Thank you for sharing that Ox Germany, it sounds like it was done with the best of intentions and that is good for the community.
I also agree that there are those that have helped others but some of those same people are also very abusive and argumentitive. No matter what is posted they seem to be out looking for a fight every chance they get. Those are the people that wont get my recommendation because that sort of abrasiveness is just not good for the community, and it sets a bad example of what it takes to be a leader. Until they change thier ways.
When i say that, i am not just talking about the role itself, i am talking about what it takes to be a leader in life, in business, in general. And top of the list for a non leader is embarrassing the role you have, regardless if it comes with a colorful label or not.
To me the colored label means more than just a role, its the person behind the role that is most important and what they represent. There are traits that do not match the character of being a leader such as being a bully, personal attacks, being unprofessional. And its those traits that i see in some people for which they wont ever get my recommendation regardless of how many people they help until they change their ways and treat people and the community with more respect and in a more professional manner.
It is not seperation of the ranks that is Oxwalls intention of the acknowledgement. As i learned in the Army, roles and ranks help solidify the masses to have purpose, integrity, and a mission. Upward mobility is always earned not given.
Also remember that Leaders have no special privileges above those of a normal user, we have no extra forum authority or permissions to that of a normal user. So to say we think we are better is a reach at best.
The only Oxwall provided benefit that we get is entailed in item 6 of the rules on this page. https://developers.oxwall.com/forum-rules
We get no other benefit other than the request for respect, which we give back as well.
I just feel that its mean and nasty for anyone to try to spoil someones acknowledgement post by hijacking it for their own complaints and purpose, to cause havok in a proposed positive moment. To me its just down right petty.
Finally to those that are aspiring to help others and be a role model, please continue to do so with or without any role. For those that just complain it is important to look inside yourself and find better ways of conduct.