The badges...

[Seiphetlho]

What's the power of these badges? Do I need to be super excited to get a badge?

[NotAdmin]

Nope

[Anonymous]

It increases the active level (yours is currently Active Level 1) when you obtain the badges. You need to complete the task for each badge to earn them. It's up to you to be excited to get a badge.

[SHINGIE1212]

No