What Are Badges? A Guide To Achievements On Current TV

honestly had no idea I'd ammassed so many badges. Thanks for the lovely news!

I am glad that Keith Olberman retained "Worst Persons in the World" when the show launched again on Current t.v.. The change in ownership of MSNBC also showed a tendency of that network to placate the right wing of their programing in the morning and financial/political network(CNBC). The absolute disregard for intelligence displayed by right wing presidential candidates and congressional leaders is factually displayed on "Worst Persons in the World".

I have found Thom Hartmanns book very informative and knowledgeable. You can also go to his web site Thom Hartmann and he gives them chapter by chapter for free.

Recently having become involved with OccupyEverywhere in Portland, wanted to become more knowledgeable on how Corporate Finance influences our Government. Specifically how the money flows. Initially overwhelmed on line, decided to go get a book on the subject so I could really settle in for the duration required. Wanting my new book to incorporate the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling allowing political contributions from foreign corporations, I figured I'd get a NEW book. Went to Border's first (shut down). Went to Powell's (huge book store) next and asked information personnel for a recommendation, defining what I referenced above. She referred me to "Aisle 31B, under Leftest Studies." Surprised but obedient I went there and yes; Leninism, Marxism, Socialism. Interesting perception. Bottom line no luck yet.
So I'm going to try here. Any good suggestions? Please be gracious and not deluge me with links. I'm really looking for an old fashioned book.

I honestly had no idea I'd ammassed so many badges. Thanks for the lovely news!

We can applaud Mr. Olberman’s special commentary all we want; but unless we act on what he said, and fight, really fight these contraries of the 98 per cent of Americans, those of us who are slowly and systematically being eviscerated by the concerted efforts of the few who care nothing for our needs, wants, and well being, then we have only ourselves to blame. For we cannot hold guilty the reprehensible and selfish few who are gutting us as if we were fish, because, in essence, to do nothing, is to hand them the knife and allow ourselves, by willful compliancy to be victims of our own demise. The Tea-baggers took stand in 2009, as did the Nazi in the 20s and 30s. Can’t we, in 2011, take a stand for own sakes, and “nobly save, or meanly lose, the last best hope of earth.” --- Abraham Lincoln.

we need to put our money,voices,and phones to work when the teabaggers come up for re- election. we helped WI. we can do this. we the people ca!1

Keith, another idea for the show with Frank S., the review of how his mother and father knowingly used religion as a way to make money. Power corrupts and ...

Welcome back Keith. About time a real honest media personality is on TV. It also gives me time with my 83 1/2 year old mother. we share your show together

Great to see you back on tv. I loved watching you on MSNBC at 7 pm in Chicago!

I have missed your program since you left MSNBC and I am saddened that I cannot watch you on Current TV because my provider is Cox. I am hoping pressure will be put on Cox to add Current TV to their lineup and this avid fan will once again be able to watch your program.

LOVE having you BACK!!!!!!!! Please don`t change anything ,the show has always bbeen the best in the world!!!!!!!

Keith: Great time to premiere Countdown in Colorado. The Rockies will have just finished whipping the Cleveland, Indians!

Can't wait to see Keith again.

Working on a badge will be just like it was in scouts- lots of fun. What good are they? It will just be the knowlege that I have earned one. A self-gratification thing. I am SO EXCITED that Keith is returning to TV. We have certainly missed his voice of reason. Now my current events roster will FINALLY be complete again- Keith, Rachel, Jon and Steven. Yahoo!!

ouch! that badge stuck me!

Oooooo... what does these badges do!!!! -DeeDee...:):)

The heads of the settlements in the Council "radiates" settlement in the West Bank held an emergency meeting to discuss the Palestinian situation and the repercussions of a reconciliation agreement and reflected on the settlers in the West.

The newspaper Haaretz, the Israeli in the wake of that meeting, the Council issued a settlement that the reconciliation agreementbetween Hamas and Fatah means that Israel would be required, including pledges to the Palestinian Authority.

The statement called on Israeli Prime Minister, BenjaminNetanyahu, the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over all of the WestBank and occupied in full, he said, adding that if Netanyahu's government did not do that, then at least to impose Israeli sovereignty over all the settlements in the West.

but..but ..what fo you do with badges...or points??? What do they MEAN??? Help!

dyslexic film buffs untie!

Film buffs unite!

Who came up with this great idea? I really love it.

Badges are a very intriguing idea. Can I trade them in for some good Karma points?

well it is somthing new, bar karma caught my eye and now I am looking forward to more have always found current tv very interesting and positive informative keep it up!!!! oh yeah I want badges too!!

just wait till you get a not a spectater badge its the bomb!!!

I love the concept of the badges because it keeps me involved!

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I love the concept! This website seems to be a mix between Social Network, "Real Life" and a Game!

I love the badges idea but I don't understand what can we do with them? Maybe if we can trade them for something that will be great!

Awesome post.. Keep it up..

i think that the levels were a better way to demonstrate achievement, the badges are giving for everything now, it's like ok a badge for updating my profile and clicking a fucking on up button, i dont care i know i did that , the commentator, contributor, and picked for tv levels were much more appealing ot work trying to achieve...the badges are an ok way to give a sense of accomplishment...just a bit but they're excessive and just for show,

This is cool. Are the badges the achievements themselves or can they be used as currency for something else? And if they're currency, could you guys elaborate on some of our plans?

No free shirts?

I have all these points now...why? what the hell do i do with them?

A cold shoulder badge? C'mon

badges? we don't need no stinkin badges!

i'm sorry...i just had to...on xbox i am a MAJOR achievement whore so...damn you current lol

badges...?
goddammit, i'm not in the boy scouts anymore! enough damn badges!

Badges suck! Bring back recommendations.

i had an old goal to get level 3 in everything for the old system :\

love it. wot do points make?............ Prizes, just wait till ui get yor brucey bonus.

yeah, what's the point of the points?

OK, so I've got points... Now gimme a way to spend 'em!

i'm so dumb...where do i go to unlock it??

I was working hard to get those producer badges why have those been RETIRED? Are Pods not important anymore?

gee this makes us feel like a biggilty familbly :)

I feel like the Olde Tymer badge should be extended... most of those people aren't around anymore.

Ok. This is kinda cool. At least cooler than the last achievements update with levels for tv and commenting and stuff. I haven't been around for a few months and the site looks much more organized than the last update.

Also, I appreciate the ye olde-tymer recognition. But, I won't stop missing current.tv and red light/green lights :)

Oh wow. I didn't realize I was standing in the middle of a circle-jerk... This isn't my room. *shakes head*

Badges that are with foul aroma are nonessential.

This is fricken awesome & will addict me completely~!

I did want to add, however, that I personally can't keep up with all of the updates on my profile feed. Even in the short period of time I've been on Current this morning, I've seen over 400 updates on my feed when someone I follow posts, comments, or votes something. I know this new setup is still in the early stages but I'd be interested to know if there is going to be a more streamlined way to view these. I'm a little concerned that when I log in tomorrow I'll be informed that there are 2,462 new updates.

I just want to say thanks to mario_a for being willing to respond to so many questions and comments here. I had a few questions that were already answered because someone else asked them and you responded so promptly. 'Preciate it!

Are we going to have a points leaderboard? It'll be like high school run amok.

All those old votes don't count?

My only concern is that people are going to be voting like crazy just to get the badges.

While I am not a big fan of the 'Badges' concept, I like the 'Profile' changes and am very happy to see CURRENT and its staff investing both time and money in the site to try to make it a better place to visit and to just hang out. Even though I have been a member here for several years, I only started visiting this site daily after I gave up on the PROPELLER social news site (part of AOL) several months ago. As part of the paid staff at Netscape/Propeller for its first 3 years, we constantly tried to make the site a better place - up until AOL decided not to put anymore money into the venture.

My hope is that CURRENT will continue to listen to its online community in an attempt to make this site a showcase of what Social News should be

i'm going to treat this just like i use the trophys on the ps3 network or achievments on xbox , i'm not going to pay attention to them.
If i get them then who cares.
if i dont get them who cares.
i've been browsing this site for a few years and this is most definitely not going to change my opinion of the site or how i use it...

nuff said.

Constructive way on giving people a sense of accomplishment

I see this as part of a punishment/reward system to control behavior for Current's profit and PR. Punishment is something like censorship of comments, reward is for posting stories on facebook and twitter, thereby generating more traffic/revenue on current. I don't need no stinkin' badges, as others have expressed.