From the
link What are medals?
We felt like our users should be rewarded and recognized for their good deeds and contributions to the communities so we designed the medal system. Based on your activity within a club you can earn different levels of medals. Think of the medals as a measure of reputation. The higher the medal, the mais respected the user in that club. These medals are awarded to those who regularly contribute quality content from:
* posting highly-rated links, videos, imagens and articles
* starting active fórum topics and picks
* and active participation
How do you earn medals?
We have a magic scoring system that we like to keep secret so that we don’t promote abuse or gaming from users. fanpop is about collaboration, not competition. All you need to know is that if you keep on contributing great stuff to the club, you will be rewarded accordingly. Think of it like getting that bonus present under the natal árvore that you weren’t expecting from Santa. It's that much sweeter when you get a surprise.
