That’s a really thoughtful post. I agree with you signature campaigns back in the day were more than just a way to earn a bit of BTC. For many, they acted like training wheels, giving newcomers a reason to read more carefully, think critically, and improve the quality of their posts. You’re right that spam was a big problem, and that’s likely why campaigns were restricted to higher ranks, but it’s also true that not every Jr. Member was here to abuse the system. Some of today’s Legendary and Hero members probably stayed engaged because they had that early incentive.

Maybe the solution isn’t to bring them back exactly as they were, but to design campaigns with stricter quality checks, active moderation, or even trial periods. That way, genuine learners get the chance to grow while spammers are filtered out. At the end of the day, keeping newcomers motivated is key if we want this forum and Bitcoin knowledge to keep thriving.