Bretheren and sistern, How does one rise through the ranks from Rookie, to Poster to Senior Poster to the the exalted level of being able to define oneself? (I'm sure Moderator is beyond the aspirations of mere mortals without state-issued certification or advanced degrees.) Have hackers found any way to cheat, the quickest and surest route to success in any field? It's sort of like joining the Masons or belt colors in karate. What fun! There might still be hope for all of us to rise to the top from our filthy squalor. This is what is possible being a Prian! Life is good and can get much better.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jul 15 2006, 11:00 AM) [snapback]286805[/snapback]</div> Great, Godiva! Quantity, not quality, just like I manage my meals. I'll write as fast and hard as I can. Even this little nothing-post moves me upward. One step at a time......
I can define myself! When did that happen? Does this mean I'm a peck-er or a peck-ee? Note to (name edited) Alnilam: There's no substitute for quality in quantity.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hyo silver @ Jul 15 2006, 02:25 PM) [snapback]286821[/snapback]</div> I've read that the magic number is 500 posts. This one is my post #492. I'm closing in.
I believe the thresholds are: <25 posts : Rookie Prius Poster 25-100 posts : Prius Poster 101-500 posts : Senior Prius Poster >500 posts: User-setable I wonder if those who are >500 posts can set their user type to "Moderator" . . . of course, they wouldn't get any special powers, but it'd at least be entertaining.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Jul 15 2006, 12:17 PM) [snapback]286839[/snapback]</div> I hate to burst your bubble, but it is not by number of posts. I'm at 294 (295 with this post - I think) and I'm a senior. I think it has to do with how long you've been registered with the board. I've been with the board for a couple of years, user #881
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Jul 15 2006, 12:17 PM) [snapback]286839[/snapback]</div> Betelgeuse, Look down! I'm Alnilam, in the middle of your belt. It's good meeting another Irishman from the Orion family. Did you know that Betelgeuse is a corruption of the Arabic "Ibt al Jauzah," which translates as "The armpit of the Great One?" (Alnilam means "The Belt of Pearls.") Honest!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seeh2o @ Jul 15 2006, 12:40 PM) [snapback]286855[/snapback]</div> No, I'm pretty sure it's by number of posts. Once you went past 100 posts you became Senior Poster. I'm member# 5,551 and registered over a year after you (April '05 vs March '04), but I'm way past you in the number of posts (a mere drop in the bucket compared to other posters).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seeh2o @ Jul 15 2006, 02:40 PM) [snapback]286855[/snapback]</div> Hate to burst your bubble, but according to the chart you referenced in the quote, your 295 posts would make you a Senior Prius Poster, so you aren't in disagreement! And this is post number 500 for me, so I'll have to think of a creative title for myself soon. Honestly, though, the number of posts means nothing more than how much free time you have on your hands! I prefer to make a few intelligent posts as opposed to a large number of useless posts (I'm looking in your direction, Random Word Association!). :lol:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Jul 15 2006, 03:44 PM) [snapback]286857[/snapback]</div> Well, now we are all the wiser, including me. I edited out my earlier comment. Sorry.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brandon @ Jul 15 2006, 04:08 PM) [snapback]286864[/snapback]</div> so what are you suggesting, brandon? <_< :lol:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jul 15 2006, 01:19 PM) [snapback]286871[/snapback]</div> There is no such thing as an unintelligent post!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Jul 15 2006, 03:44 PM) [snapback]286857[/snapback]</div> Hi Alnilam, I've actually seen some of your posts and thought about commenting about our shared stellar heritage. I had heard that (about the origin of the name "Betelgeuse") but was never sure that I actually believed it. However, coming from a (stellar) family member, I think I have to believe you. Now we just have to get Rigel, Mintaka, and Alnitak together and we can have a family reunion. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seeh2o @ Jul 15 2006, 03:40 PM) [snapback]286855[/snapback]</div> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brandon @ Jul 15 2006, 04:08 PM) [snapback]286864[/snapback]</div> [/b][/quote] Thanks, guys. I had to check my post 3 times to make sure I hadn't posted the "wrong" numbers. Even then, it took the posts from y'all (aaf709 and brandon) to convince myself I wasn't going crazy
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Jul 15 2006, 02:49 PM) [snapback]286908[/snapback]</div> We triplets are doing well. And you were right to ignore Belatrix. All she ever does is complain. You're the Big B in this family! Gotta go. Too many guys bursting bubbles here and I don't want to go supernova.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Jul 15 2006, 03:47 PM) [snapback]286927[/snapback]</div> Alinilam, I'm not sure PriusChat has room for another TonyPSchaefer. Did you both attend the same University of Humo(u)r? Gary
Yes, but not wisely. The question is: are you a noun or a verb? Perhaps an adjective. >4,000: chemically unstable As a matter of fact, no. :lol:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jul 15 2006, 05:40 PM) [snapback]286953[/snapback]</div> Uh oh--duck and cover everyone...this: ...with 3,956 is TonyP as I type... Shall we start a book on what'll happen 44 posts from now?
