I don't know if this is sarcasm. But suggesting that reporting a source is the reason you lost status is not true.
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Fattyone
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It was sarcasm. Just coincidence that it happened that way.
I did wonder if the way I worded it was frowned upon. When ever I do report something (very rare), I usually just keep it short and stupid, the posts I report are very easy to tell why it was reported.
I figured as much. I worry about sarcasm leads to misinformation among new members reading it. Obviously, I don't want anyone deterred from reporting problems with sources hence my reply.
More worrisome is when established members make the sarcastic recommendations of shit sources to newbies. It's an inside joke but I wonder if some new members take it literal?
Fattyone
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That’s a good point and I’m guilty of it. I usually suggest MSG Labs, as it doesn’t exist. Worst case scenario is they learn how to search for something.
So why did you lose status if I may ask? I didn't know or had forgotten you did have orange letters. Pretty sure I was not aware.
I was just mentioning again today that sources should not list their products as "200 mg" instead of the proper "200 mg/ml". I can envision someone taking 2 g at once that way even though the label is properly written to capture the vial concentration.
T&H
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I'm not sure if Fatty knows why he lost status. I could be wrong, but I don't believe Millard gives a reason to the affected member in every case (subject to be corrected.)
If members try and be productive, helpful contributors to those on the site, one wouldn't need to worry about losing status. Or obtaining a certain status either.
Fattyone
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No idea why I lost it. I try and help the noobs and although I have shit posts, I’d say the majority are somewhat helpful. Some other members who I regard as respected and been there done that types (@BigTomJ comes to mind) lost theirs too. Millard has stated it was just an algorithm change that he didn’t necessarily choose, but came as part of the forum software.
Thanks for your comments. Some folks are just naturely inquisitive and wonder how systems/models work. Not trying to be subversive. That is one reason I came here. Clearly it isn't censored like some other places I've haunted.
My comments are meant to be constructive.
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Yes now that you mention it I was also going to nominate @BigTomJ as well. I'm sure he will just love that haha.
I do wonder if there is something wrong with the reaction score algorithm. Based on the quality and content of the posts, there are a number of members who should be well known members IMO. Otherwise what's the point in having the system if it isn't properly identifying members making high quality content?
Fattyone
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March will be my aniversary. Curious if time has anything to do with it.
It’s not all reactions, there’s dudes in orange who have 200 posts lol
I mean practically speaking, someone dishing out sound HR advice, following the rules...what reaction score would they need to go orange now? 2500, 5000, 10000?
I must be missing something significant.
Please note: this is an algorithm/math question, not a challenging your authority on your own forum question.
Another suggestion: The trophy listing page should also be taken down or edited since some of those aren't awarded.
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BigTomJ
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I was never orange here.
In fact I'm relatively new to actively participating on this forum.
BigTomJ
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I would actually not love that.
I think, In general, a status/member role system is stupid.
With a tiered system there comes the implications that higher role = more knowledge or experience, and that's simply not reality.
Even reaction scores are a bad indicator or contribution as any meme lord that has a good sense of humor will inevitably build a pretty outstanding reaction ratio.
Ugbb has a similar system in place and I had the mods change my title to ("elite") (with the quotation marks, instead of just saying elite) because I thought their system was foolish as well.
Yes.
I hereby donate any future status change to @Spaceman Spiff. He has very nice labels.
@Qingdao Sigma Chemicals: you should do a contract manufacturing PO with the Spaceman for beautiful labels. He could really help you.
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26 of my 91 dislikes. I still hope we are going to turn the corner.
Most of my downvotes were from the Lonewolf. I thought we were just about to turn a corner before his exit.
