The Levels of Macrumordom

[Shacklebolt]

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)?

[Blue Velvet]

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.

[Sedulous]

That's pretty cool to know. Thanks!

[raincoat]

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.

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)

[Blue Velvet]

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)


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.

[wordmunger]

Correction:

68030 is 2500 posts
68040 is 3000 posts
Looks like 601 is 5000 posts

[emw]

...rediculous...
Also, can we get a spell checker on this site?Use Safari - it's built-in. ;)

http://www.mremw.com/MR_Images/spell.jpg

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.

[makisushi]

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)
I am not a very prolific member, but I do read the discussions a few times a week.
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.

[joecool85]

I wouldn't mind donating a couple bucks to help out the site...but I don't know how to go about it. Is there a paypal thing or something?

[wordmunger]

I wouldn't mind donating a couple bucks to help out the site...but I don't know how to go about it. Is there a paypal thing or something?
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.

[vniow]

Correction:

68030 is 2500 posts
68040 is 3000 posts
Looks like 601 is 5000 posts

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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 (http://www.macrumors.com/contrib.html) 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...

[e²Studios]

Use Safari - it's built-in. ;)

http://www.mremw.com/MR_Images/spell.jpg

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

[quackattack]

Use Safari - it's built-in. ;)

http://www.mremw.com/MR_Images/spell.jpg



Very cool trick. Is there a way to do this in Firefox? Sorry, a little off topic.

[emw]

Very cool trick. Is there a way to do this in Firefox? Sorry, a little off topic.
Not that I am aware of.

[GeeYouEye]

Very cool trick. Is there a way to do this in Firefox? Sorry, a little off topic.
Use Camino? Not Firefox, exactly, but close.
16.

[quackattack]

Use Camino? Not Firefox, exactly, but close.
16.

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]

Exactly what are these private sections and do only demi-god/godess and contributors have access to them?

[edesignuk]

Exactly what are these private sections and do only demi-god/godess and contributors have access to them?We could tell you, but then we'd have to ki....

[Blue Velvet]

Exactly what are these private sections and do only demi-god/godess and contributors have access to them?

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.

[Patmian212]

AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!! :mad: What is the forum called?
:mad:

[emw]

AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!! :mad: What is the forum called?
:mad:
They're called the "Let's make fun of people who aren't contributors" forums.

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...

[edesignuk]

AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!! :mad: What is the forum called?
:mad:
We could tell you, but then we'd have to ki...*dead* :p

[Kato C.]

Correction:

68030 is 2500 posts
68040 is 3000 posts
Looks like 601 is 5000 posts

Only 2468 posts to go to make my beloved, and buried, Mac IIci...

'Oh, I guess with this post make that only 2467 :p

[angelneo]

AHHHH NOW YOU GOT ME ALL CURIOUS!!! :mad: What is the forum called?
:mad:
Probably there will be threads in those forum called:

- 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!


:D :D :D

[Chip NoVaMac]

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.

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! :)

[Chip NoVaMac]

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.

Amen to that. The guy that started the Core Image FAQ should have been given special status IMO...

[Chip NoVaMac]

I am not a very prolific member, but I do read the discussions a few times a week.
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.

And to be honest, there are members like you that keep the likes of me coming back. For you showed compassion and interest in helping a fellow MR member out with your kind words and suggestions, and offers of help.

Going a bit OT here. One of the photo sites that I go to, has a "hero" level. These are people that have contributed to the development of the site in some way. In your case you are a Demi-God already. But the kindness and effort that you gave to me in my personal time of need deserves your status to be elevated to Hero.

[Chip NoVaMac]

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.

Damn you! I have had money for MR for maybe like 6 to 9 months!

These are not empty promises of money. I have a PayPal account ready.

{edit: Oops, better be careful here. The Posting Count Police may come after me again :) )

[Inspector Lee]

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.

And then there are those who pad their stats via non-Mac topics a la NCAA Basketball threads. :D Haven't seen that front and center recently, especially with the whole Pittsnoggle...

I think it is best not to force the avatar issue. It will come in time and hopefully via insightful postings. I read the forum for almost a year before my first post.

[Chip NoVaMac]

And then there are those who pad their stats via non-Mac topics a la NCAA Basketball threads. :D Haven't seen that front and center recently, especially with the whole Pittsnoggle...

I think it is best not to force the avatar issue. It will come in time and hopefully via insightful postings. I read the forum for almost a year before my first post.

And then there are those of of us that noticed the weight given to postings stats (by some), that have tried to modify their posting behavior, in such away that "fluff" posts did not out weigh our other posts.

[emw]

And then there are those who pad their stats via non-Mac topics a la NCAA Basketball threads. :DDon't get me started on those morons. Sheesh. You'd think they'd have better things to do than talk sports on a nice geek forum like this.

But what's this about Pittsnoggle? ;) :p

[Lacero]

Amen to that. The guy that started the Core Image FAQ should have been given special status IMO...Yes. Good idea. I'm sure he'll continue with many insightful and reader-friendly posts (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1419809&highlight=blow+smoke+elses+rear+end#post1419809) in the future. ;)

[quackattack]

Don't get me started on those morons. Sheesh. You'd think they'd have better things to do than talk sports on a nice geek forum like this.


I think that some of the community threads are great. It is a good chance to get to know fellow members outside of the context of just "mac stuff." While you certianly don't want to post exclusively in those forums, I enjoy seeing who the other MR kids are cheering for during March Madness! :D

[emw]

I think that some of the community threads are great. It is a good chance to get to know fellow members outside of the context of just "mac stuff." While you certianly don't want to post exclusively in those forums, I enjoy seeing who the other MR kids are cheering for during March Madness! :DSorry, sarcasm doesn't travel well here. I started that thread, and posted almost annoyingly often in it... ;) :D

[Inspector Lee]

And then there are those of of us that noticed the weight given to postings stats (by some), that have tried to modify their posting behavior, in such away that "fluff" posts did not out weigh our other posts.

Maybe I'm not following you here. Are any posts weighted or has it just been tossed around?

[rainman::|:|]

you'll never care less about postcount than the day you stop posting here. in the end count doesn't matter, just have fun with all the chatter... some informative, some nonsense, a lot in between...that's the point of a messageboard :)

[Blue Velvet]

Yes. Good idea. I'm sure he'll continue with many insightful and reader-friendly posts (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1419809&highlight=blow+smoke+elses+rear+end#post1419809) in the future. ;)

I had a laugh-out-loud everybody-staring moment at work over that one. :)

Guess I just pushed the right button...

[edesignuk]

Yes. Good idea. I'm sure he'll continue with many insightful and reader-friendly posts (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1419809&highlight=blow+smoke+elses+rear+end#post1419809) in the future. ;)omg, that's all sorts of funny...the icing on the cake is Blues response to their response a few posts down :D *chuckle* ;)

[quackattack]

Sorry, sarcasm doesn't travel well here. I started that thread, and posted almost annoyingly often in it... ;) :D

Ah, should have known. I have a hard enough time picking up sarcasm in the real world, let alone in text! ;) Anyways, I enjoyed your thread! Now we are going to have to keep an eye on the playoffs. Cheers! :D

[quackattack]

omg, that's all sorts of funny...the icing on the cake is Blues response to their response a few posts down :D *chuckle* ;)

Wow, that is the first time I have read that tread. That is a classic. ;)

[plinden]

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).

Pity we couldn't implement a whuffie system (see Cory Doctorow's "Down and out in the Magical Kingdom). Well written and informative posts (like mine) would gain more whuffie from those who read them than "whoo hoo, first post!" - not that I remember ever seeing that here.

[wrldwzrd89]

Honestly, this thread should have died once the numbers were posted, but no, it had to degenerate into an off-topic mess... ;)

Anyway, some of the reasons I come here include helping others with their Mac problems and commenting on the various rumors and news articles that get posted. I'm not overly concerned about my post count, but I track it anyway because it's fun to do so. I also track my activity level (average posts per day - look at my profile) just because I enjoy doing it.

I think a good measure of Macrumordom isn't how high your post count is, but how much time you spend on this site. Your post count should be a secondary statistic, IMO.

[Doctor Q]

Research shows that MacRumors post count is directly proportional to your worth as a human being, and when humankind finally destroys the ecosystem the members with the highest post counts will be selected as the few to travel to Mars to start over again, with thousands of clones of each of them. I read all this in a reputable article that I bought at a supermarket checkout stand, by the way.

[isgoed]

Use Camino? Not Firefox, exactly, but close.
16.I use camino and don't see a spell check option.

And thank god i am not a 601. Imagine the time required to reach that.

[wrldwzrd89]

<snip>
And thank god i am not a 601. Imagine the time required to reach that.
It goes MUCH faster if you're averaging over 6 posts per day and often posting more than that. I've posted 50 (!) times in one day on these forums twice since I registered.

[Applespider]

...and when humankind finally destroys the ecosystem the members with the highest post counts will be selected as the few to travel to Mars to start over again...

:D You're not confusing this with Ark B in the Hitchhiker's Guide? :eek:

Inspector Lee, I think that what Chip was trying to say was that many regulars with an eye to respecting the post-status try to make sure that we have at least as many sensible,helpful, Mac-related posts as silly, off-the-wall, completely absurd silly ones. :p

[quackattack]

Honestly, this thread should have died once the numbers were posted, but no, it had to degenerate into an off-topic mess... ;)

It is much more fun this way! Looking back this thread has really covered a range of topics, it kind of amazing.

I love Doctor Q's relation of post count to worth as a human being. Sums it up perfectly! ;) :D

[angelneo]

Research shows that MacRumors post count is directly proportional to your worth as a human being, and when humankind finally destroys the ecosystem the members with the highest post counts will be selected as the few to travel to Mars to start over again, with thousands of clones of each of them. I read all this in a reputable article that I bought at a supermarket checkout stand, by the way.
Grasp! looks I am right after all. you are really a martian in disguise. Quick everyone, man your post.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=89544&page=4&pp=25&highlight=martian#post1043776

[Chip NoVaMac]

Maybe I'm not following you here. Are any posts weighted or has it just been tossed around?

What i meant was that I found myself drawn to the fluff threads, and that was driving my post counts. But I now try and temper those posts by trying to post equally to the hardware/software sides now.

[wrldwzrd89]

What i meant was that I found myself drawn to the fluff threads, and that was driving my post counts. But I now try and temper those posts by trying to post equally to the hardware/software sides now.
I'm the exact opposite of you in that regard. I don't post to the community threads very often. Most of my posts have been in the News, Hardware, and Software forums.

[Chip NoVaMac]

I'm the exact opposite of you in that regard. I don't post to the community threads very often. Most of my posts have been in the News, Hardware, and Software forums.

Yeah, but because of my posting in the community forums; I have been able to "meet" some truly nice people. We have laughed and cried with each other over life stuff And that is what made MR the site that I visit every day.

[ham_man]

I am glad that someone has finnally made a list of the "levels of Macrumordom." I often wonder what in the blue blazes thouse numbers mean, and I have it now. Still wondering what Mr. Andrerson would be if not a demi-god...;)

[Mudbug]

There are other levels yet.
Have a nice day.




that should bake your noodle a little bit more. :D

[PlaceofDis]

There are other levels yet.
Have a nice day.




that should bake your noodle a little bit more. :D


not even a hint?? or a clue??

maybe ill just have to start posting as much as i possibly can so i can get up that high ASAP ;) :D

[wrldwzrd89]

Well, I won't find out until I become a macrumors 601 first anyway. I know I won't be the first, though, due to members, like jsw, that not only have posted more times than me, but also post more per day on average then I do.

[~Shard~]

You can find my similar discussion here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=124128). The next rank after a 601 should be a 603 (assuming the 601+ is omitted), but we may not see that until 10,000 posts... And then who knows how long until we see the 750 or 74xx... :eek:

[Lacero]

There are other levels yet.
Have a nice day.I believe there are some members here making a run for it. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: You have a nice day too.

[~Shard~]

I believe there are some members here making a run for it. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: You have a nice day too.

As in people with 17.67 posts per day? :p :cool:

[mad jew]

Trust Lacero to bring up post counts. :rolleyes:

17.67! That's crazy! I like it. :D

[~Shard~]

Trust Lacero to bring up post counts. :rolleyes:

17.67! That's crazy! I like it. :D

You do like things that are crazy and/or mad, don't you mad jew? I can totally appreciate that. ;) :cool:

And you're sitting at 10 posts per day yourself, so I'll bug you too, since it's just a bit higher than my own average (which is perfectly acceptable and not excessive in the least)... :p :D

[mad jew]

You do like things that are crazy and/or mad, don't you mad jew? I can totally appreciate that. ;) :cool:


Trivial mad jew fact of the day: only one of the words in my username applies to me. :p


And you're sitting at 10 posts per day yourself, so I'll bug you too, since it's just a bit higher than my own average (which is perfectly acceptable and not excessive in the least)... :p :D


Ten! When did that happen... :o

Meh, as you say, ten is perfectly okay. I don't need a real life. :D

[~Shard~]

Ten! When did that happen... :o

Meh, as you say, ten is perfectly okay. I don't need a real life. :D

Exactly, you and me are perfectly fine. Real lives are overrated anyway... :cool:

[~Shard~]

Oh, and for all of us with high posts/day averages, we've got nothing on this guy (http://forums.macrumors.com/member.php?userid=58756). :eek:

[mad jew]

Nice find. :D

I feel much better now, thanks.

[~Shard~]

Nice find. :D

I feel much better now, thanks.

It was actually even more amusing yesterday, when he joined, as his posts/day was 95. :D

[Mr. Anderson]

It was actually even more amusing yesterday, when he joined, as his posts/day was 95. :D

That's quite odd....not many people are that prolific. But its far from the most posts per day record.

D

[mad jew]

But its far from the most posts per day record.


I'm guessing that's yours. What is it out of interest. :)

[maya]

We could tell you, but then we'd have to ki...*dead* :p

We could tell you, but then we'd have to kiss...*dead*


Kiss of Death, wonderful. :eek: ;) :D

[~Shard~]

That's quite odd....not many people are that prolific. But its far from the most posts per day record.

D

And who would hold that record, Dukest - er, Mr. Anderson? ;) :cool:

[fayans]

That's quite odd....not many people are that prolific. But its far from the most posts per day record.
I wonder how could someone throw 103 posts in a day? Is it possible?

[Doctor Q]

I wonder how could someone throw 103 posts in a day? Is it possible?Quite possible. You just keep typing and clicking Submit. But still against the rules.

[~Shard~]

Quite possible. You just keep typing and clicking Submit. But still against the rules.

Yes, now that I look at his profile again, I see that it is indeed against the rules. No more 100+ post days for him I guess... :o

[fayans]

BTW I am new here (don't know whether been asked before) but just wonder why numbers (601, 6502...) are used on the title instead of words or something.

[~Shard~]

BTW I am new here (don't know whether been asked before) but just wonder why numbers (601, 6502...) are used on the title instead of words or something.

Each number represents a processor architecture that Apple once adopted. Starting off with the 6502, you go from there, eventually up through the 680x0 series and so forth. More information can be found in the FAQ I believe. :cool:

Eventually, people will hit the 74xx series and so on, but that's a ways away yet! :eek:

[fayans]

That's as unique as the forum itself. Thanks!

[~Shard~]

That's as unique as the forum itself. Thanks!

No problem - like I said, take a look through the site FAQ if you have any other questions. Either there, or some of the stickies in the different Forums should answer any questions you might have. :cool:

[Badradio]

Quite possible. You just keep typing and clicking Submit. But still against the rules.
I've been trying to figure out what happened there. At least now I know. Shame - from his other posts he seemed like he had something to contribute.

[~Shard~]

I've been trying to figure out what happened there. At least now I know. Shame - from his other posts he seemed like he had something to contribute.

Ammon was dealt with accordingly by the Mods, whose action was completely warranted due to the circumstances involved. Yes, he didn't post simple one word replies and such, but nonetheless, he ultimately was a serial poster due to his behavior.

Now let us never speak of him again and move onto other discussions. ;)

[JRM PowerPod]

I have a long way to go before i get anywhere near half the people that have posted in this thread.

We need some genuine insiders here. I wonder if Steve has a macrumors login...........Tell me he doesn't...

[~Shard~]

I wonder if Steve has a macrumors login...........Tell me he doesn't...

No, don't worry, I don't... :p :cool:

[fayans]

WOW! Thread is still active. Just wondering which thread has the longest running in MR :D

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

WOW! Thread is still active. Just wondering which thread has the longest running in MR :DThis thread is not even 5 months old... :confused:

There are several threads from 2004 and even 2003 that's still going strong... ;)

[fayans]

....There are several threads from 2004 and even 2003 that's still going strong... ;)
That's awesome! Would really like to see which thread from 2003 is still going strong.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

That's awesome! Would really like to see which thread from 2003 is still going strong.Just browse the Community forum (in particular). One example: There was activity in the What Kind of Car do you drive from Dec 2003, just a couple of days ago... :)

[fayans]

Cool! But it does have as much replies currently as MacRumor Pics! (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=38844) though it started way back in 2003. Thanks for pointing that :)

[Macmaniac]

I think the longest thread had to be either the poop thread, or the drunk thread. Related to Apple Hardware I think either the Powerbooks generate the longest threads, or the Powermac G5 introduction had a huge thread.

[Mr. Anderson]

and we're O.T.


D