I'm gonna go ahead and lock this, since it's been answered pretty thoroughly. Moon is definitely not the first to suggest something along these lines, as well! A great thought and intention behind it, but in practice, it would more than likely lead to misunderstandings and those who may be discouraged from helping out the community, just because they haven't received a title as a "helper."
Thank you for the input, though, to all who contributed to the discussion. Your thoughts are duly noted and appreciated!