Custom titles

I think it's a great idea.

The restrictions should be: (in my opinion) 700+ Ap's
275 posts in Security Forums (enough for an Addict)
I dont think that 1 year thing is that good because some mebers would have a lot of greens and maybe more posts in less time so it would be kind of unfair to them.
And i don't think it would be good that we can change them whenever we can, everybody would be changing them, it'd be confusing. Also no duplicate Titles, and words like Administrator or Moderator should not be allowed.

Sounds good to me :)

As for limits IMHO
300+ posts in security forums (inc min 4 sec tuts)
100+ posts in other forums (inc min 2 non-sec tuts)
1500+aps
and been here 6 months or over

that should set the bar quite high so not everyone is running around with them but def make it obtainable....i said 6 months as that seems like a god length of time for some just starting at the site that if they really tried they could reach target...1 tut per month etc
but due to the high ap restriction they couldn't just spam their way in :)

i also agree with MemorY there should be limitations as to what can be choosen perhaps make it so that titles must be submited to an admin/mod for approval - and i dont think people should be able to change them whenever they please perhaps have a 2month limit on changing so if people do decide they want a change they can but not every other day!

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I like the idea and think that it woudl fit nicely as an earned benefit of becoming a senior member. I would disagree with the number of tutorials though, IMHO, there are enough 'bad' tutorials as it is...

Maybe 1000-1500 AP's
750+ posts (I am not aware of if it is possible to seperate security from non security posts, but would be all for it if possible)
1 year here

/nebulus

How about adding underneath the member status the area where you post most frequently ? That way it would kinda give you an idea as to whom you could ask for help.

When it comes to tutorials before posting them. You could e-mail them to lets say 10 members who can them proof read your work and make sure that your info is correct and accurate and that your also not trying to palgerize. But of course these members should be choosen by the moderators.
[ I doubt many of you will agree with this but you never know. ]

Off Topic :
I have read many good suggestions on this site and many of them seem to just be forgotten or not paid attention to. I am not trying to neg I'm just curious.

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How about adding underneath the member status the area where you post most frequently ? That way it would kinda give you an idea as to whom you could ask for help.

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That wouldn't necessarily be accurate if all they do is ask questions in those areas like Newbie Security. It's an interesting thought. Maybe to expand on it those that post frequently and get positive APs in those areas?

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I have read many good suggestions on this site and many of them seem to just be forgotten or not paid attention to. I am not trying to neg I'm just curious.

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Priorities and what is feasible and what isn't. All the suggestions are read, although not necessarily responded to. But if every suggestion was implemented it might get a little messy. The reality is that JUPM does look through them and some get implement immediately, some get put on hold for further discussion and some are held on to for later consideration.

I think these should be limitations:

275+ security posts
500+ AP's (cause it's hard to get 500 without contributing, I think 1500 is too much, but 1000 is not too far fetched, but I like 500)
6+ months a member

That would be my suggestion.

Well, I would think it would be something that is hard to attain and show the true spirit of AO.
1) 1000 positive ap's
2) 1000 post (at least 1/2 in security)
3) Minimum 1 year as member
4) 4 quality security based tutorials

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4 quality security based tutorials

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What would define "quality"?

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Originally posted here by MsMittens
What would define "quality"?

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Either the AP value of that post or the number of replies it recieves, or both. In general, the better tutorials actually do get a better AP value than the crap ones, and they usually recieve more replies as well.

As far as a limit to set for custom titles, I will not suggest any limits as I find that most that are suggested here give the person replying with them just enough credit for a custom title under their name. I do think, however, that the limit should be set such that only 15 to 20, maybe 30, members are given a custom title based on them. I think that would be a good number to have them.

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Either the AP value of that post or the number of replies it recieves, or both. In general, the better tutorials actually do get a better AP value than the crap ones, and they usually recieve more replies as well.

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A lot of discussion is created for certain tutorials that aren't necessarily indicative of the quality of the tutorial and the reception of APs doesn't necessarily indicate how good a tutorial is (especially if someone has done 4 tutorials and everyone gave APs on the first one).