# A new trust level: The Helpful member?
**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894
**Category:** Feature
**Created:** [4 februari 2017 om 09:12 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894 "2017-02-04T09:12:57Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@grahamperrin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/grahamperrin)
#### Post date: [16 maart 2017 om 05:56 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894/21 "2017-03-16T05:56:15Z")
Still absorbing things here …
## Trust level 4
> [@codinghorror](#):
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> … make tl4 work better …
👍
Might that include enhancement to the dialogue that appears in response to a click on the flag? (I see multiple topics of interest.)
## Edge cases at lesser trust levels
> [@codinghorror](#):
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> … The ❤ under each post works beautifully in practice, …
Yep, that _is_ true for the **vast** majority of situations. In my relatively limited experience.
> [@](#):
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> … “natural thanklessness” seems very unlikely to the point of contortionism. …
The cases I think of are rare – and succinct (to the point where a reader might treat such posts as negligible) – but worth mentioning because some such cases can _give rise to_ contortion.
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If my writing about this seems obtuse, it’s because I refrain from drawing to attention to the cases; sorry. It _does_ require more thought so for now, file it under “rare” and not significant to current discussion 🙂
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### Author:  [@JagWaugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JagWaugh)
#### Post date: [16 maart 2017 om 06:53 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894/22 "2017-03-16T06:53:31Z")
One of the endearing things about humans is that they can represent and recognise the edge cases better than an Algorithm.
Our users don’t use the like button much. But they know who the “good uns” are.
> [@grahamperrin](#):
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> The cases I think of are rare – and succinct (to the point where a reader might treat such posts as negligible) – but worth mentioning because some such cases can give rise to contortion.
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### Author:  [@Unit\_72](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Unit_72)
#### Post date: [16 november 2024 om 17:43 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894/23 "2024-11-16T17:43:18Z")
I like this idea-
## The Outstanding Member \[1\]
#### (Or Trust Level 2.5)
Mentioned as @Trust\_Level\_2.5
Referenced as “The Outstanding Members,” or simply, “Outstanding” Class.
### Features:
_These act as downgraded Regulars._
#### Can:
- Have all their links followed
- Have all posts owned by TL0s they flag hidden
- Can create wiki posts
- Daily like, edit and flag limits increased by 1.75x
#### Cannot:
- Edit Titles or Recategorize Posts
- Have all posts owned by TL0s that they flag cause the said TL0 to be silenced and hide all their owned posts
\[2\]
**This Badge Cannot Be Removed Automatically**
### To Become A TL2.5, You Must First Complete One Of The Following:
- Been demoted automatically by the system from Regular to Member status \[3\]
- Have completed the criteria that makes you eligible for the new badge, "_Outstanding_ \[4\]
- Be promoted manually by staff
#### The “Outstanding!” Badge (Gold Tier [🥇])
This badge is granted after becoming an outstanding member.
**Description:**
“You’re shining bright early! Awarded for becoming an Outstanding Member (TL2.5) within your first 100 days.”
**Completion Criteria:**
- The user must be recognized as an Outstanding Member within 100 days of joining the community. This badge will not be granted if they are being demoted from a Regular.
The way you become an outstanding member to fill to criteria of completion is as follows:
- Must have entered at least **250** topics
- Must have read at least **12** hours
- Must have gained membership status
- Must have received no more than **five** spam or offensive flags that were removed by staff (with unique posts and unique users for each, confirmed by a TL4, moderator, or admin)
- Must have received **5** Brilliant Badges\*
- Must have obtained at least **100** likes (or reactions), and must have cast at least **200** likes (or reactions)
- Must have entered the forum for at least **30** days (not sequentially \[5\]
- Of topics created in the last **100** days, must have viewed **25%** (capped at 250)
- Of posts created in the last **100** days, must have read **25%** (capped at 10k)
- Must have replied to at least **15** posts
- Must have pinged at least **2** users
- Must have flagged at least **1** post
- Must have been quoted or linked to at least **once**
- Must have not been suspended or silenced for **75** days
\*Brilliant Badges are badges that might take a long time or effort to complete (Devotee, Regular, New User Of The Month, Outstanding!, etc.).
\[6\]
\[7\]
**Reward:**
- **Badge Icon:** Two smaller people supporting a larger figure, with seven rays of sunshine emitting from the head, symbolizing inspiration and leadership.
- **Title:** None, but this badge highlights early distinction.
### Why Would This Be Useful?
For the members that might be valuable, yet infrequent in visits, this will allow some Regular “Superpowers,” while keeping out-of-context-ness to a minimum.
For the new users who are dedicated, but have not spent enough time yet to become a regular, this quicker option can help them help, while keeping Regular status intact.
For the Regular Users who have been dedicated, but were demoted by the system, they can still carry on with most services that would not directly affect the service.
I believe that these dictations and ideas might be useful in the creation of a Trust Level 2.5.
> **Grammar Police**
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> I don’t know, Slime decisions ARE kinda my thing…
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> > [@KajMagnus](#):
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> > Regulars are in a better position to make goo decisions.
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1. Some other possible names could be; The Trusted Member; The Contributor; The Helpful Member; The Trustworthy Member; The Patron; The Veteran
2. These would apply because, not knowing much about the current situation, affecting new users or renaming posts might not be practical.
3. If the said Regular was banned for more than 12 months elapsed, or silenced for more than 18 months elapsed, or banned/silenced permanently, the Outstanding Member Status would not be awarded
4. Both Items Mentioned Later
5. However, **5** of the said days must be sequential
6. These might seem harsh, but determining which new users are dedicated and good members of the community is important.
7. The Outstanding Member status can still be earned after a member’s first 100 days. However, the original, “Outstanding!” Gold Badge would not be awarded, but the regular, “Outstanding” Silver Badge would be awarded instead.
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