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Just an explanation, since it seems that a lot of people need it
Oh, and now they made a change - they added more badges, and made some of them easier to get. The new list is a follows:
Llama = 1
Super Llama = 10
Albino Llama = 50
Super Albino Llama = 100
Ninja Llama = 500
Fancy Llama = 1,000
King Llama = 2,500
Spartan Llama = 5,000
Wizard Llama = 7,500
Golden Llama = 10,000
More to come?
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I got one from someone, but I made one image, it was a teaser image, Wow.
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So we get a badge... I got that. But all you are explaining is HOW we get the Llama badge. You are not explaining WHAT the the purpose of the badge is. How does it benefit the artist? Does it, for instance improve your ranking on Deviant Art? Or do you get a free value meal when you receive 100 of these things? Or can you get a free print of your work for every 100 badges you receive. Or what? It just doesn't make any sense at all. If a Llama badge doesn't benefit me in some way, then why on earth would I care if I got one? I have received many of them, but so what?
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It's community kudo's similar to Reddit karma. It's inherently meaningless and isn't 'worth' anything but at the same time it represents how appreciative the community has been towards you and let's you add to an artist you appreciate's reputation. How 'valuable' you or someone else having a lot of badges of whatever kind is, is entirely up to you.Β
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Thanks for the explanation. It makes sense now. Have a nice day.
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From what I've heard, they're basically commendations.
Like, hey I like your stuff and/or profile, here's a llama!
I don't know why the heck they chose a llama, but hey, it's a compliment either way. Or just a fun doohickey
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Thanks for the explanation. I appreciate it.
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about that, idk what's the purpose but since they are cute, i like them anywaysΒ Β Β
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I hear you. Thanks for the reply and have a great day.
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But what does it mean? Like is it a type of prestige? (sorry if this question seems dumb)
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it's sort of like a "hey good job" or a "you're cool". It doesn't really mean anything.
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Oh I see. Cool
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They need a llamacorn badge.Β Β Β Β
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A llamacorn badge would be genius!
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Thank you! Somebody gets it! xD
Like the secret badge that you get when you hit a million or something! x3
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I'm thinking about cat or dog badges xD
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im well on my way to a super albino
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Rainbow llamaΒ for 50k ?
It would be great !
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It's fine just 40 more to the next one. Β
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Aww,thank you so much for the explanation.I got two Llamas and I didnt know what the actually meant.~ :3
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I was wonderin' what it did.
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I love llamas.Β They are just a nice way of saying "hey, I like your stuff!" without making a big deal out of it.Β They are especially great if you are like me and are a little shy about saying that kind of thing.
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It's like acknowledging someone's presence and nodding to them but not saying anything because you're shy and/or don't have anything in particular to say. I like 'em.Β
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Thanks for the information. Very helpful.Β
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So do you need a llama to be able to give a llama?
Does it cost points or money or anything to give a llama?
Can basic members give llamas, or just premium members?
Is there any other kind of catch to the llama system?
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It costs absolutely nothing to give a llama. Imagine them as free business cards. They cost you nothing to give, and they cost others nothing to give to you. The catch is that you can only give one to each deviant.Β
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i just got my first(actually 2) llama........tnks for the info...........still what are they for
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They're a lot like business cards. In a weird sort of way, they can be used to weave connections between deviants, give people incentive to view your page, etc.
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hey thanks ...i got it nowΒ Β
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Okay, so what is the POINT of a Llama badge? Do they actually MEAN anything?
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Yeah. people give them to you so you go to check their work... why cant they just ask?
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What's easier? Typing an introduction and a request, or passing out a business card? Another feature of the badge is that it catalogs exactly how much networking a person has been doing by changing the icon. Certainly none of it is necessary, but its a nice optional feature.Β
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I know this is like 3 months old, but anyways.
If you want someone to watch your work, maybe that's not the best moment to be lazy. The company that gives business card's might have something that the customer wants, so the customer wants to come and buy it, so it's win for both. Customer buys what he wants and company gets that persons money. Artist who checks other artists work doesn't get anything back, but gives the other artist maybe important advice. At least i would like a nice personal message to motivate me to check someones work.Β
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I can't comment as to the efficiency of the system, or its prefer-ability to more direct commentary. Nothing beats a personal message. There's nothing stopping a deviant from leaving the badge and a message.Β What i will say is this. Deviantart is an interchange between individual deviants, not a company and a customer base, though some deviants offer commissions, interactions are still normally a one on one affair that do not necessarily entail a purchase arrangement.
If I really appreciate someone's art, and I think we have similar styles or interests, I can drop a llama and I won't necessarily expect one back. It's just a nonverbal form of encouragement, that may or may not prompt the other person to look into the donor's work. It's a completely optional system. Deivantart also supports notes and comments. Any of the three are optional.
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they're cool and all, but I'd rather the person leave a comment.
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Cool I have a super Llama can't wait until I have a albino Llama
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too bad for me .. i on;y have 7 -_- in my another acc i have 176
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They need to introduce sad pandas and "free hugs"
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llamas are larger than frogs
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thanks for the info. i just got my first and i was wondering what the heck it was.
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Ooh, 2 away from a super llama! Β
Thanks for the information, it was very useful.Β
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