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Re:David Braben has been appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthd... by markdown on Saturday June 21, 2014 @07:09PM (#7926327)
Yes.

Like an Eagle Scout Badge or a Medal of Honour.

Doesn't matter how many people get it, my point is that it's a reward for either doing something positive or achieving something remarkable.

Re:David Braben has been appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthd... by dfc on Saturday June 21, 2014 @10:53PM (#7926741)
The Medal of Honor and/or Victoria Cross are not rewards.
Re:David Braben has been appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthd... by markdown on Sunday June 22, 2014 @07:33AM (#7927566)
Jesus Christ dude, you're missing the point completely.

Read the comment I originally responded to.