2007-08-11 22:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
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2007-08-11 22:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you mean here on yahoo answers.This is what the answers team has to say about it.They give them out so if anyone knows it's them.
The Top Contributor badge is dynamic, and you earn it by being an active participant who contributes quality answers in a particular category on Answers. Anyone can earn a Top Contributor badge as it does not depend on points or level.
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The more actively you contribute quality answers and best answers to a particular category, the more likely you will earn a badge for your contributions in that category. Just like featured users or category leaders, the badge is another way to honor and feature community members who are actively participating and knowledgeable in particular categories on Answers.
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2007-08-12 05:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the percentage of best answers but accent could play a big part, too.
All I know is that BeachBum has been the top contributor for months and months and her number of best answers has remained at 1725 throughout all that time. Either she has dropped dead or, is no longer giving best answers. Yet, her ranking has remained unaffected.
Seems to be a bit more involved than the criteria mentioned above - if you know what I mean.
2007-08-12 05:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
post here everyday
2007-08-12 09:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
answer the most questions.
2007-08-12 06:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋