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Administration => WXForum Bugs/Suggestions => Topic started by: WeatherHost on December 06, 2011, 06:51:23 AM
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As more and more people come aboard, newer members may get the wrong impression of the rank of 'Forecaster'. Shouldn't that be reserved for actual forecasters with appropriate training and not just anybody with a certain post count? I know we have several Mets here.
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We could replace that designation with "amateur weather educated-guesser", but I don't think it will fit.
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Since a professionally trained "Meteorologist" is able to indicate this in their profile and/or next to their avatar, IMO it's a non-issue.
Besides, anyone can be a "Forecaster".
"Tomorrow will be sunny and dry here in Las Vegas" There, I just made a forecast.
And a darn good one I might add! ;)
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I always thought the ranks should be more spread out...The top rank is 300 posts
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I always thought the ranks should be more spread out...The top rank is 300 posts
Personally, I don't see the need for them. They really don't serve any purpose.
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Personally, I think the ranks should be better based on the amount of time on the forum...posts arent everything ;)
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I worked long and hard for my Forecaster moniker! Don't strip me of my meaningless title, lol. I thought the ranks were pretty cool when I first joined the forum. And I was inclined to put maybe a bit more stock in the opinions of those who are so dedicated to this pursuit as to be active in our little community. I'm sure the mets are not offended. But if you must change it, make it "Doctor", lol. Always wanted to be a doctor.
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I always thought the ranks should be more spread out...The top rank is 300 posts
And neither does logging on. An no load is an no load. At least an posters is giving info or helping out some one.
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Besides, anyone can be a "Forecaster".
"Tomorrow will be sunny and dry here in Las Vegas" There, I just made a forecast.
And a darn good one I might add! ;)
=D> =D> =D> =D>
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Although listed as a Forecaster, in actuality, I am a peripheral visionary. I can see the future, but only off to the sides. :roll:
(My hindsight is pretty good, too!)
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As more and more people come aboard, newer members may get the wrong impression of the rank of 'Forecaster'. Shouldn't that be reserved for actual forecasters with appropriate training and not just anybody with a certain post count? I know we have several Mets here.
Awww. And I was gonna use the badge on my website. :-(
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Hey, folks.
Haven't been on in a while, but when I checked the forum just now this thread stood out.
Forums often use member ranking systems that pertain to the forum's focus. I think most members and visitors understand that the ranking categories are just for fun.
It's interesting that this question comes up now, because in the American Meteorological Society's Group on LinkedIn, a similar discussion is underway (the question there is: "Can we finally define who a `meteorologist` is?"), but there is a difference between that and this. The issue there is whether people in general (not just members of LinkedIn's AMS group) should hold certain credentials in order to call themselves professional "meteorologists" and whether the term "meteorologist" should be regulated somehow (like attorney, medical doctor, CPA, actuary, professional engineer (PE), etc,). The difference between that question and this one is that the term "meteorologist" is being used in professional settings by numerous people with very broad ranges of credentials, training, and levels of expertise. In contrast, since this is a forum for weather enthusiasts, the rankings are not intended, and I believe are not generally interpreted, to indicate legitimate titles but are used in jest.
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Hey, folks.
Haven't been on in a while, but when I checked the forum just now this thread stood out.
Forums often use member ranking systems that pertain to the forum's focus. I think most members and visitors understand that the ranking categories are just for fun.
It's interesting that this question comes up now, because in the American Meteorological Society's Group on LinkedIn, a similar discussion is underway (the question there is: "Can we finally define who a `meteorologist` is?"), but there is a difference between that and this. The issue there is whether people in general (not just members of LinkedIn's AMS group) should hold certain credentials in order to call themselves professional "meteorologists" and whether the term "meteorologist" should be regulated somehow (like attorney, medical doctor, CPA, actuary, professional engineer (PE), etc,). The difference between that question and this one is that the term "meteorologist" is being used in professional settings by numerous people with very broad ranges of credentials, training, and levels of expertise. In contrast, since this is a forum for weather enthusiasts, the rankings are not intended, and I believe are not generally interpreted, to indicate legitimate titles but are used in jest.
Well said, Kevin! +1
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I have found that if I only read the recent posts (which is what I do), the rankings and such never show.
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I guess we need to give the crown to Andrew! Long live the king! =D>
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Greg,
How about the "king" gets the moniker "king bloviator".
I will stop posting in the regular forum, and post all my comments in chit-chat (which is not counted) until you catch up.
Andrew
I guess we need to give the crown to Andrew! Long live the king! =D>
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Lol Andrew, you are the king! But every king gets dethroned :twisted:
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Hey, whatever happened to our young friend Josh? I swear he used to post threads just to reach forecaster status! :lol:
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Yeah he got off here right around when I joined :-k
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Greg,
How about the "king" gets the moniker "king bloviator".
I will stop posting in the regular forum, and post all my comments in chit-chat (which is not counted) until you catch up.
Andrew
:-#
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...uh, isn't the word 'contributor' just a contraction of 'contrite-bitcher'?
So who gets the Expert rank ?
('Ex' from the latin - former, no longer, has been)
('pert' pronounced 'spurt' from the plumber - fast leak, drip under pressure)
(Expert...ie.....'Has Been Drip Under Pressure')
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I havent peed myself while i was presenting reports :lol: :lol:
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Hey, whatever happened to our young friend Josh? I swear he used to post threads just to reach forecaster status! :lol:
He hasn't been here since June 17, 2011, 08:37:37 AM PDT
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I thought he said that he was making a return as well :-(
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If you dont take another sabbatical, at your post rate, you will be crowned by Groundhog day.
Andrew
Lol Andrew, you are the king! But every king gets dethroned :twisted:
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No Im not into the post count, I just like to be a part of the discussion :-)
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Just for reference, here are the current settings for 'rank' based on postings
Stars Members Required posts
Newbie * 2005 0
Member * 2577 1
Senior Member ** 101 50
Contributor *** 43 100
Senior Contributor **** 44 150
Forecaster ***** 73 300
and yes, it is just for fun.. no 'quality' is indicated by the ranking, just 'quantity'.
And.. postings in Chit-Chat, Posting Games, and Test Zone do not count.
We'd set this up based on the original weatherforum.net settings and haven't changed it since June, 2006 when the forum started.
Best regards,
Ken
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As more and more people come aboard, newer members may get the wrong impression of the rank of 'Forecaster'. Shouldn't that be reserved for actual forecasters with appropriate training and not just anybody with a certain post count? I know we have several Mets here.
Or just remove the ranking, it does not serve any purpose.
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I dont think thats the answer....Why dont people just ignore them and let everyone have fun? 8-)
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I don't even notice them anymore until people start talking about them. Same with post counts.
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Just for reference, here are the current settings for 'rank' based on postings Stars Members Required posts
Newbie * 2005 0
Member * 2577 1
Senior Member ** 101 50
Contributor *** 43 100
Senior Contributor **** 44 150
Forecaster ***** 73 300
I was so glad when I graduated from Seņor Contributor. Made me feel a little younger.
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
I could go with people as ranks, Like "Storm Master G (For Greg Forbes) as the top rank :grin:
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As a relative "newbie" but "member", I can say that when scrolling through all the forums that I very much appreciate the ranks and post counts.
Maybe I'll learn not to put as much faith in you big posters :lol:, but I believe for those of us just getting around to this site, it helps seperate some of the "fluff" comments from those that have seen it all.
I do agree with the suggestion of being well read on the posts should count for something, but I also see the flip side of encouraging one to help by posting also....... =D>