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MacRumors Demi-God

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xUKHCx said:
there is obviously some confusion and I think this picture sums it up.
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I thought Doctor Q has (administrator) next to his title? Why doesn't WildCowboy?:confused:

That is confusing.

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Doctor Q doesn't have it anymore either. He used to, and that did help clarify things a bit I think.
 
mkrishnan said:
For that issue, perhaps it would make sense to make everything consistent -- that is, make the capitalization on all the titles that have MacRumors in them the same (some of them are lowercase right now, and some of them are uppercase... sorry for being obsessive-compulsive :eek: ), and have the god title consistently include the administrative role as well?

MacRumors God (Administrator)
MacRumors Demi-God (Moderator)
MacRumors Demi-God(ess)
MacRumors Contributor

Or what have you...

In all honesty, I guess I wouldn't exactly cry if it changed more significantly, but at least that change would make the current system consistent.
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Traditionally, the capitalized "God" is reserved for the god of monotheistic religions, contrasted with the "gods" of polytheistic religions. (I.e. the God as compared to a god.)

I'm assuming "MacRumors god" was left uncapitalized to avoid offending anyone who may have interpreted such a reference as idolatry (specifically, against the Abrahamic God).

Besides connotatively, it makes the most sense to leave "MacRumors god" uncapitalized because this coincides with traditional reference to any one of many gods, and as we're all aware, there's more than one MacRumors god.
 
CalBoy said:
I thought Doctor Q has (administrator) next to his title? Why doesn't WildCowboy?:confused:

That is confusing.

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Doctor Q doesn't have it anymore either. He used to, and that did help clarify things a bit I think.
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Because Doctor Q and WildCowboy are Doctor Q and WildCowboy and they can be whatever they want to be ;)

But seriously, I think that everyone should already know that if it says "God", they are very high up and have the same stuffs as moderators or administrators.
 
Zwhaler said:
Because Doctor Q and WildCowboy are Doctor Q and WildCowboy and they can be whatever they want to be ;)
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Right you are. I can't wait until I can apply the aforementioned prefix to WildCowboy. :p

But seriously, I think that everyone should already know that if it says "God", they are very high up and have the same stuffs as moderators or administrators.
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Yeah, but the (administrator) clarification helped since Longofest is an editor and Knox also does admin things but has no such tag.

Like mkrishnan said, it's easy to have a set standard and consistent for clarity.
 
MacRumors God (Administrator)
MacRumors Demi-God (Moderator)
MacRumors Demi-Goddess (Moderator)
MacRumors Contributor

I think this would be a great clarification. I don't think the current Demis would care about being reclassified as Contributors.
 
Maybe for increased revenue of the site put in large banner on main page, "You too can become a Demi-God if you contribute to MRumors."

An added benefit is all users absolutely know that a demi-god is nothing more than someone who puts their money where their posts are. Many don't read the FAQ's.

I for one have been reading the site for years before becoming a member and every MW stay glued to the site. I find the site worth the small $'s. Well done site with some of the best all around info.
 
Grimace said:
So you only would have contributed to get a Demi-god moniker? Everyone knows that Demis are contributors and nothing more.
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So than what is the problem. If everyone already knows why change it. I don't see why we should ruin tradition because a few people refuse to read the rules.
 
Grimace said:
So you only would have contributed to get a Demi-god moniker? Everyone knows that Demis are contributors and nothing more.
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It isn't a matter of not contributing, but since we've had the option for a while now, I think it's nice that we get to keep it. Had MR always used the contributor-only title system, I doubt either MacNut or I would care right now. However, the fact that we've become accustomed to the title of 'demi-god,' we want to keep it. Nothing wrong with that.
 
If Demi was never an option I could care less, but it has become a tradition. I think it means more than just paying money. It has become a symbol of all that is great with Macrumors. It is something that other forums don't have.
 
MacNut said:
So than what is the problem. If everyone already knows why change it. I don't see why we should ruin tradition because a few people refuse to read the rules.
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And here lies the problem: everyone doesn't know.

I'd hazard to guess that the majority of us were confused by the current system upon first joining the community (I know I was). As experienced users who have been in the community for years now, it's easy for us to forget that we were once a "newbie" and dismiss this problem as the user's fault for not reading the FAQ, but I feel that it's important for us to make the assimilation period for new users as smooth and simple as possible, so that they can have the best possible experience. After all, isn't that what this community is all about?
 
EricNau said:
but I feel that it's important for us to make the assimilation period for new users as smooth and simple as possible, so that they can have the best possible experience. After all, isn't that what this community is all about?
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Like I mentioned in my previous post, if this is the primary concern behind this idea, then why not tackle the more important problems?

Getting people to use the search feature, place threads in the correct forums, and generally interact well with other forums members are much larger problems than the misunderstanding that can occur with 'demi-god.'
 
I see no reason to change it.

Just because every now and again someone doesn't read the rules/FAQs and doesn't understand the naming system doesn't mean it should be changed.

Another prime example of the minority spoiling it for the majority.
 
I personally like my title the way it is, if anyone mistakes my posts for that of a moderator they're frankly mentally impaired.
 
Markleshark said:
I see no reason to change it.

Just because every now and again someone doesn't read the rules/FAQs and doesn't understand the naming system doesn't mean it should be changed.

Another prime example of the minority spoiling it for the majority.
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Mord said:
I personally like my title the way it is, if anyone mistakes my posts for that of a moderator they're frankly mentally impaired.
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If it's not broken, why fix it? It's all spelled out in the FAQ.
 
I quite happen to like my moniker TYVM. If you want to change things I say use the Demi-God (Contributor), as somebody mentioned a few posts above me.
 
I was wondering about the titles also. But a quick search showed me the light.

I agree... this is like "Clash of the Titans"

Sits back, grabs a box of popcorn and is ready to enjoy the epic clash between the gods of MR. :p
 
I couldn't give a monkey's. I use the Demi title as it's the default when you pay.
 
asrmatt said:
I love this thread with the fight of Demi Gods! I can almost hear the clash of thunder!! :)

We humans adore you anyway...! :p
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Again, you can also become a 'demi-god/godess' just by contributing $25 to the site (for one year).

There's nothing special about the demis other than the fact that they all wanted to help out MR. :)
 
well i'm a little late to this thread, but i'll join in on it now anyways.

i think it's fine how it is. i mean, it wouldn't bother me if they changed it either.

my question is, if you do contribute, can you still keep the regular title?
 
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