Why isn't the badge system automatically applied or at least applied by the mods?

[TheRapist]

Lmfao anyone could abuse that system, especially people who have no clue of the IBM.

[Darth_aurelius]

Lmfao anyone could abuse that system, especially people who have no clue of the IBM.

Because of the limitations that are inherent to the platform that we are using to create and sustain these forums, although we are presently working on a solution to this issue. And if any dishonorable, deceitful and contemptable cunt tries to misappropriate and usurp the honorable commendations which we extol so highly, I will personally ban him permanently from these forums as just and equitable punishment for his disgusting conduct. See my thread in the announcements section of the IBM forums for more insights on why I take this sort of thing so seriously. If ever you were in the service or under arms as I once was, you will know that when someone displays decorations, ribbons or ranks that they did not earn, it debases the integrity of the entire system and diminishes the value of the achievements of those who honorably earned their rewards by own merits.