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Subject: How do you become more than just a member

Wait a second, people read these?

Wait a long while

  • 08.10.2011 11:27 AM PDT

Yes, I did make that mess. What are you going to do about it?


Posted by: Recon Number 54

Even so, I am (at the center) a member of this community. It is why I am here, it is why I stay, it is part of who I am. Scratch away the paint-job, take off the hat, cut to the core and I am a member of this fine community. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less.

How very kind it is to have a Forum Ninja is nothing more or less then a mere member. (so sorry if you have another title, but I'm using one "main title" here) I'm not trying to call you or anybody out, but to bring to mind that you and I are only two of most likely millions in this community, but we are on two different levels. You can say something and most of the community will listen with no questions asked, while I can say something and it is likely that nobody will know that I have posted. It could be your Orange colored text or maybe the Title of Forum Ninja, who knows? But it is the factor that sets You above the members of the community. I don't know why people take the Titles so seriously, but they do.

  • 08.10.2011 1:24 PM PDT
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I can't believe the OP is complaining. I've been here for 4 years and I'm a noble member.

  • 08.10.2011 1:27 PM PDT

I wanted to see the universe, so I stole a Time Lord and I ran away.


Posted by: Recon Number 54
There is no higher or more beloved title than that of member. It means that you are (like every one else here) a part of this community and are another member of the army.

If you are looking for a source of pride, get it from the last word in your title, not by any of the prefixes that may come over time.

When I read this I feel like I should have my hand over my heart looking up at the Bungie flag as it flaps in the wind with a single tear on my cheek.

  • 08.10.2011 1:30 PM PDT

Posted by: Kannan
I can't believe the OP is complaining. I've been here for 4 years and I'm a noble member.


And no one else can believe you are complaining by proxy. Coloured hats make no difference here. Just be ready for the call to arms ;)

  • 08.10.2011 1:31 PM PDT
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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Posted by: BloodyHatesYou
Posted by: Recon Number 54
Even so, I am (at the center) a member of this community. It is why I am here, it is why I stay, it is part of who I am. Scratch away the paint-job, take off the hat, cut to the core and I am a member of this fine community. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less.

You can say something and most of the community will listen with no questions asked, while I can say something and it is likely that nobody will know that I have posted.
I disagree with both of your assertions here. When a thread interests me, I read every post in the thread. Most of the time, I don't even pay attention to who said it unless the content of their post draws me to wonder who they are.

If somebody says something exceptionally intelligent, insightful, controversial, or interesting, rest assured that I'll remember them -- just like I will remember you from now on -- and perhaps even respond. Please also note that your post is the only one to which I have responded in this thread, and you have no colored bar or extraordinary member title.

I know it's easy to blame things on the superficial, but if you find that most of the time people are ignoring your posts, it's far more likely that it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title.

[Edited on 08.10.2011 1:36 PM PDT]

  • 08.10.2011 1:35 PM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

Case in point.

I always ignore the guy above me.

  • 08.10.2011 1:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: goldhawk
Posted by: Kannan
I can't believe the OP is complaining. I've been here for 4 years and I'm a noble member.


And no one else can believe you are complaining by proxy. Coloured hats make no difference here. Just be ready for the call to arms ;)


I'm not complaining, I'm just laying out the facts. Colored hats make no difference, but right now I'm hat-less.

  • 08.10.2011 1:36 PM PDT

Half Man.
Half Horse.
Half Machine.
All "Jerk Who's Really Bad at Math."

PS
No, I do not want to join your clan/group.



We all put our pants on one leg at a time here. Read those rules every so often and make them your own.


How can you be so sure of that? Are you spying on the lot of us?

Posted by: goldhawk

And no one else can believe you are complaining by proxy. Coloured hats make no difference here. Just be ready for the call to arms ;)


But they're so pretty, oh so pretty...

Though personally, I want to be a Forum Pirate; we have all these ninjas and yet there seems to be a severe shortage of pirates.

I call discrimination, matey!

  • 08.10.2011 1:45 PM PDT

"I don't care if it's God's own anti-Son of a -blam!- Machine or a giant hula-hoop!"

Posted by: x Foman123 x
I disagree with both of your assertions here. When a thread interests me, I read every post in the thread. Most of the time, I don't even pay attention to who said it unless the content of their post draws me to wonder who they are.

If somebody says something exceptionally intelligent, insightful, controversial, or interesting, rest assured that I'll remember them -- just like I will remember you from now on -- and perhaps even respond. Please also note that your post is the only one to which I have responded in this thread, and you have no colored bar or extraordinary member title.

I know it's easy to blame things on the superficial, but if you find that most of the time people are ignoring your posts, it's far more likely that it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title.

This may be true to you, but to most of the community, if a Forum Ninja or Bungie employee posts, they will disregard most of the thread and concentrate on them. They will also more than likely reply to, and quote that person hoping to get their attention. I'm sure you've noticed that a good amount of the community is 'attention driven' and by them quoting or replying to a higher profile status person, like an employee or moderator, they get a deeper sense of gratification.

And when you say, "it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title" this is completely untrue when it comes to certain members on the website. If an employee or moderator posts something like, 'lol' or something that doesn't necessarily provoke discussion (which happens, don't kid yourself that it doesn't.) people will be drawn in and respond simply due to their title and text color.

This is why you see countless, 'inb4 1000 'employee x' quotes'. People here want to be recognized by their superiors. It's human nature.

The irony of this post? This is my only post in the thread, and yet I'm quoting a moderator. Human nature.

  • 08.10.2011 1:48 PM PDT

the pie is a lie

Be awesome and don't get banned.

  • 08.10.2011 1:51 PM PDT
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WyIdfyre: 'lol, who the hell would even wear those?'
AuSam: 'lol, who the hell would even have sex with dogs?'

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We get given these special pills you see, Recon takes us all into his van - then BANG

Too late.
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  • 08.10.2011 1:59 PM PDT

I heard cash bribes work well.

  • 08.10.2011 2:05 PM PDT

Yes, I did make that mess. What are you going to do about it?


Posted by: x Foman123 x
I disagree with both of your assertions here. When a thread interests me, I read every post in the thread. Most of the time, I don't even pay attention to who said it unless the content of their post draws me to wonder who they are.

If somebody says something exceptionally intelligent, insightful, controversial, or interesting, rest assured that I'll remember them -- just like I will remember you from now on -- and perhaps even respond. Please also note that your post is the only one to which I have responded in this thread, and you have no colored bar or extraordinary member title.

I know it's easy to blame things on the superficial, but if you find that most of the time people are ignoring your posts, it's far more likely that it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title.

I didn't want it to seem that I blame this on the superficial, just say that many members will more likely be brought to attention by the colored text or Title then to just a simple post by another member and those alone separates this websites members into many different levels.

  • 08.10.2011 2:18 PM PDT

Those people saying it doesn't happen over night, well they're wrong. It does. It just takes a lot of strenuous work as Achronos takes a lot to satisfy.

  • 08.10.2011 2:20 PM PDT
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You have to do some pretty shady stuff...

  • 08.10.2011 2:21 PM PDT

Posted by: Recon Number 54
If you are looking for a source of pride, get it from the last word in your title, not by any of the prefixes that may come over time.
But your a Ninja! ;)

  • 08.10.2011 2:59 PM PDT

Dating Age

For those looking to vent, get proper advice, or give it to those in need.


Posted by: x Foman123 x
I know it's easy to blame things on the superficial, but if you find that most of the time people are ignoring your posts, it's far more likely that it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title.

I somewhat disagree. You see these title threads and you often get people posting that titles don't matter because we're all equal (moderators excluded there). The more elusive the title the more authority it carries. It's just basic instinct to think that. What I say as a Mythic member is taken in with more thought and seriousness than if I said the same as a regular member. It's certainly been my experience. Also the more elusive the title the higher probability that that member is older. There aren't any 14/15 year old Mythic members. What you're saying is true. But it's also true that having a higher ranking title gets you heard more because you stick out.

  • 08.10.2011 3:33 PM 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

Unfortunately many members see it that way but we have to remember that we are who we are, and no title will ever change that. Take note that age =/= knowledge. I have learnt many a things new, from members younger than myself.

  • 08.10.2011 3:43 PM PDT

Just be a good boy and don't get warnings or bans!

And you'll be Exalted!

[Edited on 08.10.2011 3:48 PM PDT]

  • 08.10.2011 3:46 PM PDT

Gamertag: Deus Avertat

Café


Posted by: x Foman123 x
I know it's easy to blame things on the superficial, but if you find that most of the time people are ignoring your posts, it's far more likely that it's due to the content of the post rather than your member title.

Although all users should be treated with equal respect, so it should not matter what title the person has, people are more much likely to read mythic, employee or ninja's posts. Particularly if the thread is long, the mythic, employee and ninja's title bars (and text for the latter two) are more colourful than other users', so will stand out, and so are more likely to be read. People generally respect users with higher titles more, so are more likely to read their posts than a lower member's posts. Especially in hot topics, this can lead to lower members post's being ignored, as people often glance through the thread, without reading every individual post.

[Edited on 08.10.2011 3:55 PM PDT]

  • 08.10.2011 3:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: chotato
smart, interesting, seems out of place.


Official fan of Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, (Problem with that?) Halo, and Bungie, also a total gaming junkie.

Posted by: Recon Number 54
There is no higher or more beloved title than that of member. It means that you are (like every one else here) a part of this community and are another member of the army.

If you are looking for a source of pride, get it from the last word in your title, not by any of the prefixes that may come over time.


Says the guy with the 2nd best title on B.net.

  • 08.10.2011 4:34 PM PDT
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Do not waste your tears, I was not born to watch the world grow dim. Life is not measured in years, but by the deeds of men.

Posted by: goldhawk
We should know better, because we are better.

Post a lot, don't get banned, and be respectful. I don't just mean no flaming, respect everyone and stay away from Ad Hominem and just look at what they say. If a person resorts to personal attacks in a debate then they have lost.

  • 08.10.2011 4:43 PM PDT

You need to be cool in school, and eat your vegetables.

  • 08.10.2011 4:45 PM PDT

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