I'm too afraid to admit that I have no idea.

Badges are a function of the moderators and admins. I was confused on Chudbuds for their functionality when I paid Claire $100 as a donation due to mods just badging anyone as a joke. Been getting harassed like a motherfucker because of it.

(One of the functions of Chudbuds is if you donate you get a checkmark and a badge on your name)