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I'm glad I 'just gave it ago' because it's now changed my life for the better

Life change isn't an overstatement for me, I am starting to make new friendships and doing things I never imagined trying out like learning about particular topics, crafting and learning new skills. A really supportive community. As someone who has joined this year and have gone all in as a participant I wanted to share my perspective on some of the negative reviews on here as I feel it's important for anyone considering joining, not to feel alarmed or misled when seeing them.To me, it's a very clear misunderstanding on what the Rebel Badge Club is, as made incredibly clear, it's a business (owned and run by one person), which you as the customer can decide how much you engage with. I think it's not only an incredible idea but has been organised and delivered in a way that allows flexibility and enjoyment whilst remaining safe and inclusive (which is quite rare considering it's open to anyone over the age of 18 world-wide). Yes they are strict on what can/cannot be posted, this is so that it keeps to what the group is for, prevents confusion, avoid duplication of information and remains respectful. I have had a couple posts not approved, and was given clear feedback as to why, which makes sense (mine would have caused confusion) and I'm grateful for the strictness because it allows for no-drama, easy, inspirational, reading through the posts, rather than stress (which is the case for many public Facebook groups) keeping on point which is all about completing the challenges and activities (called clauses) Regarding the cost, again with the exception of one book, everything else is optional (even buying the actual badges once you've completed the criteria for a merit badge), joining the Facebook group comes at no extra costs. There are options to pay a small additional cost to participate in additIonal challenges. think of these like an 'add-on' This seems to be an issue for some, of the very few people, who are complaining, but it's no different to say buying an expansion pack to a game, or a higher tier when buying an in-person experience (again, like so many other businesses do) There have been people who have dropped out or not joined on some of these because they currently can't afford it and I haven't seen nor believe there's any judgement or discrimination towards them. I think the confusion comes when it's often being compared to childhood experiences such as guides/scouts/woodcraft folk and the likes, although yes there's an overlap in the concept (that's the whole point, an opportunity for adults to be able to have that experience to do activities and challenges, earn and collect badges and feel that sense of achievement which isn't related to work), it's not a charity, nor paid for by someone else, you pay for the experience (like you would for anything else) and I think that's something some people aren't quite understanding especially because the kindness, support, sense of community and belonging is what people usually only associate with in non-profit/charity type things. It's very simple, if you find out it's not your kind of thing, then you can just leave. If you only want the book, you don't have to join the Facebook group, If you want to join the Facebook group but not do any of the additional things, then that's fine too. If you want to do literally everything that's on offer - go for it. If you are thinking about it, and it appeals to you, I encourage you to give it ago because for a lot of people (the majority) who discover Rebel Badge Club, it's an amazing adventure to embark on that is really about trying new things and having fun, something we adults, often forget to do.

Date of experience: Apr 14, 2026