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A forum ranking is just a way of telling who is active in a forum, and also puts a ranking to there name based on there post count

So for Example

1 - 50 Posts = Newbie
51-150 Posts = Novice

Etc, Etc

Doesn't have to be in that format, can be something fun.

The rankings don't give you a special status its just a reward. Most phpbb forums have the ranking system switched on and it doesn't detract new members.

So if anyone has ideas of a theme post them in here.

I vote Yes!

DJHunter wrote:I vote Yes!

Any suggestion of a theme then, there were no replies to the post this morning so I know no one had suggested anything as yet

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:

DJHunter wrote:I vote Yes!

Any suggestion of a theme then, there were no replies to the post this morning so I know no one had suggested anything as yet

The post thing sounds fine, as you say, that's what most other BB forums have. If not posts, time of being a member or something, but I think posts is fine.

Do you mean theme as in what to call each post category?

DJHunter wrote:Do you mean theme as in what to call each post category?

Yup thats the one so as a post count increases and hits the level for the next ranking it will change to whatever the ranking system is.

If the Master had his way we would start as peasants and work out way up to something worthy

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:If the Master had his way we would start as peasants and work out way up to something worthy

I think I'd start a bit lower than "peasant" - after all, we wouldn't want to be giving you ideas above your station !!

regards,

Tim

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:So if anyone has ideas of a theme post them in here.

Hmm, have to think hard on this one.....


Maybe we can have a changing theme - so one period might be:
computer terms (newbie, nerd, browser, etc)

another month might be:
insects (ant, fly, spider, ladybird, etc)

and another month maybe:
chess pieces (you know what a chess piece is....!)

Might just make it more fun....?

Hey we could even have a vote on it !!!!

regards,

Tim

Hmm Continuing the earlier mentioned Dr Who Theme (Avatars)

Nimon , Sea Devil , Ice Warrior , Cyberman , Dalek , Master?

Just a thought

UBT - Steve Taylor wrote:Hmm Continuing the earlier mentioned Dr Who Theme (Avatars)

Or maybe:

K9, "Peter Purves", Leila, "Bonnie Langford", Rommana, Lethbridge-Stewart, "Billy Piper", Jo, Sarah-Jane

or even:

Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Richard E. Grant, William (edit) Hartnell (/edit), Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker

or even:


No, will stop there....this could get silly...!

regards,

Tim

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:If the Master had his way we would start as peasants and work out way up to something worthy

I was thinking something on these lines too but if we do any vague, weird, or just plain insulting rating systems, we might need an explanation somewhere obvious so that new people aren't put off.

If you were doing the Doctor Who thing, I for one wouldn't have a clue what they all were and where I was in the list! Mainly because I always preferred Star Trek and Star Wars.

Mark L.

UBT - Mark L. wrote:

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:I was thinking something on these lines too but if we do any vague, weird, or just plain insulting rating systems, we might need an explanation somewhere obvious so that new people aren't put off.

If you were doing the Doctor Who thing, I for one wouldn't have a clue what they all were and where I was in the list! Mainly because I always preferred Star Trek and Star Wars.

Mark L.

Hi Mark,


You're quite right - it would need to be obvious - esp. so we don't "alienate" anybody !!!!

Let's see what others think !

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:A forum ranking is just a way of telling who is active in a forum, and also puts a ranking to there name based on there post count.

I just had a brain-wave...!

Why not have a ranking based on the total number of credits earned for the team????


regards,

Tim

UBT - Timbo wrote:I just had a brain-wave...!

Why not have a ranking based on the total number of credits earned for the team????


regards,

Tim

good idea only prob with that is the ranking is based of forum posts so would be very hard to do.

Unless you mean something else and I just haven't clicked in my head what it is

What about based on the old computer game Elite?

Harmless, Mostly Harmless, Poor, Average, Above Average, Competent ,
Dangerous, Deadly, Elite

I like that idea

And if we get bored of a theme after a while, is it easy to change?

It's just a series of descriptions with a minimum number of posts value attached to it.

It can be changed to a new theme within about 5 minutes.

BUT we need to decide on a theme first!

It might be an idea to attach a theme first, like the one you suggested, then people might start to vote on a theme if they know what it is about Because right now no one seems to be able to agree

Also when the rankings are put on, don't tell us how many posts we needs for each level, it takes the fun out of guessing when the rank will change

Oi

Just seen my ranking or should I say lack of one

You two admins should have something by your name too to show you are important

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:Oi

Just seen my ranking or should I say lack of one

David - don't worry - just make a few more nice posts, clean a few more of my shoes, and THEN you might be considered !!


Think Darren and I are trying to figure out which rating might suit you best:

On the one hand - too low a rating might not be a good thing. But too high a rating might tip the balance and you might become too powerful.....!

Hmmmmmmm!


Think we should put this to a vote !!

What ranking should we give "UBT - Halifax--lad" ??????


regards,

Tim

I think it would be totally irresponsible of someone to post just to get their ranking increased

what do the rest of you think

I mean, it would just devalue the rankings

wouldn't it

Post whore!

You better chose something nice for me or my toys will be thrown out of the pram

UBT - Timbo wrote:
What ranking should we give "UBT - Halifax--lad" ??????

Just don't let him EVER get to Elite.... even if he qualifies.

Mark L.

UBT - Mark L. wrote:

UBT - Timbo wrote:
What ranking should we give "UBT - Halifax--lad" ??????

Just don't let him EVER get to Elite.... even if he qualifies.

Mark L.

i'm beyond Elite already im on a higher plain than you lot, looking down on you puny messes below me

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:i'm beyond Elite already im on a higher plain than you lot, looking down on you puny messes below me

messes ?????

That has got to be the BEST spelling typo today !!!!

regards,

Tim

well we were told to spell incorrectly

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:well we were told to spell incorrectly

EGGZACTLY !!


regards

Tim

Dazza wrote:What about based on the old computer game Elite?

Harmless, Mostly Harmless, Poor, Average, Above Average, Competent ,
Dangerous, Deadly, Elite

I don't meen to be picky but their was a below average between poor and average

Damn!

Mostly Harmless? I thought that was a Douglas Adams referanse! I was looking forward to being a 'Marvin!!!

Oi! Where's my signature gone???

"Should I say 'zootle wurtle?' Does it matter? Even if it does matter does it matter that it matters? Zootle wurtle zootle wurtle zootle wurtle..."
Marvin.

looks like it has run away from you best bring it back and tell it who is boss

It's OK - I found it - It was hiding in a deep dark whole, sulking.

I think that there were only 9 rankings on the original BBC Model B ELITE.
I'll double check but I am fairly sure.

Dazza wrote:What about based on the old computer game Elite?

Harmless, Mostly Harmless, Poor, Average, Above Average, Competent ,
Dangerous, Deadly, Elite

What a great idea. Brings back some happy gaming memories from what seems like the dawn of time too!

Dazza wrote:What about based on the old computer game Elite?

Harmless, Mostly Harmless, Poor,  Average, Above Average, Competent ,
Dangerous, Deadly, Elite

A bit late in the day, but these are the actual ELITE rankings for the forum - the more you post, the higher your ranking.....

Elite rating: Harmless 0 posts
Elite rating: Mostly Harmless 15 posts
Elite rating: Poor 50 posts
Elite rating: Average 100 posts
Elite rating: Above Average 150 posts
Elite rating: Competent 250 posts
Elite rating: Dangerous 400 posts
Elite rating: Deadly 650 posts
Elite rating: - E L I T E - 2000 posts

And of course we also have some SPECIAL rankings for all sorts of things....mainly just for fun  8)

regards

Tim

What about for non-members ? Not sure if the one I have is a good thing like "Hey, Heres a different team member !  :D ",
Or "Hey Heres a different team member lurking around   "  LoL.. Just kidding, But was courious about regular ratings.

Gamma^Ray wrote:What about for non-members ? Not sure if the one I have is a good thing like "Hey, Heres a different team member !  :D ",
Or "Hey Heres a different team member lurking around   "  LoL.. Just kidding, But was courious about regular ratings.

Hi,

The forum only allows non-members to post messages in the Help section. And the ranking is dependant on a member user name in order to "count" the number of posts...so, no "member name", no ranking...!

As for the different team member "ranking" - this was only done because I thought it relevant for UBT members, to highlight to them if a non-Team member puts forward an alternative opinion, to then be able to show that there might be a reason why such an opinion is expressed.

Likewise, giving other teams a "plug" is also a fair way of showing that our team recognises that other teams exist and that they are also doing a pretty damn good job as well...

And I think it's also good from the competitive side, to show that other teams members like to visit our forum and also, that they make a valued contribution here as well.

regards

Tim

Makes sense to me.  :)  ALthough now im seeing U-Boats in my head everytime I see "Sneaky Club"  :lol:

Regards,
G^R

Gamma^Ray wrote:ALthough now im seeing U-Boats in my head everytime I see "Sneaky Club"  :lol:

Regards,
G^R

Hi,

Well we certainly plan to "sink" the opposition.....!

regards

Tim

UBT - Timbo wrote:Hi,

Well we certainly plan to "sink" the opposition.....!

regards

Tim

LOL.. Be careful of those nastly Depth Charges !  

OOH! I've finally acheived an Elite Rating of 'Dangerous'.  Only took me 18 months.