Rank suggestions needed

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Ok, this uber cool Forum software has the ability to define "ranks" according to peoples post numbers. Right now its pretty much set to Newbie for everyone.

I'd like suggestions on what to call people with say 0-10 posts, 10-50, 50-100, 100-500 etc etc. Ranges can be set to whatever, titles per range can be set to whatever.

We could for example call someone a "spike" in the lowest tier, 2pt, 3pt, 4pt etc etc for subsequent ranks... or we could use some other metaphore thats not deer related to describe the ranks.

I want to set something up soon... just wondering if anyone had suggestions / preferences.

-DallanC

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

Howdy! Dallan the point system you suggested would work.You could use military rank or how about calibers just a thought. thanx

shrpshtrjoe

calsibley · Super Member Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317

I think a ranking system by number of posts is a good idea. Admittedly, I wasn't too thrilled at dropping from 396, during this new cutover, but I guess it can't be helped. There's a lot of things we could try. Some of the other sites have given names to the different levels of contributor. We might get some ideas there. We could even start and progress through something simple, like the metals: lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold, platinum etc...although that's certainly not firearms related. How about working our way up through the animals like squirrel, rabbit, fox, coyote, wolf, deer, elk, moose etc. That doesn't seem to be what we're looking for either. I'll think about it tonight as I'm sure some others will. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

Knifeboy · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

I really like the Idea of Spike, 2pt, 3pt etc.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Knifeboy wrote:

I really like the Idea of Spike, 2pt, 3pt etc.

Ha! I knew you would... but heres the argument: Western or Eastern count? Twisted Evil

My wife suggested animal names starting with varmints like Squirrel, followed by higher ranks like Coyote, Deer, Elk, Moose etc.

-DallanC

Knifeboy · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

I think you would probably be better off with the eastern count due to the fact that they count more points, thus allowing for more steps in the ranking process.
I also like the idea your wife had. Just dont start me out as a Rat or something :).

Knifeboy

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:46 am Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

Howdy. animals seems to be the train of thought i think they would work just fine and if someone broke any of the rules you could make them a skunk Laughing

shrpshtrjoe

Knifeboy · Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

Shrpshtrjoe,
I think thats the best Idea yet. LOL Skunk UM Smile

slamfire · Rookie Member Joined: Feb 07, 2005 Posts: 19

I like the Caliber idea.

calsibley · Super Member Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317

This is merely a basic starting point for thought. You could use the military ranks. You'd get about 9 each for the enlisted grades and another 9 or so for the officer ranks. How about naval vessels? You could run up from frigate all the way to the battleships and carriers. How many divisions (ranks) do you feel are needed? I'm guessing about 9 or so. This could be a fun project! Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

WildHorse · Member Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nebraska

I like the animal idea---I want to start as a prairie dog

coyotehunter_1 · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

Hummmm.... animals? I know a few of us here that already qualify as "old goats"!!!! Laughing

chainsaw · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

i reckon the caliber system has the most potential heaps of room to move and everyone undrstands where the rank is in comparison to top and bottom!

Blaine · Member Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Maine

Animals gets my vote....you might start with rabbit and work up to elephant ....nah, too political, better go to Cape Buffalo. Wink

Knifeboy · Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Rank suggestions needed

Hey Dallen,
So whats the verdict? Have you decided what to go with on the ranks yet? Not that its gonna matter for a most of us newbies, but I would like to see what you finally came up with. It sound like most people are going with the critters. Sounds good to me.