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If it's anything like StackOverflow then the focus will most likely be on nailing the gamification of moderation.

As far as building it for a real community goes; judging from their 'Buy it' page it seems that's exactly what they're planning to do next.

We really, really wanted a badging system in at launch but just could not get it done in time. It is a very high priority.

We view badges as alternatives to reading FAQs and community guidelines.

I view them as a gimmicky way to make users return and interact, but I think this perspective has some merit.

Badges ruin communities, full stop. Please keep them far away from this software.