Educational Background Trophy Problem

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The discussion centers on the recent awarding of educational background trophies following a forum software migration to XenoForo. Users note that these trophies were not available before the migration and express confusion over receiving them without submitting any information. One participant highlights that their educational background was set over a year ago and remained unchanged during the transition. The conversation reflects a broader uncertainty about the criteria for receiving these trophies and their sudden introduction. Overall, the community is seeking clarity on the trophy system linked to educational backgrounds.
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I set my educational background more than a year ago, and had it that way even on the day the forum software was changed. I have not changed the educational background to something else after that. However, I got my trophy last saturday.
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I believe this trophy did not exist prior to last thursday, so this is likely the reason. No trophies at all were awarded prior to the XenoForo migration.
 
yup, I added it last week
 
Weird. I got one and I never submitted such a thing.
 
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That wasn't a profile; it was an evasion. :oldeyes:
 

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