Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is check to see which badges I might be able to get today.

I yearn for the reputation needed to flag a post, not caring if it's offensive or not. I have no idea what a rollback is, but I want it more than a bear claw. I even read old threads with the hopes of getting a Necromancer badge.

How do you deal with your badge cravings? I'm almost to the point of creating dummy accounts to fulfill my needs. This is certainly raising my cortisol and causing inflammation. Help!

Hello, I'm Alfredo, and I'm a badgeaholic.

edited Apr 28 2011 at 17:53

asked Apr 28 2011 at 12:57

Alfredo

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I don't think you're alone in this pursuit... – DudleyP Apr 28 2011 at 16:44

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@Alfredo, here's two quick badges for you: first, edit the text of your question (Editor). Then come back later and change it back to the first version (rollback = Cleanup). – Ed♦ Apr 28 2011 at 17:09

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What is the most elusive badge/pokemon? – Kamal♦ Apr 28 2011 at 18:09

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@Kamal: This one: "● Stellar Question Question favorited by 100 users." We might some day get to the point where a question or answer gets voted up 100 times. But favorited 100 times? No way. – Paul Apr 28 2011 at 18:27

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Oh my goodness. I'm trying to imagine the nature of a question that would be favorited 100 times. Maybe if Robb Wolf posted a hack like this: "I'm not paleo any more. Would you like to know why?" – Kamal♦ Apr 28 2011 at 18:41

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Brad · Answer 1 · 2011-04-28 13:02:45Z UTC

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Well, maybe you need to get a hobby or something? That's a serious answer, not a snarky one.

answered Apr 28 2011 at 13:02

Brad
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I won't take offense-- I assume you're going for Peer Pressure. Good luck! – Alfredo Apr 28 2011 at 13:05

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Sometimes when I have a post sitting at -1 or -2 I hope for more downvotes just so I can get "Peer Pressure." – Ed♦ Apr 28 2011 at 17:11

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I don't understand a word you just said. – Brad Apr 28 2011 at 17:48

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Ed- I'll try to remember that. I don't normally downvote, but if I see someone at -2, I'll consider it. :-D – WordVixen Apr 29 2011 at 6:23

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One downvote is never enough! – Alfredo Apr 30 2011 at 17:14

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Jules K · Answer 2 · 2011-04-28 13:56:29Z UTC

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I confess, I had silver badge lust- I made a concerted effort to visit every day for 30 days. I feel much better now!

answered Apr 28 2011 at 13:56

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Jack Kronk · Answer 3 · 2011-05-03 16:48:36Z UTC

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I think all my badges came by accident. I just participate in PaleoHacks from all angles. Inquisition, knowledge sharing, topic prodding, encouragement, and a splash of humor. This site is a really great resource.

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answered Apr 28 2011 at 17:33

Jack Kronk
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	Nice edit -- strangely enough I was just looking to see what you meant. Right, you have 6 questions greater than or equal to 10 but only 5 nice question badges. Who knows. – Paul Apr 28 2011 at 17:59
	yah plus the last badge I got was Necromancer on April 21. But that question with 13 upvotes was asked on April 21 and my 'recent' does not show any more badges after that.... spooky twilight zone stuff right there Paul. lol. – Jack Kronk Apr 28 2011 at 18:06

Phoenix · Answer 4 · 2011-04-28 17:45:51Z UTC

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I stress out if I forget to visit the site one day. You will be mine soon, Fanatic badge.

answered Apr 28 2011 at 17:45

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lol I remember whipping out my phone and trying to sign in over New Years while at my in-laws because I was 2 weeks into the 30 day Enthusiast badge. I haven't gone for Fanatic yet- I love this site, but 100 days in a row? Eep. I know I'd miss day 98 or something! – WordVixen Apr 29 2011 at 6:21

Kelly · Answer 5 · 2011-04-28 21:27:04Z UTC

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nice to see a silly post! is there a silly badge? you have my vote

answered Apr 28 2011 at 21:27

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DudleyP · Answer 6 · 2011-04-29 12:52:29Z UTC

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could I have some votes for this answer, please?

answered Apr 29 2011 at 12:52

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Only because you asked nicely and said "please". – MF Apr 29 2011 at 13:23

Yoannah_offca · Answer 7 · 2011-05-01 02:29:56Z UTC

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Try IFing, I've heard it works well with various cravings :) Maybe try only 4h window for PaleoHacks? You may even get to a 24h fast every few days. Then a feast for an hour. and so on :)

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answered May 1 2011 at 0:11

Yoannah_offca
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A 24h fast? No way! At least, not until the Fanatic badge. – Alfredo Jun 5 2011 at 14:21

Yay! I got the fanatic badge! I'm free! – Korion Nov 20 2011 at 12:20

Kaz · Answer 8 · 2011-05-01 00:38:23Z UTC

I don't cope well with badge-lust. That's why, when it's late at night and my PH peers are sleeping, I sneak onto PH with a large club and clock unsuspecting PHers on the head. Usually a badge pops out of them, as well as a handful of small coins. I then collect their liberated badge and coins, and I've heard rumors that when I reach 100 coins filched, I'll get a 1-Up Badge, too.

Futureboy · Answer 9 · 2011-11-09 07:49:11Z UTC

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I'm pretty bummed. I'm pretty sure I've been visiting the site every day since I joined, and yet I don't have the enthusiast badge. How could I have missed a day?! I'm so disappointed in myself.

EDIT: I think I'm less of a person because I don't have the fanatic badge. I must always miss one day, right before I make it to 100. I'm sure at 97, I accidentally miss a day.... :(

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answered May 1 2011 at 1:25

Futureboy
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Hmmm...I just got the enthusiast badge. Woo! – Futureboy May 1 2011 at 2:42

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Aw, yay for you. :) * makes you a bacon cake * ... I just made that up ... – Allie May 1 2011 at 20:47

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There oughtta be some sort of counter for number of consecutive days logged in... – Futureboy Nov 9 2011 at 15:48

I got a smartphone and unlimited internet plan for my phone so I can get the Fanatic Badge!!! – tempomat Nov 9 2011 at 22:29

I'm ALWAYS looking at PH. It's pathological. I can't believe I don't have the Fanatic badge yet. :( – Futureboy Nov 10 2011 at 5:02

Adam Crafter · Answer 10 · 2011-06-03 18:07:55Z UTC

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I try to be a clear communicator, sharing useful or fun things I have learned.

If you like it, I get rep and badges...

That and make a post about sex that is funny without being too crude, and many points and views will be yours.

Or you can point whore like this....

'HEY! Click on my up arrow if you LIKE BACON!!!!'

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answered May 1 2011 at 20:00

Adam Crafter
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I love bacon!!! – Curiosity in HS May 24 2011 at 23:47

Bacon, woo hoo! – Chickenosaurus Rex Jun 3 2011 at 20:21

Totally up voted for Bacon – Stephen-Aegis Nov 9 2011 at 20:51

Allie · Answer 11 · 2011-05-01 20:45:13Z UTC

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I logged on just so I could up-vote and favorite this hack. Alfredo, only 95 more favorites to go! Come on now Paleohackers ... lets make one man's dream a reality ... :D

answered May 1 2011 at 20:45

Allie
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I hit it 1... For science! 1 the favorite button. – Adam Crafter May 1 2011 at 22:40

tempomat · Answer 12 · 2011-11-09 09:36:32Z UTC

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http://paleohacks.com/questions/22103/do-you-bruise-anymore/71004#71004

Please upvote my answer so I can get a necromancer badge :)

answered Nov 9 2011 at 9:36

tempomat
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	Done and done... – Futureboy Nov 9 2011 at 18:20
	thank you Sir!! – tempomat Nov 9 2011 at 21:44
	Help me get a total of 3 upvotes and I will delete this to get the Disciplined badge! – tempomat Nov 9 2011 at 22:43

AlohaSpeck · Answer 13 · 2011-11-09 09:48:56Z UTC

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"Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsdZKCh6RsU

answered Nov 9 2011 at 9:48

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Pieter D · Answer 14 · 2011-11-09 10:34:00Z UTC

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Paleohacks needs the honey-badge:

addictive like honey

fearless and hardworking like the honey badger

Now we need to think of a reason why you could earn this badge

answered Nov 9 2011 at 10:34

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August · Answer 15 · 2011-11-09 17:50:03Z UTC

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I have a suspicion that badges do nothing to get us the right answer to our question, so I ignore them entirely.

answered Nov 9 2011 at 17:50

August
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I don't think they're entirely misleading. They definitely let us know who spends way too much time on PaleoHacks, don't you think? Hint: Me. – Futureboy Nov 9 2011 at 18:21

Chickenosaurus Rex · Answer 16 · 2011-11-09 18:56:37Z UTC

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I take a cold shower every morning.

answered Nov 9 2011 at 18:56

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[META] How do you cope with your Badge lust?

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'HEY! Click on my up arrow if you LIKE BACON!!!!'