Degree/profession gone from post frames

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The discussion centers on the removal of degree and profession designations from post frames, questioning whether this change was necessary or beneficial. Users recall instances where members faced issues related to their displayed academic status, suggesting that these designations may have caused more problems than they solved. It is clarified that while the designations are no longer visible in post frames, credentials can still be accessed on user profile pages. There is curiosity about the potential return of previous features, such as displaying the number of blog posts. Overall, the community is seeking clarity on the permanence of these changes and their implications.
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Not really a big deal, but were these implementations more trouble than they were worth? Have they been removed temporarily or are they permanently gone?

I remember a post about a member getting into trouble with an advisor due to the way he worded his PhD status, but as I recall his issue was remediable on his end via the user profile. Were there other issues that brought about the removal of these designations?
 
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Dembadon said:
Not really a big deal, but were these implementations more trouble than they were worth? Have they been removed temporarily or are they permanently gone?

I remember a post about a member getting into trouble with an advisor due to the way he worded his PhD status, but as I recall his issue was remediable on his end via the user profile. Were there other issues that brought about the removal of these designations?
Yes, there were. You can still see a person's *credentials* on their profile page if you wish.
 
Gotcha. Thanks, Evo.
 
Will we get the old post frame again?? Like where it shows the number of blog posts??
 

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