Missed opportunity to speak of TITLES

[NewGuise]

No question ...

What Jeff said. Apart from the 'Belittler of Grant' bit, as I can claim no special title in that regard.

[ccga3359]

I for one never as a newbie complained about intimidation by either the numbers or titles

Oh my title intimidated you, admit it!

They gave some credence to those people's long term involvement and value to the forum, regardless of their rank or number of postings.

Yes a full faced rubber chicken sporan is suitible for all occasions.

...maybe someone will think enough of my contributions to honor me with a special title (Honored Kilted Belittler of Grant) or other recognition.

How many times do I have to tell you people? Honour is spelt with a "U". Honour, honour, it's not rocket science kilt making! It's one key stroke (unless you are honouring a neighbour down at the harbour).

If I remember correctly (and it`s about the only thing I do) Posts on the New Member forum and Off Topic forum did not add to post count.

[piperdbh]

I'm in favor of restoring the titles, for the reasons very eloquently spelled out in other posts here. When I first joined here, they gave me a sense of whom to listen to and who was as "green" as me. I always read the titles and paid special attention to most of the "seasoned" members.
When I achieved a "rank up", it gave me a little something to look forward to. I even remember trying to think up a special post for my 1,000th and being sort of proud of my "Elderhood."
If it's not too much trouble, I'd appreciate the restoration of the titles.

[morrison]

I feel there is a heartfelt enthusiasm for the institution of the titles accompanying our username/Avatar block. With the probability of more serious conversation taking hold in many instances I believe having a rib available for someone else to poke is a valuable element in our multifaceted complexion of a brother/sisterhood family here a XMTS.

I haven't let on about my personal life here on this forum. Maybe I should be more vocal about my life to all of you here. You'd know that I really am the guy you see in the avatar. I clean up nice and am rather handsome in a heavy collar with shiny buckle. You'd also know that I don't have much of a life. I just bark, mark trees and hydrants, and lurk. ****, that sounds bad doesn't it? OK, I hang out and work on other stuff too. There, that sounds better.

I've met a few of yous ya kno!

So, I am after all a real human with real life and goals. Being a contributor here is fun, even if much of what I add is ultra simple and sometimes does not expand the information pool about kilts. My fun factor is always engaged when I'm here. Anything that adds to the fulfillment of my daily fun quotient is a must have, must do part of my life.


About the titles, they're like some kind of frosting -
When the sugar is taken out of the frosting I stop eating the cake.
Cake is good. It tops off a fine dinner.
So, titles are like a little sweet addon to the fun part of being here at XMTS. The cake is still a cake, but without sprinkles or icing or frosting, etc the cake will not get too many bites. This Forum is like that to me. Who needs dessert? Right?
I do.
XMTS is important. There is a camaraderie, brotherhood, sisterhood, ribs to jab, skirts to hem I MEAN KILTS to lift. I mean valuable topics for sharing in a responsible respectful manner.

In the midst of all the "get well my friend" good talk and the "My kilt question is a . . . ?" questions, answers and familiar banter we can disengage sometimes and cruise thru the posts and find a point for humor and stuff a title up your nose just because it fits. No, not the little title, Your big nose! :butt:

*What's that smell?
You see titles are important. How else can one try to knock another off a high-horse if there are no horses in the parlour? Look out! Don't walk behind that horse.

There you did it. I'm the official "Kilted and stepped in it baron" I hope I get to be a duke or even princess someday!

Even though titles are not relevant at all to any content or context of posts, they sure are fun to toss around, Aren't they?
sniff sniff*. . . . . . . . . . . .Woooof!

[Jerry]

I too miss the titles. I do not consider that I try and run up my post count. As of this post, I have 2,229 posts on this forum since September of 2004, for a post rate of 1.11 per day. For me, this is being quite chatty. I do frequently post welcome posts, but my own personal rule is that I do not post these if there are already more than 2 pages. This isn't because I don't welcome new members, I just don't believe that all of us need to post a welcome message. I do make one exception, and that is a new member from Virginia. Let's see, if the titles were to be reinstated, I might have to increase my daily post rate by nearly .5 in order to attain my next rank up before the Mayan calendar comes to an end, and all such things become irrelevant.

However, as I once said, I don't own or run this place. I am a guest, and as such must abide by the house rules, or leave.

[auld argonian]

Dammit...I'm just mad because I had a thousand business cards printed with "Grand Defender of the Kilt" on them and now I have to toss them out!



...no, not really....


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[morrison]

Crikey, man! Don't toss 'em out!

I have a bird cage that you could store them in until ya need 'em again.

[ForresterModern]

How many times do I have to tell you people? Honour is spelt with a "U". Honour, honour, it's not rocket science kilt making! It's one key stroke (unless you are honouring a neighbour down at the harbour).

Grant, my friend, I am frankly surprised and astounded that you even know enough about honor to think you know how to spell it!!!!

But seriously, you know I would never question your HONOUR in any HARBOUR or in any off COLOUR remarks. Just reading from the wrong dictionary---you are, I mean. ;)

[ccga3359]

Grant, my friend, I am frankly surprised and astounded that you even know enough about honor to think you know how to spell it!!!!

But seriously, you know I would never question your HONOUR in any HARBOUR or in any off COLOUR remarks. Just reading from the wrong dictionary---you are, I mean. ;)

As noted before I can spell brain surgery but would you want me performing it with a rusty screw driver? I can spell Honour, it's just not part of the job description here at SOKS.

You know Jeff, I don't really miss my Grand Defender of the Rubber Chicken title but in your case I vote for the return of titles. Just so you can hold that title you want "Honoured Kilted Belittler of Grant". I caused that pesky Panache run to the hills bawling like a little girl. That title will allow me to realign my focus. In fact I'd be honoured. Let the verbal jousting commence.

[BobsYourUncle]

Surely no one takes these titles seriously? How can they? BUT, they do add to the tongue in cheek and gentle fun that I come to this website for. As a member of this website I was fortunate to be honoured with a special title, now some would say "big deal" and that is their right. Speaking for myself it was rather nice that "some people somewhere" had thought that I had contributed, unwittingly, enough "something" to warrant that gift. You know, getting a pat on the back from people from all over the world whom you had never met and in truth are never likely to, is rather nice and frankly, it meant something to me and it also does add, on occasion, to the fun and humour in no small way. Alright, perhaps its time to start with a clean slate, perhaps its time to streamline things, but let us not take away the opportunity for a wee bit of fun. Let us add to the fun, not take it away. Steve, I know you have a lot on your plate reorganising your, it is yours when all said and done, website, but can I ask you to reconsider the "Title" issue.

I agree with Jock Scot. In fact, I am in favor of Jock Scot. I will probably always agree with Jock Scot. Keep the fun. Please add my vote to the votes of others in favor of reinstating Titles on this forum.