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Subject: FAQ on Bungie.net Member Titles / Prefixes / Bar Colors

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

Yeah, linking is a good way to get your title. I linked my account as soon as I made it.
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I'm finally all linked up. Now begins the wait.

  • 01.13.2012 9:13 PM PDT

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Posted by: Sven Nietzsche
I'm finally all linked up. Now begins the wait.


Good luck!

  • 01.13.2012 9:18 PM PDT
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The OP has been updated!!

It is mostly the same, though I have changed all the links to a URL shortening service: http://v.gd/

What I like about that site is that whenever you click a link that goes through that site, it automatically shows a preview of what you're being linked to. Example. If you don't like doing that (I doubt most people will actually click the links) you can turn off the previews.

I also added the option to log statistics for each link, if you're interested in that.

The website also saves me space XD

In addition, I also went through pages-upon-pages of threads from 2007/2008 to try to find when the title first came into place. I have added those to the OP. If you're interested, the threads are a fascinating read.

I've also changed some wording in a few areas, and have added a link to Lobster Fish 2's prefix definitions.

I plan on going through each link to make sure there aren't duplicates anywhere, and then rewording the links to make them clearer. If anyone wants to help me, I'll give you a cookie :)

  • 01.13.2012 11:11 PM PDT

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Awesome, Duardo! :D

  • 01.13.2012 11:15 PM PDT
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Good job, Duardo. I would help you, but I'm kind of lost as to what type of help your asking for.
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  • 01.13.2012 11:15 PM PDT


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Awesome, Duardo! :D

  • 01.13.2012 11:17 PM PDT
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I noticed something while I was rereading the original post
Theme Master
Members who have submitted a group theme that was accepted by the Web Team. These members were honored with a custom avatar.
* Depending on what normal title they are, their bar will be that color; There is no current way to become a Theme Master[/url]

Do you see that little [/url] towards the end?
Posted by: Duardo

  • 01.13.2012 11:22 PM PDT
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"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

Ah yes. Since DeeJ locked the Themes thread, I had to get rid of the link to that. Guess I forgot to remove that part :P
Posted by: Izak609
I noticed something while I was rereading the original post
Theme Master
Members who have submitted a group theme that was accepted by the Web Team. These members were honored with a custom avatar.
* Depending on what normal title they are, their bar will be that color; There is no current way to become a Theme Master[/url]

Do you see that little [/url] towards the end?
Posted by: Duardo

  • 01.13.2012 11:26 PM PDT
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While we're on the subject of changing the original post, might I suggest that we better organize the large wall of links that're around the bottom of the original post. Perhaps we could link to a separate post with all the links organized into different groups and have a short description of each linked post...
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"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

I have thought about that, but in the end it's far simpler to have everything in one place. I asked for help because I want to 1) make sure there are no duplicate links, and 2) to better describe them.
Posted by: Izak609
While we're on the subject of changing the original post, might I suggest that we better organize the large wall of links that're around the bottom of the original post. Perhaps we could link to a separate post with all the links organized into different groups and have a short description of each linked post...
Posted by: Duardo

  • 01.13.2012 11:42 PM PDT
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Yeah, I was thinking about the same thing -a link to a link probably being a bit overkill-, but it would free up a lot of space in the op and might make those links more navigate-able (if users don't mind clicking twice).

Anyway, I'll be on the lookout for those two (or anything else I can come up with).
Posted by: Duardo
I have thought about that, but in the end it's far simpler to have everything in one place. I asked for help because I want to 1) make sure there are no duplicate links, and 2) to better describe them.

  • 01.13.2012 11:55 PM PDT
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I believe these two link to the same post. The first is under base titles and the second is under prefixes. Are these the type of duplicate links you're looking for, Duardo?
11/08 Tweaked Base Formula Math For Higher Title Normalization11/08 Veteran Not Ban Related Prefix / Imbalanced Prefix Priority Bug

  • 01.14.2012 12:17 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P

Would a section ever be added with people's brainstormed ideas and theories? I been through parts of this thread before, and some interesting theories have come about. How 'bout adding those replies to the OP?

  • 01.14.2012 1:12 AM PDT
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That'd be really hard to keep up with...
Posted by: Zealot Tony
Would a section ever be added with people's brainstormed ideas and theories? I been through parts of this thread before, and some interesting theories have come about. How 'bout adding those replies to the OP?

  • 01.14.2012 1:13 AM PDT

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That would require a thread team... *hint hint*
Posted by: Izak609
That'd be really hard to keep up with...
Posted by: Zealot Tony
Would a section ever be added with people's brainstormed ideas and theories? I been through parts of this thread before, and some interesting theories have come about. How 'bout adding those replies to the OP?

  • 01.14.2012 1:16 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: Izak609
That'd be really hard to keep up with...
Posted by: Zealot Tony
Would a section ever be added with people's brainstormed ideas and theories? I been through parts of this thread before, and some interesting theories have come about. How 'bout adding those replies to the OP?

Not really. This thread is primarily been a simple question and answer thread, answers under no explanation as to why (sure, we may be answering to the best of our knowledge). The most notable questions revolving around "When will I get Mythic?", or bland statements including "Look, I got [insert title]", or "Title A > Title B".

There haven't really been many theories in the past 100 pages, let alone the last 1000, so I don't think it would be that difficult to keep up with.

[Edited on 01.14.2012 1:20 AM PST]

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I'm saying it'd be difficult with all the other chatter going on in here for one person to handle.
Posted by: Zealot Tony

  • 01.14.2012 1:22 AM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

Look at my post above... :/ lol
Posted by: Izak609
I'm saying it'd be difficult with all the other chatter going on in here for one person to handle.
Posted by: Zealot Tony

  • 01.14.2012 1:23 AM PDT
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I read it before I posted. I just don't have that much to say to it and I was only posting to reiterate what I was aiming to say.
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Look at my post above... :/ lol
Posted by: Izak609
I'm saying it'd be difficult with all the other chatter going on in here for one person to handle.
Posted by: Zealot Tony

  • 01.14.2012 1:28 AM PDT
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These two link to the same post, have a relatively similar title and are right next to each other in the "Base Titles" section.
12/07 Join Dates & Other Affect Titles; Titles are Rewards for Trust
12/07 Join Dates + Items Affect Titles; Titles Rewards for Trust

  • 01.14.2012 1:31 AM PDT

"We live in a special time; the only time where we can observationally verify that we live in a very special time" - Lawrence Krauss.

I was a finalist :P


Posted by: Izak609
I'm saying it'd be difficult with all the other chatter going on in here for one person to handle.

Perhaps, but unnecessary chatter can be easily circumvented. If someone has an idea of what to look for and basically can collate the theories scattered throughout the thread (or at least as many as one can) then it could enhance discussion in this thread (more so than simply asking and answering questions which are basically answered within the OP).

Note: Theories are based off observable phenomenons, and may be completely inaccurate to the true system.
Theories by users about the title system
Theory by;

Tom T [03.11.2008], direct link. "Ideas on demotions"

ecartman1214 [3.30.2008], direct link. "Max value and percentages"

Eldude95 [5.12.2008], direct link. "How trust is earned and its values"

pitbullfathead [5.12.2008], direct link "Factors pertaining to trust points"

Mr Snowballs [10.29.2008], direct link. "Calculations involving trust points"

Batzter [11.19.2008], 17th reply on page. "Trust points, thresholds, and parameters"

JBSpudSter [4.3.2009], direct link. "Changes on the 1st"

JBSpudSter [8.1.2009], 12th reply on page. "Base titles"

Lord Snakie [9.13.2009], direct link. "Possible PPD significance"

JesusismyHomey [9.19.2009], direct link. "Factors contributing to title change"

Karl2177 [11.21.2009], direct link. "Additions to prior theory on base title linkage"

Eliper [11.27.2009], 6th reply on page. "Trust points and their correlation to titles" (JBSpudSter breaks the theory down in the 24th reply)

American Recoil [11.29.2009], direct link. "Upgrade from previous theory provided, based on new observations"

T1B3R7uMB0YXVI [1.11.2010], 14th reply on page. "Member and member prefix equations"

Badball3r47 [1.28.2010], 21st reply on page. "Explanation on trust points"

xReconAssassinX [5.11.2010], direct link. "Trust points and their correlation to titles"

cheesenator [5.16.2010], direct link. "Trust point calculations as a function - f(x)"

Halo biggest fan [6.4.2010], 14th reply on page. "Login time experiments"

RollinRollin13 [9.23.2010], 5th reply on page. "Trust points and their correlation to titles"

T1B3R7uMB0YXVI [11.06.2010], direct link. "Trigonometric relationships to titles (basic theory)"

ARBITOR 5 [1.13.2011], 2nd last reply on page "Trust points and their correlation to titles"

Zealot Tony [9.6.2011], 17th reply on page. "Trust points and their correlation to titles"


[Edited on 01.15.2012 4:36 AM PST]

  • 01.14.2012 1:38 AM PDT

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Good job on changing the Original post a bit, Duardo.

  • 01.14.2012 6:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: Izak609
I believe these two link to the same post. The first is under base titles and the second is under prefixes. Are these the type of duplicate links you're looking for, Duardo?
11/08 Tweaked Base Formula Math For Higher Title Normalization11/08 Veteran Not Ban Related Prefix / Imbalanced Prefix Priority Bug
Yes, thank you.

Posted by: Zealot Tony
Would a section ever be added with people's brainstormed ideas and theories? I been through parts of this thread before, and some interesting theories have come about. How 'bout adding those replies to the OP?
In the beginning I had theories in the OP. A group of users and I agreed that it would be more beneficial if we got rid of them in favor of linked post from the Webteam, as they actually offer information and insight.

It is possible to link to a separate post for theories though...

  • 01.14.2012 8:35 AM PDT
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No problem, I'm going to drop a brick of duplicate links I had in store for you then.
Posted by: Duardo
Yes, thank you.

The first link is under "Base Titles" and the second is under "Prefixes".
11/08 Significant Change To Title Algorithm / Specific Tiers / Result = Less Elevated Titles11/08 Prefix Introduction / 9 Total With Different Criteria
The first link is under "Base Titles" and the second is under "Prefixes".
11/08 Rating No Longer Relative To Daily Maximum / Base Titles More Predictable11/08 Prefixes Independent Of Base Titles
The first link is under "Base Titles" and the second is under "Other".
8/08 Possible Post Quality Metrics / Main Title Use = Fun & Positive Reinforcement8/08 Main Title Use = Fun > Secondary = Positive Reinforcement
Both links are under the "Other" part of your post.
3/07 Trust Ratings Can't Be Subjective For Functionality3/07 Prototype Collected Trust Before Title Implementation

Edit: And I believe those are all the duplicate links around the bottom area of your original post.

[Edited on 01.14.2012 9:07 AM PST]

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Also, these two link to the same post, but one is in the "PREFIXES FOR BASE TITLES" part of your post and the other in the "Prefixes" part.
*If banned/warned, you may or may not keep the title, depending on length/number of bans. Source11/08 Ban Related Prefixes & Their Qualifications
And I'm pretty sure that now covers all duplicate links in the original post.

  • 01.14.2012 8:58 AM PDT