Intermediate titles
#1
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Intermediate titles
In another thread, someone mentioned that there should be something that can be put under a user's handle before they get all the way to 10K posts.
Personally, I think that's a great idea to recognize posters. It doesn't cost anyone anything and is a nice touch.
So, anyone have any thoughts? I suggested maybe an "FlyerTalk Enthusiast" level at 5K posts, but really this is open for suggestions, discussion, and I'm sure, some derision.
Personally, I think that's a great idea to recognize posters. It doesn't cost anyone anything and is a nice touch.
So, anyone have any thoughts? I suggested maybe an "FlyerTalk Enthusiast" level at 5K posts, but really this is open for suggestions, discussion, and I'm sure, some derision.
#2
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Personally I'd remove all titles rather than try and create new ones.
#3
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+1
Or, if we must, let users choose from the titles that Diamond Club offers when signing up: https://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/loy...mond-club.aspx
I think FlyerTalk Viscount has a nice ring.
Or, if we must, let users choose from the titles that Diamond Club offers when signing up: https://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/loy...mond-club.aspx
I think FlyerTalk Viscount has a nice ring.
#4
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With all the post counting nonsense- in different forms throughout the years, get rid of them.
If they are meant to mean something we must either have better post couting rules, or make titles based on some kind of recognition maybe by mods group or something.
If they are meant to mean something we must either have better post couting rules, or make titles based on some kind of recognition maybe by mods group or something.
#5
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In another thread, someone mentioned that there should be something that can be put under a user's handle before they get all the way to 10K posts.
Personally, I think that's a great idea to recognize posters. It doesn't cost anyone anything and is a nice touch.
So, anyone have any thoughts? I suggested maybe an "FlyerTalk Enthusiast" level at 5K posts, but really this is open for suggestions, discussion, and I'm sure, some derision.
Personally, I think that's a great idea to recognize posters. It doesn't cost anyone anything and is a nice touch.
So, anyone have any thoughts? I suggested maybe an "FlyerTalk Enthusiast" level at 5K posts, but really this is open for suggestions, discussion, and I'm sure, some derision.
FT is the only board where I participate that does not give titles to every person. New members start out as "newbies," or "new member," and move from there to "junior member," "member," "contributing member," "senior member," etc. or something similar.
As far as post counting rules, as of right now, we have the rule that all posts, but those in the games forum, count.
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#7
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I would prefer to see all non-appointed/elected titles removed.
I think they're the root of many of the issues we've seen regarding participation.
I think they're the root of many of the issues we've seen regarding participation.
#8
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Thanks. That will have to be someone else's cause, as I've said before. But the other TB members will read this and if someone is interested they can bring it forward for a vote.
#9
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I find it rather interesting that those who have "appointed" titles and have chimed in on this thread are in favor of removing all titles, other than, perhaps, those that are "appointed or elected."
#10
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How would anyone know that I'm an ambassador if I don't have the title? My role is to help newbies and make them feel welcome/comfortable.
I get quite a few PMs from newbies with questions simply because of that title. I have to coax them to post publicly. Sometimes they feel uncomfortable posting certain things publicly.
We may as well get rid of the program if people don't know who we are.
I get quite a few PMs from newbies with questions simply because of that title. I have to coax them to post publicly. Sometimes they feel uncomfortable posting certain things publicly.
We may as well get rid of the program if people don't know who we are.
Last edited by Mary2e; Feb 14, 2012 at 7:39 am
#11
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Great idea! I suggest the following:
0-99 Posts: TSA Enthusiast
100-400 Posts: FlyerTalk Kettle
500-999 Posts: Economy Class Regular
1000-1999 Posts: Normal Human Being
2000-4999 Posts: Road Warrior
5000-9999 Posts: Time Waster
10,000-19,999 Posts: FlyerTalk Obsessive
20,000-39999 Posts: Person in Desperate Need of a Life
40,000+ Posts: Psychiatric Patient
0-99 Posts: TSA Enthusiast
100-400 Posts: FlyerTalk Kettle
500-999 Posts: Economy Class Regular
1000-1999 Posts: Normal Human Being
2000-4999 Posts: Road Warrior
5000-9999 Posts: Time Waster
10,000-19,999 Posts: FlyerTalk Obsessive
20,000-39999 Posts: Person in Desperate Need of a Life
40,000+ Posts: Psychiatric Patient
Last edited by Dovster; Feb 14, 2012 at 7:33 am
#12
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Although there is some merit in Dovster's proposal, with nearly 15 years of posting I'm not sure it's totally reflective of reality.
But I do agree that if we are going to change titles, I'd be for a wholesale overhaul rather than a tweek.
I personally think 'Evangelist' is a stupid title.
Since we are a FF board, I never understood why we didn't do the precious metals/gems approach that our favorite businesses do.
A rough draft of the sort of overhaul that I think makes sense:
0-100 Newbie
100-1000 Bronze Elite FlyerTalker
1000-10,1000 Silver Elite FlyerTalker
10,000-20,000 Gold Elite FlyerTalker
20,000-30,000 Platinum Elite FlyerTalker
30,000-50,000 Diamond Super-Elite FlyerTalker
>50,000 Super-Elite FlyerTalker for Life
But I do agree that if we are going to change titles, I'd be for a wholesale overhaul rather than a tweek.
I personally think 'Evangelist' is a stupid title.
Since we are a FF board, I never understood why we didn't do the precious metals/gems approach that our favorite businesses do.
A rough draft of the sort of overhaul that I think makes sense:
0-100 Newbie
100-1000 Bronze Elite FlyerTalker
1000-10,1000 Silver Elite FlyerTalker
10,000-20,000 Gold Elite FlyerTalker
20,000-30,000 Platinum Elite FlyerTalker
30,000-50,000 Diamond Super-Elite FlyerTalker
>50,000 Super-Elite FlyerTalker for Life
#13
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Although there is some merit in Dovster's proposal, with nearly 15 years of posting I'm not sure it's totally reflective of reality.
But I do agree that if we are going to change titles, I'd be for a wholesale overhaul rather than a tweek.
I personally think 'Evangelist' is a stupid title.
Since we are a FF board, I never understood why we didn't do the precious metals/gems approach that our favorite businesses do.
A rough draft of the sort of overhaul that I think makes sense:
0-100 Newbie
100-1000 Bronze Elite FlyerTalker
1000-10,1000 Silver Elite FlyerTalker
10,000-20,000 Gold Elite FlyerTalker
20,000-30,000 Platinum Elite FlyerTalker
30,000-50,000 Diamond Super-Elite FlyerTalker
>50,000 Super-Elite FlyerTalker for Life
But I do agree that if we are going to change titles, I'd be for a wholesale overhaul rather than a tweek.
I personally think 'Evangelist' is a stupid title.
Since we are a FF board, I never understood why we didn't do the precious metals/gems approach that our favorite businesses do.
A rough draft of the sort of overhaul that I think makes sense:
0-100 Newbie
100-1000 Bronze Elite FlyerTalker
1000-10,1000 Silver Elite FlyerTalker
10,000-20,000 Gold Elite FlyerTalker
20,000-30,000 Platinum Elite FlyerTalker
30,000-50,000 Diamond Super-Elite FlyerTalker
>50,000 Super-Elite FlyerTalker for Life
#14
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#15
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I wouldn't be in favor or more titles as it would IMHO lead many more to seek them with quantity, not quality posts. Now that OMNI posts count also more members will be reaching the 10K mark and be granted their first title.
That is of course just MHO.
That is of course just MHO.