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		chc on Nov 7, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Learn Web Design, Web Development, and iOS Develop... What would the point of that be, other than to give up money? It doesn't make the barrier to entry any less.

gibybo on Nov 8, 2011 [–]

It might be useful for retention in some form. If people are earning badges they are probably more likely to retain the membership for longer so they end up spending more in the long run.

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