Chris Timson Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Just out of curiosity, I note that the forum says n members, m guests and p anonymous users are online at any aprticular time. I understand members and anonymous, but what's the definition of guest? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Schwartz Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 A "guest" is someone who hasn't registered. A "member" has registered and validated their membership. "validating" is someone who has registered but not yet validated (usually because they gave a wrong or bad email address, and so can't complete the registration process -- part or the spam-prevention scheme). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 A "guest" is someone who hasn't registered. A "member" has registered and validated their membership. "validating" is someone who has registered but not yet validated... What (in the context of this forum) is a "newbie"? That is, why does it say that under my name, to the left, with one blue square while it says "member" and two blue squares by Paul's and Chris's names? I have searched through my profile screens, but don't see any mention of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 That is, why does it say that under my name, to the left, with one blue square... Well, I'll be... I seen to have been promoted to "member" while writing the above. I still don't know what the blue squares mean. How do I get a third one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 It depends solely on the number of posts you've made. Post enough and you will eventually make it to Galactic Overlord or some such. It's all a bit cutesy-poo. to be honest. but it's a feature of the software. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 It depends solely on the number of posts you've made. Post enough and you will eventually make it to Galactic Overlord or some such. It's all a bit cutesy-poo. to be honest. but it's a feature of the software. Chris If you whine, do they take one of the bllue boxes away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabennett Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Chris If you whine, do they take one of the bllue boxes away? Now THAT would be a worthwhile feature! Regards, Dick Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Chris If you whine, do they take one of the bllue boxes away? Now THAT would be a worthwhile feature! Regards, Dick Bennett Thanks Dick, I was thinking about electroshock for whiners when they hit the submit button, but I didn't think Paul would go for it. How about taking away the blue box AND changing the status from member to something else.... Anyone have any suggestions for the name of this category person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Winters Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I'd have no problem coming up with a new status name for 'whiners' as long as we can agree on a new status name for the category of people who would consider electroshock for those same whiners. Here's a few suggestions. Apply them to whichever category you feel they would fit. Rebel, concerned citizen, patriot, lemming, sheep, brown-shirt. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Just so I'm clear, OPEN HOSTILITY is okay. It's fun to read. Difference of opinion keeps forums going. I was just talking about people who whine, you know, "but MOOOoooOOOOooommmmmm". Ok,ok, I withdraw the electoshock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabennett Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Ok,ok, I withdraw the electoshock. Change their avatar to a scarlet W? (With or without some form of ritual mutilation) Regards, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Winters Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Helen, Electroshock withdrawal accepted. As for 'OPEN HOSTILITY' it has generally not been the norm at C.net. But things change. Your friend, Sandy (proudly wearing my 'Scarlett W' :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Dear Sandy, Thanks for accepting the withdrawal. Nope, open hostility has not been the norm. I was just trying to point out that I like the differences of opinion. I don't mind people getting heated and pushing their point. I was just trying to poke gentle fun at people who ... well...whine. Sorry, I'm not sure you qualify for the scarlet w. You just seem to have a different opinion. That wheedling note isn't in your voice yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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