Brevicollis Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have a question : what do Member ranks do and what they're used for ? My account and something about me : My still growing collection : My paleoart : Im just a guy who really loves fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 There are 4 member Ranks. Newbie - 0-10 posts. New Member - 10-20 posts. Members - 20-50 posts. Regular Members. - 50 posts + up. The ranks are there to let us know how long people have been members, and their participation level. Some of the ranks allow additional features to be enabled. For example, Newbies, and New Members cannot post/vote in FOTM contests. 3 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Lunatic Member - 1,000 posts + up. 8 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Just now, Tidgy's Dad said: Lunatic Member - 1,000 posts + up. Correction - Lunatic Member 1000 40,000 posts + up 6 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 We do have a "beyond all redemption" rank currently set at 100,000,000 posts 5 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/24/2024 at 1:33 PM, Kane said: We do have a "beyond all redemption" rank currently set at 100,000,000 posts I'm almost 1/20th of the way there! 3 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trilobites_are_awesome Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I think we should have a rank for 1,000 posts! Cheers! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 minute ago, trilobites_are_awesome said: I think we should have a rank for 1,000 posts! We opted to de-emphasize rankings and ratings, including anything approximating a "like" button count as our vision of this space is considerably different than what is on offer on major social media platforms which seem mostly to elicit competition and social herding behaviour. 1 9 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, Kane said: social herding behaviour. Baaaaaaaa? 4 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 9 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Baaaaaaaa? Moooooo! 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieLynn Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 This is me as a sheep.... 5 www.fossil-quest.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 @Fossildude19 put my dogs back when you’re done. Please. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 hours ago, Kane said: We opted to de-emphasize rankings and ratings, including anything approximating a "like" button count as our vision of this space is considerably different than what is on offer on major social media platforms which seem mostly to elicit competition and social herding behaviour. It is still possible in the member search to sort by "reputation" (I found this informative button count). A relic from a couple years ago. “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Top Trilo said: It is still possible in the member search to sort by "reputation" (I found this informative button count). A relic from a couple years ago. Yes. Use this LINK. Then choose your sort order. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) What exactly is the reputation measuring since the top members reputation numbers are not listed? Is it “I found this informative” notices received? https://www.thefossilforum.com/search/?type=core_members&sortby=pp_reputation_points&sortdirection=desc Edited January 25 by DPS Ammonite My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Nevertheless, it is unimportant as this is not a feature we rely on anymore. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, DPS Ammonite said: What exactly is the reputation measuring since the top members reputation numbers are not listed? Is it “I found this informative” notices received? https://www.thefossilforum.com/search/?type=core_members&sortby=pp_reputation_points&sortdirection=desc It doesn't show the reputation score anymore, but the software used to give a point for every "informative" the person received. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 It was all a bit misleading as the feature didn't begin until years after the forum had begun so all the members who posted thousands of great posts in that time didn't get the informative posts that they should have done and those that joined and posted a lot during this period "scored" hundreds or even thousands as there was no other button so "informative" included "like", "I agree", "thank you" and any other acknowledgment as well as "informative post". It just became a numbers game, which is unnecessary as you can see how many posts a member has made anyway, or a popularity contest, which is silly. 3 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) If you want to get an indication of who might have a better reputation see who the staff members and members of the month are. Also look to the members that make helpful posts even if they don’t get a post notification button push. A high number of “I found this informative” notifications relative to their number of posts is also a positive sign. The advice above is more directed to new members. Those of us that have been here a while know who to pay attention to for various good answers or help. Edited January 25 by DPS Ammonite My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 What about a ID related to potty training? I frequently mess myself with inconsistent and incorrect information. Therefore, until I can present a greater understanding I must wear regular diapers. Pull ups would be my next level. Still leaving some protections against information mixups. Once members are deemed potty trained we can have any manner of superhero/heroine related under Roos as our Icon. “This member is in a diaper, he’s possibly full of …. “ ”This member is in some Hulk shorts. I’m taking their advice!” I think this has potential! Should give people motivation to improve too. Moving into a pull up is a big deal! “So much freedom and room for activities”. 😉 Jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 1/24/2024 at 3:48 PM, JamieLynn said: This is me as a sheep.... Me as a sheep… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patelinho7 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Less ranks also encourages quality of posts. Too many forums and social media groups have rankings where people post large amounts of garbage just to game their way to higher ranks. To achieve what? No clue, since nobody takes them seriously anyway since they've just posted randomness for months 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/25/2024 at 11:11 AM, patelinho7 said: Less ranks also encourages quality of posts. Too many forums and social media groups have rankings where people post large amounts of garbage just to game their way to higher ranks. To achieve what? No clue, since nobody takes them seriously anyway since they've just posted randomness for months We have a winner! What we strive to achieve is high-quality content, without the inanity so rampant on much of 'Social Media'. 1 2 "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Agreed...last year, I saw a new member join the forum, make 40 posts in one evening to lose new member status, and then enter FOTM. Once the winner was announced (and wasn't this person), they haven't been back on the forum (in over a year). Most of the posts I saw were them responding to other people's finds... saying "nice finds", "I've been there...nice place", and so on. Not much that was helpful. I know there isn't much else we can do to stop this, since it is already a delayed permission, but just thought I'd throw it out there. 2 1 Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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