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?

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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"

904_runner · 07-24-2008, 12:34 PM

Oh, wasn't sure you meant to replace those

And there would have to be some limitations, or else anyone could put "Super Moderator" etc..

KellyKel · 07-24-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

You mod forums?

Considering you stalk everything I do, (example bumping this thread after 2 days) I'm surprised you didn't know that already.

zlathim · 07-24-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyKel

Considering you stalk everything I do, (example bumping this thread after 2 days) I'm surprised you didn't know that already.

Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark...

olharleyman · 07-24-2008, 03:20 PM

I don't think it matters one way or the other for some reason they took my contributing member title and made me a registered member but still take the cash from my bank account every year anyway so I don't see that it will matter one way or the other but if I had the option I would like to have the freedom to change it if I could.

***Corey*** · 07-24-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olharleyman

I don't think it matters one way or the other for some reason they took my contributing member title and made me a registered member but still take the cash from my bank account every year anyway so I don't see that it will matter one way or the other but if I had the option I would like to have the freedom to change it if I could.

You should have wrote me, I can fix that.
no one took it away, the software probably belched.
It has done it to a few others too, and I fixed them.

***Corey*** · 07-24-2008, 03:29 PM

PS, just changed your user title, and it says you had both a non recurring membership (pay once) and a recurring one.
The latter one had been turned off, maybe I did that in the past if you wrote me before, but it should not be pulling $$$ from your account since it says it is inactive.

**DeathCougar** · 07-24-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olharleyman

I don't think it matters one way or the other for some reason they took my contributing member title and made me a registered member but still take the cash from my bank account every year anyway so I don't see that it will matter one way or the other but if I had the option I would like to have the freedom to change it if I could.

I had the same problem. Contacted Corey, problem was fixed in 10 minutes. All it takes is askin, my friend

07-22-2008, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	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, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam 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)
KellyKel Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 211	You could also make it an option for contributing members... We do that on one of the forums that I mod. __________________ '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, 04:10 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 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	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, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam 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: Wauconda, IL/Edwardsville, IL Posts: 857	Agree __________________ '95 4Runner SR5 130k 3.0 - Auto - 4WD - 4.88 Gears - Aisin Hubs - Downey Headers - Performance Cams - 2.25" CherryBomb Turbo - GY Wrangler RT/S 31x10.5x15 Sony CDX-310 - Polk dB401 - Sirius Hardwired - iPod Touch 32GB Finished putting engine in Apr-26-09, 108k

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 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	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, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam 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, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	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 __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

07-24-2008, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Id go at least a 1000 posts, im almost there, it will give me some time to think of one! __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	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 __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-24-2008, 12:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Oh, wasn't sure you meant to replace those And there would have to be some limitations, or else anyone could put "Super Moderator" etc.. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-24-2008, 03:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	I don't think it matters one way or the other for some reason they took my contributing member title and made me a registered member but still take the cash from my bank account every year anyway so I don't see that it will matter one way or the other but if I had the option I would like to have the freedom to change it if I could. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq. Last edited by olharleyman; 07-24-2008 at 03:23 PM.

07-24-2008, 03:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,074	PS, just changed your user title, and it says you had both a non recurring membership (pay once) and a recurring one. The latter one had been turned off, maybe I did that in the past if you wrote me before, but it should not be pulling $$$ from your account since it says it is inactive. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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