Rant about post count 'titles'

[tymanthius]

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When I first came to this site, I didn't realize that the titles in the poster info panel on threads were related to post count only.

So I'd see things like 'rookie' & 'elite' & 'tricycle squid' and think that had something to do with how much they knew, or maybe what the community thought of them.

I figured it out before long, but I just realized that a person who joined the site after I did, but whose opinions drive me up the wall is rated as Elite, while I'm merely a regular. I know, I could talk more. But I still don't actually have my hands on my bike (stoopid check is taking the full 7-10 days to arrive!!).

I wish there was perhaps a way for the community to rate what they think of someone's post. I don't think there is a way tho, that would be fair.

Oh well, just grumbling b/c it struck me as . . . I want to say unfair, but I'm not one that's big on thinking life is fair. Possibly it's just that I worry an 'elite' idiot (not pointing fingers) might get his/her posts taken more seriously than a trike squid who's new to the board, but has been an instructor for years.


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Never mind me, just wanted to blow off steam, and feel free to flame away, as there is NO practical purpose to this post.

Thanks for the time & place to release my stress.

But I do absolutely love this site. Thanks to all the wonderful people here & it's creators!!

[Ninja Geoff]

some forums do have "kudos" systems, though I'm not sure there's support for it in phpBB. Same goes for custom user titles. There's only two ways to change that here, post, or donate so it says site supporter.

[blues2cruise]

I wish there was perhaps a way for the community to rate what they think of someone's


Believe me....they will let you know.....there are plenty of opinionated folks around.

[Brackstone]

I'm better than all of youuu fear my superior post count!!!!

Seriously though I phpbb doesn't have kudos it's SMF.

[Ninja Geoff]

I'm better than all of youuu fear my superior post count!!!!

NUH UHHHH, FEAR MY 05 STATUS.

[Johnj]

Yo Ninja, you're like a god to us...

[blues2cruise]

Yo Ninja, you're like a god to us...

but can he make sweet potato pie?

[tymanthius]

The wonderful tongue in cheek responses are best.

Makes me laugh at myself. We all need to do that more often.

[Ninja Geoff]

Yo Ninja, you're like a god to us...

but can he make sweet potato pie?

Ooooooo an Apr 05 *bowdown*









PS - I can triforce.
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[fireguzzi]

05? Ha! I don't bow down to any 05ers.

04ers are where the cool guys are at.