Chris Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 You may remember a few months ago we started a new member group here called 'Veterans'. In it were true veterans of the forum, as well as members who had contributed a lot over their time here, as well as showing a decent level of maturity. There were a few problems with this though, mainly the factual inaccuracy in calling the group 'veterans', when clearly it contained members who weren't vets. This group has now been renamed and revamped, and will now be known across the forums as the Elite Members. The elite members group contains hand-picked members, including true veterans of the forum. The veterans are members who I either knew before these forums were started, or those who joined within the first few weeks of our existence (the only active vet left now is Spaz). Other members making up the elite are chosen because: They show a decent level of maturity around the forums They contribute a lot (this doesn't mean just having a high post count, but making sure many of their posts are useful, funny and/or informative They have been here for at least a year Rhe elite members group also contains all the staff (including forum moderators, super mods, and admins), and they get similar or sometimes slightly better privileges depending on their position. You can sort the members list to see who is in the group - bear in mind the staff aren't actually shown in this group listing. So what sort of privileges do the elite members get I hear you ask. Well, they get: Increased PM Storage Increased post attachment storage Ability to delete their own topics/posts Ability to remove the 'Edited by' line when editing a post Ability to avoid flood control on searching and posting Can change display name twice per month instead of just once Access to the Elite Members forum - which contains a more mature level of discussion and topics of a more sensitive nature (stuff that'll burn your eyes) That's about it! I'd finally like to congratulate all the members who have earned the elite member status, and hope that everyone who wasn't chosen, or is currently ineligible, will aspire to be in this privileged and respected group. The elite members are the next step up to becoming staff, and it is likely that new forum moderators will be chosen from this group, you may well be seeing some new mods very soon. ELITE MEMBER HISTORY ADDITIONS MADE: November 2006 (initial group) 888ball aemboy15 Airashii Akuma biggamer132 Bryzed Cam. Chris Chrisman crazychicken17 Dennis Genocide Gerard insane_pyro28 Joyrider mvi nick_kang Oscar person123 Precision Ryan Calvano Shifty Slavik Von Stockholm smallpancake smartboy4 Spaz The Great Steven Tom April 2007 Bear Jace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Adding to what was just said, Elites,do not abuse your new power to delete and close your own topics,post,ect, if you abuse it, it will be taken form you. But moving on, Congrats to all the elites, I hope that you will help to keep the community in high spirits and to be role models to newer members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG187 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I want to congratulate them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Too bad more than half of the are inactive. But still it's nice. Plus from the start Elite's forum is more active than the old veterans one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J. Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) slayer you're lucky you're elite. hopefully i will make it to the elite members. Edited November 5, 2006 by Ya Boy EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG187 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) You have much to work.I want to be an Elite too,but i have to wait to get more posts and like Chris said you have to do good things. Edited November 5, 2006 by TG187 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 well done to all who got it, someday i might get to be one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Slayer was lucky actually, it was only just over a year ago he joined. One of the specific rules I came up with was to be registered for at least a year - that proves loyalty Having said that, a year is a long time on the internet, so we may decide to lower this period, maybe 6 months or something. Anyway, we'll review the elite periodically, probably looking at choosing more around Christmas time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Well done everyone One day I would like to be an elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy vercetti guy Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 bear isnt elite!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Several people including I just shot a bear were considered but they have only been here 4 months, but as I said, we may reconsider this rule for the next time we choose elite members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Slayer was lucky actually, it was only just over a year ago he joined. One of the specific rules I came up with was to be registered for at least a year - that proves loyalty Having said that, a year is a long time on the internet, so we may decide to lower this period, maybe 6 months or something. Anyway, we'll review the elite periodically, probably looking at choosing more around Christmas time. I will try and do my best for christmas, hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG187 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Me too.I already have 520 posts without Spamming and 3 weeks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Awwww I was conidered, that makes me feel special i didnt think anyone would consider me. I will be staying for a long time as I like talking about GTA and none of my friends do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Awwww I was conidered, that makes me feel special i didnt think anyone would consider me. I will be staying for a long time as I like talking about GTA and none of my friends do. I bet that you will beome an Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 awwwww thats really sweet thank you I seriously thought I wouldnt be considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 You nearly have 1000 posts and i never seen you spam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Thank you I thought I argued why to much thats why I wouldnt be considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Yea well good luck at christmas anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Again thank you and good luck too you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate10 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Ya.You deffinetly proved it to be considered IJSAB.Totallly. Good job to the peopel that did make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Lord Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Congrats to all Ellite Members. Slayer just said it.Half are pretty inactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 If I'm not mistaken, didn't I have those rights BEFORE I was an "Elite"? O.o Ha. I am t3h win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate10 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Ay Spazz,havn't seen you on in liek a couple of days I think.Which actually is a long time for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I've been out of town since Thursday, just got home tonight((Sunday)). Was at Anime South in Destin, Florida all weekend with the girlfriend. I am back now, in time for the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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