Certified user group?

Maybe a silly thought, but does this actually exist anywhere? Becoming a little more active once again on this site and think it's a great idea. No hate against non-certs, just feel it filters out the spam a little more and would help connect. 

This picture is advertised on the certified user page. Pat, any insight?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, certified user groups do exist on Wall Street Oasis. There have been discussions about certified user-only threads, which allow only certified users to respond. While this feature is still in its early stages, with only a few such discussions so far, they have been described as high-quality and valuable. The goal is to maintain a high standard of content and reduce spam, aligning with your thoughts on filtering and connecting more effectively.

Sources: Can we make a Quant Forum? - @Patrickcurtis, Can we make a Quant Forum? - @Patrickcurtis, Sick of ‘Do I have a Chance’ Posts, The IB forum has been equal parts helpful and toxic., Baird Insight

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