Stars and Rankings

[Darth Fingon]

Since the question has sort of come up, and because I've never explained it before, here's an overview of the star system

Yellow Stars increase automatically with post count:
Noob: 0-2 posts
Wee Newt: 3-9 posts
Rather Fancy Skink: 10+ posts

But there is one additional yellow star level that must be set manually:
Dong: 1 star
It is for people who show up here and dick around. Luckily, we have not had one yet.

Green Stars must be awarded by the admin. There is no set post count or minimum membership time for these. I just update people's green star levels when it seems appropriate and when I remember to.

For writers:
New Sneech: 1 star
Pretty Good Sneech: 2 stars
Councillor: 3 stars
Counsellor: 4 stars
???: 5 stars. When you get to this level, I'll let you pick your own title. How 'bout them apples!

For readers:
Reader Rabbit: 1 star
Beta Tape: 2 stars
Beta Fish: 3 stars

Arbitrarily assigned stars
An Hero: 3 stars. Awarded for heroic and/or awesome behaviour.
I Bribed the Admin: 5 stars. Awarded to anyone who completes one of the challenges listed in the 'Stars Upon Thars' thread on the Pudding board.
Hired Goon: 5 stars. I have no idea what you have to do to earn this, but I'm sure I'll know it when I see it. It may be a level-up for An Hero.

Blue Stars are given at random to deserving individuals.
LOLzard: 4 stars. Awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of hilarity.

There will probably be more blue star levels added once people start moving past the five green star level. Watch this space!

Red Stars are for admin staff.
Supreme Ultimate Lizard: 5 stars. There can be only one.
Monitorator: 3 stars. Can also do admin stuff.

[peredhillover]

Wow, now that is a rather interesting and unusual star system.

[vanime18431]

LOL I love the names assigned to the levels! I am now a Wee Newt! LOLOL I had a salamander once, and you guessed it - we named her Oliva Newt-John!

Of course, it didn't help that Grease came out at the time either.

Hugs,
Vanime

[vanime18431]

Hey Darth,

I just thought that you ought to know that I am a reader (for when the time comes to hand out green stars). And shouldn't it be a Beta Rabbit?

And I thought the Highlander could be the only one? Unless of course, you are saying that you are Duncan Macleod. LOL

Hugs,
Vanime

[vanime18431]

ohhhh I am a READER RABBIT!!! Whoo hoo! Happy dancing! LOL

On to the next level!

Hugs,
Vanime

[virodeil]

Hello...

A newbie here... A confused one at that. :sheepish:

How to differentiate between readers, writers, and members? Everyone's all members, no? *scratch head* Won't ask about the yellow and green and blue stars since the screen reader's pants with colours, though; heheh.

The post was... unusual; educating but unusual; eye-rolling worthy, but refreshing, and amusing. Hope to mingle around with everyone soon -- and often. Seems like quite a fun community. (Thanks for nudging me here, Vanime!)

Greetings,
Rey

[pandemonium]

May 2, 2011 4:30:22 GMT -6 virodeil said:

Hello...

A newbie here... A confused one at that. :sheepish:

How to differentiate between readers, writers, and members? Everyone's all members, no? *scratch head* Won't ask about the yellow and green and blue stars since the screen reader's pants with colours, though; heheh.

The post was... unusual; educating but unusual; eye-rolling worthy, but refreshing, and amusing. Hope to mingle around with everyone soon -- and often. Seems like quite a fun community. (Thanks for nudging me here, Vanime!)

Greetings,
Rey

Rey, it's great to see you here! I'm glad Vanimë gave you the nudge.

I'm not sure if I can explain the distinctions all that well, but I'll try.

Everyone starts out as a "member." In fact, by registering, you are now a member of the Lizard Council. To make the transition from "member" to "writer," all a member needs to do is ask for a board ( or boards; any of us monitor lizards a.k.a. moderators can set these up for you) and post your drafts.

Members can become readers, too. What do readers do? Well, they s read and offer critique, but they have decided not to post their own writing. Readers are highly valued here.

Knowing you, I fully expect you to make the transition to "writer." Mingling soon and often will garner that green star, too, which will give you access to all of the site.







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[virodeil]

Wee! Thanks muchly for the speedy reply! *huggle*

Haha. You're right. The baited hook that drew me here was the chance to post stories and receive criticisms...

But I do wish to be a reader here, and post reviews... Well, let's see.

I hope I can finish browsing all the available boards by tomorrow, so I could beg one of you mods for a sub-board. I look forward to that.

- Rey

[vanime18431]

Whoo hoo! She's here!!! Hiya Rey!! It's so good to see you here.

<Happy Dancing>
Vanime

[randy]

But I do wish to be a reader here, and post reviews... Well, let's see.

It needs not be reviews so much as feedback and criticism. That's like gold to us.