there are elite members on this forum - the admins / staff. they work very hard at ensuring that we have a fun, friendly and safe forum.

VIP membership makes a few dollars for the forum and keeps things going. donations are always greatfully accepted.

I think the best way to make yourself recognisable (if you want that) is to be a contributor to the forum in the quailty of your posts, ideas and help to others. i see the sentimet of the OPs idea, and it's nice, but freedom to chose is a big consideration here.

perhaps we could have a donations board - a bit like life membership boards in community clubs etc. to acknowledge the financial contributions members have made. But with the knowledge financial contribution is not a requirement to be a valuable member of the forum