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The Californian
Apr 29, 2009, 07:31 AM
So my title keeps changing back and forth from "MacRumors Member" and "MacRumors Regular"... Anyone know what the difference is? Thanks


Jaffa Cake
Apr 29, 2009, 07:38 AM
Here's (http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#How_do_user_titles_work.3F) a run down on what the usertitles here at MacRumors mean.

If your usertitle is switching back and forth, then I'd guess you're at the cusp between member and regular but you're having posts deleted from your count as fast as you're making them – for example, if a thread you've posted in is moved to the PRSI forums you lost those posts off your tally, or perhaps you've made a number of consecutive posts and a Mod has tidied things up by merging them into a single post.
magamo
Apr 29, 2009, 07:41 AM
I'm guessing a thread or two you've posted on went to Wasteland so your post count became under 100 temporarily and then went up to 100+ after a few posts.
kornyboy
Apr 29, 2009, 08:09 AM
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You're showing up as "In Time-out" from my end. Just so you know.
angelwatt
Apr 29, 2009, 08:50 AM
You're showing up as "In Time-out" from my end. Just so you know.

That's a new one for me. I've seen "Banned," but not "In Time-out" and neither of those labels are covered in the link from the earlier post.
edesignuk
Apr 29, 2009, 08:51 AM
Time-out just means the member isn't gone for good, but that they are on a time-out while they think about how naughty they've been :p
rdowns
Apr 29, 2009, 08:52 AM
That's a new one for me. I've seen "Banned," but not "In Time-out" and neither of those labels are covered in the link from the earlier post.

They're there.

http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#What_do_the_.22Banned.22_and_.22In_Time-Out.22_user_titles_mean.3F
Melrose
Apr 29, 2009, 09:21 AM
Time-out just means the member isn't gone for good, but that they are on a time-out while they think about how naughty they've been :p

Moderator Emeritus... is that a special title for only the most God-like mods? Hmmm..
xUKHCx
Apr 29, 2009, 09:24 AM
Moderator Emeritus... is that a special title for only the most God-like mods? Hmmm..

emeritus
adjective
(of the former holder of an office, esp. a college professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

I don't think that is mentioned in the FAQ actually, I will give go and give someone a nudge.
angelwatt
Apr 29, 2009, 10:06 AM
They're there.

http://guides.macrumors.com/Help:MacRumors_FAQ#What_do_the_.22Banned.22_and_.22In_Time-Out.22_user_titles_mean.3F

Ah, it was farther down. Guess I just thought it would be under the Title section of that page.
Wiska
Apr 29, 2009, 04:18 PM
emeritus
adjective
(of the former holder of an office, esp. a college professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

Wouldn't the "moderator" title be confusing for regular folks? What does that title mean exactly? :rolleyes: Does he still have some moderator controls? Is he still able to see the Moderators forum?
aethelbert
Apr 29, 2009, 04:24 PM
Wouldn't the "moderator" title be confusing for regular folks? What does that title mean exactly? :rolleyes: Does he still have some moderator controls? Is he still able to see the Moderators forum?
How is calling someone retired confusing? If I am a retired mail carrier, I don't think that anyone will be asking me to deliver their mail.
Wiska
Apr 29, 2009, 04:30 PM
How is calling someone retired confusing? If I am a retired mail carrier, I don't think that anyone will be asking me to deliver their mail.

See post 8, Mr. Know-It-All.
iJohnHenry
Apr 29, 2009, 06:08 PM
Moderator Emeritus... is that a special title for only the most God-like mods? Hmmm..

See post 8, Mr. Know-It-All.

To better comprehend the title, consider when The Continuum stripped Q of his powers.

Better now??
edesignuk
Apr 30, 2009, 03:16 AM
Wouldn't the "moderator" title be confusing for regular folks? What does that title mean exactly? :rolleyes: Does he still have some moderator controls? Is he still able to see the Moderators forum?I'm retired. I have access to nothing more than other members.
bartelby
Apr 30, 2009, 03:21 AM
I'm retired. I have access to nothing more than other members.

Retired at such and young age too!

;):)
edesignuk
Apr 30, 2009, 03:25 AM
Retired at such and young age too!

;):)If only this were real life!
designgeek
Apr 30, 2009, 03:32 AM
:eek:I need to get posting! lest I remain a member forever.
Melrose
Apr 30, 2009, 09:28 AM
I'm retired. I have access to nothing more than other members.

Back into the shallow end of the member pool, eh?

Moderator Alumnus would better - instead of having 'retired' (which sounds soooo old) it would imply that you've graduated on to better things..
edesignuk
Apr 30, 2009, 09:36 AM
I didn't make up the title or anything, the Admins did.
aethelbert
Apr 30, 2009, 05:03 PM
See post 8, Mr. Know-It-All.
Sorry for answering your question. I'll avoid them in the future.
The Californian
May 3, 2009, 02:38 PM
I'm glad I could inspire some conversation with my time in "Time Out" haha. Even-though I feel I was inappropriately placed in "IN TIME OUT", it did give me time to read other sections of the forums that I had never ventured to. So ultimately, its a good thing. Thanks for all of your responses to my original question, it cleared up a lot. - Eric