First Peonic Post

[OnSpec]

To begin, I'd like to ask the Mod's to not sugar-coat the descriptions underneath our names. If you believe that we are Peon's, then I guess that's the price we pay for the rite-of-passage.

In any event, it's good to be here and I'm looking forward to learning a lot from all of you experienced "old" Peons.

Cheers,

[compar]

"Peon" is an interesting term. In some circles it is really quite an insult to be called a Peon.

I'm sure that Shawn is not trying to insult all his new members, but there are probably better words that could be used for new members.

[digitalpoint]

Stolen from Warcraft (Grunt too). :)

If anyone has better ideas for rankings, please speak up.

- Shawn

[compar]

So Shawn what comes after "grunt"? And how many posts does it take to get there?

How about "forum newbie" and "forum regular". I don't know what comes next, but there are some very knowledgeable people out there, and to call them a Peon just because they have just joined the forum may be considered a bit of a put down.

[digitalpoint]

Newbie and Regular are just so boring though... :)

- Shawn

[GuyFromChicago]

I didn't even notice the rank until the first person made it to "grunt".

I say to leave them just as they are. I'm not concerned with what my rank is... I'm more interested in the valuable information I get from this forum.

[OnSpec]

I didn't even notice the rank until the first person made it to "grunt".

I say to leave them just as they are. I'm not concerned with what my rank is... I'm more interested in the valuable information I get from this forum.


I agree. Just don't call us late for dinner. :D

[candysmith]

Hiya OnSpec!

Shawn, what does it take to become a grunt & what comes after grunt?

[digitalpoint]

30 posts to be a grunt, 100 posts to the next level (which I'm not going to tell until someone gets it... but I think someone is close).

- Shawn

[candysmith]

lol, a Beserker.... I wanna be a beserker too!!!!

[candysmith]

Shawn one thing i haven't been able to figure out is ghow to start a new thread? Or do I only get to do that once I'm a grunt or berserker or something....

[digitalpoint]

When you are in a specific forum, there is a "New Thead" button in the upper left.

- Shawn

[compar]

lol, a Beserker.... I wanna be a beserker too!!!!

Only 88 more posts and mastery of the "New Thread" button and you to can be a berserker.:)

[LEDgirl]

Hey Shawn -

Can we all come up with a better rank for you than Administrator. Now that is boring. ;) How about Chief Mucky Muck?

- CD

[digitalpoint]

How about Master Of The Universe? :)

- Shawn

[Such Great Heights]

well I like this forum because it's not so boring and genaric, but still has useful information. there are other forums that are very useful as well, but they need some flair, and I think if you get offended/bothered by Peon, Grunt, Nerd, newbie, jerk, whatever as an internet messageboard name then I think a lot of things bother you and maybe you got some issues to work out.

eh. I don't want to sound all pissy, so I will stop there. this is all in fun right?
weeeeee!!!

[Such Great Heights]

Hey Shawn -
Can we all come up with a better rank for you than Administrator. Now that is boring. ;) How about Chief Mucky Muck?
How about Emperor? Or keep with the Warcraft theme with just plain and simple Hero because I am sure we all admire your mad scripting skillz and awesome tools that make our lives easier.

Am I right everybody?

Yes, I like Hero. ;)

[candysmith]

Master Of The Universe is super-cool

[OnSpec]

Master Of The Universe is super-cool


As good as Big Kahuna?

[GuyFromChicago]

As good as Big Kahuna?

No comparison, Master of the Universe all the way :)

[ViciousSummer]

"Peon" is an interesting term. In some circles it is really quite an insult to be called a Peon.

I'm sure that Shawn is not trying to insult all his new members, but there are probably better words that could be used for new members.

True...Peon has never crossed me as a term of endearment, but luckly, many people here know that Shawn/Digital Point has a twisted sense of humor. I think it adds a little humor while we take in all of this useful info.

Speaking of useful info...Thanks for all the helpful posts you have contributed, Compar!

[compar]

Speaking of useful info...Thanks for all the helpful posts you have contributed, Compar!

If you really like them then click on my scales of justice and bump up my reputation.

There are some circles in which it really needs help :D My reputation that is.

But thanks for the kind words ViciousSummer. Which do you prefer your friends call you Vicious or Summer? :)

[zez]

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