Thoughts on Board Ranks

[Farmtalk]

No Im not into the post count, I just like to be a part of the discussion

[saratogaWX]

Just for reference, here are the current settings for 'rank' based on postings

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                    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

[Axelvold]

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.

[Farmtalk]

I dont think thats the answer....Why dont people just ignore them and let everyone have fun?

[DanS]

I don't even notice them anymore until people start talking about them. Same with post counts.

[kray1000]

Just for reference, here are the current settings for 'rank' based on postings

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                    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 Señor Contributor.  Made me feel a little younger.

[Farmtalk]

 

I could go with people as ranks, Like "Storm Master G (For Greg Forbes) as the top rank

[drstorm215]

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 , 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.......