More titles?

[Kilted KT]

Especially if the beans are "done right" with molasses and bourbon.

don't forget a slab o' bacon!!!

[MacWage]

As one of the "newer" members here, I think the lower level titles are good as is because:

It makes the newer guys feel like they are valued here and can be real participants.

If the "newbie" lasted until 100 posts, many would drop faster. The titles become rarer and rarer with each successive one.

I live the idea for custom titles after "Grand Defender." By then, each has their own personality and ideas posted here frequently enough for moderators and members to know what would be appropriate. The only questions are when and who decides. I lean toward the titles being decided by the moderators, with possible questioning of the honoree. Titles, by nature, are appointed gifts from others, yet should be unique to the honoree and ones that honoree would be proud of bearing. By that point, this inquiring may be unnecessary, for a proper title may be evident, or even obvious, by the personality shown by the posts themselves.

The moderators may create custom titles earlier for posters who are particularly notable for content and quality, rather than volume. Some intelligent posters are not aimed at numbers or feel they must comment on anything and everything. I value reading these posts because they are informative and worth reading. For example, if Matt Newsome (MAC) was just another poster and not where he is, would he be an honored member? Maybe, maybe not. His position adds weight to his authority, added to by his valuable content. There are several members I can think of that I ALWAYS read when I see them, others I purposely ignor for repeated stupidity. I hope I am viewed by others as one of the former. As for titles, the postive notable can and maybe should be honored with a special and unique title, while the former should be left alone and NOT silenced unless they brake the rules. I, generally, am not a fan of censorship, though I am a descendant and agree with many of those hated and accused of being the great censors of history (most are wrongly accused, while some are VERY guilty).

This last point needs to be different from "honored member," which is helpful in seeing a recognized authority respected by other members. The proliferation of titles allows unique personalities to show up and can be applied to members besides those specially honored. Thereby, the "honored member" tag remains special, while others may be subtly respected with titles that set them apart.

In short:
Leave lower ranks alone.

Have custom higher ranks for those that reach there before dropping out.

Have custom titles, named and decided by moderators, for members that are notable for content and consistant quality and thoughtfulness, besides "honored member" plaques.

[MacWage]

SEPERATE ISSUE:

Pour1Malt-> "Grand Defender of the Scots Tongue" :rolleyes:

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Note to self, next time skip to MacWage's summary at the bottom of post!

I actually mostly with your ideas, just took a little long to get there. Not derogatory, just me reading it in the glow of a glass of wine (or 2), and wondering where it was going.

[Kilted KT]

SEPERATE ISSUE:

Pour1Malt-> "Grand Defender of the Scots Tongue" :rolleyes:

more like "Grand Consumer of the Scotch"...

[MacWage]

Note to self, next time skip to MacWage's summary at the bottom of post!

I actually mostly with your ideas, just took a little long to get there. Not derogatory, just me reading it in the glow of a glass of wine (or 2), and wondering where it was going.

When I get detailed (wordy), it usually because I think there is real content. (my professors never had a problem with my papers being to short). I also learned to write a summary, so that any missed points may be stated. If questions of meaning: read above.

I tend to get into trouble when I summarize without context!! (See my early posts)

PS-> Where is that face laughing and falling over?
You hit right at home!

[Kilted KT]

When I get detailed (wordy), it usually because I think there is real content. (my professors never had a problem with my papers being to short). I also learned to write a summary, so that any missed points may be stated. If questions of meaning: read above.

I tend to get into trouble when I summarize without context!! (See my early posts)

PS-> Where is that face laughing and falling over?
You hit right at home!

hmm...batman with a lightsabre...scary stuff

[mrpharr]

If any are going to be added, I think Kilted Jedi needs to be in there. After all you have

Liam Neisen http://www.kiltmen.com/greatkilt.jpg

Ewan MacGregor http://www.kiltmen.com/celeb-ewan-mcGregor-hammer.JPG

Samual L. Jackson http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ckson_full.jpg

Ray Park (Darth Maul) http://www.kiltmen.com/celeb-ray-park.JPG

all in kilts in recent years.

Colin, you are a genius. Not only am I a kilt wearer but I until recently, played Star Wars Galaxies online. I love the Jedi Force ranking. Does this mean I have to drive to the force village and run quests? Are there bounty hunters out there that wear pants!!!
steve
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[Kilted KT]

Colin, you are a genius. Not only am I a kilt wearer but I until recently, played Star Wars Galaxies online. I love the Jedi Force ranking. Does this mean I have to drive to the force village and run quests? Are there bounty hunters out there that wear pants!!!
steve
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The villagers have been replaced with Scots from around the 15th century....and the Sith are now Englishmen!!!

( I still play SWG, have since day 1..can't seem to shake it)

[GlassMan]

I tend to agree that the relative ease with which new titles are acquired at first helps draw people into the forum. It adds a little excitement for newbies. But personally I'm rather glad that I'm now in a spot where I've quite a lot of posts to go until my title changes. For some reason it takes the pressure off constantly posting.

So I guess I wouldn't change a thing with the rankings, with the possible exception of changing the name of the Kilted Samurai. That just always struck me as odd.