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Silver Hot Reads are articles with a minimum of 2,000 views.
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Silver Great Debate are articles or threads with a minimum of 15 comments.
Gold Great Debate are articles or threads with a minimum of 25 comments.
Bronze Top Content are articles or threads with a minimum of 10 likes / thumbs (net).
Silver Top Content are articles or threads with a minimum of 15 likes / thumbs.
Gold Top Content are articles or threads with a minimum of 20 likes / thumbs.