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I reckon we should nominate Bawa, in fact he was the person I thought of first when I read this thread. He's always posting helpful news tidbits and seems to have his finger on the pulse of the file-sharing world and that of the forum itself. There has been many a time that Bawa has helped me with a hardware question or helped me find a file I needed and I'm sure this is the case for others.
I can't think of anyone more deserving of this honorary title.
After reading Chebus' commendation, I would simply add that not only is Bawa useful in a technical capacity but that his posts in the off-topic area provide an abundant source of good natured, and sometimes irreverent, humour that makes FST a great place to visit.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
If there is anyone more deserving of having fancy orange stars bestowed upon them, I've yet to meet him or her.
Hippychick & Baccyman = ForumContributers?
not for their front page stuff obviously
Personally I don't feel comfortable unless I've read the front page news before pissing off directly to the lounge.
Wrt Bawa, glad he's getting some recognition at last. I definitely would have suggested off my own back if Chebus hadn't forged ahead.
Manker I never Acted that my capacity in Hardware Issues r high, i just help how much my knowlage takes me to.Quote:
After reading Chebus' commendation, I would simply add that not only is Bawa useful in a technical capacity but that his posts in the off-topic area provide an abundant source of good natured, and sometimes irreverent, humour that makes FST a great place to visit.
If there is anyone more deserving of having fancy orange stars bestowed upon them, I've yet to meet him or her.
ive always tried to be and had been polit to members unless some people(u know whom) push me to what ur reffering to. i cant just let it go if someone talks crap about me, u may know better then anyone that the member So called "PB" jumped on me and he was the one going "OFF-TOPIC" always.
Back in Old days before u even join(if am not mistaken) i was much more active in posting news. ive posted/still posting many Helpfull Verifieds(Search it), been more helpfull in Software World, and taking the time not so past most of news on FST Front page was by me before the Front Page was Stoped. These days my Job doesnt let me to be as active as before and i got behind in tech World still i try my hard and i visit the site Daily but cant read all threads.
i donated my Group and my own Site to KLBOARD. never Let Down FST in other File sharing Forums(always defended it) unlike some people who talk behinde our back and talk of leaving the board. unlike many Members i never Abused MODs and specialy our admins even tho i got Moderated by one of our Mods, ive always backed thier desicions. ive always respected the Frenchise members and dreamed to become one.
ohh and manker am sorry for my poor English but thats how much i know, ive always tried to improve it, and agian am sorry for ithttp://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/images/icons/icon4.gif
"MCHeshPants420" thanks for ur comments, it felt like i finaly got an appreation on all my work ive done in this Forum.
please to avoide going off topic dont reply to this post.
I agree, bawa is a prime candidate for contributorhood, modest, well-thought out posts like the one above should be just what contribution is all about.
In fact, I sense that bawa is much like RealitY himself in many ways.
They both come up with new improvements to the general atmosphere of this forum, improvements we can all appreciate, in our own way.
Bawa, I am thinking manker was being serious :pinch:
front page News? NZB? Jesus I go AWOL for maybe 6 months or something and nothing makes sense anymore.... It used to be so easy, I'd come on-line make a fool of myself, learn some stuff and spend days on end in the lounge. Now your telling me that their is some sort of evil evaluation hierarchy system whereby unless I return with news-a-plenty and wisdom for all I will not be regarded as a valuble member of virtual society?!?
damn
Im quite impressed that youve somehow taken this completely the wrong way...Quote:
Originally Posted by brenda
Maybe you should also be offened your not a Forum Star or Moderator ar an Admin in that case.Quote:
certain members will be changed to as this shows our appreciation
to those who are a big part of making FileSharingTalk what it is!!!!
I think Brenda makes a very valid point. You're basically alienating the majority of your membership to award brownie points to a few. We can't all be as good as Bawa. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
AFAIK they aren't trying to "reward" ability but effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
For example, I'm not a good news reporter - I literally search several P2P sites (Slyck, Zeropaid...) & google and post whatever P2P news looks interesting to read or important to pass on. Anyone can do exactly the same job I've been doing (which is why I'm a little against the Contributor system), but I spend anything from 20 minutes to an hour getting the news.
TBH, looking at the benefits there's not much more for Contributors than regular members - A moderation-bypass for news and a slightly larger PM box (the rest are just cosmetic). Ain't like contributors could suddenly get mod powers :lol: (Although if they could, I might convince one to sticky a load of spams saying, "The Revolution will be Televised" :devil: )
Besides, can't the same argument be applied for the different level of stars? :shifty:
I don't care what people say, RealitY is not a 'tard at all :angry:
I for one relish the idea of having an upper-class of sorts with lots of privilieges on the forum. I mean, those news on the front page for instance, I bet at least ten people read them and get something out of them every month, and I bet at least half of those ten people didn't just read them 'cos they posted the news.
That's gotta' be rewarded.
The critics are just being small-minded 'cos they are envious, I reckon.
Didn't a former admin ask us if we wanted a similar sort of system a long ways back? I remember it was soundly rejected by the members.Quote:
Originally Posted by Illuminati
If they do have to have this system I hope they recognize Bawa's contributions to the board else the whole thing will be a mockery.
I agree, they should make bawa one right now. Fair should be fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
Thats a BIT of a strechhhhhhhh and rather childidh if so dont you think...Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
Not like any of thats is much of big deal as Illuminati has more than made that point. As for News I think if someone has a handle on it as Illuminati does now I dont think what he posts there should or needs to be modreated and makes the forum a better if the News is posted direcly rather than stalled although of course we cant just open that section to all as we would have some rather strange News on the front page as some just accidently post in the wrong section...Quote:
- Those that are of great assistant to others.
- Those that post front page News regularly.
- Those that post Verifieds regularly.
- Those that post NZB regularly.
Most of whats in here will deleted shortly.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
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Originally Posted by Illuminati
I think that is something we can all agree on
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Originally Posted by RealitY
Yeah, can you stop deleting stuff please. We already had to ask for one of your other threads to be returned. Most of what has been said in here has been valid points. Can't you take a little criticism of your, imo, rather silly childish idea?
Stop being lazy, if you really want to clear any perceived clutter then split the topic. You do know how to do that don't you?
Apart from repeating your list I have no idea what you just attempted to say. :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
Shouldn't it be 'of great assistance' anyway? :unsure:
Unfortunately Reality, I have to disagree. :no:Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
I have no problem with news being moderated beforehand - It does provide submitted articles to be given a second opinion on being worth posting, and also gives a proof-read. I count at least half a dozen errors being corrected by mods (mostly you & Ross ;)).
But to be honest, a few things need to be done to the news system before it can be classed as something that many members can do:
- Few things with streamlining delivery of news (I already asked Ross about some [source] tags, but there's other things)
- Since when has there been an absolute limit on the size of images? :dry: I knew not to post large images, but where has it been mentioned of an absolute 200x200 limit? I'd happily edit photos to help that, but not if it's a rule that's been made on the spot (95% of all news photos so far break that already).
The news system is nowhere near perfect for FST, but it's a start and I'm willing to help out with filling it at the moment. But it does need more work before members can be given the right to say, "Put whatever news you want". :shutup:
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Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
That any better? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
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Originally Posted by Illuminati
I'm srry but there was 1 pic that was like 150x800, if you checked the frontpage you'd see that your pictures screwed up the page. (even pictures that are +150x150)
What would be a good idea would be to have some actually write reviews* or articles for each section, give that person or persons special "privileges" which can be revoked if they fail to deliver any written material. Say once a week they have to produce something.
In a forum that caters to so many different tastes there is always something to write about be it movies, games, software or the state of P2P. Sadly I don't think there are enough members on this board for an idea like this to work but to me that would be truly contributing something.
*I realise the review section failed but you went completely the wrong way about it. You put the cart in front of the horse, you need reviewers first before you can have a review section.
I do check the frontpage after I submit all news to prevent that reason, but a stretch of 800 I do have doubts over :dry:Quote:
Originally Posted by {I}{K}{E}
I'll check the image - Which article was the image posted with? Because unless it was a genuine mistake on my part I doubt it went that wide (especially since the news box is only a little over 550 pixels to begin with :rolleyes: )
EDIT: Just checked the dimensions of the original photos.
Niklas Zennstrom - 448x518
Apple - 500 square
Mercora - 340x190
A little too large for the space (my apologies for them), but definitely nowhere near 800 ;)
I have no clue why your so bent on insults and instigating although it appears to be fun up to a point I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
Anyway split as requeseted...
Why are you so bent on deleting people's posts? I suppose its fun up to a point ...
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Originally Posted by RealitY
I'm just being blunt because this deleting of stuff annoys me. Good call, thanks. :D
We arent thinking or have the intention of letting anyone post in the section without those that have it handled per say. I have already pointed out anything you may not known in pms and I havent had to touch anything youve done in the last several posts that Ive come across in moderation of yours so it is a waste of time as News is just that and should be presented as quickly as possible I think. The fact is even if someones post are lifted from the need for moderation we will still check it anyway just in case...Quote:
Originally Posted by Illuminati
@DanB Its not fun at all and actually its quite annoying and I dont really care for it.
I guess maybe this was missed then
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If anyone has any additional thoughts on what else would define a Forum Contributor or what other features those that are could have you can post them here for now although keep in mind that once this is finalized post may be deleted to clean this up so its been mentioned in advance. This should stay serious as anything off topic within this post will be deleted without any notice or warning.
It just seemed you were having a hissy fit and wanted to delete all the posts that disagreed :lol:
Why don't you just put Illuminati in charge of the News section anyhow? Ie take off the moderation thing. He seems to be doing a good job by all accounts. Give him his own user group like Gepperankins has for FST Radio.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
No need to call it "Forum Contributor" (which sucks and implies others don't contribute) but call him FST News Guy or something.
Has GepperRankins ever done a show?
I think thats kinda the whole thought here. Good to see your catching on. Point is if more than just one member are up to it then that would be even better thus the need for a group makes much more sence. As for the name maybe you have a better one as Im open to suggestions I guess although I dont think it actually suggest that others dont contribute as thats a bit defensive or even foolish way of thinking perhaps...Quote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
@DanB Well I guess you didnt think any of that was off topic which I politely asked to be avoided up front.
Well that's just hit me across the face like a wet trout :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
My point was that if you want to have people as "contributors" then give them an actual task and have their usergroup name represent that.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
Ie if Illumanati is in charge of submitting news then he'd be "FST New Guy"
Gepperankins is "FST Radio Guy" as he does the radio.
Other titles can be given if they are actually needed. I can't think of any myself though, is there actually anything else?
Having a blanket group doesn't really define what these people are contributing and in fact is insulting to the rest of the membership. I think fewer people will have problems with people being given "jobs" and titles to match these "jobs".
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Originally Posted by Illuminati
Was I right in thinking that Reality was being condescending to moi?
no.Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
Not exactly - A little but I'm not getting into that argument :PQuote:
Originally Posted by MCHeshPants420
I meant the News Guy thing, being in charge of the news thing. Guess it makes sense, seeing as I've been PMing Ross about ideas for improving the news system anyway. However, being suggested to be the guy who manages the news stuff is a little surprising, considering I only started with the news a short while ago. :blink:
If it's absolutely necessary to make me it, get it agreed upon via public poll. The last time I was an "official" something here, I was in Gepper's job and ended up becoming arguably the most hated guy here :no: Don't want to end up making the same mistakes again.
Not really, disagreeing doesn't equal off topic.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealitY
Admittedly I think I made an off topic post regarding an elite 13k club :pinch:
Anyway disagreeing seems to have done us some good because it seems we have maybe honed the idea a little now :01:
@ IKE, oh right :shutup:
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Originally Posted by Illuminati
You know you want to really. If the mods think you're doing a good job, which they seem to then they should let you carry ot on with a few less restrictions (ie the moderation thing).
And as you have ideas for further improvements you seem the best man for the job. Got my vote, even above the awesomeness of Bawa. ;)
Illumanati = FST News Guy.*
*But let us think of a better title. :lol: