Admins
These are the people who run the site. Be nice to them. Richard and Alex.

Let all who enter here show courtesy unto the Admins, for they hold great power and limited patience. Honor thy Admins and speak unto them kindly, that thy days in the Hallowed Halls may be long. Treat the Admins with respect and good cheer, for verily they keep the Great Computer running. Be kind unto the Admins, for they see all, know all, and control the Mighty Banhammer.

Moderators
These are the people who approve your posts and help to answer your questions. Remember, the moderators are volunteers - not paid employees. They help you on their own free will from the kindness of their hearts. Be super nice to them. If one of the moderators has been helpful to you by answering your questions in the Forums, please feel free to donate to their Tip Jar.

Honor the Moderators and speak unto them kindly, for they give their time freely and ask nothing in return. Be thou kind unto the Moderators, lest thy questions be met with great sighing and much eye rolling. Show patience and gratitude, for these volunteers labor from the goodness of their hearts to keep the forums helpful, civil, and running smoothly.

TechHelp Members

This badge denotes TechHelp Members. Silver Members get access to my Extended Cut videos. Gold Members get access to the Code Vault and Downloads folder. Platinum Members get even more perks! Click for details.

	Supporter
	Silver Member
	Gold Member
	Platinum Member

Anniversaries

You'll get a badge once you've been a student of mine after 1, 5, 10, and 15 years. Your anniversary date is based on the day you enrolled in (purchased) your first class. I created 599cd.com in 2002, so we celebrated our 20th Anniversary in 2022. We've still got a few 20-year students floating around. If you think your date is wrong, let me know.
 

Rank Insignia

Everyone in The Fleet gets a rank which is based on a proprietary formula. Find out more here.

	Fleet Admiral - Reserved for Richard only.
	Admiral - Reserved for Admins only - as of now, that's just Alex.
	Vice Admiral - Reserved for Moderators.
	Rear Admiral, 2 Star
	Rear Admiral, 1 Star
	Captain
	Commander
	Lieutenant Commander
	Lieutenant
	Lieutenant Junior Grade
	Ensign
	Petty Officer
	Crewman

Special Badges

These are special badges given out by me to people based on various factors. 

	Access Veteran - given to my Access students who have shown that they are willing and able to help other students in need in the Forums. Thanks!
	Tipped the Moderators - this is special badge given to anyone who has generously tipped the moderators for helping them in the Forums. My moderators and admins are all volunteers. If one of them has helped you, please consider donating to their Tip Jar.

Certifications

These are badges given to people who have received special industry-recognized certifications.

	Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert - This person has completed the MOS certification skills test for Access, Expert level. Click here for details.

Miscellaneous Stuff

Some random things, stuff, and things...

	Likes - If you like what someone has to say, give 'em a Like. If someone helps you out in the Forums, show your appreciation by slammin' on that Like button.
	Richard's Gold Star - this is awarded when Richard "likes" your post. You must really be special. :)
	Microsoft MVP - this person is a Microsoft MVP.
	US Military - this badge represents active duty US Military (all branches) and veterans. If you are one of these, contact me to get your badge!
	Consider yourself a Trekkie? Take the quiz. Earn the badge.
	By special request. Alex wanted it.

World Flags

I only added the flags for the top countries that my students are from (listed in order of popularity). If your country isn't listed here, just contact me and I'll be happy to add it for you. Likewise, if you don't want your location to be known, please let me know.