Users titles at 100 posts - for the posts of quality?

Gordis · 06-03-2006, 02:47 PM

There is a rule on the Moot - users titles at 500 posts - that seems unfair to me. There are several people here who often write posts of high quality in the Books forums, but never take part in the mindless chat in General Messages' treads or in RPG threads. I know how fast one accumulates the posts there (I have got most of mine while RPG-ing).

But still, five hundred posts is an awful lot, if each post is a mini-article in itself, with quotes and interesting new opinions on the Tolkien universe. Serious people might never reach 500!

I am speaking of such Mooters as Olmer, who is still at 300+ posts, but who, for me at least, is the most interesting poster on the Moot. Then I would name CAB, Landroval, Alcuin, Jon S, Arvedui_last_king.... - just off the top of my head. Sorry if I have forgotten anybody, I am not trying to make a complete list now

What I propose, is to make an exception for such people, who are the greatest assets of the Moot, and accord them users titles at 100 posts. It is but a little thing, after all, but it will show our appreciation for serious, knowledgeable people.

What do you think?

Landroval · 06-03-2006, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the nice words Gordis, you definitely belong to the list of valuable posters here

Though a special status sounds appealing, I think it would open a can of worms. "Us", "serious people", should be above such common temptations

. A solution would be for the post count to take into consideration only posts into certain subforums; but this would probably give us another headache, and perhaps we shouldn't discriminate against certain topics, after all, all of us make this great community.

Gordis · 06-03-2006, 06:31 PM

I am not speaking of myself, Landroval, I have my 1800+ posts mostly gained in an RPG.

Without it, I would have still been an "elven warrior" - (Oh, how I did dislike the title!). I am sure Olmer is not too fond of it either.

Curubethion · 06-04-2006, 02:03 PM

You could give them honorary titles, like "Sage of Middle-Earth" or something like that...something Admins only can do.

Also, who says that RPG posts are cheap? There can be some pretty hefty posts-just ask Lief about that!

hectorberlioz · 06-04-2006, 02:58 PM

You know, I really admire the type of posters you mention Gordis, and IMO it qould be nice if they didnt have to wait as long. I remember it seemed hopeless at first when I was told about the whole ordeal etc, but I soon forgot post-counting, and Poof! Before I knew it, I had 500 plus. I don't claim to be a big-time essayist or anything...

***Earniel*** · 06-10-2006, 04:26 AM

It's an interesting idea, but not workable IMHO.

First of all, do these people even want faster titles? I gather (apologies if I'm wrong) that the Tolkien debate is what interests them more instead of spiffy little perks like titles. A title is not necesarily the best or highest you can attain on a messageboard, a title doesn't immediatly get you respect. IMO it should not be the focus of your participation on a forum.

Secondly, I think linking the titles to 'worthiness' of posts is a dangerous thing. Sure, we are a Tolkien board but not merely a Tolkien board. We have many well-liked and respected people who do not frequent the Tolkien-boards much. So what of the people who post interesting and thought-out posts in Entertainment or GM? I don't think they should then excluded from this honourary programme. Good RPG'ers don't necessarily reach higher post counts more easily. I think the nazgul-game gave you a wrong idea because it had such rare, humongous discussion-threads.

Suppose if we did implement this sort of quick title, who is going to determine the 'worthiness' of the posts to accord these titles? Even if you have the mod-team do this, it's still going to be on subjective basis. And you can bet there's going to be disagreement or even resentment over who gets a quick title and who doesn't.

I do think titles at 500 is the fairest for everyone.

06-03-2006, 02:47 PM	#1
Gordis Lady of the Ulairi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 2,783	Users titles at 100 posts - for the posts of quality? There is a rule on the Moot - users titles at 500 posts - that seems unfair to me. There are several people here who often write posts of high quality in the Books forums, but never take part in the mindless chat in General Messages' treads or in RPG threads. I know how fast one accumulates the posts there (I have got most of mine while RPG-ing). But still, five hundred posts is an awful lot, if each post is a mini-article in itself, with quotes and interesting new opinions on the Tolkien universe. Serious people might never reach 500! I am speaking of such Mooters as Olmer, who is still at 300+ posts, but who, for me at least, is the most interesting poster on the Moot. Then I would name CAB, Landroval, Alcuin, Jon S, Arvedui_last_king.... - just off the top of my head. Sorry if I have forgotten anybody, I am not trying to make a complete list now What I propose, is to make an exception for such people, who are the greatest assets of the Moot, and accord them users titles at 100 posts. It is but a little thing, after all, but it will show our appreciation for serious, knowledgeable people. What do you think?

06-04-2006, 02:03 PM	#4
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	You could give them honorary titles, like "Sage of Middle-Earth" or something like that...something Admins only can do. Also, who says that RPG posts are cheap? There can be some pretty hefty posts-just ask Lief about that! __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

06-04-2006, 02:58 PM	#5
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	You know, I really admire the type of posters you mention Gordis, and IMO it qould be nice if they didnt have to wait as long. I remember it seemed hopeless at first when I was told about the whole ordeal etc, but I soon forgot post-counting, and Poof! Before I knew it, I had 500 plus. I don't claim to be a big-time essayist or anything... __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

06-10-2006, 04:26 AM	#6
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	It's an interesting idea, but not workable IMHO. First of all, do these people even want faster titles? I gather (apologies if I'm wrong) that the Tolkien debate is what interests them more instead of spiffy little perks like titles. A title is not necesarily the best or highest you can attain on a messageboard, a title doesn't immediatly get you respect. IMO it should not be the focus of your participation on a forum. Secondly, I think linking the titles to 'worthiness' of posts is a dangerous thing. Sure, we are a Tolkien board but not merely a Tolkien board. We have many well-liked and respected people who do not frequent the Tolkien-boards much. So what of the people who post interesting and thought-out posts in Entertainment or GM? I don't think they should then excluded from this honourary programme. Good RPG'ers don't necessarily reach higher post counts more easily. I think the nazgul-game gave you a wrong idea because it had such rare, humongous discussion-threads. Suppose if we did implement this sort of quick title, who is going to determine the 'worthiness' of the posts to accord these titles? Even if you have the mod-team do this, it's still going to be on subjective basis. And you can bet there's going to be disagreement or even resentment over who gets a quick title and who doesn't. I do think titles at 500 is the fairest for everyone. __________________ We are not things. Last edited by Earniel : 06-10-2006 at 04:29 AM.

06-03-2006, 05:42 PM	#2
Landroval Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 421	Thanks for the nice words Gordis, you definitely belong to the list of valuable posters here Though a special status sounds appealing, I think it would open a can of worms. "Us", "serious people", should be above such common temptations . A solution would be for the post count to take into consideration only posts into certain subforums; but this would probably give us another headache, and perhaps we shouldn't discriminate against certain topics, after all, all of us make this great community.

06-03-2006, 06:31 PM	#3
Gordis Lady of the Ulairi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 2,783	I am not speaking of myself, Landroval, I have my 1800+ posts mostly gained in an RPG. Without it, I would have still been an "elven warrior" - (Oh, how I did dislike the title!). I am sure Olmer is not too fond of it either.