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Subject: Should "better" members be recognised?

By "better" I refer to members (or groups of members) who make contributions to the community. For instance, by the way they post, sharing their artwork, stories, organising game nights, etc...

Why not have a way of identifying the role models in this community?

  • 09.12.2012 2:44 AM PDT
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http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=2914984

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  • 09.12.2012 2:50 AM PDT

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When I contribute to the forums, the feedback to my contribution is reward enough in and of itself.

But that's just me.

  • 09.12.2012 2:50 AM PDT

I don't see why valuable members can't be reconginsed for what they do.
I like how the Xbox.com forums have icons on a users profile. The same thing could be applied to Bungie.net and applied to the players title bar, e.g. Ambassador symbol for helpful members (obviously there would be Bungie themed ones and not ones borrowed from Xbox.com).

  • 09.12.2012 2:55 AM PDT

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Isn't community service a reward in itself?

Honestly, what do you have in mind? Did they not have community spotlights at one time? Did they not show off user created content within their game itself? Do they not have a title system that shows off adherence to community values? (somewhat...)

Were you proposing a monetary reward of some sort, or an item that they can show off in real life?


  • 09.12.2012 3:01 AM PDT

Posted by: Kurosaki_Kun

I know, right?
Jay acts like she's better than everyone else simply because she's a chick.
I hope she chokes to death.

...No comment.

  • 09.12.2012 4:19 AM PDT

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Posted by: SonicJohn
When I contribute to the forums, the feedback to my contribution is reward enough in and of itself.

But that's just me.
This, I like the feedback.

But, if you want to reward me with recognition...

[Edited on 09.12.2012 4:23 AM PDT]

  • 09.12.2012 4:22 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten

I would love that

  • 09.12.2012 4:34 AM PDT

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I would love that
You get enough as it is.
*Joins Spartain Ken fan club*

  • 09.12.2012 4:48 AM PDT
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Whoo.

Could be fun.
But how would it go about being done?

Points for good threads? A title other than member?
e.g. Fabled Legendary Contributor?


Maybe have a separate trust system for people who make threads with a large amount of replies?
Then again that would make the site rather complicated and would encourage spam/provocation of other members.

  • 09.12.2012 5:05 AM PDT

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I think that Bungie has done that already in the form of free codes, early access to Beta's, subtle shout outs. And this is just from my experience and or what I have see others receive.

  • 09.12.2012 5:16 AM PDT

as part of the community I wouldn't want to be the one asking for more, or saying they (Bungie) don't do enough... I think everything is amazing in the community, and can say they already do a pretty darn good job with recognition.

  • 09.12.2012 5:25 AM PDT

This could work. If implemented right, it could actually be pretty useful.

  • 09.12.2012 5:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: dazarobbo
By "better" I refer to members (or groups of members) who make contributions to the community. For instance, by the way they post, sharing their artwork, stories, organising game nights, etc...

Why not have a way of identifying the role models in this community?
I think it would be beneficial for Bungie to use icons and levels similar to Xbox.com.

  • 09.12.2012 5:39 AM PDT
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God made 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary and those who don't.

I love the idea, but my concern is what Antony is eluding to - its implementation. Leaders should be fair and impartial when recommending (or administering) both rewards and punishments. Would we have some kind of "ranking" or "thumbs up/down" bar for popularity? Would ninjas or possibly blues help moderate, nominate and/or administer said kudos or karma?

It's certainly worth exploring.

JTS

  • 09.12.2012 5:42 AM PDT

Posted by: T1B3R7uMB0YXVI
Chief vs the scarab? I find that hard to believe to roundhouse boot the scarab's figurative emotion out of the gaming zone.

Who or what would determine who is "better" though, and how would you go about keeping it from simply becoming a popularity contest or blatant favoritism?

  • 09.12.2012 5:59 AM PDT

This world wants to drag you down... And the weight, that guilt they want to hang around your neck, you don’t have to carry it one more step. You think they won’t let you rest, but it’s not up to them. It never was.

Maybe you could put a little star next to their name title? And when you hover your mouse over it the yellow-description-box would appear describing their feat?

Edit: I know a lot of people dislike Waypoint, but they have a similar system, but they award medals which appear below the user's avatar. Awards include "Host with the Most", "E3 Top Contributor" etc.

It would have to be awarded by mods, rather than an automated system though. It would be the "Recon" of B.net, but way less cool.

[Edited on 09.12.2012 6:03 AM PDT]

  • 09.12.2012 5:59 AM PDT
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Posted by: Avatar Korra
Posted by: SonicJohn
When I contribute to the forums, the feedback to my contribution is reward enough in and of itself.

But that's just me.
This, I like the feedback.

But, if you want to reward me with recognition...

And reward me some of that recognition since I uploaded all of the images to imageshack...

edit: Or just recognize that I found Sawnose's long lost son

[Edited on 09.12.2012 6:11 AM PDT]

  • 09.12.2012 6:05 AM PDT
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Whoo.

Posted by: ToastyWaffles
Maybe you could put a little star next to their name title? And when you hover your mouse over it the yellow-description-box would appear describing their feat?

Edit: I know a lot of people dislike Waypoint, but they have a similar system, but they award medals which appear below the user's avatar. Awards include "Host with the Most", "E3 Top Contributor" etc.

It would have to be awarded by mods, rather than an automated system though. It would be the "Recon" of B.net, but way less cool.
I don't much like medal systems if I'm honest.

  • 09.12.2012 6:13 AM PDT

Posted by: GrinnialVex
Who or what would determine who is "better" though, and how would you go about keeping it from simply becoming a popularity contest or blatant favoritism?
Probably some kind of internal nomination/vote between the Community guys, Webteam, Ninjas, etc...

What I'm imagining is a way to label a member's profile with something like a badge which others can view. These "badges" could have details of why a specific user has been recognised as an outstanding member. Other members will look to these people as potential role-models.

The Icons section in the link Cryptic posted is basically what I'm talking about.

  • 09.12.2012 6:21 AM PDT

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Posted by: CoRaMo
Posted by: Avatar Korra
Posted by: SonicJohn
When I contribute to the forums, the feedback to my contribution is reward enough in and of itself.

But that's just me.
This, I like the feedback.

But, if you want to reward me with recognition...

And reward me some of that recognition since I uploaded all of the images to imageshack...

edit: Or just recognize that I found Sawnose's long lost son
I also got Achronos to say that this is a Social Networking site for the first time.

  • 09.12.2012 6:24 AM PDT

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And Cobravert is absolutely correct.

Posted by: Der Todesengel
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and Cobra."
- Der

I believe that if you are a 'better' B.net forum member, you are already recognized.

No extra bells or whistles are needed. They only seem to overly inflate the juvenile mindsets that seem to thrive on and lust after recognition.

  • 09.12.2012 6:28 AM PDT

Posted by: Cobravert
I believe that if you are a 'better' B.net forum member, you are already recognized.
How?

How do we distinguish between members who are/would be good role models for this community, and how do we convey this to newer members?

  • 09.12.2012 6:34 AM PDT

Dude What.

I like the idea. Not sure how to execute it, though.

I hope one day I could stand atop the pedestal as a contributor to the community. I've made this account today, after lurking for years.

  • 09.12.2012 6:38 AM PDT


Posted by: dazarobbo
Posted by: Cobravert
I believe that if you are a 'better' B.net forum member, you are already recognized.
How?

How do we distinguish between members who are/would be good role models for this community, and how do we convey this to newer members?

Most of the time I assume that people with Mythic or Legendary already are pretty good role models. I mean, most of them have to get there without being banned.

  • 09.12.2012 6:39 AM PDT