MRLIMO's idea of using the highest FF program level has some merit. If nothing else, it says something about how much experience one has with these things. Unfortunately, if you read Randy's post (any of them - couldn't resist another dig) he says the software can't do that. It only counts posts. The only flexibility is in how many posts each level requires and what they are called.

If that's the case, I still say no elite levels unless the titles are tongue in cheek. How about "coach" (or "economy"), "business" and "first class?"

Again, elite levels from lowest to highest:

10 posts: Emmit_S
30 posts: Nancy
50 Posts: Roberto
100 posts: Karl Stevens
500 posts: mileshog
1000 posts: Dick Branson
10,000 posts: Arturo
Infinite posts: Randy

I'm not sure what I did to deserve such a high honor as having a whole elite category named after me, but I am happy just being junior.

By the way, I do realise that this is simply another lame attempt by Matt Wald to lampoon me. But he will get his in the end...so to speak.

Using your highest elite level would be fine as some people know what some of them are and there are a bunch existing.

One's highest lever does change from time to time, but that just means we would change them. Oh, yes, the programs change too, but again we would just submit again. Then there are the braggers, who might create a level for themselves that is untrue. Or the underachievers that might fudge the other way.

When your a this with an airline or two and a that with a car company, a somethings else with a hotel, an often yet another thing with your spouse, one can only imagine the variations.

This is fun.

Randy--where are the t-shirts, Exlg for me please.

IMHO:

I don't really think we need much in the way of elite levels since we all contribute to the board in our own way. However, I do think there should still be a designation for new people just so that us "old timers" can cut them some slack when they post to the board. I would recommend changing the new status to "Newbie" instead of "Jr. Member" which can be a bit demeaning. The "Newbie" status could change to the "Member" level after about 10 posts or so. By then, they should know their way around the board and some of the "unwritten" rules & nettiquette. Then they get no slack! http://talk.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

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My purpose in getting some feedback is that the "levels" are written into the code of the board software we are using and right now I'm a little hesitant to "hack" the code to remove them. Because they are with us, I was looking to rename these levels, to something more related. This was brought on my a few emails from contributors that were confused by using the terms "members" of any sort. So, since we're stuck with have these levels have some sort of name, what will they be?

arturo, junyor--fore knew peepl

arturo--fore knot knew peepl

Seems like a common thread that some difference should exist for very new contributors and those who have been around longer. This is tied to protecting the newcomers. I agree. I will give up my t-shirt chances and suggest we use "recent member" and "member". This takes care of another common thread of the "stigma" associated with junior member. I also understand those how believe we should all just be members. I propose that what ever the "pre" member is called that it only last thru the first 5 posts. That is a compromise that perhaps we can all live with. It works with Randy's system, it differentiates the newest for their own protection, and it limits the time anyone is "less than" a member.

Randy Petersen writes:

"... I'm a little hesitant to "hack" the code to remove them."


Randy, Go for it! It's not like your folks haven't already been pulling their hair out trying to stay on top of all of the bugs in the system. How much worse could it get?

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Seriously, I'll stick with passenger, crew, captian. Personally, I'm proud to be any of the three, as they are very related to our interests here. Are there still miles in it for the winner?

Geez -- if you insist on "levels" for a web based bulletin board, let's make it something relative to what we are:

Lurker -- those who don't post much but read EVERY thing

Afflicted -- those who have graduated from lurking to posting (the current 30 post plateau should be lowered)

Addicted -- those who contribute regularly and have Level II withdrawal symptons when the board is "temporarily unavailable" [for DAYS]

Of course we'd need a special level for the special cases like Rudi, Catman and Madame Tree...

I suppose that makes sense: Afflicted Flyer, Addicted Flyer and finally the proverbial...Mileage Junkie. Do we sense the powerful narcotic that miles have become?

Yes, indeed. I never would have thought it before becoming a frequent flyer, but at some point, it isn't about the miles; it becomes a giant, 550-mph pinball game.

Oh! The Double Bonus is lit! Get it! Get it!

I second onefreeman's suggestions!

I agree with the last set - onefreeman's version, Randy's version, or some variation on the same theme. I don't know how many posts it will take to earn the title, but I'm definitely a junkie myself - not only with miles, but with FlyerTalk too!

Randy, I see you're up to 23 posts now. Almost there!

Give me my METHADONE MILES!!!!!
Please, please, please.
This is the last bonus program I'll ever sign up for.
I promise. Just let me have the miles this one last time!!!! Come on..... http://talk.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif http://talk.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif