Missed opportunity to speak of TITLES

[ccga3359]

I for one never as a newbie complained about intimidation by either the numbers or titles

Oh my title intimidated you, admit it!

They gave some credence to those people's long term involvement and value to the forum, regardless of their rank or number of postings.

Yes a full faced rubber chicken sporan is suitible for all occasions.

...maybe someone will think enough of my contributions to honor me with a special title (Honored Kilted Belittler of Grant) or other recognition.

How many times do I have to tell you people? Honour is spelt with a "U". Honour, honour, it's not rocket science kilt making! It's one key stroke (unless you are honouring a neighbour down at the harbour).

If I remember correctly (and it`s about the only thing I do) Posts on the New Member forum and Off Topic forum did not add to post count.

[piperdbh]

I'm in favor of restoring the titles, for the reasons very eloquently spelled out in other posts here. When I first joined here, they gave me a sense of whom to listen to and who was as "green" as me. I always read the titles and paid special attention to most of the "seasoned" members.
When I achieved a "rank up", it gave me a little something to look forward to. I even remember trying to think up a special post for my 1,000th and being sort of proud of my "Elderhood."
If it's not too much trouble, I'd appreciate the restoration of the titles.

[morrison]

I feel there is a heartfelt enthusiasm for the institution of the titles accompanying our username/Avatar block. With the probability of more serious conversation taking hold in many instances I believe having a rib available for someone else to poke is a valuable element in our multifaceted complexion of a brother/sisterhood family here a XMTS.

I haven't let on about my personal life here on this forum. Maybe I should be more vocal about my life to all of you here. You'd know that I really am the guy you see in the avatar. I clean up nice and am rather handsome in a heavy collar with shiny buckle. You'd also know that I don't have much of a life. I just bark, mark trees and hydrants, and lurk. ****, that sounds bad doesn't it? OK, I hang out and work on other stuff too. There, that sounds better.

I've met a few of yous ya kno!

So, I am after all a real human with real life and goals. Being a contributor here is fun, even if much of what I add is ultra simple and sometimes does not expand the information pool about kilts. My fun factor is always engaged when I'm here. Anything that adds to the fulfillment of my daily fun quotient is a must have, must do part of my life.


About the titles, they're like some kind of frosting -
When the sugar is taken out of the frosting I stop eating the cake.
Cake is good. It tops off a fine dinner.
So, titles are like a little sweet addon to the fun part of being here at XMTS. The cake is still a cake, but without sprinkles or icing or frosting, etc the cake will not get too many bites. This Forum is like that to me. Who needs dessert? Right?
I do.
XMTS is important. There is a camaraderie, brotherhood, sisterhood, ribs to jab, skirts to hem I MEAN KILTS to lift. I mean valuable topics for sharing in a responsible respectful manner.

In the midst of all the "get well my friend" good talk and the "My kilt question is a . . . ?" questions, answers and familiar banter we can disengage sometimes and cruise thru the posts and find a point for humor and stuff a title up your nose just because it fits. No, not the little title, Your big nose! :butt:

*What's that smell?
You see titles are important. How else can one try to knock another off a high-horse if there are no horses in the parlour? Look out! Don't walk behind that horse.

There you did it. I'm the official "Kilted and stepped in it baron" I hope I get to be a duke or even princess someday!

Even though titles are not relevant at all to any content or context of posts, they sure are fun to toss around, Aren't they?
sniff sniff*. . . . . . . . . . . .Woooof!

[ForresterModern]

How many times do I have to tell you people? Honour is spelt with a "U". Honour, honour, it's not rocket science kilt making! It's one key stroke (unless you are honouring a neighbour down at the harbour).

Grant, my friend, I am frankly surprised and astounded that you even know enough about honor to think you know how to spell it!!!!

But seriously, you know I would never question your HONOUR in any HARBOUR or in any off COLOUR remarks. Just reading from the wrong dictionary---you are, I mean. ;)

[ccga3359]

Grant, my friend, I am frankly surprised and astounded that you even know enough about honor to think you know how to spell it!!!!

But seriously, you know I would never question your HONOUR in any HARBOUR or in any off COLOUR remarks. Just reading from the wrong dictionary---you are, I mean. ;)

As noted before I can spell brain surgery but would you want me performing it with a rusty screw driver? I can spell Honour, it's just not part of the job description here at SOKS.

You know Jeff, I don't really miss my Grand Defender of the Rubber Chicken title but in your case I vote for the return of titles. Just so you can hold that title you want "Honoured Kilted Belittler of Grant". I caused that pesky Panache run to the hills bawling like a little girl. That title will allow me to realign my focus. In fact I'd be honoured. Let the verbal jousting commence.

[Mael Coluim]

I caused that pesky Panache run to the hills bawling like a little girl.

Your have crossed the line, Grant. Surely, Panache will now have to return to defend his HONOUR! Do I hear the sound of hooves . . .

[ccga3359]

Your have crossed the line, Grant. Surely, Panache will now have to return to defend his HONOUR! Do I hear the sound of hooves . . .

I just called him "pesky" did you just call him cloven hoofed? And I crossed the line? I ask you isn't this forum better off without him and his dapper attire, his me-bashing fiction and his subtle reminders when we didn't act quite gentlemanly?

[Mael Coluim]

I just called him "pesky" did you just call him cloven hoofed? And I crossed the line? I ask you isn't this forum better off without him and his dapper attire, his me-bashing fiction and his subtle reminders when we didn't act quite gentlemanly?

Grant, I thought there was something said, like “bawling like a little girl.’’
But I could have been mistaken. As for the clip clop I heard, it was not Panache riding forth on his faithful steed, but my pooch Fiona coming into the study. I must really trim her nails. Yes, Panache was annoying at times, but XMarks being better off, NOT.

[morrison]

Jaimie is a super good guy. When he and Star & kids came to Seattle and a bunch of us got together for a brew and a chew it was fun and the kids got to play with guy's clay face! He was wearing shoes so I can't tell you about hooves or such

Anyway, back to the thread start, and back on track. I think to be against the continuance of the fun factors such as the silly titles is to be a tad more serious than needs be.

Methinks an open poll by this time is appropriate.
Please don't post a poll yet. I have to determine the proper manner of presentation. Then I'll post a poll.
:buttkick: