What badges represent
“Support level” based on tips + subscriptions + activity
Examples: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Diamond or themed badges (VIP, OG, Superfan)
How ranks are calculated
Points system:
Tip amount (weighted)
Subscription status (active months / streak)
Engagement (posts/comments/reactions) (optional)
Time windows: All-time / Monthly / Weekly
Anti-abuse rules (refunds remove points, suspicious activity throttled)
Where badges show
On fan profile in creator portal
Next to fanboard posts + comments
Leaderboards (“Top Tippers”, “Biggest Fans”, “Rising Fans”)
Creator controls
Choose badge names + icons (theme per portal)
Enable/disable badges entirely
Manual promote/demote (optional) (e.g., “Moderator”, “VIP Guest”)
Hide anonymous users from rankings
Fan experience
Badge progress bar (“20 pts to reach Gold”)
Notifications when ranking up
Optional perks tied to rank (discounts, early access, exclusive posts)
