Does anyone know the macrumor hierarchy? That is to say, I used to be a newbie. Now I'm a member. What's next? And what is the whole cursus honororum to the top (God)?
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The Levels of Macrumordom
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To quote vniow
Newbie = 0 - 29 posts
Member => 30 posts
Regular => 100 posts
6502 => 500 posts
65816 => 1000 posts
65832 => 1500 posts
68000 => 1505 posts
68010 => 2000 posts
68020 => 2005 posts
68030 => 3000? posts
68040 => 4000? posts
601 => 5000?+ posts
Demi-God/des or Contribitor => Someone who has contributed some ca$h to help keep the site running. Those members get access to the private sections.
Newbie = 0 - 29 posts
Member => 30 posts
Regular => 100 posts
6502 => 500 posts
65816 => 1000 posts
65832 => 1500 posts
68000 => 1505 posts
68010 => 2000 posts
68020 => 2005 posts
68030 => 3000? posts
68040 => 4000? posts
601 => 5000?+ posts
Demi-God/des or Contribitor => Someone who has contributed some ca$h to help keep the site running. Those members get access to the private sections.
Blue Velvet said:
Although i have not made many posts, i visit the site and read the topics everyday - does that count for nothing? Have been doing that for a year. It does my head in when people post spam on the site or say rediculous things just to get a post up. The worst one is "Woo Hoo - i'm the 1st to post on this topic". Big deal, people, please don't post unless there is something significant that you have to say.
Also, can we get a spell checker on this site?
(sorry to rant)
raincoat said:
Contributing to the community shows at least a little time and effort.
If you're happy doing what you're doing, then your 'rank' shoudn't concern you at all.
What can I say? Post more if you don't like it.
Use Safari - it's built-in.raincoat said:
Member "rank" isn't always a good indicator of their contribution to the site (or lack thereof). There are many newbies that make great comments and add much to the site when they do post, and there are a few "higher" ranked individuals who don't.
I think this whole thing has been visited enough times, though. In the end, the only "concrete" way to base membership is on posts. Unfortunately, we can't base it on value of said posts, only quantity (excepting, of course, those that are Wastelanded or in the Political forum).
You could always contribute, when that comes back, then "rank" is immaterial.
I am not a very prolific member, but I do read the discussions a few times a week.raincoat said:
The forums are here for people to participate. I think the post count and status are like a small "reward" for those who contribute to the community, and those of us who just read the forums aren't really contributing to it.
One of the great things about this forum, is that even if you are a noob, and only have a couple of posts, even the most senior members still respect what you have to say.
I believe the powers that be are currently working on a new donation system -- there were problems with the old system. So unfortunately right now you can't donate.joecool85 said:
wordmunger said:
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Newbie = 0 - 29 posts
Member => 30 posts
Regular => 100 posts
6502 => 500 posts
65816 => 1000 posts
65832 => 1500 posts
68000 => 1505 posts
68010 => 2000 posts
68020 => 2005 posts
68030 => 2500 posts
68040 => 3000 posts
601 => 5000+ posts
Demi-God/des or Contributor => Someone who has contributed some ca$h to help keep the site running. Those members get access to the private sections.
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Fixed. Can't edit the original, grr...
emw said:Use Safari - it's built-in.
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Member "rank" isn't always a good indicator of their contribution to the site (or lack thereof). There are many newbies that make great comments and add much to the site when they do post, and there are a few "higher" ranked individuals who don't.
I think this whole thing has been visited enough times, though. In the end, the only "concrete" way to base membership is on posts. Unfortunately, we can't base it on value of said posts, only quantity (excepting, of course, those that are Wastelanded or in the Political forum).
You could always contribute, when that comes back, then "rank" is immaterial.
I came here after lurking for a while with my iBook or iMac. when i went all out and got in to my mini and ditched the PC as well as i could i found that the people here are far more friendly than a lot of the people on the support.apple.com site. when i was at the "official" apple discussions board i felt like i needed a secret decoder ring or had to be part of a clique to get a message answered.
If anything thats the one thing i like about this site is that people are always willing to help no matter how small or meanial the issue may be. Just my 2 cents..
Ed
emw said:Use Safari - it's built-in.
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Very cool trick. Is there a way to do this in Firefox? Sorry, a little off topic.
GeeYouEye said:
I used Camino for a few months to try it out. I think I prefer Firefox. Although, I am considering giving Safari another go now that Tiger is out.
Patmian212 said:
It's just another forum and it's a complete riot in there. Honestly, the fun we have!
No, to be honest it's fairly quiet.
And yes, it's just for demis/contributors.
They're called the "Let's make fun of people who aren't contributors" forums.Patmian212 said:AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!!
I've never seen them (they halted the contributions not long after I joined), and have only heard the lore associated with them. Ah, the nectar of the (demi) gods...
We could tell you, but then we'd have to ki...*dead*Patmian212 said:AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!!
wordmunger said:
Only 2468 posts to go to make my beloved, and buried, Mac IIci...
'Oh, I guess with this post make that only 2467
Probably there will be threads in those forum called:Patmian212 said:AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!!
- 101 ways to make fun of members
- Time to stir up some rumors
- My naughty list
- OMG, That guy just pissed me off!!! It's payback time!
Blue Velvet said:
Thanks for the clear posting on the "numbers".
Let's hope that those of us that want to contribute cash to MR will be given the chance soon. For the record, I have not contributed to nay of the photography sites that I frequent. Many reason for this. Further more this is the only Mac site that I contribute to at all, in the way of posts. I do visit Appleinsider and Think Secret, but never signed up for their forums.
Take it for what it is worth, but that says a lot about the staff and quality of this site. Please let us help pay for the new servers!
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