transient Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 🍆 🍑 🌶 🌮 ♋️ 🍩 - definitely for probies 🍾 🍌 🌭 🍣 Edited September 1, 2021 by transient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: LOL John , be careful what SDS might label you 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Just now, SDS said: thank you for your input. Please don’t kick your dog today. It has diabetes. Can’t kick that poor old shim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly2Reed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Just realized I’ve been reading this forum since 2008 when scooby drove a white bmw, man time flies… but I have been thoroughly enjoying all the contributions from you regular posters. You have kept me informed while totally entertained and for that I thank you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, teef said: as long as one of them is sexually suggestive, i'm good. I'm just drawing you a new rocket but I can't get the engines right 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, SDS said: A recent upgrade changed the member ranking system (the rockets you see). Each level supports its own icon. What do you suggest for the different levels? The rank labels are good, but I think some form of visual indicator that quickly shows the difference would be nice. Some sites make user names different colors, where hall of fame would be gold. Or, the user gets more color options to choose from as the ascend higher. I also think the rep points being visual before was helpful. I’m not a fan of that being gone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Virgil said: The rank labels are good, but I think some form of visual indicator that quickly shows the difference would be nice. Some sites make user names different colors, where hall of fame would be gold. Or, the user gets more color options to choose from as the ascend higher. I also think the rep points being visual before was helpful. I’m not a fan of that being gone that’s what the icons are for and is the subject of this post. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, H2o said: Skyrocket in flight isn't enough for you? Awesome! lol This popped to my head immediately with your comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: They are all just meaningless labels. Like male and female. Those things all literally mean something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, SDS said: A recent upgrade changed the member ranking system (the rockets you see). Each level supports its own icon. What do you suggest for the different levels? How about a crown for Hall of Famer, although I also like the gold jacket suggestion, if you can find/make one. 41 minutes ago, SDS said: OMG, was that someone from Alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, SDS said: that’s what the icons are for and is the subject of this post. Ah, I thought you were also asking opinions of the rockets. I would recommend the color names for post count (based upon the labels you had in the OP) and bring back the rep counter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, SDS said: A recent upgrade changed the member ranking system (the rockets you see). Each level supports its own icon. What do you suggest for the different levels? Right now if you hover over it shows a number out of 8. What if you just showed the number 1 thru 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Gold Jacket pic for HoFer Lombardi Trophy for All Pro Bills helmet for Veteran ... Peter Pan guy for Probation I laughed out loud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, SDS said: A recent upgrade changed the member ranking system (the rockets you see). Each level supports its own icon. What do you suggest for the different levels? Can you add tiny stars within that circle 1 star for probation, 8 stars for Hall of Famer? im not sure how that would look bc of the size of the circle, but it may be discernible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Right now if you hover over it shows a number out of 8. What if you just showed the number 1 thru 8. I take it you are on a laptop with a mouse? I’m on an iPad and I get no such thing without clicking and going looking. As I said, whatever is fine, but we were asked for our thoughts, so there you go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Augie said: 19 minutes ago, Virgil said: rockets. I would recommend the color names for post count (based upon the labels you had in the OP) and bring back the rep counter. I have no idea if it’s possible, and it’s no big deal either way, but I liked the rep counter for a reason you may not expect. It’s NOT a matter of getting more for vanity, but a means of controlling my posts count. I pay attention to having more reps than posts so I refrain from some For me, it lets me know how hard I want to fight back or argue with someone 😋 2 minutes ago, bobobonators said: Can you add tiny stars within that circle 1 star for probation, 8 stars for Hall of Famer? im not sure how that would look bc of the size of the circle, but it may be discernible. This. I liked the old footballs 🏈 look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Augie said: I take it you are on a laptop with a mouse? I’m on an iPad and I get no such thing without clicking and going looking. As I said, whatever is fine, but we were asked for our thoughts, so there you go. Yes I am but my point was to show the number only without having to hover over it. 1 - 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, SDS said: A recent upgrade changed the member ranking system (the rockets you see). Each level supports its own icon. What do you suggest for the different levels? Probation = donkey UDFA = pig Practice squad = sheep Rookie = camel RFA = llama Veteran = alpaca All pro = ram Hall of Famer = goat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I’ll take $1 for each rep point I’ve earned over the years, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, Virgil said: Ah, I thought you were also asking opinions of the rockets. I would recommend the color names for post count (based upon the labels you had in the OP) and bring back the rep counter. like talking to my wife. What do you want for dinner? Yes, please mow the lawn. 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBoy Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 First level should be a participation trophy no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, BobbyC81 said: OMG, was that someone from Alone? No, the snow bowl game in the red uniforms. 😁 Edited September 1, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, SDS said: like talking to my wife. What do you want for dinner? Yes, please mow the lawn. I’m tired. I have a headache. Better? 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Probation = donkey UDFA = pig Practice squad = sheep Rookie = camel RFA = llama Veteran = alpaca All pro = ram Hall of Famer = goat Or ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Bills Mafia references. Such as -soldier -muscle -enforcer -fixer -capo -consigliere -Don -Godfather I havent warmed up to the Bills Mafia thing, but its probably because I want it off my lawn. Meanwhile, its here so . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said: I think anyone with exactly 186 posts should get some sort of plaque or mural on the side of the stadium. now you can never, ever post again or this wont be funny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsmystic Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Are we sure post count is the metric to be used for levels? Seems a reward for the people with most time on their hands? In fact do people really care about level? Seems silly to me But if you really are doing this again, then give posters of useful, interesting things or breaking news awards. Not junk posts, goofy comments, or rewarding those who comment on every post, sometimes repeatedly, to boost up a post count. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 minute ago, hmsmystic said: Are we sure post count is the metric to be used for levels? Seems a reward for the people with most time on their hands? In fact do people really care about level? Seems silly to me But if you really are doing this again, then give posters of useful, interesting things or breaking news awards. Not junk posts, goofy comments, or rewarding those who comment on every post, sometimes repeatedly, to boost up a post count. lol. This has been an existence from the day I started with the software which was somewhere around 16 years ago. THEY changed the interface and I wanted to make it look nice. and no, I don’t sit around reading every single post since 1998, probably almost 10,000,000 posts, and personally hand out rewards. 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsmystic Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 minute ago, SDS said: lol. This has been an existence from the day I started with the software which was somewhere around 16 years ago. THEY changed the interface and I wanted to make it look nice. and no, I don’t sit around reading every single post since 1998, probably almost 10,000,000 posts, and personally hand out rewards. 😂 Ha! Fair enough it was more an idea to reward useful posts by I would guess a thumbs up count (say every post that gets 25 thumbs up counts or so) No issues either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 If I could just get a participation ribbon, I’d be mmmkay 🎗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I would prefer the star ship Enterprise as opposed to a rocket, how else can I keep pace with the arm arrogance going on in Buffalo, SDS, can you hook me up? 😁👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 5 hours ago, GunnerBill said: But you are working on getting rid of the wife, right? I’m blind but not stupid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainorama5 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Here's my take on a system of icons. Tried to take a somewhat progressive approach, starting with historical and practice greys, up to getting your logo as a Rookie, then getting different color adornments as you move up. Veteran just seemed like an obvious place for the standing buffalo - then finishing with All Pro stars and of course a golden HOF. All are clearly Bills specific, with maybe the exception of Probation, but hey, how long should you really be stuck at less than 50 posts. 😉 Tried to ultimately keep it pretty simple - they are pretty dang small after all, but hopefully easily recognizable and distinctive enough. And maybe a little less boring than the rocket. Curious what folks think... (Click on the image below to enlarge) Edited September 2, 2021 by Blainorama5 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Blainorama5 said: Here's my take on a system of icons. Tried to take a somewhat progressive approach, starting with historical and practice greys, up to getting your logo as a Rookie, then getting different color adornments as you move up. Veteran just seemed like an obvious place for the standing buffalo - then finishing with All Pro stars and of course a golden HOF. All are clearly Bills specific, with maybe the exception of Probation, but hey, how long should you really be stuck at less than 50 posts. 😉 Tried to ultimately keep it pretty simple - they are pretty dang small after all, but hopefully easily recognizable and distinctive enough. And maybe a little less boring than the rocket. Curious what folks think... (Click on the image below to enlarge) This has my vote! Nicely done! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 6 hours ago, The Dean said: I'm pretty useless Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 6 hours ago, GunnerBill said: But you are working on getting rid of the wife, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Agreed 😄 Well played! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Virgil said: I’m tired. I have a headache. Better? 😋 Don't even try it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 As long as my rocket points up I'm happy 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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