Charter Members

[jamesglewisf]

I have decided to give the title "Charter Members" to the first XX number of members. What do you think the cut-off should be? 10, 20, 50? Or should it be a cut-off date, like 12/31/2000?

Please help me make the decision.

[jamesglewisf]

Also, if you have a better idea for the title than "Charter Member", let me know.

Right now, the titles are:
Charter Member (lifetime achievement)
Junior Member (0 posts)
Member (30 posts)
Senior Member (100 posts)

Many other sites use different titles. Do you have any suggestions?

[blinc]

My first thought was a low number, seeing as how this is a new forum and there are only a few of us so far. Upon further thought, looking to the time when hopefully there will be a couple thousand members, my personal opinion would be 100 members would be a good amount.
*scratches head*
Did that make sense?

[LisaRx]

I don't know, but it sure is great to be a charter member without ever having been a lowly newbie!

100 seems good--I think you'll have this many in no time.

[jamesglewisf]

I think I like 100 also, now that I've had some time to think about it. Ya'll keep telling me what you think though. I've got a while to get to 100, so I don't have to decide anytime soon.

[jamesglewisf]

BTW, I have to change you to "Charter Member" manually, so if you sign up and see "Junior Member," be patient. Next time I'm online, I'll fix it.

[TTP]

100 sounds good. Before you know it you'll have a bazillion members...well maybe not a bazillion...:D

[RoadRunner]

100 sounds like the magic number.

[blinc]

Dang it, I deleted a previous post of mine... the thought was that maybe the first "whatever number" shouldn't automatically be made charter members?

I was thinking that since some people will sign on, look around maybe not make a post, or one post then never come back... why not make it so that the first people to reach say 25 posts become the charter members? It would give the people who come later a chance to become charter members. It would reward the people who actually do help to build this site - instead of the ones who just happend to log on and leave. Credit going where it's due type of thought I was having. :)

[jamesglewisf]

That's a cool idea, blinc. It is nice having members with experience in other forums. You bring a lot of experience to the table.

[In_His_Shadow]

I think it's great to have different levels you can reach. And I agree it should be probably by number of post. This site is great and I bet you are going to be blown away by the speed in which it grows. If each new member passes along the word of this site to say 10 sites they frequent, wow in no time this place will be hopping.

Cathie Jo

[blinc]

It's a pleasure to discuss ideas with you guys! :) I too hope that things turn out well! I have a feeling this place will really take off, once people here that it's a decent place to post. :)

[jamesglewisf]

I'm going to go with the 25 posts to get charter member status. I was thinking about the fact that if we got 100 charter members, that's a minimum of 2,500 posts. Wow! That would be a lot of participation.

I'm trying to come up with some other titles such as:

Newbie
Junior Member
Member
Active Member
Overactive Member
Senior Member
???

Help!

[Anat]

I don't know if I would like being called a newbie... I think it might be better if everyone has the word "member" in their title - it would give a sense of belonging even to new members.

Also, how do you plan to differentiate between member and active member? Is there a way to control that in the Vbulletin settings?

I'm not sure if you should have more than 4-5 titles. IMO, it might confuse people to have too many.

Interesting decisions!

Anat

[jamesglewisf]

That was just brainstorming on the names, not actual choices. New Member might be better than Newbie. What does everybody else think?

[jamesglewisf]

Here is what another site uses:

New Member
Member
Lively Member
Addicted Member
Hyperactive Member
Fanatic Member
Guru

[In_His_Shadow]

Love it!

CJ

[TTP]

I don't see why those wouldn't work. Unless you are looking for a little variation?

[jamesglewisf]

BTW, I implemented the new titles and the 25-post requirement for Charter Member. Some of you people with real lives got changed back. You'll have to ignore your friends and family and post more to get Charter Member status again.

[kezzer]

Post Post Post, must get rid of new member status!!!

[TTP]

So, am I going to be a charter member forever? Just checking, cuz I'm not sure.

[jamesglewisf]

From now on, you can't lose charter member status unless you lose your membership completely.

[TTP]

Ok, thanks for answering the Q?

{eek2} Lets hope that never happens!

[ntexas]

I'm just barely beginning to get my feet wet here, but like the ideas that were shared in this thread. Personally, I don't find Newbie offensive, but I got a tickle and a giggle out of some of the others (Addicted Member, Hyperactive Member).

Cute stuff!

[jamesglewisf]

nTexas - Welcome. You are now a Charter Member. I don't think anyone else has achieved charter status on his/her first day. That's quite an accomplishment. You are a bigger blabbermouth than blinc! LOL! ;) It's great having you hear.

[TTP]

Congrats ntexas!
She only made it cuz she has all us cool people to talk to. {toothy}

[ntexas]

Why, thank you. I'll take that as a compliment! Yep, I love to play with words. They are my most favorite of all toys. And there are just so darn many of them ... I try and try and try, but can never seem to use them all up in one day!

[TTP]

Oh yes indeed that was a compliment to everyone! I hope you took it no other way. :(

[blinc]

*giggle*
Aha! So Ntexas... someone FINALLY has taken that jabber crown off my head! {toothy}

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have no idea how much that thing weighs! hee hee! Oh wait... you're finding out about now, aren't ya? *ROFL* I LOVE IT!!

[ntexas]

*staggering under the weight*

ha/ha ... just wait til I get a few hours to play! You'll see my name popping up all over the place! You'll think there is two of me! Oh wait, there IS two of me (apparently that's what my work thinks, anyway -- grin).

[blinc]

Well that's something I definitely look forward to seeing!

*music swells*

Here she comes...
Miss Jabber Universe...

*Ntexas strolls down the runway*

Ahhh, you look so pretty in that red velvet cape and sparkly crown there Ntexas! *grin*

[dreuby]

Hi
I notice most forums have some sort of member names depending on the number of posts - but many display the number of posts anyway. Is this just a "community feeling" type of thing, or is there a technical reason to do with the message board software?

[jamesglewisf]

Can you re-phrase your question? I'm not clear on what you are asking.

[dreuby]

I mean the "Member", "Junior Member" names. Is there a technical or admin reason for them, or is it just to make the boards more user-friendly or individual?

[RoadRunner]

They do it to encourage member participation. People like to get "promoted," and the only way to get "promoted" is to post more.

[Debby]

I love being a hyperactive charter member, but just curious...how many posts do you have to have to be a fanatic charter member? LOL :)

[blinc]

We can't tell Debby, we've been sworn to secrecy. You're only one step away though! {toothy}

[Karenluvs6]

I have been a fanatic mod. for so long now.....geesh!

[Military Mom]

Hey James-

Can I be a Controversial Member?

heh heh {devil}

[jamesglewisf]

LOL! We'll see. You'd probably have to post a whole bunch to get a special title.

[Karenluvs6]

{bawling} I want a special title! {bawling}

j/k


I like that ^.......'controversial member'....LOL
that's cute.

[Debby]

I kind of like My special title....lol. :)

[Karenluvs6]

LOL
how long do you get to keep your title Deb.....a month right?
just wondering.
I should be named
super enthusiastic moderator!
LOL

[jamesglewisf]

Deb's title is a lifetime one.

Karenluvs6, weren't we just celebrating your 1,000th post? You are a posting fool!

[Karenluvs6]

OH cool for you Deb!
I didn't read that right...I thought it was temporary.


Thanks Jim....I am a posting fool, aren't I?
That's because I love coming here.

[Debby]

WOW....So even when I am 91 and punching out the letters on the keyboard with my cane....I will still be Frappytastic? Cool!!!!

[Karenluvs6]

can you just imagine that?
all of us web-heads.....we're gonna be getting old and wrinkled and still be sitting here typing on the forums....probably more than just this one by then.
I can't imagine my life without my computer....ya know that?! Is that a bad thing?

[blinc]

Debby that created the funniest image in my mind. Could just see a little old lady sitting at her computer with a cane, whapping on it when it got out of hand... all grumpy like.

Watch out grandkids, when that cane waves around at ya, back away from grandma's computer! {toothy}

[jamesglewisf]

We're trying out new user titles. They may change, or they may go back to the old versions. The FAQ has a complete list.

[CommunistPanda]

jamesglewisf...the new titles ROCK!
I just noticed them then...

[TTP]

Love the new names!

[dreuby]

Originally posted by Karenluvs6
can you just imagine that?
all of us web-heads.....we're gonna be getting old and wrinkled and still be sitting here typing on the forums....probably more than just this one by then.
I can't imagine my life without my computer....ya know that?! Is that a bad thing?



Hey - I'm old and wrinkled now! {toothy}

[blinc]

I really like the new names too! They sound "funner". Especially PookyWooky - that one just gives me the grins! {toothy}

[kezzer]

I love them! They are so cool!

[Anat]

It was a bit of a shock at first, but I like it.

I think blinc's title is a bit too serious though...

[Nudnik]

Charter Member (lifetime achievement)
Junior Member (0 posts) : totally meaningless. Alternative: non-posting member or observer
Member (30 posts)
Senior Member (100 posts)

I'd add zero to '30' and '100'.

[RoadRunner]

Originally posted by Nudnik
Charter Member (lifetime achievement)
Junior Member (0 posts) : totally meaningless. Alternative: non-posting member or observer
Member (30 posts)
Senior Member (100 posts)

I'd add zero to '30' and '100'. I don't understand what you mean.

[CommunistPanda]

Neither.

[blinc]

Well it's not too serious now... I'm an Adminiroo. hmm... does that make me a new species in Australia CP? {toothy}

[CommunistPanda]

Uhh...I guess?

[Nudnik]

RR:
Junior Member title is meaningless as such. What does it mean? That one is a “Junior Member” till his first post? So, instead of “Junior Member” call him a “Non-Posting Member”, or an “Observer”/”Viewer”.
Member: 300 posts
Senior Member: 1000 posts

[CommunistPanda]

Does it really matter?
I don't think it does...and especially now with the new names.

[Debby]

I think the new names are cute!!! And I think the more posts we make, at certain points, we should still graduate to another silly new name!!!! :) :)

[Debby]

P.S. Snappydoodle is adorable!!! LOL ;)

[CommunistPanda]

Pookywooky is cool too!

[blinc]

Originally posted by Debby
I think the new names are cute!!! And I think the more posts we make, at certain points, we should still graduate to another silly new name!!!! :) :)

You will! :) At certain points, you will indeed graduate to another new name... and another and another! Just have to keep Jim at the drawing board, so he can keep coming up with more new names as people advance.

[CommunistPanda]

Bewdy!

[Swimmers]

I love the silly new names! They are soo cool! I keep seeing mine change! It's funny watching what comes next! :D

excuse the use of that smile only..it's the only one I know and in the other forums that seems to be the only one i use there too..I like it LOL!

[TTP]

I know you already know this, but you can find more smileys here (http://frappydoo.com/forum/index.php3?action=showsmilies) if you need.
I don't use too many different ones...they are kinda hard to remember! {homer}

[Swimmers]

Thanks for being helpful! I think that I might print them out that way I can tend to use the other frequently! :D

[jamesglewisf]

Originally posted by Nudnik
RR:
Junior Member title is meaningless as such. What does it mean? That one is a “Junior Member” till his first post? So, instead of “Junior Member” call him a “Non-Posting Member”, or an “Observer”/”Viewer”.
Member: 300 posts
Senior Member: 1000 posts
If you make the minimums for each level so high, new members won't get much encouragement. 300 posts can sound like a lifetime if you are new. That would be 10 posts a day for a month before your first promotion. Right now we only have 8 people with more than 300 posts, and only two of them are not moderators.

That's why the changes happen pretty fast at the beginning. The minimum requirements grow exponentially, so it is harder to reach the top levels.

[Swimmers]

Not being able to reach the top levels is what makes it interesting though!! :D

[PsalmReader]

Well I'm racking my brain trying to come up with stuff to say!! I want to make it to 100! These young pups come in and show me up! ;) I think my buddies got lost or something! Where are you guys??

Anyway, thanks for changing the names quick at first. It's neat to see the different names. Some day I might have as many posts as blinc, Karen, kezzer, etc... but not today! {toothy} Oh, motherhood calls... I should feed my child now!

[Karenluvs6]

I love the new names.....they are so funny!
Up to now, I thought they said "woopdeedoo chatteroo"...which was really making me laugh....but I just noticed that they say, "woopdeedoo charteroo".....oh well.
BTW...the names are only 'meaningless' to those who don't like to have fun or have a sense of humor. {toothy}

[Moe]

I also like the new names.

[jamesglewisf]

We try to limit threads to about five pages, so I'm going to close this one. Feel free to start a new thread to continue discussing anything. Thanks.