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Feb 1, 2002 13:20:33 GMT -5
Post by UltimateTrekker on Feb 1, 2002 13:20:33 GMT -5
What are your thoughts. James ran this a few months ago but we only had bout 30 people then (most of the regulars from that time are mods now)
At the time, many voiced that ranks aren't important, but the big consensus was that we didn't want Ensin/Commander and such because EVERYONE does that.
But it works well and it's trek related.. so what do we do?
We CAN also have images for ranks, so that's something to think about as well.
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Feb 2, 2002 4:53:13 GMT -5
Post by Christina on Feb 2, 2002 4:53:13 GMT -5
Does it really matter, or is this another change for changes sake?
I'm happy to keep what we've got.
This isn't THAT place where they had to rejig the whole thing to stop people just hiding in the lounges to 'gain rank' but force them out into the main board to try and contribute.
IMO a large proportion of the vocal critics of that change who then left weren't really interested in sharing thoughts on Trek, but just messing about socially. And you don't need a Trek board to do that on.
Wolf and Firkin would do very nicely for them.
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Feb 2, 2002 6:08:48 GMT -5
Post by StolenThunder on Feb 2, 2002 6:08:48 GMT -5
Hmm. Flitting around other boards seems to show that pictures for ranking often appears ugly and out of place... Also, the current rank system seems to be fine. But whatever...
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Feb 2, 2002 8:13:35 GMT -5
Post by Aurian on Feb 2, 2002 8:13:35 GMT -5
ok.. I am going to do a little "terran".. Why not do away with all the ranks and lets just choose a title instead.
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Feb 2, 2002 8:48:39 GMT -5
Post by UltimateTrekker on Feb 2, 2002 8:48:39 GMT -5
Thats a fine option. I'm not trying to force a change or anything. I'm just interested in what you think. I can easily make it so that everyone has the same rank and title. It doesn't matter to me. I just want to know whay YOU all think.
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Feb 2, 2002 15:39:19 GMT -5
Post by star3 on Feb 2, 2002 15:39:19 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind something new, but I'd like to stay as far as possible from the traditional ranks of ensign, etc, for the reasons Christina mentioned. The current system isn't too bad, though, I'd be fine with leaving it the way it is.
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Feb 2, 2002 18:04:39 GMT -5
Post by Gnom on Feb 2, 2002 18:04:39 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind something new, but I'd like to stay as far as possible from the traditional ranks of ensign, etc, for the reasons Christina mentioned. Agreed... I have no problem with the system we're having now --except that it ends in C! But if it had to be changed I'd go with something less serious than the traditional ranks... How about Trek races? From a Pakled to a Q, for example? [Might be a ugly seed of segregation there though...] Or something related to a position on the ship? Beginning in aft torpedo launcher and ending on the bridge? Nah, too close to the ensign/commander stuff... Aww, got it now: Livingston Porthos Butler Molly Spot ;D Addition: I can also do fine without any kind of ranking system.
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Feb 2, 2002 18:44:23 GMT -5
Post by =^=First Contact=^= on Feb 2, 2002 18:44:23 GMT -5
ROTFL
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Feb 3, 2002 1:19:40 GMT -5
Post by Chakotay on Feb 3, 2002 1:19:40 GMT -5
I like ranks because they are fun. The ones with the pets is the most imaginative suggestion so far. ;D
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Feb 3, 2002 5:38:26 GMT -5
Post by Christina on Feb 3, 2002 5:38:26 GMT -5
Re my earlier post mentioning Wolf and Firkin - forget it, it's merging with Messhall.
As for the ranks thing. Post count gives you quite enough information about how long someone has been on the board. (mostly)
If you want to change it don't go down the silly route of races or such please. Let us just have one or two word descriptions of our choice. Of course the Mods and Admins will have to assign them to ensure no duplication.
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Feb 3, 2002 5:42:00 GMT -5
Post by Aurian on Feb 3, 2002 5:42:00 GMT -5
I like that Idea Christina!
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Feb 3, 2002 7:52:36 GMT -5
Post by Gnom on Feb 3, 2002 7:52:36 GMT -5
Let us just have one or two word descriptions of our choice. Isn't that personal text thingy there pretty much for that purpose?
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Feb 3, 2002 8:50:14 GMT -5
Post by Christina on Feb 3, 2002 8:50:14 GMT -5
I like that Idea Christina! oops, you said that earlier, didn't you. Sorry.
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Feb 3, 2002 8:58:56 GMT -5
Post by Aurian on Feb 3, 2002 8:58:56 GMT -5
I was not trying to be rude . I said a title ( if you look at Terran we dont have a limit on our titles. ) You narrowed it down a little. Voila. We have a great suggestion! Now if we tie down the admins and make them see our way, we are in the clear.
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Feb 3, 2002 9:02:47 GMT -5
Post by StolenThunder on Feb 3, 2002 9:02:47 GMT -5
Hmm. I am not a fan of the Terran thing...
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