On: Ask HN: How to stave off decline of HN?

[mixmax]

If the badges are only shown on a users profile page I think you'll see a very different reaction.

[pg → mixmax]

Hmm, maybe you're right.

[bvi → mixmax]

Exactly what I had in mind as well. I'd prefer if the current UI stays as it is, but if I click on a user's profile (or hover over his username), it would be neat to see the type of badges earned.