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Michael Tharrington
I'm a friendly, non-dev, cisgender guy from NC who enjoys playing music/making noise, hiking, eating veggies, and hanging out with my best friend/wife + our 3 kitties + 1 greyhound.
Education
BFA in Creative Writing
Pronouns
he/him
Work
Senior Community Manager at DEV
![Caring Commenter](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F315%2FShare_The_Love-10.png)
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Caring Commenter
Rewarded for leaving exceptionally thoughtful comments across many different DEV members’ posts.
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#howtodevto Hero
Rewarded for giving helpful advice about how to use DEV.
![24 Week Community Wellness Streak](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F278%2FCommunity_Wellness_Streak_Badge-06.png)
![24 Week Community Wellness Streak 24 Week Community Wellness Streak badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F278%2FCommunity_Wellness_Streak_Badge-06.png)
24 Week Community Wellness Streak
You're a consistent community enthusiast! Keep up the good work by posting at least 2 comments per week for 24 straight weeks. The next badge you'll earn is the coveted 32!
![Mod Welcome Party](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F317%2FShare_The_Love-01.png)
![Mod Welcome Party Mod Welcome Party badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F317%2FShare_The_Love-01.png)
Mod Welcome Party
Rewarded to mods who leave 5+ thoughtful comments across new members’ posts during March 2024. This badge is only available to earn during the DEV Mod “Share the Love” Contest 2024.
![we_coded Modvocate](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F318%2FShare_The_Love-04.png)
![we_coded Modvocate we_coded Modvocate badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F318%2FShare_The_Love-04.png)
we_coded Modvocate
Rewarded to mods who leave 5+ thoughtful comments across #wecoded posts during March 2024. This badge is only available to earn during the DEV Mod “Share the Love” Contest 2024.
![we_coded 2024 Participant](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F281%2FMore_Rounded_2.png)
![we_coded 2024 Participant we_coded 2024 Participant badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F281%2FMore_Rounded_2.png)
we_coded 2024 Participant
Awarded for actively participating in the WeCoded initiative, promoting gender equity and inclusivity within the tech industry through meaningful engagement and contributions.
![Writing Debut](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F280%2FWriting_Streak_Badges-05.png)
![Writing Debut Writing Debut badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F280%2FWriting_Streak_Badges-05.png)
Writing Debut
Awarded for writing and sharing your first DEV post! Continue sharing your work to earn the 4 Week Writing Streak Badge.
![1,000 Thumbs Up Milestone](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F238%2FThumbs_Up-06.png)
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1,000 Thumbs Up Milestone
Awarded for giving 1,000 thumbs ups (👍) to a variety of posts across DEV. This is a mod-exclusive badge.
![DEV Resolutions Quester](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F279%2FEOY_Campaign_2023-30.png)
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DEV Resolutions Quester
Awarded for setting and sharing professional, personal, and DEV-related resolutions in the #DEVResolutions2024 campaign.
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#Discuss
Awarded for sharing the top weekly post under the #discuss tag.
![Game-time Winner!](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F224%2FGametime_Badge-02_copy.png)
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Game-time Winner!
Awarded for winning a game during one of DEV's game-time events!
![500 Thumbs Up Milestone](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=180,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F237%2FThumbs_Up-05.png)
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500 Thumbs Up Milestone
Awarded for giving 500 thumbs ups (👍) to a variety of posts across DEV. This is a mod-exclusive badge.
![100 Thumbs Up Milestone 100 Thumbs Up Milestone badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F236%2FThumbs_Up-04.png)
100 Thumbs Up Milestone
Awarded for giving 100 thumbs ups (👍) to a variety of posts across DEV. This is a mod-exclusive badge.
![Costumed Coder Costumed Coder badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F277%2FIce_Breaker_Badge-03.png)
Costumed Coder
Received for participating in the 2023 "Coding in Costume" Halloween Costume Contest.
![Six Year Club Six Year Club badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F213%2FVersion2-03.png)
Six Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least six years.
![Icebreaker Icebreaker badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F233%2FIce_Breaker_Badge-01__1_.png)
Icebreaker
This badge rewards those who regularly leave the first comment on other folks' posts, helping to "break the ice" and get discussions going.
![CodeNewbie CodeNewbie badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F217%2FCodenewbieBubbleLogo-04.png)
CodeNewbie
This badge is for tag purposes only.
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Warm Welcome
This badge is awarded to our exceptional online contributors and members who consistently leave wonderful comments in the Welcome Thread. Every week, we'll handpick individuals based on their active participation in the thread and their overall contribution to our fantastic community. So, the more you engage in the Welcome Thread and help welcome new members, the higher your chances of receiving the Warm Welcome badge! 😊
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Game-time Participant
Awarded for participating in one of DEV's online game-time events!
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Top 7
Awarded for having at least one post featured in the weekly "must-reads" list at any point. 🙌
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Tag Moderator 2022
Awarded for being a tag moderator in 2022.
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Trusted Member 2022
Awarded for being a trusted member in 2022.
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32 Week Community Wellness Streak
You're a true community hero! You've maintained your commitment by posting at least 2 comments per week for 32 straight weeks. Now enjoy the celebration! 🎉
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Five Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least five years.
![16 Week Community Wellness Streak 16 Week Community Wellness Streak badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F164%2FCommunity_Wellness_Streak_Badge-05.png)
16 Week Community Wellness Streak
You're a dedicated community champion! Keep up the great work by posting at least 2 comments per week for 16 straight weeks. The prized 24-week badge is within reach!
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1 Week Community Wellness Streak
For actively engaging with the community by posting at least 2 comments in a single week.
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16 Week Writing Streak
You are a writing star! You've written at least one post per week for 16 straight weeks. Congratulations!
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Star Wars Day Costume Contest
Awarded to anyone who commented on our 2022 "May the 4th" Star Wars Day Costume Contest post and/or participated in the contest.
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8 Week Community Wellness Streak
Consistency pays off! Be an active part of our community by posting at least 2 comments per week for 8 straight weeks. Earn the 16 Week Badge next.
![4 Week Community Wellness Streak 4 Week Community Wellness Streak badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F162%2FCommunity_Wellness_Streak_Badge-03.png)
4 Week Community Wellness Streak
Keep contributing to discussions by posting at least 2 comments per week for 4 straight weeks. Unlock the 8 Week Badge next.
![8 Week Writing Streak 8 Week Writing Streak badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F12%2FWriting_Streak_Badges-03.png)
8 Week Writing Streak
The streak continues! You've written at least one post per week for 8 consecutive weeks. Unlock the 16-week badge next!
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2 Week Community Wellness Streak
Keep the community conversation going! Post at least 2 comments for 2 straight weeks and unlock the 4 Week Badge.
![Four Year Club Four Year Club badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F75%2FVersion2-05.png)
Four Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least four years.
![She Coded 2020 She Coded 2020 badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F36%2FSheCoded2020.png)
She Coded 2020
For participation in our annual International Women's Day celebration under #shecoded, #theycoded, or #shecodedally.
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Three Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least three years.
![Codeland:Distributed 2020 Codeland:Distributed 2020 badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F74%2Fcodeland-badge.png)
Codeland:Distributed 2020
Awarded for attending CodeLand:Distributed 2020!
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Beloved Comment
Awarded for making a well-loved comment, as voted on with 25 heart (❤️) reactions by the community.
![Two Year Club Two Year Club badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F9%2FVersion2-07.png)
Two Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least two years.
![DEV Contributor DEV Contributor badge](https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=192,height=,fit=scale-down,gravity=auto,format=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fbadge%2Fbadge_image%2F7%2FContributor-01.png)
DEV Contributor
Awarded for contributing code or technical docs/guidelines to the Forem open source project
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4 Week Writing Streak
You've posted at least one post per week for 4 consecutive weeks!
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One Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least one year.
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