Why are there no badges for the first post/topic? Is there a way to customize it?
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The discussion revolves around the absence of a āFirst Postā or āFirst Topicā badge on the platform. Helga_Razinkova initiates the conversation, asking if such badges exist or can be customized. darkpixlz explains that badges can be created and automated using the Automation plugin, but this requires API access or manual setup. JammyDodger adds that Triggered Custom SQL badges are possible for self-hosted or enterprise users, though Helga_Razinkova notes their site is not self-hosted. mlgtechuser shares a humorous anecdote about mistaking a heart icon for a First Post badge, highlighting the desire for such a feature. The community expresses hope for default inclusion of these badges in the future.
What you can do is make a badge, then use the Automation plugin to grant it
yeah, but am I right that the only option to do so is through the API?
Yeah, unless you want to manually do it. The only things that automate by default are the badges you get on a fresh install
thanks a lot for your help, @darkpixlz! 
It is possible to have Triggered Custom SQL badges if you self-host, or are on a hosting tier that supports it. 
(Enterprise for us)
oh, that would be amazing, but our site is not self-hosted, alas 
Anyways, thanks a lot for this solution!
Wow. I could have sworn that I got a First Topic and First Post badge, but I see none such in my profile here or at discuss.python.org. Iād recommend these as a default.
Yeah, I also thought I had the same feeling 
Hopefully, there will be such a badge in the future.
Hereās something roaringly funny, @Helga_Razinkova:
When I checked my notice queue yesterday and saw this:
I thought āOh, lookā¦someone has enabled the First Post Badge!! We get the badge now!ā
ā¦then I saw that it was a 
. Haha! 
oh my! Thatās indeed funny and so disappointing