@cavemantoronto wrote:
Badges don't do much but show others your community history. I don't think it would matter to many people if they got rid of badges.
@cavemantorontoat first glance theses badges appear to be pure aesthetic and when you've been with PM for a while and received quite a few, they might not have much of a significance. But to some it might represent an award for their achievement, for example when you receive a sticker for a job well done, or to other something they want to collect. For me when i see the badges of a fellow community, I see their contribution/effort they provided to PM. While they might not have much use, if your strip everything to the bare bones or to the necessities, you might miss the vibrant notes that makes this forum entertaining and enjoyable. For example when @Alan_K posts the monthly contests, I quite enjoyed the Calling all sibling day post.
