You know my opinion for what it's worth Pete. Do away with the whole silly idea. (I love that smiley )

Unfortunately I'm sure that's not possible.

Hagar wrote on Aug 26^th, 2009 at 3:42pm:

It is actually possible to remove the groups; it just leaves a weird space under the name... Shown here.

Sorry, I used Shane as an example. How he doesn't mind.

ShaneG wrote on Aug 26^th, 2009 at 3:46pm:


Elders

charlesed wrote on Aug 26^th, 2009 at 3:49pm:


A few of we "Elderly" are already preparing to get on intimate terms with 'im-up-there, irrespective of our Post count, so "God" is the highest accolade for us....

..trust us... ...!

Paul... ... ... ...!

Steve M wrote on Aug 26^th, 2009 at 6:38pm:


It harder than it seems coming up these. 

I'm still looking for a replacement for "Newbie". I might just put Junior Member in that spot.

God-              10000
Legend-          5000
Gold Member-  1000
Senior Member-500

Just get rid of the names. It's a meaningless thing. Same as the postcounts. And if you really want to keep the names why not make it an aviation theme kind of thing? Something like this:

Senior Captain - 5000
Captain - 2500
First Officer - 1250
Purser - 500
Luggage Handler - 0

It's just an idea.

Crash

BFMF wrote on Aug 27^th, 2009 at 12:13am:


Hey, there are post-independent groups... 

That could easily be done.

I was about ready to say don't tempt me, but well... wrong forum.

Quote:


I second that. maybe  the counts are a bit too high? for some guys (like me) it will take years to reach any status. not that status matter really, but I can honestley say I take up any comments from senior members more seriously than a newbie.

I love this forum anyway, and want to thank all the guys making this forum possible! amazing work!!!

I think the default ones were alright as they were. Though, it was easy enough for most people to reach the highest level without much effort. Some people have many thousands of posts and the maximum level is currently only a few hundred posts.

As Shane started going on about, some of the best advice comes from people with few but great posts rather than those with many posts and not so great a contribution... Which doesn't seem to be an issue on SimV so much.

But I don't think that posting should mean that you come up as a better looking person. It's not really about class. It shouldn't turn into a battle of the highest ranking poster. I like that being a regular just means that you are someone who posts often.

Of course, keep the God rank for Paul and some others 

My two cents worth -

0- 499 - Newbie

500- 999 - Senior Newbie

1000- 1999 - Member

2000 - 2999 - Junior Member

3000 - 3999 - Senior Member

4000 - 4999 - Executive Member

5000 - 9999 - Legacy Member

10000 - + - Legend Member

Might as well make sure their going to stick around before giving them all the fanciful titles. 

Deceased Member: RIP

..(With a message from the Grave*...)... ...!

Paul... ... ... ...!

* ....Be afraid...be VERY afraid"... ...!

ShaneG wrote on Aug 27^th, 2009 at 7:10am:


That'd be me then.... 

Quote:




Mile high club - 5280

B-Valvs wrote on Aug 27^th, 2009 at 3:00pm:

This one isnt that bad but how many have 15k+? Not that many people on the forums and I think they're can only be 5 because of the stars.

Im all for Crash's Idea but for the newbies who think they will never get past 500 posts it can go by faster than you think. I remember once I passed 100 I was like woah and now almost a year and a half and pretty much 3000 posts.

Its not like we are going to be making fun of you or treating you any different because of your stars or status.

Felix/FFDS wrote on Aug 27^th, 2009 at 9:46pm:





Not going to run around abusing your power now are you?



I've worked hard for my 392.

tcco94 wrote on Aug 27^th, 2009 at 9:20pm:


How about this then?

Baggage Handler - 0-99

Ground Crew - 100-199

Flight Attendant - 200-299

Chief Flight Attendant - 300-499

Flight Engineer - 500-749

First Officer - 750-999

Captain - 1000-1999

Senior Captain - 2000-2999

Commander - 3000-4999

Senior Commander - 5000+

Third time lucky perhaps:

Baggage Handler - 0-199

Flight Attendant - 200-499

First Officer - 500-999

Captain - 1000 - 5000

Commander - 5000+

What's with this Commander? Is there such an animal in civil aviation?

Senior airline captains used to be regarded as gods. Think I prefer that.

ShaneG wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 2:20pm:


I like your idea Shane, however I think the gap of 499 for 'Baggage Handler' is a bit steep and may put some people off. Perhaps something lower would be better (?).

As to what a 'Commander' is, I don't know. It sounded good at the time.

ShaneG wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 2:20pm:


This is the best one so far.

Hagar wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 3:19pm:


*COUGH*

Quote:

B-Valvs wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 5:13pm:


x2...............Seems the best to me also.

Fozzer wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 5:48am:


Paul, that was the best laugh I had in days....

Crash

Good afternoon all...

My thoughts are:

Forget the rank and file structure, leave that to those who have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter silvered wings for real.

The post count is neither here nor there too me, I do not see where it hurts leaving it in.

Perhaps below each name could be:
Premier Member
Member
Guest
Position Held on the forum such as "Moderator" etc.

And:

For those of us who have been through the Aviation School of Hard Knocks the following:

Aviator
Poor Starving Aviator
Wannabe Aviator
Happy Simulator Aviator

The above could be filled in by the member when joining Simviation and a point system would not be required.

I am not keen on seeing/hearing the term "GOD" being used to describe a Captain or anyone else.
Been there, done that and get the retirement cheque monthly so I think I am qualified in saying this.

"A Captain of a ship or aircraft is no more important than a cab driver or a bus driver. It is only the passenger count that changes, who ever is in command of the vehicle, vessel or aircraft is responsible for the crew and lives whether that be one life or more."
There is no need to put people up on pedestals, if you want to put someone on a pedestal let it be the folks who protect and secure our way of life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  That includes all branches of the military, emergency measures folks, doctors, ambulance drivers, fire department and police department personnel and perhaps some I have forgotten.

I remember this quite well when as a young Pilot Officer at a Squadron Party I offered to buy a visiting Air Marshall (Air Force equivalent to Admiral or General) a drink.  He looked at me and said "PO I put my pants on one leg at a time just like you, however I get paid much much more for doing it, let me buy you a drink".  So I ordered a double.     I never realized how much that little meeting would guide me through my Aviation Career.

Well that is my thoughts folks.      

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

skoker wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 7:57pm:

Did you mean peasant or pheasant plucker?

OK, I'll leave quietly. Hmmm. Where did that closing door smiley go?

Just don't take away those stars.  Other than a 'county mounty' or two, we're probably the only 'five stars' around.  Be nice if they could be arranged in a circle just like Hap, Doug, Ike and a few others wore.

Well it looks liike the post count has changed because im back to 4 stars....
I think the 5 stars is 5000 posts.

Platinum Member - 5000+

Senior Member - 250 - 4999

Full Member - 100 - 249

Junior Member 50 -99

New Poster - 0 - 49


And Mods & Admin are in stealth mode now... 

charlesed wrote on Sep 5^th, 2009 at 3:49pm:



What stars?




disclaimer: Joking of course.

 
    How about one of our inventive repainters creating something for our "Mod Squad" to fly - using the big star of course.  Maybe that 'Super Guppy'.  .

Hagar wrote on Aug 31^st, 2009 at 12:33pm:



I am on the was around to visit him. His kneecaps are about to be introduced to my baseball bat

Matt (licensed aircraft engineer........But as far as pilots and trolley dolly's are concerned, Sir, God or your worship)

Not PLANTINUM!

Please adjust it... I can tolerate bad spelling from illiterate members, but that's a schoolboy error from the admin team.

You 5 star boys are currently in limbo, you cannot be identified. There is no explanation for your title..
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/plantinum

 


Or your existence. Staff has lost colour codes in the users online. The CIA is shaking things up around here.

expat wrote on Sep 7^th, 2009 at 1:42pm:

Who?

expat wrote on Sep 7^th, 2009 at 1:42pm:


Nobody took any notice of me when I was a mod.... why should they start now? This is the second time I've hinted at the appalling spelling....

Felix/FFDS wrote on Sep 7^th, 2009 at 10:34pm:


Had to think about that one for a few seconds. But it's nice to learn a new language.

buy buy fur now

Crash

Hagar wrote on Sep 7^th, 2009 at 2:11pm:



Your evil twin brother, the one we don't talk about, except at family reunions to express relieve that he did not turn up

Matt

expat wrote on Sep 8^th, 2009 at 4:27am:


So, why are you relieving yourself on the ET brother?

Felix/FFDS wrote on Sep 8^th, 2009 at 6:25pm:


Telling him to piss off would have been a bit rude

Matt

0-99 - Base Member
100-499 - Bronz Member
500-2499  - Silvar Member
2500-4999 - Glod Member
5000+ - Plantinum Member