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Profile Badges problem

Emma6
Emma6 Posts: 17
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I have some badges against my profile.   If I click on a badge, either on a post under my name or from my profile page, I land on a permission problem page.  Is there a proper way to report a problem of this nature that I haven't spotted? 
I have no idea what these badges are for on this forum and I haven't found a list or post explaining their purpose. On other forums (e.g. Stack Exchange) they convey a sense of trust and knowledge.  They are awarded by senior moderators.  I'm not sure whether one should trust a Combo Breaker!  Van insurance might be pricey! :)


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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,183
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    The badges serve no purpose and are supposed to be a bit of fun.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • MKUserName
    MKUserName Posts: 14
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
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    But what does "Combo Breaker" mean? Is it good or bad?  I've got one!
  • MSE_James
    MSE_James Posts: 1,844
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    You can see what they mean here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/badges 
    Official MSE Forum Team member.
    Please report all problem posts to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • victor2
    victor2 Posts: 8,668
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    edited 22 April 2024 at 1:36PM
    Any progress sorting these badges out yet? Everybody has the First Post and First Anniversary badge (so long as they've been here at least a year), even if they've been here 10 years and made 10,000 posts. :D

    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. 

    All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

  • MSE_James
    MSE_James Posts: 1,844
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    We've not forgotten about that issue - we were discussing it just this morning and it's on my list of things to follow up, as we agree it's not ideal :smile: 
    Official MSE Forum Team member.
    Please report all problem posts to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 7,050
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
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    Am I allowed to say that I think it's just childish nonsense and I would love you to get rid of it?
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