post crafter designation

[PastTimesPastimes]

When I look at my posting profile, I'm listed as a "post crafter".  where did this designation come from, and why am I not listed as an "Etsy seller", which is what I am.  

[CarpetCollectionAU]

This was a (misguided?) "light bulb" moment for someone at Etsy last year who thought it would be a "good idea" to introduce a ranking system for Etsy Forum Contributors. Basically, Forum Contributors are ranked on how often they read posts, how often they post or comment , how many times they get "likes" etc and how many times their post has neen accepted as a "solution".

The Ranks  are:

• Etsy Seller: You have an Etsy shop.
• Reader: You've read a few threads.
• Avid Reader: You've read a few more, and liked some posts, too.
• Community Navigator: You have a track record of reading the Forums and avidly share your appreciation for posts you like.
• Inspiration Seeker: You posted in the Forums. Thank you for your contribution!
• Post Crafter: You shared your thoughts and questions a few times.
• Crafty Poster - You appreciated others and your posts are appreciated too.
• Conversation Maker: You posted helpful answers to the community’s questions.
• Community Maker: You reliably answered a lot of the community's questions. People like you help make the Etsy Community what it is.
• Inspiration Maker: You're an inspiration to others! You've been helping to build the community with your contributions for a long time, and have been a member of our Community for at least two years.

https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411944634775-What-are-Etsy-Community-Ranks-and-Badges

[Adorabilities]

Well now that explains why there are no "inspiration makers" yet -- they haven't been calculating this for two years yet. I thought we had nominated sellers a while back in an admin post, and wondered why they hadn't actually gotten that rank. (Not that it matters, of course.)

[CarpetCollectionAU]

I have never seen an "Inspiration Maker" either, although I have read many  "Inspirational" posts.

One  wonders who taught Etsy to count because many of the contributors have been active as a "a member of our Community for at least two years." just not 2 years since this "Inspired" Ranking System was implemented?

[PastTimesPastimes]

Thanks for the answer - at least now I know it's really meaningless.  

[CarpetCollectionAU]

Absolutely. Just think, your next grading will be a "promotion" to "Crafty Poster". Bet you cannot wait!!!

[janinaANDjosefina]

The problem I am finding with this ranking system is that I am denied access to specific articles because I am not ranked as an "Etsy Seller" even though I have an Etsy Shop.

[BagmakerSupply]

@janinaANDjosefina: "... I am denied access to specific articles because I am not ranked as an "Etsy Seller" ..." You are already "higher" than an Etsy seller. You may want to read https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411944634775-What-are-Etsy-Community-Ranks-and-Badges?segme...

[CarpetCollectionAU]

@BagmakerSupply Just an aside ....has anyone ever seen an "Inspiration Maker"?

"You've been helping to build the community with your contributions for a long time, and have been a member of our Community for at least two years."

Apparently, this "rank" has been earned by 1 Member

[BagmakerSupply]

@CarpetCollectionAU: According to Etsy, there is one Inspiration Maker.  Click on your profile, then <View All Badges> to see how many accounts have each badge.

[audreytherese]

I have never seen anyone achieve the "Inspiration Maker"

How do you know it's been achieved by one person? 

[CarpetCollectionAU]

@BagmakerSupply Yes, I was just wondering who achieved the "Inspiration Maker" rank. It has been well over 2 years since these "rankings" were implemented. Despite reading Forums every day, I have never seen the one "Inspiration Maker"

[CarpetCollectionAU]

@audreytherese Click on your Profile in Forums. Expand "View all Badges". This will take you to your Badges earned

Apparently there is ONE Inspiration Maker

89 Community Makers

905 Conversation Makers 

6810 Crafty Posters

[audreytherese]

I see that now.... interesting. 

They're a unicorn among us. 

[CarpetCollectionAU]

@audreytherese or ....a Chameleon?

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