User titles

DeathCougar · 07-22-2008, 03:51 PM

many forums I am on allow users to changed their user titles, so they dont all say "Registered User" or "Contributing Member" and instead can have custom phrases.

Is this something YT can do, or would be interested in doing? Obviously we would be following the same strict guidelines as posting in threads. However, i feel it would better help identify our online persona

Good example is I have recently (and Jokingly) been labeled a stalker, so I would like to change my title from "Contributing Member" to "Resident Stalker"

Thoughts? Ideas? Concerns?

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-22-2008, 03:53 PM

good idea, stalker

DeathCougar · 07-22-2008, 03:54 PM

haha gee thanks

KellyKel · 07-22-2008, 03:54 PM

You could also make it an option for contributing members... We do that on one of the forums that I mod.

DeathCougar · 07-22-2008, 04:00 PM

Im sorta torn on it just being for contributng members....since YT no longer has to have an income (since being sold) less members are becoming contributing members. Its a little *too* elite.

KellyKel · 07-22-2008, 04:10 PM

Well I'm not gangster enough to know they're being sold. Then yes, I agree change it before it's sold to higher powers. Let the people assign their own title, you'll love mine...

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-22-2008, 04:20 PM

mine would probably be 'i want to be buried facedown so everyone can kiss my ass'

24Runna · 07-22-2008, 04:25 PM

Agree

KellyKel · 07-22-2008, 04:25 PM

Too many characters.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-22-2008, 04:33 PM

damnit

dirtoyboy · 07-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyKel

You could also make it an option for contributing members... We do that on one of the forums that I mod.

You mod forums?

DeathCougar · 07-24-2008, 10:55 AM

No weigh in from Mods on this idea? Corey? Bueller? Bueller?

**Lysmachia** · 07-24-2008, 11:26 AM

It's nice on TTORA. You have to be a contributing member there to have one though. But those titles actually help us staff sometimes because there are certain labels we sometimes need to use. (Like Banned) Which obviously would superceed a user chosen name. But I am not sure how much work needs to be done in VBB to enable this in such a way that it wouldn;t make a lot more work for us mods.

In the mean time, that's what Sig Lines are for.

And If I could "Change" mine... I'd be Chuck Norisette or Legendary PigPen!

**4x4Fink** · 07-24-2008, 12:04 PM

Just for clarification, when you say we were sold. That's not a bad thing.
It allows for more reliable user access, faster speeds and an overall better environment.

The fact that most people don't even know that is a sign that we're still exactly as we were years ago.

As far as custom titles go...I am torn.
They are neat but can get confusing and out of hand sometimes.

I do think there needs to be some variable in place for when a user can do it.
Maybe not contributing but maybe post count or something.
100 posts, 200 posts I don't know.

As 'Coug said, as with all things here it has to be family-oriented and appropriate.

Fink

904_runner · 07-24-2008, 12:12 PM

Id go at least a 1000 posts, im almost there, it will give me some time to think of one!

**4x4Fink** · 07-24-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904_runner

Id go at least a 1000 posts, im almost there, it will give me some time to think of one!

1,000 is a lot.

A lot of members here don't post as much as the rest of us.
See Elton.

Let's see what people think about the idea in general and then we can go from there.

Fink

904_runner · 07-24-2008, 12:15 PM

Yea i was just joking around, i don't think i would use one anyways.

Maybe right above the advatar, but under the other stuff

DeathCougar · 07-24-2008, 12:31 PM

thats right where it would go 904_runner. In place of it just saying "registered user" or "contributing member"

07-22-2008, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,191	good idea, stalker __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

07-22-2008, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
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07-22-2008, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
KellyKel Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 211	Well I'm not gangster enough to know they're being sold. Then yes, I agree change it before it's sold to higher powers. Let the people assign their own title, you'll love mine... __________________ '85\|22re\|Twin Stick\|Dual T's\|5.29\|4.7\|All-Pro High Steer\|6 Stud Knuckles\|Chromoly Studs\|Birfield Eliminator Kit with CTM Joints\|Rear 4 Point Suspension\|Rear Coils\|4 wheel disc brakes\|Rear Fuel Cell\|Assorted Rock Lights\|ARB/IPF Magic"J" H4 headlamps in Green\|Beadlocks on 37" Toyo Open Country's\|Tubed Bed, Converted to 4 seater\| CLICK HERE & VOTE FOR DEVIN

07-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,191	mine would probably be 'i want to be buried facedown so everyone can kiss my ass' __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

07-22-2008, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
24Runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Chi-land Posts: 406	Agree __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 Auto 4WD 108k 4.88 Gears GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.50x15 HYDROLOCKED!!! :( :( :( :( :( PM me if you have anything to help!

07-22-2008, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
KellyKel Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 211	Too many characters. __________________ '85\|22re\|Twin Stick\|Dual T's\|5.29\|4.7\|All-Pro High Steer\|6 Stud Knuckles\|Chromoly Studs\|Birfield Eliminator Kit with CTM Joints\|Rear 4 Point Suspension\|Rear Coils\|4 wheel disc brakes\|Rear Fuel Cell\|Assorted Rock Lights\|ARB/IPF Magic"J" H4 headlamps in Green\|Beadlocks on 37" Toyo Open Country's\|Tubed Bed, Converted to 4 seater\| CLICK HERE & VOTE FOR DEVIN

07-22-2008, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,191	damnit __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

07-24-2008, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lysmachia Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,622	It's nice on TTORA. You have to be a contributing member there to have one though. But those titles actually help us staff sometimes because there are certain labels we sometimes need to use. (Like Banned) Which obviously would superceed a user chosen name. But I am not sure how much work needs to be done in VBB to enable this in such a way that it wouldn;t make a lot more work for us mods. In the mean time, that's what Sig Lines are for. And If I could "Change" mine... I'd be Chuck Norisette or Legendary PigPen! __________________ Molly aka Lysmachia 93 4 Runner SAS - All Fixed in Junk Yard Goodness Get your 4x4 VIDEO pr0n here

07-24-2008, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,677	Just for clarification, when you say we were sold. That's not a bad thing. It allows for more reliable user access, faster speeds and an overall better environment. The fact that most people don't even know that is a sign that we're still exactly as we were years ago. As far as custom titles go...I am torn. They are neat but can get confusing and out of hand sometimes. I do think there needs to be some variable in place for when a user can do it. Maybe not contributing but maybe post count or something. 100 posts, 200 posts I don't know. As 'Coug said, as with all things here it has to be family-oriented and appropriate. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA