What is the difference between a platform position and general information?
Badges separate an approved commitment from background material or an explainer.
A Platform position is an explicitly approved commitment or statement of intent. General information explains context, evidence, process, or an unresolved question and should link to sources where available.
The distinction is stored as data, displayed on every public answer, and reviewed before publication so an explainer is not accidentally presented as a promise.
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Last reviewed Jul 31, 2026