Verified
Shows this is a real, confirmed person — either through Stripe Identity verification, or automatically once someone reaches 500 Footprints from being active on the site.
How to get it: Verify your identity from your profile, or reach 500 Footprints.
Donor
Given to anyone who's donated to Roots. It's our way of saying thanks for helping keep the site running.
How to get it: Make a donation on the Donate page.
Subscriber
Given to anyone subscribed to Roots' newsletter — the monthly rundown of what's happening in the community.
How to get it: Subscribe from the homepage.
Pedestrian
Given specifically for helping map the neighborhood — adding real places to the Spaces Map, not just being active elsewhere on the site.
How to get it: Earn 200 Footprints specifically from adding Spaces (each one you add is worth 5).
Curious what Footprints are? They're Roots' way of tracking how active you are — earned from liking, commenting, sharing, and adding events or places. Check your own profile to see your total.