To get more badges, you must join more programs (you must be at least 13 to join a program). If you join WIT, you get a special WIT badge on your Bio Page. If you join the WikiReviewers, then you get a WikiReviewer badge, and so forth. It's all about the programs!
One user cannot have all the badges on WikiAnswers. Joining groups is a way to get badges.
The official WikiAnswers badges are made by our amazing graphics artist, Denise.
See the related link below for a list of badges.
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.
There are badges on WikiAnswers because each badge symbolizes the work one particular contributor has put into WikiAnswers. 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 that most contributors are to busy to take care of completely. Basically, the badges show the dedication and time a particular user has put into making WikiAnswers a better website. See the link below.
You can join programs like Community Outreach or contribute and you get different badges . You can find out more about joining programs at the link in the sources and related links(below).
yes you can.
WikiGuides have badges they use for messages on the message boards. They do not give WikiAnswers badges out that go on the profiles.
No, absolutely not. Your profile may sport as many badges as you have earned.
Programs!Badges are awarded for contributors that are part of a certain team or group. For example, Supervisors, Senior Supervisors, Mentors, WikiGuides and WIT Members, SPAs, etc. all get special badges. For more information, please see the "Related Links" section of this answer. Support WikiAnswersFor WikiAnswers Support badges to add to your profile, please visit the "Related Links" section of this answer. There are some fantastic badges that you can use to show your support for WikiAnswers and Answers.com. For more information on adding images, see the "Related Questions" part of this answer.
Deb is the ONLY Supervisor that I know of who can give others badges.
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.