I was lucky when playing and got several medals within a month of playing for a couple of RP's I had written. I feel that the ones that handed the medals out to me were aware of the lack in medal-giving and actively gave out medals (since this issue had been broached on the forums once or twice)? What I think is that people with medals to give should be reminded they can give out medals, as maybe older players sometimes forget? I don't know since, as I said, I haven't played that long and maybe this isn't the issue.
I wouldn't know how such a notification system would be implemented, or if it is even necessary. Older-player feedback would be necessary on this.
I think you are correct, based on what I've read in the discussions on the topic.
