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Here we go again.
Say "YES, I like it" if you think it is a good idea to have the new "identifiers" under your name. The four identifiers (dare I say "status") are"
Staff
Newbie
Regular
Notable
Vote "NO, I don't like it" if they don't suit you.
Thanks
(When do I get to go up to Newbie?)
Regular status arrives after 300 posts providing they contain over 7500 words.
One Notable is voted in every three months.
Say "YES, I like it" if you think it is a good idea to have the new "identifiers" under your name. The four identifiers (dare I say "status") are"
Staff
Newbie
Regular
Notable
Vote "NO, I don't like it" if they don't suit you.
Thanks
(When do I get to go up to Newbie?)
Regular status arrives after 300 posts providing they contain over 7500 words.
One Notable is voted in every three months.
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I know.
In fact I have another account which I use from time to time.
Often to post daft things to wind people up.
Like when I went onto the PS2 forum as Dr Robotnik, and posted "Playstation 2: The T urd Place". A work of genuine genius, I'm sure you'll agree.
Then there was Oddjob's "Console Wars" post, which was utterly dire, but lead to a very good winning post from RBS.
In fact I have another account which I use from time to time.
Often to post daft things to wind people up.
Like when I went onto the PS2 forum as Dr Robotnik, and posted "Playstation 2: The T urd Place". A work of genuine genius, I'm sure you'll agree.
Then there was Oddjob's "Console Wars" post, which was utterly dire, but lead to a very good winning post from RBS.
Meka, what it wont stop however, is people setting up another account with SR.
If they do that it will still come up as a newbie and no-one will know.
If they do that it will still come up as a newbie and no-one will know.
Lol!
Meka, that could well be the comedy highlight of my day, no mean feat i can assure you!
Thats a GAD win if ever i saw one!
Meka, that could well be the comedy highlight of my day, no mean feat i can assure you!
Thats a GAD win if ever i saw one!
Lol!
Meka, that could be the comedy highlight of my day!
Thats a GAD winner if ever i saw one!
Meka, that could be the comedy highlight of my day!
Thats a GAD winner if ever i saw one!
Wòókiee Møn§†€R wrote:
> Wòókiee Møn§†€R wrote:
> I just them
> by what they post, not how often.
Oh... poo! That should of
> course be "judge them", not "just them" !!!
It's awful mistakes like these, that make you a Regular, and me a Notable. :-p
I say keep them, it'll let us know if someone has just changed their name to look like a newbie, or if they truely are a newbie.
Mind you, I think 'Newcomer' would probably be seen as a more suitable term, as I often only see the term 'newbie' used in sentences like:
"Stupid newbie doesn't know what he's on about" etc
> Wòókiee Møn§†€R wrote:
> I just them
> by what they post, not how often.
Oh... poo! That should of
> course be "judge them", not "just them" !!!
It's awful mistakes like these, that make you a Regular, and me a Notable. :-p
I say keep them, it'll let us know if someone has just changed their name to look like a newbie, or if they truely are a newbie.
Mind you, I think 'Newcomer' would probably be seen as a more suitable term, as I often only see the term 'newbie' used in sentences like:
"Stupid newbie doesn't know what he's on about" etc
Shaneo, just do me a favour?
Dont just post loads of raubbish to get to the 300 mark. Just keep posting sensibly and don't worry about it.
:-)
Dont just post loads of raubbish to get to the 300 mark. Just keep posting sensibly and don't worry about it.
:-)
I like the idea now I know how to become a Regular
Wòókiee Møn§†€R wrote:
> I just them by what they post, not how often.
Oh... poo! That should of course be "judge them", not "just them" !!!
> I just them by what they post, not how often.
Oh... poo! That should of course be "judge them", not "just them" !!!
ssxpro wrote:
> Firstly: I know that you personally
> would never look down on a newbie, but it is used by some to degrade
> others, so perhaps member is a good idea.
Fair point I suppose, but for me the use 'newbie' as an insult is a twisted mis-use of the term, and should be ignored. For me, "Member" also implies that the person is actually a member of the SR Club, which is not always likely. Maybe "Newcomer" is better?
> Secondly: (I know this wasn`t your choice, but...) Why aren`t you a notable?
> I realise your post count is less than some, but (and I think anybody in the PS2
> forum and probably the FOG too will agree) you are always coming up
> with helpful advice and useful knowledge for anybody who asks.
> You`ve helped me out loads of times!
To be honest, I'm not fussed! Following on from what you say about helping people out, I'd rather be listed as a "Helper" than a "Notable". Maybe there could be another indicator of some kind attributed to those "Regulars" who know their stuff when it comes to certain platforms?
Many 'newbies' only post a few messages in search of assistance with a particular problem. Maybe it would help build a feeling of 'community' with them - and encourage them to stay - if there were 'helpers' for each platform? Possibly unworkable, but a nice idea... well, I thought so!
If it's a poor idea, I apologise... it's late and I'm tired, and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
I'm off to bed... nighty-night!
> Firstly: I know that you personally
> would never look down on a newbie, but it is used by some to degrade
> others, so perhaps member is a good idea.
Fair point I suppose, but for me the use 'newbie' as an insult is a twisted mis-use of the term, and should be ignored. For me, "Member" also implies that the person is actually a member of the SR Club, which is not always likely. Maybe "Newcomer" is better?
> Secondly: (I know this wasn`t your choice, but...) Why aren`t you a notable?
> I realise your post count is less than some, but (and I think anybody in the PS2
> forum and probably the FOG too will agree) you are always coming up
> with helpful advice and useful knowledge for anybody who asks.
> You`ve helped me out loads of times!
To be honest, I'm not fussed! Following on from what you say about helping people out, I'd rather be listed as a "Helper" than a "Notable". Maybe there could be another indicator of some kind attributed to those "Regulars" who know their stuff when it comes to certain platforms?
Many 'newbies' only post a few messages in search of assistance with a particular problem. Maybe it would help build a feeling of 'community' with them - and encourage them to stay - if there were 'helpers' for each platform? Possibly unworkable, but a nice idea... well, I thought so!
If it's a poor idea, I apologise... it's late and I'm tired, and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
I'm off to bed... nighty-night!
Sounds a good idea
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