I remember when those badges where handed out at the start it was said that the Badges are final. They were awarded, and that's that. It was to give recognition, based on post count, for those who had been part of the forum up till then. Unless the powers that be change their minds, we are all stuck with what we got.
I got the Apprentice badge. I don't mind this. It means I can turn up for work late. I can break things and the boss has to pay. The only down side is that I have to go down to the corner shop to pick up coffees for the forum masters ; I like the fresh air, but having to remember maccabi's chai soy mocha latte with an espresso chaser is hard work