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9/12/2012 10:44:09 AM
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Should "better" members be recognised?
By "better" I refer to members (or groups of members) who make contributions to the community. For instance, by the way they post, sharing their artwork, stories, organising game nights, etc...
Why not have a way of identifying the role models in this community?
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I'm unsure about the idea of this. It could encourage better behavior around the site, but it could also cause Elitism or anything of the sort. I guess I'm pretty consent with where we are at in terms of being recognized. But I'd rather have known someone from experience rather than a shiny title. Maybe a weekly member interview or something like that (IDK).
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Heck I just thought of a great idea. In the United Kingdom we '[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight]Knight[/url]' our distinguished members of the public. Bungie could do something on those lines. For example adding [url=http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx72/TheArbiter93/sircopy.png]Sir infront of the Username[/url]. However, 'Sir' is british, and Bungie is american so, give it some bungie magic.. and [url=http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx72/TheArbiter93/sept.png]Tah-Da[/url]! This way you don't get any more rights than other users, you still have your same title's and bar colours, you just have an extra 'end prefix'. Thoughts?
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I gave you people Dragons. Where is my reward? But seriously I think community thanks and recognition should be enough.
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On one hand I want to scream "YES, put a start next to their name", but on the other hand, I want to say "no one should really be raised above the general community"...
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 And, hey, even if they are doing the right thing in order to get recognition, as long as they keep it up, [u]they are still doing the right thing, regardless of their intentions[/u].[/quote]I agree with that, but it I think that some people would just try too much and we would end up with a pile of threads that are just people wanting recognition. Or am I just being too pessimistic here? Maybe..[/quote]I think that may just be a little but too pessimistic there. Someone else made a point similar to that so I thought I might as well address it. When you think about it, the line between someone who is trying and someone who is succeeding is very evident on the internet. The successful people see results and the people who try too hard end up in the dumps and are sadly brushed aside. While it is sort of a harsh reality, it's one of those truths on the internet that you "just know." The people who are deserving of their recognition aren't the ones going out and searching for it. They do what they do, and they enjoy doing it, and in turns there is a reciprocation of that positive energy turned back toward them. For now, it's just the knowledge you store from being around in a Community/Forum with said person(s). In the future, like daza wants, there could be a more prominent way to recognize said person(s).[/quote]Huh, I guess you're right. I didn't probably think this through before posting, as always. (maybe the reason I wouldn't be one of those getting them rewards haha)
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 And, hey, even if they are doing the right thing in order to get recognition, as long as they keep it up, [u]they are still doing the right thing, regardless of their intentions[/u].[/quote]I agree with that, but it I think that some people would just try too much and we would end up with a pile of threads that are just people wanting recognition. Or am I just being too pessimistic here? Maybe..[/quote]I think that may just be a little but too pessimistic there. Someone else made a point similar to that so I thought I might as well address it. When you think about it, the line between someone who is trying and someone who is succeeding is very evident on the internet. The successful people see results and the people who try too hard end up in the dumps and are sadly brushed aside. While it is sort of a harsh reality, it's one of those truths on the internet that you "just know." The people who are deserving of their recognition aren't the ones going out and searching for it. They do what they do, and they enjoy doing it, and in turn there is a reciprocation of that positive energy turned back toward them. For now, it's just the knowledge you store from being around in a Community/Forum with said person(s). In the future, like daza wants, there could be a more prominent way to recognize said person(s). [Edited on 09.12.2012 1:38 PM PDT]
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I wouldn't really care, I think people knowing your name and recognizing you is more than enough.
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Personally, I think crowning more active members as "better" would just be divisive and counter-productive in holding us together as a community. Participating more and posting more thoughtful posts has it's own rewards already.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] insaneAssass1n9 Each member could have a star count on their title bar, whenever a mod or employee saw them do something extraordinary, they could reward them with a star point.[/quote]This is a really good idea. I don't agree with "star points" next to your title bar, rather a certain amount of stars would unlock titles, avatars or avatar flair, etc.
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Other forums that I go to that have this look bad to me. I also think some people would try to hard to get medals, resulting the forums being filled with clutter.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] italian templar But isn't that what the title system is for OP? [/quote]Not necessarily Templar. It is entirely possible that a Mythic Member is not capable of contributing in some sort of way that, say, a Heroic Member can. There are many instances where the title system has no significance whatsoever in terms of member contribution quality/quantity.[/quote] Yea that is very true, I wasn't thinking along those lines.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dazarobbo By "better" I refer to members (or groups of members) who make contributions to the community. For instance, by the way they post, sharing their artwork, stories, organising game nights, etc... Why not have a way of identifying the role models in this community?[/quote]Remember that thing called 'Community Joes'?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] THAT CRAZY TURK [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 No, forums are about discussion, not a competition to get "recognition".[/quote] Agreed.[/quote]While agreeable, you must look at the fact that people who do the right thing don't do it for recognition. They do it for a sense of self-righteousness that fulfills them [/quote]At the moment, yes. But I think that would change if there was a reward system. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 And, hey, even if they are doing the right thing in order to get recognition, as long as they keep it up, [u]they are still doing the right thing, regardless of their intentions[/u].[/quote]I agree with that, but it I think that some people would just try too much and we would end up with a pile of threads that are just people wanting recognition. Or am I just being too pessimistic here? Maybe.. [Edited on 09.12.2012 1:16 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] italian templar But isn't that what the title system is for OP? [/quote]The title system "rewards" posting within the rules and doing so frequently. Within the rules doesn't really count, considering activity in private groups counts towards it as well.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MA5C 7RUTH [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dazarobbo [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Cobravert I believe that if you are a 'better' B.net forum member, you are already recognized.[/quote]How? How do we distinguish between members who are/would be good role models for this community, and how do we convey this to newer members?[/quote] Most of the time I assume that people with Mythic or Legendary already are pretty good role models. I mean, most of them have to get there without being banned.[/quote]Lol.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] italian templar But isn't that what the title system is for OP? [/quote]Not necessarily Templar. It is entirely possible that a Mythic Member is not capable of contributing in some sort of way that, say, a Heroic Member can. There are many instances where the title system has no significance whatsoever in terms of member contribution quality/quantity.
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Meh, who cares? If I ever did something meaningful or useful for the community (I doubt that would ever happen) I don't think I could ever care if I was recognized or not. But I suppose it would promote some incentives for a certain number of users.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] THAT CRAZY TURK I understand your point but people who do the right thing already get somewhat rewarded/recognized when their topics get pinned or show up under the Top Forum Topics. Isn't that fulfilling enough?[/quote]Yes, somewhat. What dazarobbo is talking about here is full recognition for their efforts. He seems to be talking about the under the radar stuff, not just the stuff that people save enough to be a Top Forum Topic or the pinned topic (which usually come form Ninjas or Employees anyway). Daza wants there to be a way for the everyday user who contributes effectively and semi-professionally in their own way to be recognized and taken a little bit more seriously than just a regular, ineffective post. Nothing about elitism, or fame, or recognition, just giving the knowledge to others that "insert user here" can be taken as an authority when it comes to "insert topic here" so pay attention.
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But isn't that what the title system is for OP?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Lobster Fish 2 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] THAT CRAZY TURK [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 No, forums are about discussion, not a competition to get "recognition".[/quote] Agreed.[/quote]While agreeable, you must look at the fact that people who do the right thing don't do it for recognition. They do it for a sense of self-righteousness that fulfills them And, hey, even if they are doing the right thing in order to get recognition, as long as they keep it up, [u]they are still doing the right thing, regardless of their intentions[/u]. [/quote] I understand your point but people who do the right thing already get somewhat rewarded/recognized when their topics get pinned or show up under the Top Forum Topics. Isn't that fulfilling enough?
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Shortest daza OP ever. Congrats. OT: Sure, why not. As long as regular members don't cry like they normally do about elitism.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] THAT CRAZY TURK [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 No, forums are about discussion, not a competition to get "recognition".[/quote] Agreed.[/quote]While agreeable, you must look at the fact that people who do the right thing don't do it for recognition. They do it for a sense of self-righteousness that fulfills them And, hey, even if they are doing the right thing in order to get recognition, as long as they keep it up, [u]they are still doing the right thing, regardless of their intentions[/u].
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Make117 No, forums are about discussion, not a competition to get "recognition".[/quote] Agreed.
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I could see this being implemented. Although, as it has already been said before, determining the recipients of such rewards would be a bit of a challenge. Leaving it up to the Web Team and the Community guys is definitely a good option. But there's always that chance that someone will be overlooked. Over time, I'm sure the system could be improved and adjusted. What I'm proposing is a private group of individuals who are on the site often (Overlords, Web Team, Ninjas, Community people). That group will have the sole purpose of discussing candidates for such rewards through presentation of contributions, ban history, and the posting behavior of the candidates. Then hold a vote to decide whether or not the candidate should receive the reward.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Spartan1065 After that it just comes down to how you want them rewarded.[/quote]Steak and soffishes.
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I feel like people who are around often enough know who the "better" members are as opposed to annoying or unhelpful members. So it would be easy to reward them. After that it just comes down to how you want them rewarded.
