We’ve introduced a new feature to make it easier to find reliable answers — and to recognize members who consistently help others succeed.
Solved Answers
When your question receives a helpful reply, the Original Poster (OP) or forum staff can now mark that reply as Solved.
This isn’t intended to restrict participation. The goal is to ensure that the person who asked the question has the final say in which response actually solved their issue.
Marking a post as solved helps:
- Future growers quickly find the correct solution
- Keep threads organized and easier to navigate
- Highlight advice that has proven to work
Once a reply is marked, it will display a checkmark so others can easily identify the accepted solution.
Grow Advisor Badge System
We’re also launching a tiered recognition system for members who consistently provide helpful, solution-based answers.
Troubleshooter
Awarded after 5 accepted solutions
Grow Advisor
Awarded after 15 accepted solutions
Master Grow Advisor
Awarded after 30 accepted solutions
These badges recognize members who regularly step up to help others and share reliable knowledge.
Members who earn these badges can choose to display the title next to their username. We’re also working on implementing a system that will allow the badge icon itself to appear next to usernames, making experienced contributors even easier to identify.
What’s Next
This is just the beginning.
As this system develops, we’re exploring ways to reward consistent contributors through:
- Prizes for top helpers
- Exclusive grow-offs
- Community events
- Potential early access opportunities
Your advice and effort will not go unnoticed. We want to make sure that those who contribute real value are recognized and rewarded.
Why We’re Doing This
ILGM Forum has always been built on growers helping growers.
This system is designed to:
- Encourage thoughtful, experience-based answers
- Make trusted advice easier to find
- Recognize members who consistently give back to the community
Have a look at these new badges on the community badges page!
If you’ve been helping others along the way, we appreciate it more than you know.
Let’s Put It to Work
If someone solves your issue, mark it.
If you can help someone else, jump in.
Let’s start using this feature and see our community members earn the recognition they deserve.
I’m looking forward to seeing members step into these roles and earn their respective badges.
— The ILGM Team 
