How do you get to be one of "the Golden"?

In a recent thread I saw a reference to “the Golden”. Without a specific explanation, I got the distinct impression that this refers to certain Flutherites who frequently get a pass from the moderators, under circumstances that many other Flutherites might get moderator discipline. My question is, how do you get to be Golden? Is it seniority? A particular political point of view? I am sure that I have no chance at achieving the status, but I would at least like to try. It would be sort of like having a Get Out of Jail Free card. Who are some of the Golden anyway? Thanks for your response.