zlacker

I tried badges based on average comment score (the infamous orange dot experiment) and everyone hated it, including me, because it divided the community into haves and have-nots.

>>pg+(OP)
If the badges are only shown on a users profile page I think you'll see a very different reaction.

>>pg+(OP)
That's when you start selling orange dots. And then orange dot removers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yJomUhs0g

>>pg+(OP)
"... because it divided the community into haves and have-nots. ..."

Isn't this is a logical inconsistency? There seems to be no problem dividing the community into haves and have-nots when it comes to post quality.

>>mixmax+Y
Hmm, maybe you're right.

>>mixmax+Y
Exactly what I had in mind as well. I'd prefer if the current UI stays as it is, but if I click on a user's profile (or hover over his username), it would be neat to see the type of badges earned.

>>pg+(OP)
i know many of us Use HN Plugins for chrome. For posters that I like, I follow them and their comments are displayed in a different color.

It's not quite badges, and it is a bit twitteresque but i really feel like it ads value to the site for me.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mkdhfabjcebcgnpgnh...