For what it's worth I think the whole TR thing is bullshit.
It serves no purpose other than to flatter the male ego. I trust nobody, on or off this site, on the basis of the badge, title, or acolades they hold. It makes a lot more sense to me to judge people by their behaviour. In terms of EI that means that long standing members who have written a good number of useful reviews are in my opinion worth reading if not necessarily worthy of trust.
The TR badge is too easy to get, too open to abuse, and too hard to lose. It's nonsense.