8

Just like having more reputation gives more power on SO, is there any benefit of having more badges?

Improve this question
2
  • 11
    They're shiny. They glitter like a teen vampire in daylight. What more do you need?
    – Gnoupi
    May 11, 2010 at 8:43
  • You get to have more badges.
    – dmckee --- ex-moderator kitten
    May 11, 2010 at 14:05

3 Answers 3

Reset to default
6

Only to the extent that badges encourage new behaviors that are both positive for the community and for the user.

Improve this answer
1
  • Or, in some cases, consolation prizes
    – Bob
    May 11, 2010 at 20:25
3

The happy feeling you get when you know that some machine somewhere values what you've done.

Improve this answer
1
  • Jon Skeet values what I've done? ;)
    – gnostradamus
    May 11, 2010 at 15:04
-1

If the person asking a question has too few badges, and it takes more than a few minutes to answer the question, they may get less answers.

Improve this answer
3
  • 2
    I have my doubts about that. Accept rate might lead to some inhibition, but random badge inventory?
    – Rosinante
    May 11, 2010 at 13:40
  • I strongly disagree with this answer.
    – SLaks
    May 11, 2010 at 16:15
  • @bmargulies, I think having no badges or only 1 or 2 may have a effect, I agree that once someone has more then a few badges it will not have an effect
    – Ian Ringrose
    May 13, 2010 at 14:23

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .