How To Request For A Badge?

I just joined in this community today, so I am wondering how to get a badge? Like, I know where to find them but I dont know how to get them. Thank you guys for the help!

Quote from dummi

Hi! If you hover your cursor over the "Forum" section at the top of the forums, it shows options. click on Akorn shop. New members get badges for 250 akorns a piece

Once you buy a badge, can you remove them or are they there forever?

Quote from dummi

they are there forever, buy you can hide them so others wont see them displayed on your acc

ohh, okay, thanks!!