I saw that JP is a premium member, is it possible for me to be one? if so, how?? thanx bye.
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I saw that JP is a premium member, is it possible for me to be one? if so, how?? thanx bye.
No, because you must work with Jupitermedia (the one's whom own it) JP is premium member because he owned it before them. In other words he is the founder.
Greetings all:
"Premium" membership was going to be the next logical progression of the AntiPoints system. The idea being, after a certain point, users would be upgraded to the Gold Dot, and could no longer be banned by the system.
The thinking, was that if members kept accumulating points over a looong time frame, the "hit" that users would take, either positive or negative, when one of these members gave a post assignment, would be too significant. (I think we're seeing these negative side effects of the AntiPoint System now).
The AntiPoints system was intended to be used to weed out bad apples that signed up for the sole purpose of causing problems. After a user has been a member for several months, and had accumulated a certain number of AntiPoints, the system would no longer view that user as a "new user that might have just signed up to cause trouble", and the AntiPoints System would have less and less of an effect on them as time progressed.
Eventually, users that contributed a lot on a regular basis over a long period of time, would be recognized with the "gold dot", their AntiPoints would stay at a set level from that point forward. Potentially, users that made a financial contribution to the site by signing up for pay services could also prove their lack of ill intent that way, and "speed up" the process of being trusted by the system (but not being automatically trusted just for paying for services), although any pay services would have come at a later date after the "Gold Dot" was already implemented.
Jupiter Media acquired the site before any of this was finished, and it's currently in the same state of repair that it was at that time (I think?).
I was a "premium member" as part of the feature when i was coding it. I added jupman and intmon as one shortly after Jupiter Media acquired the site, to stop them from being banned by users (members got a kick out of being able to ban the new owners shortly after the acquisition went through, ooops). This is why you see so few of us with the "Gold Dot".
I would assume at some point or another Jupiter Media will take a look at the AntiPoints System, and either refine it by finishing it, or by implementing a system of their own. I would imagine by now many members have a staggering number of AntiPoints accumulated, and the system will start becoming more and more self defeating.....
With the AP system, one thing that they have done already, is knock down the hit they cause. I'm not sure of the date, but I I know that the AP system was taken down in half so that people assigning APs only assign half of what they used to.
That was because indeed, when JP started the system, no one probably thought anyone would ever get as full of APs as some have, me included. The APs along with mods like MsMittens and Negative watching out for things that don't require something for Intmon for example, can be done easily.
If someone causes trouble, they can be negged to all hell, and when one of the mods sees it they can take more action. I havn't seen many threads anymore from trouble makers. It's kind of like being voted off the island.
Of course we all love flaming the newbies who think it's cute to ask how to break into hotmail accounts. I found a way and posted in addicts, but of course it was a great, fun thread. ;)
If you read it you probably got a giggle out of it.
I think the system works fine the way it is right now, I mean, come on, everyone here knows just about everyone here who posts frequently, and I'm sure that by now people can safely assume I won't one day just spam the hell out of the boards, or make a big mess for the mods to deal with anytime soon, as everyone here knows how I am.
And of course if this ever did happen, I'm quite sure someone would ask me what happened before taking action. It's a respect thing. You'll have to excuse the long post and lack of posts from me in the last 3 days, I'm not feeling well.
Allergies and a cold of some sort have me feeling like a BOFH at a bar with the IT manager's credit card...The next day.
No maybe peaple respect you in some ways... but mostly what happends is you'll be banned as quickly as possable. If others have constant problems with you then you'll get absolutly no questions, no warnings what so ever, you won't pass go and collect $200. The only time respect comes into play is when you get e-mail from MsM or someone else asking what happened & telling you about some of the things peaple say behind your back... or peaple e-mail asking you when and if you'll come back... all of this of course happends after you've been banned. None of this changes anything. Any chance of you getting a "2nd chance" is utter crap they feed ya. What usually happends isQuote:
And of course if this ever did happen, I'm quite sure someone would ask me what happened before taking action. It's a respect thing. You'll have to excuse the long post and lack of posts from me in the last 3 days, I'm not feeling well.
A: If you sign up with a new account while you are banned or just being reviewed of being worthy enought to come back with the same account... what usually happends is JupM just says screw ya your already back with a new account, if you had problems before then clearly everything is fine now.
B: JupM feels a need to (punish you.)
C: You'll slowly realise how boreing being a senior member with like 11 dots is... seriously once you reach that stage there is nothing left to gain. Pluse when your a newbie peaple don't kiss your ass as much. It all adds to the excitement.
hey Guys wanted to ask this For a Long time But didn't get a chance i know why JP is a Premium Member . But why is this Guy a Premium Member . Ratman2
And the reason why there is a Gold Dot under the user name is so that the other admins know not to re-activate that account.Quote:
The Ratman2 account was stolen via social engineering, and the true culprit reappeared (as Office) when the Ratman2 account was once again banned. All of the culprit's accounts have since been banned.
here's the link to this quote in question
f2b
I like the points system for the most part, except for one thing: the balance issue! I'm being restricted by the system now because I've given out too many positive points and too little negs. Problem is, there's no one to neg nowadays! Almost everyone gives at least decent posts. So now my points power is unduely limited. *whines profusely*
Not that that means anything of any importance of course, just wanted to throw that in there. :)
He is? Heh... In his profile, it says that he's banned. Same in the User Admin panel. Where do you see that he's a Premium Member?Quote:
Originally posted by SwordFish_13
hey Guys wanted to ask this For a Long time But didn't get a chance i know why JP is a Premium Member . But why is this Guy a Premium Member . Ratman2
I think that he's just referring to the little yellow.gif under the user handle Negative ;)Quote:
He is? Heh... In his profile, it says that he's banned. Same in the User Admin panel. Where do you see that he's a Premium Member?
f2b is correct, the only way you'd know about the "premium member" status is by the gold dot. I don't think bestowing that status on Ratman2 was intentional, and I've reverted him to his regular (but still banned) status.
We aren't using the "premium member" option at this time. Only 3 members have that status: JP, intmon, and LordB.
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I was told by Intmon that he was given the gold dot so that JupMed could see if there were any added site benifits while being classed as a Premium MemberQuote:
We aren't using the "premium member" option at this time. Only 3 members have that status: JP, intmon, and LordB.
When you get your gold dot you get an uber l33t decoder ring and the ability to change the sight colours in your toolbar.
woo hoo. I hate mustard !!!
Bah! It's not "mustard", it's "AntiOnline Orange", damn it!Quote:
I didn't even know that there was a color called AntiOnline Orange until now, heck it's true you do learn something knew everyday...Quote:
it's "AntiOnline Orange", damn it!
Not dis similar to clock work orange. eh JP.Quote:
Bah! It's not "mustard", it's "AntiOnline Orange", damn it!
Its mustard I tell you. Mustard.
BTW on the subject of cool colours I just got my local spraystore to colour match me a cadburys dairymilk wrapper and am painting my room that colour. (Dark Metalic Purple.)
and its still mustard
Hey JP, my GIFs are longer & thicker than yours. Dang Mark_boyle2002 is just hung... very well endowed.... wow man he's like about a inch long.
I wouldn't mind taking the hit (+) that is by the individuals on the top 10 list... lolQuote:
Originally posted here by JP
the "hit" that users would take, either positive or negative, when one of these members gave a post assignment, would be too significant.
I wonder what kind of power the top three has.... hmmmmm.
Hrm. Perhaps....Quote:
Originally posted here by TheSpecialist
Hey JP, my GIFs are longer & thicker than yours. Dang Mark_boyle2002 is just hung... wow he's like about a inch long.
But, my magic gold nugget vibrates. :flip:
I certainly don't see any movement... :confused:
He probably needs new batteries for it. *evil grin*
it'd be nice if the added a little sparkle or some minor animation to it.
*WHOOSH*
I think this went well over Info Tech Geek's head... you do know what the "suggestion" is in regards to the "vibrating gold dot"? Might want to re-read the thread. ;)
yes, I know what the subliminal context of the topic was relating to. It was in comparison to the dots and I said it would be nice if the added something unique to the dot for premium members.
:rofl:Quote:
Originally posted here by MsMittens
*WHOOSH*
I think this went well over Info Tech Geek's head... you do know what the "suggestion" is in regards to the "vibrating gold dot"? Might want to re-read the thread. ;)
:rolleyes:
Ummm... yeah I'll just assume you just stick those in through the battery compartment in the back. Squeal like a pig!Quote:
Can we atleast keep this PG-13?
I did NOT start this. I didn't do it. It wasn't me. It's not my fault. It's HIS fault!
Hurry up Mittens, close this thread before we all get in trouble! :dunce:
But pg-13? But trouble is fun for children of all ages. Just look at the images in the site and in the pictures you'll see how much fun those kids are haveing.Quote:
The classic race-ahead, bump-back game with the Popmatic die-rolling bubble! Land on an opponent's peg and send it back to start. Keep popping the dice and stay out of trouble until you get to the finish line
http://www.unclesgames.com/product_i...te_banner_id=1
On "uncle's_games.com" it says the game involves:
Plastic Game Unit with Pop-O-Matic Die Roller
Game Board
16 Plastic Playing Pegs
4 Rubber Feet
even a magazine or something with instructions on how to play.
you guys have got to be kiddn' me. I think you guys have discovered Sparks (www.drinksparks.com).
Funny. But when the antipoints were "anonymous" people felt the need to assign negative points to posts, more than required. Now it practically eliminated the negative points, except on extreme cases.Quote:
Originally posted here by AngelicKnight
I like the points system for the most part, except for one thing: the balance issue! I'm being restricted by the system now because I've given out too many positive points and too little negs.
The good thing is we'll get less abusive and harassing remarks
I've been thinking of this for a long time. I know the top 50 AP earners will hate me for saying this, but APs should have validity period. In other words, they can expire after a certain time (say a year or two). Just like the mileage you earn in a frequent flyer programme.Quote:
The thinking, was that if members kept accumulating points over a looong time frame, the "hit" that users would take, either positive or negative, when one of these members gave a post assignment, would be too significant. (I think we're seeing these negative side effects of the AntiPoint System now).
If you wanna keep your mileage, you must keep flying around. If you wanna keep a lot of APs, you must keep giving good contribution to AO. Not like now, once a member's got 2000 APs or such, s/he becomes a god. Heh, even a god(dess) made mistake(s). :)
Yeah I know, mnstrgrl needs to modify the database design or something, and that requires a lot of work!
Anyway, members can still keep their title (based on post count) forever.
Peace always,
<jdenny>
Actually, that's not a bad idea. That would mean that those "up there" would need to still remain part of the community and still add value. Might be worth suggesting, even if it's not changed immediately or goes on the backburner.Quote:
I've been thinking of this for a long time. I know the top 50 AP earners will hate me for saying this, but APs should have validity period. In other words, they can expire after a certain time (say a year or two). Just like the mileage you earn in a frequent flyer programme.
Jdenny.
its been said approx 10000000 times before.
You only have a few hundred more points to go then you can be in the I don't care club to.
Anyway. 95% of senior members "don't care" about antipoints anyway.
Ijust come here for the free sandwiches. don't know about you guys.
What....What, but I only got 11 now, and you say I need 1989 more. Well dagnab it. And I haven't even received my decoder ring yet either.Quote:
Not like now, once a member's got 2000 APs or such, s/he becomes a god.
(Maybe all that comes at the 2 year mark -- Registered: 05-22-2002 )
He's talking about antipoints, not green dots :p
But antipoints are tied to the green dots Neg, if they start to 'expire' over time, then too would the green dots. ;)Quote:
Cheers:
I was referring to this part of Moxnix' post:
Sounds like he's hoping to get 2,000 green dots one day :pQuote:
What....What, but I only got 11 now, and you say I need 1989 more.
Sorry Neg, to early...need coffee....back later. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted here by Negative
I was referring to this part of Moxnix' post:
Sounds like he's hoping to get 2,000 green dots one day :p
Cheers: