Board Thread:Wiki General Discussion/@comment-5428123-20130331093106/@comment-5428123-20130405075201

The leaderboard simply shows those who've accrued a lot of badges through edits. The whole idea of the wall of game is to give recognition to those who've made a positive impact at the site. This can include individuals who've helped create a friendly atmosphere and answered questions, but haven't made a lot of edits. The leaderboard doesn't take that into account.