I have been advised by the Khan Academy team to share my email in the community tab to solicit your opinions on this matter. I shortened the original mail to contain the most important points.

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Having recently attained the highest achievable avatar of 250,000 points, I noticed a significant decrease in motivational drive. While the learning content remains as enriching as ever, the absence of further milestones in terms of avatars or badges has somewhat diminished the sense of progression and accomplishment.

Introducing new avatars that extend into the millions would not only reignite the motivation of seasoned learners like myself but also serve as a powerful incentive for younger users to persist in their learning journeys.

Moreover, I would like to kindly request the reinstatement of the banner feature, which previously allowed users to customize their profiles with unique designs. This feature not only added a personal touch to each user's profile but also fostered a sense of individuality and community within the platform.

Research in education psychology underscores the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators in sustaining long-term engagement and enthusiasm for learning, especially among younger demographics.

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