Achievements - Announcement - Discussion

[Myr]

The new achievements feature is rolling out.  Annoucement is here:

https://gayauthors.org/announcement/447-new-achievements-feature/

Thoughts and comments below.  We'll be adding more over time as well.

[Valkyrie]

I'm looking forward to checking out the achievements.   

[Aditus]

I'm excited!

[Krista]

Hmmm.. needs more pink.  

Otherwise, I'm excited to see what badges I randomly earn. I can see it being enjoyable for new members that don't have a lot of them grandfathered in. 

[W_L]

Quick question: was the "7 days Straight" badges, supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek joke considering our subject matter?

 

[Myr]

48 minutes ago, W_L said:

Quick question: was the "7 days Straight" badges, supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek joke considering our subject matter?

That wouldn't happen.  There is no sense of humor here.

[W_L]

19 minutes ago, Myr said:

That wouldn't happen.  There is no sense of humor here.

Since I've been here for a decade, I guess I must be as straight as a Steel Rod

[Ron]

3 hours ago, W_L said:

Since I've been here for a decade, I guess I must be as straight as a Steel Rod

But the cat still says, “No.”

[JamesSavik]

How about a badge for not being a jerk and getting banned for... many years.

That's kind of an achievement. Something like this...

[Myr]

9 hours ago, jamessavik said:

How about a badge for not being a jerk and getting banned for... many years.

That's kind of an achievement. Something like this...

We're not planning on adding anything unachievable to the system... 🙃

[W_L]

38 minutes ago, Myr said:

We're not planning on adding anything unachievable to the system... 🙃

Well, can we have a badge for those who like Beefy Jerks after we write a story about mean jocks, who fall in love with dorky boys who like to write

[Myr]

1 hour ago, W_L said:

Well, can we have a badge for those who like Beefy Jerks after we write a story about mean jocks, who fall in love with dorky boys who like to write

Beef jerky, you say?

[Mattyboy]

As a newbie  here  who joined a week ago, the first few points and badges were fun and encouraging when I didn't know anybody. 

I knew it was automated but it was still kinda nice.  Thanks for the work done to set it up. 

[Bill W]

   I just noticed my 'Achievements' for the first time and felt as if I was back in the Scouts and earning my merit badges.   

[Gary L]

Umm. Points? = awards? = addictive behaviour episodes on their way for me 😱😱😱 and  = panic attacks as I can’t comment or review on my dilapidated iPad, so am reduced to reading complete series on iPhone = severe eye strain, nervous headaches and wrist damage not self-imposed.  
 

seriously, it’s a great motivational system.  
WELL DONE! Gary L. 

[impunity]

I'm finding this 30-day achievement kind of embarrassing and a clear indication I'm spending too much time on this site. Will aim to check less. 

[W_L]

2 hours ago, impunity said:

I'm finding this 30-day achievement kind of embarrassing and a clear indication I'm spending too much time on this site. Will aim to check less. 

I know I updated my status on this on Friday.

I'm soothing my pain with Skittles, at least I can still taste the Rainbow 😛

https://gayauthors.org/profile/6670-w_l/?status=144223&type=status

[Myr]

11 minutes ago, W_L said:

I know I updated my status on this on Friday.

I'm soothing my pain with Skittles, at least I can still taste the Rainbow 😛

https://gayauthors.org/profile/6670-w_l/?status=144223&type=status

😛

I fixed the badges to save people from the scourge of straightness.  7 Days, 30 and other other ones that have yet to be seen.

[W_L]

43 minutes ago, Myr said:

😛

I fixed the badges to save people from the scourge of straightness.  7 Days, 30 and other other ones that have yet to be seen.

I'll send you a box of skittles for your trouble

Edited August 23, 2021 by W_L

[JamesSavik]

1 hour ago, Myr said:

😛

I fixed the badges to save people from the scourge of straightness.  7 Days, 30 and other other ones that have yet to be seen.

For your meritorious administration of the site, I posted a 1st look in your honor.

[Myr]

5 hours ago, W_L said:

I'll send you a box of skittles for your trouble

Geesh... don't try to kill me.  No sugar!

I do accept bribes in the form of colorful baubles, however.