Same. I played the game for months in the welcome forum thinking it was actually a number. Then I noticed new members being awarded it, who had a total post count, lower than my account in the welcome forums.This is why I always say I'll never get a hospitality badge, because I'm not wired for platitude. I will welcome and invite anyone, anywhere, but I will not just plaster my name over the new members section 'because badge'.
Oooohhhh got it.. It's like that. Check.
I'll settle for helpful. Welcoming is overrated.