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Dots, Stars, Keys and Wings at the Smoking Cessation Forum

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Updated January 03, 2011

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Definition:
Members of the About.com Smoking Cessation Forum have adopted a system of dots, stars, keys and wings to acknowledge smoke free time. These symbols are proudly displayed in an individual's signature graphics on forum posts.
  • Dots
    Dots are used to mark the first four smoke free weeks of a person's quit program. Each dot represents a week, and once a member has accumulated 4 of them, they are turned in on the one month smoke free anniversary for a star.
  • Stars
    Stars signify smoke free months. Forum members collect 12 stars before trading them in for a key on their one year smoke free anniversary.
  • Keys
    Keys represent smoke free time of one year, and are used up to the five year mark.
  • Wings
    At five years smoke free, forum members substitute a set of wings for the key in their signature. This represents not only the accomplishment of reaching a significant health milestone, but also one of personal freedom.
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