MacRumors.com 2002-2003 Contributor's Mug [Archive]

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May 28, 2003, 12:52 AM

MacRumors.com is now offering a 2002-2003 Contributor's Mug (http://www.macrumors.com/contrib.html) for users who wish to contribute to this site.

This year's Mug is a 16oz Frosted Glass Mug, with the MacRumors.com logo/name on one site, and a list of products/rumors from the 2002-2003 rumor season.

Total cost of the Mug and contribution is $32.

Readers who wish to contribute, but don't need a Mug may contribute (http://www.macrumors.com/contrib.html) via Paypal or Amazon.com for a reduced cost of $20. All benefits of contribution last one year from the day of payment. Major benefits of contributing include:
an ad-free version of the main site, "Demi-God" designation in the forums, and a warm fuzzy feeling*.

Readers who do not wish to contribute may continue to enjoy MacRumors.com as usual.

* your mileage may vary. warmness and/or fuzziness of the feeling not guaranteed.

sweetaction

May 28, 2003, 01:07 AM

only if it has G5!

arn

May 28, 2003, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by sweetaction
only if it has G5!

G5 was on last year's mug. :) Sadly... it's gone now... replaced with the latest promise... the 970.

arn

alset

May 28, 2003, 01:25 AM

Happy to toss a few bucks your way, arn, but lemme asses my standing with bills, first. Is there any sort of restriction to time?

Dan

arn

May 28, 2003, 01:29 AM

you can contribute whenever you'd like... this mug will be on sale for approximately a year. Certainly, take care of your bills first. :)

arn

bentmywookie

May 28, 2003, 02:03 AM

Quick question:

If we want to contribute but don't want the demi-god status (because we would like to see what level we are at - member, regular, processor, whatever) can we contribute and then just not forward our name?

arn

May 28, 2003, 02:07 AM

Well, yes... but then you don't get the benefits of contribution... as the ad-free page and private forums rely on your forum status.

One issue that has come up is that some do not wish to be called "God" or "Goddess" - in which we can choose a non-religious reference... but again, it would stay static, but would not change with post count.

arn

Mudbug

May 28, 2003, 02:14 AM

so would we get the much-coveted right to bear avatars without the dreaded
"wait until total post counts" by purchasing said mug?

I sure do want somethin' real purty by my name... and ooooooh. It's frosted! :D

arn

May 28, 2003, 02:20 AM

Unfortunately, I've stuck with the post-count related avatar ability.

Despite the abuse problems associated with post-count-related privledges... the original thought behind the avatar issue has been that those who participate in the forums earn an avatar and are "known" to the community.

I think most people enjoy contributor status, however... ;)

arn

voicegy

May 28, 2003, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by Mudbug
so would we get the much-coveted right to bear avatars without the dreaded
"wait until total post counts" by purchasing said mug?

Avatars only come with your 500th post.:D

Or by contributing a couple hundred bucks.

(just kidding about that, everyone...arn...you know, just kiddin' and stuff...):cool:

bigjohn

May 28, 2003, 02:38 AM

Almost 3 years and still a newbie, this could be the way to buy some status around here...

bentmywookie

May 28, 2003, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by arn
Well, yes... but then you don't get the benefits of contribution... as the ad-free page and private forums rely on your forum status.

One issue that has come up is that some do not wish to be called "God" or "Goddess" - in which we can choose a non-religious reference... but again, it would stay static, but would not change with post count.

arn

"demi-god/goddess" does seem a little weird, in a "holier than thou" way. I personally don't care too much. I was just asking if there was a way to shirk the demi-god status because I feel like it just gives off this "I contribute and you don't message" to all the non demi's.

I'm definitely going to buy the mug, but my reason for doing so is simply to support an excellent site that I visit and enjoy regularly (I'm sure this is the same for most people).

I guess I just don't see the reason for the demi-god/goddess status designator.

melchior

May 28, 2003, 03:05 AM

i don't exactly look very hard or anything... but, are there any users who are demi-god's and have no avatar?

i've seen several 'Status: macrumors 6502' users with no avatar, presumably because they are too lazy or don't know they can... but never a demi-god without an avatar.

and bigjohn, it must be nice to live in arcadia. better things to do than sit on macrumors.

Pancake

May 28, 2003, 03:18 AM

I have decided to get the mug. I very much like this site and want to help. Plus, I just recieved my Star Trek Mastercard in the mail, it has the Enterprise D on it, and want to take it for a test drive. First, I have to figure out how I'm paying for school, ofcourse.

macnews

May 28, 2003, 03:19 AM

I'm not in arcadia and there isn't always much else to do in good 'ol I D Ho! I would like to get my status off of "newbie" but not sure I'm ready to make the jump to "demi-god". I have read the site for years, many while I owned a PC so I will definetly look at contributing because I really enjoy your site arn!

akos33

May 28, 2003, 03:37 AM

I just wonder why someone would press the negative link when the offer is really humble and not negative at all...since one have a choice.

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 03:40 AM

Good news and bad news.

Good news is I'll be giving AUS $30 (Equiv. USD $20) to MR as early as tonight.

Bad news is:

I burnt my tongue on my coffee...

And in terms of the avatar thing I have one ready...
(But I may change it a bit)

ibookin'

May 28, 2003, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by melchior
and bigjohn, it must be nice to live in arcadia. better things to do than sit on macrumors.

People in Arcadia have to come over here to L.A. to do anything fun. :D

Just kidding. I'm sure there are lots of great things to do in Arcadia.

Anyway, I think I'll contribute. I've been on this site for almost a year and love it. How about I do it on the day I've been here for a year. Wait, no... That's in about 2 months and I don't want to wait that long for my mug and my Demi-God status.

I'll have to buy über a mug, too. Then she'll be a Demi-Goddess.

andyduncan

May 28, 2003, 03:49 AM

Wow. 500 posts before you get an avatar? Guess it'll be a while for me. Not that I deserve one. Lame posts should count negative though. Seems that someone who consistently replies to every 970 rumor with "Whooot Max rule! Suck it CISC weenies! Apple is 1337 and will buy Microsoft by Sept!" should be prevented from ever obtaining any title associated with appreciation. In the same vein, anyone who starts an article with "my friend who is a <Pick one: Receptionist, sales rep, marketing scum, Apple store employee, janitor at inf. loop etc.> told me..." should also have their status permanently set at "Unable To Identify BS" or maybe "Change Filter". On the other hand, what if someone posts something that makes it to the front page? That should be worth roughly the inverse of a "<your nationality> sucks" comment.

dethl

May 28, 2003, 03:51 AM

Blah, I guess i will do my 500 posts....oh well..i'm not dying anytime soon

And i'm definately buying the mug (and the god(ok, so demi-god)-like status the donation brings) :)

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 03:53 AM

Arn,

I for one am fine with the 'God' names, but understand your thoughts for changing it.

Any ideas what you would change them too? Perhaps Star Wars Imperial rankings (Grand Moth, Darth... etc.... Darth Rumor...)

Hmm. Superheroes, mythical characters...

just a thought...

melchior

May 28, 2003, 04:00 AM

i nominate toiletries names. ranking from things you wouldn't want to be (T.P.) to prestigious items such as Cologne or Perfume.

is that objectionable? further, is objectionable a word in english?

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by melchior
i nominate toiletries names. ranking from things you wouldn't want to be (T.P.) to prestigious items such as Cologne or Perfume.

is that objectionable? further, is objectionable a word in english?

Interesting thought - where would you start? Would a newbie be Supermarket Brut, slowly moving up to a designer after shave?

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 04:43 AM

How many levels of members are there? We could do it by Macs...

Newbie) 128k
Regualr) SE30
Members) LCII
Next) Quadra
Next) Performa
Next) PowerMac
Ultimate) Cube

melchior

May 28, 2003, 04:49 AM

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by melchior
and only Arn gets to be a 970? or is it 980? :cool:

No, Arn get's to be 'Steve Jobs' Dell laptop running NeXT' !!

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by gotohamish
How many levels of members are there? We could do it by Macs...

Newbie) 128k
Regualr) SE30
Members) LCII
Next) Quadra
Next) Performa
Next) PowerMac
Ultimate) Cube

That may not work because people tend to disagree what Mac could be considered the best and worst.

Maybe custom ones but (despite being non-religious) I don't mind being called a demi-god.

robbieduncan

May 28, 2003, 05:54 AM

OK as I use this site quite a lot I feel I should contribute (and I want a warm fuzzy feeling!). Does anyone know how international shipping of this stuff is handled?

mangoman

May 28, 2003, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by melchior
i don't exactly look very hard or anything... but, are there any users who are demi-god's and have no avatar?

i've seen several 'Status: macrumors 6502' users with no avatar, presumably because they are too lazy or don't know they can... but never a demi-god without an avatar.

And now you've met one... :D

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by robbieduncan
OK as I use this site quite a lot I feel I should contribute (and I want a warm fuzzy feeling!). Does anyone know how international shipping of this stuff is handled?

I was thinking the same thing - Arn? How much for your UK mac RUMOURS users?:D

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by gotohamish
I was thinking the same thing - Arn? How much for your UK mac RUMOURS users?:D

I'm guessing that you're talking 'bout the mug, well I don't much about that but I know that PayPal/Amazon automatically do the currency conversion on the *Your currency here* to USD.

From this post onwards there are only 280 until I hit the 500th (From THIS post which is 220th).

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 07:23 AM

Ah, the warm fuzzy feeling....;)

The names that are currently used for non-demigods are the actual processors used in Apple computers over the years.

6502 being the first processor and jefhatfield has the most posts for a non demi and he's a 601. Only arn knows where it goes from there.

D

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 07:29 AM

robbieduncan

May 28, 2003, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by gotohamish
I was thinking the same thing - Arn? How much for your UK mac RUMOURS users?:D

A quick update: I was charged $7 (USD) for deilvery via DHL Worldwide (the only option). This is meant to take up to 4 weeks!!!!! So total cost is $39 (which is about £25 at current rates).

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by robbieduncan
A quick update: I was charged $7 (USD) for deilvery via DHL Worldwide (the only option). This is meant to take up to 4 weeks!!!!! So total cost is $39 (which is about £25 at current rates).

let arn know the particulars - he'll make you a demi-god long before your mug arrives....

D

WinterMute

May 28, 2003, 07:47 AM

I'm not sure about this avatar thing at all, surely the whole point about posting here is to receive and give advice and opinion (yeah, like ars**oles, I know), and to have some fun in some of the less serious threads, I've got about 20 posts left to the 500 limit, and I don't plan on posting an avatar anytime soon, if you don't know me by post or PM, then a little bitty picture isn't going to define my personality any more.

I plan on contributing soon, but I think it's a shame there's no way to get the contributors access without the demi-god/godess thing, and yes, I understand how the bulletin board works:D

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by WinterMute
if you don't know me by post or PM, then a little bitty picture isn't going to define my personality any more.

Well, this sounds right, but you know, there was a little experiment gone bad a while ago - maybe 2002 or 2001. It was the DGVPG and it had a very strange effect on the forums that no one expected.

Basically what ended up happening was that all the demi-gods, for some very stupid reason, decided to change all their avatars to the same one, thinking this would be fun. But what ended up happening was mass confusion. You couldn't tell who was posting by a quick glance at a thread. But more importantly everyone came to realize how much they relied on the visual clues of the avatars.

So I think it helps a bit and its also nice that not everyone has one, making the 100+ members who do stand out a little more. Also, by making it 500 post to get an avatar you've pretty much established yourself as a regular on the forums. That's why spamming to 500 is not approved and usually gets you in trouble.

D

ntg

May 28, 2003, 08:20 AM

I just bought a mug too, but will be happy just to support what is the best mac forum around (and to drink out of the cool glass if it arrives over here in one piece!)

Keep up the good work Arn!!

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 08:58 AM

I am proud to pronounce that I have donated a digial piece of encrypted data which I hope MR will benefit from.

The warm fuzzy feeling is yet to kick in because it's only 7ºc outside....

Can a high-ranking official please inform me the whole MR hierachy thing?

There are moderators, banned people, demi-semi-half-final gods and etc.

And is "arn" the big one with an later-ego named "MacRumors"?

FriarTuck

May 28, 2003, 09:11 AM

After lurking for a year, I've registered and purchased a mug.

I appreciate Arn's efforts to maintain a balance here between enthusiasm and reality. And I like stuff with a large handle for easy grasping.

rainman::|:|

May 28, 2003, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Basically what ended up happening was that all the demi-gods, for some very stupid reason, decided to change all their avatars to the same one, thinking this would be fun. But what ended up happening was mass confusion. You couldn't tell who was posting by a quick glance at a thread. But more importantly everyone came to realize how much they relied on the visual clues of the avatars.

Wow, you have such a more positive memory than i do :) the way i remember it, all the non-demis were pretty upset because we were being pointedly excluded from some 'group', and every other post someone had to mention it. it was very 'secret society' for a while, i think a lot of users shared my displeasure... tho i do realize the genuinely lighthearted reasons for doing it :)

pnw

tazo

May 28, 2003, 09:15 AM

Right now I have like 15 dollars, so I need to save for the other 23 dollars (with decent shipping the mug is 38 dollars)

mangoman

May 28, 2003, 09:18 AM

...I'm sittin' here bangin' away in Photoshop, enjoying a nice cup o' morning sludge in my MacRumors.com mug. It's a well made mug, for the record. You can microwave it without it turning into a massive heat conductor.

So suck it up and buy a d*mn mug already.Then you can be a hack Demi-Freak just like me.

:D

Thanks, Arn! Cheers, All!

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Wardofsky
I'm guessing that you're talking 'bout the mug, well I don't much about that but I know that PayPal/Amazon automatically do the currency conversion on the *Your currency here* to USD.

From this post onwards there are only 280 until I hit the 500th (From THIS post which is 220th).

Yes, talking about the mug. I know how to change currency - I live in the UK but do annual trip to the US for work.

Also, if you don't care about the mug, why are you posting in the mug forum?:confused: :D

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by gotohamish
Yes, talking about the mug. I know how to change currency - I live in the UK but do annual trip to the US for work.

Also, if you don't care about the mug, why are you posting in the mug forum?:confused: :D

This is the mug and contributors page...

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by paulwhannel
Wow, you have such a more positive memory than i do :)

I was being nice and since I had such a pivotal role in the whole thing, well, I'm partially to blame. But we had no idea how bad it was going to get and it was very interesting to see the effects the 'tars had on the forums.

D

cubist

May 28, 2003, 09:38 AM

So what are the rumors mentioned on the back? Arn already said the 970. I suppose the mini-tablet is there, too. How about the famous "iPods Tuesday" that went on for months?

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by cubist
So what are the rumors mentioned on the back? Arn already said the 970. I suppose the mini-tablet is there, too. How about the famous "iPods Tuesday" that went on for months?

If you go to the link and get to the store, there is a little blurb at the bottom with all the text.

D

groovebuster

May 28, 2003, 09:51 AM

Done!!! :)

Since the euro is pretty strong at the moment, shipping was "free" for me! ;)

groovebuster

nef919

May 28, 2003, 10:29 AM

I have been lurking for years and didn't register until right before I bought my first powerbook. My cash is on it's way. I have no problems supporting a site I enjoy. While I like the mug and the no adverts, I could live without the demi-god status. I would rather "make it through the ranks", but I guess the no avatar thing would be a decent substitute.

gotohamish

May 28, 2003, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Wardofsky
This is the mug and contributors page...

My apologies - I was having a dumb moment.

jayscheuerle

May 28, 2003, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by arn
... the original thought behind the avatar issue has been that those who participate in the forums earn an avatar and are "known" to the community.

...but I've been pacing myself! :D

Listening, learning & laughing since June 2001. I'll have to up my worthless quip count to reach avatar land before the end of the year! - j

WinterMute

May 28, 2003, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Well, this sounds right, but you know, there was a little experiment gone bad a while ago - maybe 2002 or 2001. It was the DGVPG and it had a very strange effect on the forums that no one expected.
(snip)
So I think it helps a bit and its also nice that not everyone has one, making the 100+ members who do stand out a little more. Also, by making it 500 post to get an avatar you've pretty much established yourself as a regular on the forums. That's why spamming to 500 is not approved and usually gets you in trouble.

D

Point taken, everyone likes to have a little recognition.

Perhaps I've always been a "backroom boy" rather than a limelight-hugger (spammer?) I probably still won't be posting an avatar, or maybe I'll post a black square to make the point, but then that'd be a statement of sorts wouldn't it?:confused:

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by WinterMute
Perhaps I've always been a "backroom boy" rather than a limelight-hugger (spammer?) I probably still won't be posting an avatar, or maybe I'll post a black square to make the point, but then that'd be a statement of sorts wouldn't it?:confused:

I wouldn't worry too much about it - there have been many individuals who haven't had a tar even though they could.

Krosfyter had both a solid black and solid white tar for a while.

But anything that dramatic will stick out. You might just want to go with a dot ;)

D

Chad4Mac

May 28, 2003, 11:54 AM

It's great that people are contributing to this site. I for one have found that this site is the best rumors site on the web, and I am constantly reading (wish I had more time to post) the main page. In the near future I plan to contribute...

However, if I were to contribute, I would want to keep my "regular" status. I guess I worked hard for those posts, and I'd like to work my way up the ranks instead of simply receiving a "demi-god" ranking. I look at the ranking of posters to see if I'll read the post, and I'm afraid that if "newbies" recieve "demi-god" status I'll be thrown off. I think I would be wise to adjust the reanking/name for contributors...

In any event, it's great that people will contribute to the site :)

Chad4Mac

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Chad4Mac
I look at the ranking of posters to see if I'll read the post, and I'm afraid that if "newbies" recieve "demi-god" status I'll be thrown off. I think I would be wise to adjust the reanking/name for contributors...

You're equating 'newbies' as kids or someone who is not knowledgeable - everyone was a newbie. Its the quality of your posts that earns you respect, not a label. So I wouldn't worry about it for that reason.

D

DrGruv1

May 28, 2003, 12:24 PM

Long time.. 500!

Me about 10 -15.. but I'm on the site 3-4 times a day! Hoping for the 970 soon..

-Mike

melchior

May 28, 2003, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
You're equating 'newbies' as kids or someone who is not knowledgeable - everyone was a newbie. Its the quality of your posts that earns you respect, not a label. So I wouldn't worry about it for that reason.

D

i definetely agree. just because some people have an avatar doesn't make them the people i want to listen to. although it's true that's newbies have a bad habbit of being total n00b's it's just a percentage game, the short weeding process to the regulars often leaves out any bad taste. but it's all too much of a generalisation. the two things should have nothing to do with each other. certain avatar's make me think a post is worth reading, because i know that user has good stuff to say. i read a lot of posts but avatored members that i just dismiss. like it was said before, you can just attach certain avatar's to certain people. in reality, i don't think attaching respectability to the fact that someone has an avatar is good.

umm, i'm rambling and repeating myself, time for beddy-byes...

jayscheuerle

May 28, 2003, 12:54 PM

The avatars are nice, when used consistently, because they put a "face" on the name. I get all the people whose names begin with "Mac" mixed up, though I know "Hot profiled japanese girl on a blue background" and "Spiked high-heel" because I recognize the images. Of course, when these are changed the association process has to start up again!

- j

Abstract

May 28, 2003, 01:15 PM

I always thought that "Demi-God" meant that you were some sort of hotshot around here, like a "MacRumors God". Now I know that I could actually purchase the title --- sweet. :)

And 500 posts seems like a lot. That's a lot of spam. I guess that only people with nothing else to do with their time will get an Avatar. :D Of course, I'm sure this is what people with Avatars thought when they first got here several years ago. I'm sure I can waste enough time here to get 500.....maybe in 1 year.

EDIT: Oh wait, never mind. I see that I only post 0.79 posts per day. :(

Jerry Spoon

May 28, 2003, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by andyduncan
Wow. 500 posts before you get an avatar? Guess it'll be a while for me. Not that I deserve one. Lame posts should count negative though.
I completely agree. Look. I'm one post closer to my avatar and I've written nothing of importance.;)

Pancake

May 28, 2003, 02:24 PM

I can't seem to find out how many posts I've made. I know it's a small number. People keep mentioning how many they have done. How? Need breakfast... allergy meds... grumble grumble grumble.

szark

May 28, 2003, 02:25 PM

Click the "Profile" button at the bottom of the post you just made.

I'll have to remember to order my mug sometime this week.

Pancake

May 28, 2003, 02:45 PM

Thanks szark. I had never pressed that button. I feel dumb now.

Instead of the whole Demi-God thing, you could use a Pirate rating system

The Lowly Scaliwag
The Foolish Landlubber
The Trustworthy Matey
The Debonair Swash Buckler
The Most Feared Captain On The Seas

and Arn could be

The Dread Pirate Roberts

vniow

May 28, 2003, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
6502 being the first processor and jefhatfield has the most posts for a non demi and he's a 601. Only arn knows where it goes from there.

601 goes up to at least 5 or 6000 I think, I remember when eye was renewing his demi status he changed from a demi to a 601..

Originally posted by jayscheuerle
I get all the people whose names begin with "Mac" mixed up, though I know "Hot profiled japanese girl on a blue background" and "Spiked high-heel" because I recognize the images.

Hee hee....

Anyhoo...who the hell posts a negative rating for this on the front page!?http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=259055

I'd love to contribute, but I'm short of ca$h at the moment and I don't expect any extra for awhile so....http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=252654

Mr. Anderson

May 28, 2003, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by vniow
601 goes up to at least 5 or 6000 I think, I remember when eye was renewing his demi status he changed from a demi to a 601..

ah, its 603, 603e, 604, G3, G4 (not sure whether he'll use the numbers or not) and then on to what evers next, 970 or G5 or what ever.

And I'm thinking it will be a long time before we even find out ;)

D

shadowfax

May 28, 2003, 07:20 PM

well, i decided to finally screw the whole notion of seeing what processor ordination i could reach and become a contributing member. my order is placed, and i simply await the mug and demi-god status :D

[can't wait to be able to delete my own posts :cool:]

Wardofsky

May 28, 2003, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Pancake
Thanks szark. I had never pressed that button. I feel dumb now.

Instead of the whole Demi-God thing, you could use a Pirate rating system

The Lowly Scaliwag
The Foolish Landlubber
The Trustworthy Matey
The Debonair Swash Buckler
The Most Feared Captain On The Seas

and Arn could be

The Dread Pirate Roberts

And for all those Matrix fans:

Your choice of an agent.
Perhaps you could be one of the ships.

If arn wanted to he could obviously be Neo.

Bu I wonder what to call Mr. Anderson...

szark

May 28, 2003, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Pancake
Thanks szark. I had never pressed that button. I feel dumb now.

No reason to feel dumb, it isn't that obvious.

Now, if the button said Post Count... :D

Flowbee

May 31, 2003, 04:45 PM

Mugs are listed as "Temporarily out of stock" today. Wow, how many were sold? (And when will they be back in stock?)

shadowfax

May 31, 2003, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Flowbee
Mugs are listed as "Temporarily out of stock" today. Wow, how many were sold? (And when will they be back in stock?) i'm sure they keep a relatively small number of custom items in stock, as after they are produced you can't really use them for anything else if no one buys them.

Flowbee

May 31, 2003, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Shadowfax
i'm sure they keep a relatively small number of custom items in stock, as after they are produced you can't really use them for anything else if no one buys them.

Unfortunately, the Cafepress store doesn't let you backorder an item that's out of stock (unless I'm missing something). I would have just "subscribed" thru Paypal instead, but I'm not fond of automatically renewing subscriptions (even if it is only $20/year). I guess I'll just keep checking back to see if the mugs are in stock.

arn

May 31, 2003, 05:06 PM

The mugs are created on-demand... so it seems they are probably out of stock of "blank" mugs so to speak.

hopefully back soon... I don't have any say though on that. :)

arn

tazo

May 31, 2003, 05:13 PM

I just need five more dollars for the mug and UPS shipping (I have $34)

Rower_CPU

Jun 2, 2003, 02:13 AM

Some "action shots" of the mug for you all to enjoy:

http://calnet.sdsu.edu/images/mug01.jpg

http://calnet.sdsu.edu/images/mug02.jpg

http://calnet.sdsu.edu/images/mug03.jpg

shadowfax

Jun 2, 2003, 02:17 AM

looks pretty sharp! don't spill ;)

what is that you're drinking? tea or some alcoholic beverage? ... or apple juice? :rolleyes:

GeneR

Jun 2, 2003, 02:19 AM

When I can scrape up the extra cash I'll be doing this. :D (I have a frosted mug collection of, uh, two... but it's a start! heh! :D)

Wardofsky

Jun 2, 2003, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by Rower_CPU
Some "action shots" of the mug for you all to enjoy:

I wonder if this post could be doubled onto the Drunk thread or whatever (If it's beer).

If not, cool glass, where'd ya' get it from? :D

mangoman

Jun 2, 2003, 07:30 AM

My heart races just looking at those action shots! Well Done!!

tazo

Jun 2, 2003, 10:35 AM

I am putting 50 bux on the ol' debit card tonight, it will post by tomorrow afternoon most likely. Hopefully the stock of the macrumors mug will be back. I don't know how long that money can last.

Mr. Anderson

Jun 2, 2003, 10:44 AM

Hey, nice shots!!! I'll be sure to post my own when I get the mug!!

So what flavor were you drinking :D

D

Rower_CPU

Jun 2, 2003, 01:32 PM

Sierra Nevada (http://www.sierra-nevada.com/) :D

szark

Jun 2, 2003, 01:52 PM

I'm still waiting for the mugs to be available to order... :(

Great action shots, Rower!

tazo

Jun 3, 2003, 09:36 AM

anyone know when the MR mug will be back in stock? I got the money on the ol' debit card, but I dont want to wait like 2 mo. for cafepress to get their act together

MOFS

Jun 3, 2003, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Ah, the warm fuzzy feeling....;)

The names that are currently used for non-demigods are the actual processors used in Apple computers over the years.

6502 being the first processor and jefhatfield has the most posts for a non demi and he's a 601. Only arn knows where it goes from there.

D

Wow. I know I'm not a Demi-God, but now I'm a bit worried that Apple called a processor "newbie"!:D

Maybe you should discount replies like "Keep on topic" as counting towards status. I mean, have you seen the "worst questions a PC user has asked you" thread? Tazo's using it as a personal status builder, and even patrick0brien has pointed this out! I don't mind being told to keep on topic, but moderators should do it - not members.:rolleyes:

Anyway. For the mug, do you have to log on before the adverts disappear, or is it some kinda software you send members? Nice piccie of said mug. Thanks.

Mr. Anderson

Jun 3, 2003, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by MOFS
Maybe you should discount replies like "Keep on topic" as counting towards status. I mean, have you seen the "worst questions a PC user has asked you" thread? Tazo's using it as a personal status builder, and even patrick0brien has pointed this out! I don't mind being told to keep on topic, but moderators should do it - not members.:rolleyes:

If you see problems with threads report it - there's a button for this, use it.

D

arn

Jun 3, 2003, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by MOFS
Anyway. For the mug, do you have to log on before the adverts disappear, or is it some kinda software you send members? Nice piccie of said mug. Thanks.

You must be logged into the forums for the site to recognize you. There are ad-free versions of the main site as well as Page2 and Buyersguide.

The forums and individual article pages still have ads due to the nature of the the scripting. The forums' ads are relatively non-instrusive (no pop ups) and most regulars probably don't regularly hit the individual article pages (rather than the main site itself).

arn

arn

Jun 3, 2003, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by tazo
anyone know when the MR mug will be back in stock? I got the money on the ol' debit card, but I dont want to wait like 2 mo. for cafepress to get their act together

I will post an announcement when the mugs get back in stock.

arn

AtariST

Jun 3, 2003, 03:52 PM

I'm happy to support this site.

shadowfax

Jun 3, 2003, 05:25 PM

hey atari, you just registered and already a demigod! i haven't seen any posts by you that i can recall. welcome!

also, don't forget to post into the new member signup in the private forum.

tazo

Jun 4, 2003, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by arn
I will post an announcement when the mugs get back in stock.

arn

thanks a bunch arn :0

-tazo

job

Jun 4, 2003, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by Shadowfax
hey atari, you just registered and already a demigod! i haven't seen any posts by you that i can recall. welcome!

Pssst....He's from Spymac. :) Obviously. ;) :p

Welcome to MR, Atari. :)

Huked on Fonick

Jun 4, 2003, 03:09 AM

Maybe one of these days i will coontribue i mainly just read, because i am to lazy to post and have nothing to say, great sight arn thanks... at this rate i will reach 500 posts in like a 100 years o well, no avitar for me....

-pat

shadowfax

Jun 4, 2003, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Huked on Fonick
Maybe one of these days i will coontribue i mainly just read, because i am to lazy to post and have nothing to say, great sight arn thanks... at this rate i will reach 500 posts in like a 100 years o well, no avitar for me....

-pat if you're an avid reader of the site, it would be nice to contribute just the $20 to help out, since you do use the site. you don't have to talk with us on the forums, but helping the site out is great. the 20$ is the easy part, heh. the real investment is the time some of us spend here ;)

szark

Jun 4, 2003, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Huked on Fonick
at this rate i will reach 500 posts in like a 100 years o well, no avitar for me....

-pat

Actually, at your current rate it will only take you 6.3 years... :D

Huked on Fonick

Jun 4, 2003, 09:15 PM

I was close only 93.7 years off, close enough for me:D

groovebuster

Jun 25, 2003, 04:58 AM

I got my mug yesterday... well, almost.

I got a letter from the local customs office here in Berlin to pick up my mug, but I have to pay import tax and customs for it which should be around 9 Euros. The resaon is, that the mug costed more than 22 Euros and therefore isn't free anymore for import.

Would it be possible for donators in europe to split the donation and the price for the mug in the future? In the given situation I pay 9 Euros extra now for a mug that is worth 12 $, just because the donation was included in the price...

groovebuster

groovebuster

Jun 26, 2003, 07:29 AM

Little update... I picked the mug up this morning from the customs. I was very lucky since the guy serving me was very nice. I explained to him the whole situation and then he said since I am just a few bucks over the 22 Euros it's OK and I can just take it without paying anything.

:)

But since people probably won't be always as lucky as I was today, I am still interested to hear about a possible solution for that problem...

Greetings from Berlin,

groovebuster

tazo

Jun 27, 2003, 11:47 PM

are there any other products we can buy with macrumors on them, and still receive demigod status?

Preferably under 30 dollars :)

shadowfax

Jun 28, 2003, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by tazo
are there any other products we can buy with macrumors on them, and still receive demigod status?

Preferably under 30 dollars :) there is the 20$ Subscription via paypal. but that is not a product, just a way to become a demi.

tazo

Jun 28, 2003, 12:36 AM

The amazon link will also work right? I would prefer to not have to register on another site..

groovebuster

Jun 28, 2003, 02:09 AM

arn, is it possible to get an answer from you to my question?

groovebuster

ntg

Jun 30, 2003, 09:13 AM

I had the same problem to collect my mug from the local post office.

I had to pay an additional £3.60 for customs, and then a £4.00 handling fee to the Royal Mail!!

An expensive mug (although I'm glad a glass mug made it OK!), but I'd rather have given the additional cash as a contribution to MacRumors than the over-bloated customs pockets!!:mad: :mad:

Mr. Anderson

Jun 30, 2003, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by groovebuster
arn, is it possible to get an answer from you to my question?

groovebuster

You might want to pm or email arn - there's no sure way to know if he'll see your question unless you do.

Good luck :D

D

britboy

Jun 30, 2003, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by ntg
I had the same problem to collect my mug from the local post office.

I had to pay an additional £3.60 for customs, and then a £4.00 handling fee to the Royal Mail!!

An expensive mug (although I'm glad a glass mug made it OK!), but I'd rather have given the additional cash as a contribution to MacRumors than the over-bloated customs pockets!!:mad: :mad:

I must have gotten lucky somehow or other, because when my mug arrived i didn't have to pay any duties on it at all.

For future reference though, would it be possible to pay less for the mug, so as to avoid import duties for all who do not live in the US, and then simply pay the balance by paypal (or some service of that sort)?

groovebuster

Jun 30, 2003, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by britboy
For future reference though, would it be possible to pay less for the mug, so as to avoid import duties for all who do not live in the US, and then simply pay the balance by paypal (or some service of that sort)?

That was exactly my proposal a few posts ago, but arn didn't answer so far...

groovebuster