Member Rankings/Titles

**thescot** · 9th March 10, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Tartanraven

Recognition is a great thing, and those of us that wear kilts certainly get that on a daily basis. But "rank"?? Are you kidding me???? Is this the military? And "vanity" titles? The last thing this forum needs is more vanity! Again, it's a kilt based forum where we all get together supposedly to share our experiences and knowledge. It quickly became a tier based **** patting contest where reputation was protected like a little sisters virginity. . . .

I suspect that after being around for all of 30 posts (as of this particular posting by you) you may not have a very good feel for the ambience of the place. There are many personalities, and, like a family, it has developed a unique and somewhat complex relationship between its members. Often times, "traditional" things like titles take on importance way beyond the literal. You see, we all know that none of us is really a samarai, but it was part of who we were.

Your direct assault on people you can't possibly know and a site you haven't really experienced for very long is baseless at best. I would counsel long thought prior to going into someone else's home and telling them what's wrong with them. You may not be welcomed with open arms.

Perhaps listening and learning is the best course after all.

**Tartanraven** · 9th March 10, 09:51 PM

well, be this as it all may be....I also mentioned that there is great value here...dont forget to read those bits. I am certainly not here to make waves..just trying to find out if there is truth to the popular consensus. Everything I stated was based on the premise that this is a forum, and not the basement of the Kremlin. I like you all, but I am above parental admonishments.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 9th March 10, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Tartanraven

It quickly became a tier based **** patting contest where reputation was protected like a little sisters virginity.

Originally Posted by Tartanraven

I read more than I post..and it is clear that you feel I've fingered your girlfriend.

**Tartanraven** · 9th March 10, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

lol, well put Bradley....spot on! I get blunt way too often.

**piperdown** · 10th March 10, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tartanraven

well, be this as it all may be....I also mentioned that there is great value here...dont forget to read those bits. I am certainly not here to make waves..just trying to find out if there is truth to the popular consensus. Everything I stated was based on the premise that this is a forum, and not the basement of the Kremlin. I like you all, but I am above parental admonishments.

I've been sitting here with my morning coffee (choking on it) reading this thread.

Whether it be the White House,a school room or the Kremlin, someone IS in charge and does make the final decisions however popular or not.
Steve has a vision and he is the owner of this forum. Give him a chance to introduce these changes and see where his vision takes it. I can't believe some of the comments put forth simply because the colour is grey now or a "title" is removed.
Is that what this forum is about?? Sure, they were funny and not everyone agrees with the removal but let the owner work out the kinks and see where it takes us.
I have a small quote that is kept on my office wall at work that I remind myself of frequently(otherwise I would go crazy)...

" I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS BUT I DO KNOW THE KEY TO FAILURE IS TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE"

Give it a chance before all the harsh criticism....