor," "Floating Supervisor," "Community Assistant," "Senior Supervisor," and "Mentor" are the member's main position on the site.
- Badges that have "WIT" on them mean that the member has joined our teen group (WIT), or is a WIT Adult Adviser.
There are many types of badges that show accomplishments members have achieved. Examples are AnswerThon badges, contributions badges, and Trust Points badges. The badges that are the most coveted are the prestigious WAmmy Awards, our yearly awards.
What about the 'Wikiholic' badge?
Many people ask about this badge, which is seen at the top of many members' profiles. This customized badge is available to any user who identifies with being in this group.
To request your Wikiholic badge, send an email to wikiholic @ wikianswers.com (remove spaces). Include your WikiAnswers' username and the name you would like on your badge.
What else can I help you with?
How do you get all the badges on WikiAnswers?
One user cannot have all the badges on WikiAnswers. Joining groups is a way to get badges.
Who makes the badges for WikiAnswers?
The official WikiAnswers badges are made by our amazing graphics artist, Denise.
What kinds of badges can you get on WikiAnswers?
See the related link below for a list of badges.
Can you make badges on WikiAnswers Mobile?
yes you can.
Do WikiGuides give badges out?
WikiGuides have badges they use for messages on the message boards. They do not give WikiAnswers badges out that go on the profiles.
Is there a limit on how many badges you can have on WikiAnswers?
No, absolutely not. Your profile may sport as many badges as you have earned.
Who on wikianswers can make badges for other contributors?
Deb is the ONLY Supervisor that I know of who can give others badges.
What are all the badges on WikiAnswers?
There are badges for participation in certain groups, as well as badges for achievements. See the related links below for pictures and explanations of the various types.
How many badges can you have on WikiAnswers at the same time?
As Many As You Have EarnedThere is no limit to the amount of badges you can have on your profile; you can basically sport as many badges as you have earned. (To find out who has the most badges, see the Related question.)
What graphics program is used to create the badges on WikiAnswers?
Answers.com uses Photoshop and Illustrator to create most of their badges and awards.
Why are there badges on WikiAnswers?
Why Are There Badges?WikiAnswers user share their viewpoints on the badges:There are badges on WikiAnswers because each badge symbolizes the work one particular contributor has put into the site. The more badges, the more associated that particular contributor is with programs of, and with, WikiAnswers. For example, a Supervisor (category or floating) badge shows that a person is dedicated to patrolling WikiAnswers for vandals and what is out of place and what shouldn't be on WikiAnswers. Another example would be the SPA (Special Project Assistant) badge, which shows that this particular contributor helps with small projects around WikiAnswers to make it better.Basically, the badges show the dedication and time a particular user has put into making WikiAnswers a better website.Badges on WikiAnswers help users feel proud of their contributions, and help provide encouragement and goals to reach on this site. It also shows how involved a contributor is, and what groups they have joined.
Are the badges in your profile part of the Answers.com Scholarship?
No, the badges on your Profile are there because of what groups you have joined, and your contribution total. The WikiAnswers scholarship is not related to them.
