आप can earn a medal या badge द्वारा contributing links, images, videos, लेखाए etc. But आप can also earn them द्वारा rating things and starting active मंच topics and/or picks.
It's all about adding quality content..using proper कीवर्ड्स and not just adding things for the sake of adding things. Always help द्वारा rating everything आप view as well. And being patient..mine took forever to come!