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If you were an actor, do you think you'd rather act in movies, TV shows, or on stage?

I'd probably go with movies.

I have an epic novel idea I've had bouncing around in my head for well, decades I guess, so I was wondering what types of fiction other people read.

I was interested in what the badges signify and I thought you might be too if you haven't had time to delve into their meaning, or perhaps like myself not reached the highest level on GAG's.

Below is my understanding is what the badges mean.

Yoda - Is the Jedi Master from Star Wars known for his wisdom, and the name is possible from Sanskrit or Hebrew roots, and is synonymous with wisdom, sage, mentor, and patience.

Master - The Pen Nib is a symbol of thought and authority, and throughout history gifting a pen has symbolized intellect, trust, and the transmission of wisdom. It is closely tied to the concept of "the pen is mightier than the sword," highlighting the power of ideas.

Explorer - An owl reading a book is a potent symbol combining the natural characteristics of the owl with the human pursuit of knowledge, representing wisdom, lifelong learning, scholarly study, and the quiet pursuit of truth.

Guru - A Guru is one that removes the darkness of ignorance, and is often likened to a pair of glasses or a lens. Glasses are seen as symbols of intellectual or spiritual "sight" representing wisdom gained rather than just eyesight, and coloured blue glasses cause the person to see the world in a different way.

Which Badge level are you?

A subversive attack or subversive warfare is a strategy used to destroy or overthrow an established authority from within, rather than through direct military force. Instead of using tanks or missiles, subversion uses a country’s own people, institutions, and social divisions against itself.

Core Objectives
The primary goal is to erode the political, social, or economic stability of a nation until it either collapses or becomes so weak that it can be easily controlled or replaced by a regime favorable to the attacker.

Key Tactics
Psychological Warfare & Disinformation: Spreading fake news, rumors, or biased narratives to create fear, confusion, and deep distrust in the government and public institutions.
Infiltration: Placing agents or sympathizers in influential sectors—such as the media, education, or government—to subtly shift public opinion and policy over time.
Agitation: Encouraging and funding social unrest, protests, or strikes to make the country appear ungovernable.
Economic Sabotage: Undermining a nation’s currency, trade, or critical infrastructure to create hardship and public desperation.
Cyber Warfare: Disrupting digital systems to leak sensitive data or interfere with essential services like power grids or voting systems.

The Four Stages of Subversion
Based on historical models (like Yuri Bezmenov’s), this process typically follows four phases:
Demoralization: A long-term process (15–20 years) of changing a population's values so they can no longer distinguish truth from lies.
Destabilization: Weakening the economy, defense, and foreign relations over a few years.
Crisis: A short period of chaos (like a riot or economic crash) that brings the nation to its knees.
Normalization: The attacker establishes a "new normal" under their influence, often under the guise of "restoring order."
In short: Conventional war tries to break a nation; subversive war makes a nation break itself.