Originally Posted by
Seabilly
You aren't missing anything since you don't keep the badges as you elevate. I first signed up as a Silver. Once I got Gold, Silver went away. When I made Platinum, Gold went away. Trivial what what the badges are worth, but still.
Member level badges aren't even worth any points! I suppose it could be nice to keep them as you elevate (and/or de-elevate?) though.