Thunderstruck Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 14 hours ago, H2o said: Skyrocket in flight isn't enough for you? If they had used a pic of Bezos' rocket, I think it might have been sufficient... but I don't want to speak for Teef. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 14 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? @BLO_RIO what the Hell is the matter with you, putting a vomit face on SDS’s OP? Never wonder why you can’t post without approval. (go ahead, put a vomit face on this post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 14 hours ago, CuseBill said: This is truly the age of "we hand out 11th place ribbons and everyone gets a participation trophy". We all know who the true all-stars and HOF'ers are on this site. Do we really need an icon to tell us who they are? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 15 hours ago, GunnerBill said: I'd like a gold jacket. Thanks. "Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a $***" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 11 hours 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. Hey I resemble that remark 14 hours ago, SDS said: You can go shirtless at a snow game but you should never go shoeless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 12 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Probation = donkey UDFA = pig Practice squad = sheep Rookie = camel RFA = llama Veteran = alpaca All pro = ram Hall of Famer = goat I think your obsessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 31 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: @BLO_RIO what the Hell is the matter with you, putting a vomit face on SDS’s OP? Never wonder why you can’t post without approval. (go ahead, put a vomit face on this post) That poster is still alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 13 hours 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. I have an android tablet and I can just hold my finger on the rocket image until a pop-up comes up, the rank number is at the top. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 To me, the rank is about engagement. I came to this board for years before I actually registered and began posting and while I truly enjoyed reading the posts and seeing the vibrant dialogue between passionate fans, I don't believe I added any value to the board because I didn't post a single contributing statement to the subjects discussed. So, if the "rank" is about board engagement with those willing to put their thoughts and opinions on the board for others to dispute, agree, debate or endorse, then to me the idea of a "rank" symbol should be something relative to both football and contribution to Two Bills Drive on the whole. To that end, I would suggest the following: Probation: Simply a Bills helmet UDFA: Van Miller Image Practice Squad: The 12th Man (Writing or Image) Rookie: Ralph Wilson (Old Black and White Photo) RFA: Steve Tasker Photo Veteran: Cookie Gilchrist Photo All-Pro: Marv Levy Photo HOF: Jim Kelly HOF Induction Photo The theme, with the exception of the Bills helmet is that each of these guys are on the Stadium Wall as Wall of Famers and each hold a special place for the fans, which is what this message board is about. Just a thought for consideration. Regardless, thanks to SDS for soliciting feedback and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way. Go Bills!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainorama5 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, BigBuff423 said: The theme, with the exception of the Bills helmet is that each of these guys are on the Stadium Wall as Wall of Famers and each hold a special place for the fans, which is what this message board is about. Just a thought for consideration. In theory, your theme of using relevant Bills people thru history is definitely an interesting idea, but in practical application the problem is the size available for those photos. The icon when used the way it is now is only 37 x 37 pixels. That's really too small for photos to be easily recognized. The imagery kinda blobs together because there are so few pixels available. At a larger size it might work, but at the current size, photos just don't hold up well. Going to bump the image I posted last night with my take on how to handle the icons. It's not as emotionally compelling as Big Buff's idea or some other earlier ideas, but it is practical for the size. Maybe it's too simple and boring, but it's just an idea. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TroutDog Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 To be honest, it strains credulity to care. Why is this a big deal? Why does anyone care who posts and how many times? If you’ve ever visited the site, you know Yolo is the King. So be it. There are certain people whom post here and I absolutely appreciate their thoughts. Others, I have to think about. Lastly, there are those (I’m sure, like many think of me) that can be discarded out of hand. At any rate, what does a logo have to do with it? Listen (read) and if you agree, concur. If not, let it go or offer an opposing viewpoint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TroutDog said: To be honest, it strains credulity to care. Why is this a big deal? Why does anyone care who posts and how many times? If you’ve ever visited the site, you know Yolo is the King. So be it. There are certain people whom post here and I absolutely appreciate their thoughts. Others, I have to think about. Lastly, there are those (I’m sure, like many think of me) that can be discarded out of hand. At any rate, what does a logo have to do with it? Listen (read) and if you agree, concur. If not, let it go or offer an opposing viewpoint. I mean, you say “why is this a big deal?” But is it? It’s gone 5 pages, it’s not exactly Ertz level stuff. Icons aren’t my kind of thing either, but if some people like it and they get a kick out of it why do you care? You say you don’t, but you obviously do on some level. Have you always been a big reaction guy? Just taking a dip into your profile you’ve given out thousands and thousands of reactions. I bet you didn’t always fashion yourself a reaction giver. That had to start at some point. Maybe you’ll grow to like your logo. Idk, seems like a weird thing to have an issue with. I can say I don’t care, and I truly don't, makes zero difference to me. Give me a logo, don’t give me a logo. No bigs. You say you dont care, but you really seem to. Edited September 3, 2021 by Bobby Hooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: I mean, you say “why is this a big deal?” But is it? It’s gone 5 pages, it’s not exactly Ertz level stuff. Icons aren’t my kind of thing either, but if some people like it and they get a kick out of it why do you care? You say you don’t, but you obviously do on some level. Have you always been a big reaction guy? Just taking a dip into your profile you’ve given out thousands and thousands of reactions. I bet you didn’t always fashion yourself a reaction giver. That had to start at some point. Maybe you’ll grow to like your logo. Idk, seems like a weird thing to have an issue with. I can say I don’t care, and I truly don't, makes zero difference to me. Give me a logo, don’t give me a logo. No bigs. You say you dont care, but you really seem to. Good Lord. God help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TroutDog said: Good Lord. God help you. Yeah, that seems like a reasonable response. Surprised you didn’t give me a reaction. God help me? 2,600 posts, with well over an astounding 10k reactions, but god forbid someone might like a small icon next to their avatar. Mr. Reaction over here! Edited September 3, 2021 by Bobby Hooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 32 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: I mean, you say “why is this a big deal?” But is it? It’s gone 5 pages, it’s not exactly Ertz level stuff. Icons aren’t my kind of thing either, but if some people like it and they get a kick out of it why do you care? You say you don’t, but you obviously do on some level. Have you always been a big reaction guy? Just taking a dip into your profile you’ve given out thousands and thousands of reactions. I bet you didn’t always fashion yourself a reaction giver. That had to start at some point. Maybe you’ll grow to like your logo. Idk, seems like a weird thing to have an issue with. I can say I don’t care, and I truly don't, makes zero difference to me. Give me a logo, don’t give me a logo. No bigs. You say you dont care, but you really seem to. This sounds like a speech one of the characters gave on the pilot episode of the Sarah Silverman Show 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 56 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: Yeah, that seems like a reasonable response. Surprised you didn’t give me a reaction. God help me? 2,600 posts, with well over an astounding 10k reactions, but god forbid someone might like a small icon next to their avatar. Mr. Reaction over here! My reactions are in lieu of responding…if it’s already been said then why say it again? Stunningly naive and obtuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, WotAGuy said: This sounds like a speech one of the characters gave on the pilot episode of the Sarah Silverman Show 🤣 Did they also find Trout’s post to reaction ratio outrageous? 9 hours ago, TroutDog said: My reactions are in lieu of responding…if it’s already been said then why say it again? Stunningly naive and obtuse. Ahh… yes, it’s obtuse to find your own creative angle to express your opinion when you can just blanketly agree with one of your post mates with the push of a button. Thanks for taking the time to explain yourself to me. Though I would’ve thought you’d be above such things. Do you think if we go the way of the logo you might consider a name change to TroutReaction or ReactionDog? Edited September 3, 2021 by Bobby Hooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, TroutDog said: To be honest, it strains credulity to care A lot to unpack right here. “To be honest” — one of the most telling phrases in our language. It’s either simple laziness or a suggestion that the speaker feels a need to alert his audience that he’s not full of b.s. THIS time (which is typically untrue). What REALLY “strains credulity” is that you took the time to come into a thread about a topic you “honestly” don’t care about to demean those who do have an opinion — not to say the board creator and administrator himself! Well done, you. Edited September 3, 2021 by eball 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 10 hours ago, TroutDog said: At any rate, what does a logo have to do with it? Listen (read) and if you agree, concur. If not, let it go or offer an opposing viewpoint. No. * Did I do that correctly? 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 12 hours ago, eball said: A lot to unpack right here. “To be honest” — one of the most telling phrases in our language. It’s either simple laziness or a suggestion that the speaker feels a need to alert his audience that he’s not full of b.s. THIS time (which is typically untrue). What REALLY “strains credulity” is that you took the time to come into a thread about a topic you “honestly” don’t care about to demean those who do have an opinion — not to say the board creator and administrator himself! Well done, you. Apologies, that wasn’t my intent. Clearly poor form on my part but, again, not intentionally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 5:18 PM, SDS said: I've been dumped, blocked on dating apps, drinks poured on me, and inexplicable levels of disgust from friends and family aimed at me, yet have ALWAYS proudly worn my foot fetish badge. You may have just cured me @SDS. Thanks from me, and the rest of society 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I don’t care. Just don’t call me late for dinner. And if I end up with “late for dinner”, I keelll ya. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said: I've been dumped, blocked on dating apps, drinks poured on me, and inexplicable levels of disgust from friends and family aimed at me, yet have ALWAYS proudly worn my foot fetish badge. You may have just cured me @SDS. Thanks from me, and the rest of society 👍👍👍 I’m glad SDS could help you, Rex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 4:20 PM, The Wiz said: Gold jacket, green jacket... who gives a sh.... Probation: OJ Udfa: Fred Practice squad: Duke, da' Rick, Naaman (dealers choice) Rookie: ej (he's still a rookie right?) Rfa:Ike Veteran: Hughes All pro: Diggs, Allen HOF: any hof member I like the idea of Ko Simpson being the probation icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Just now, Mango said: I like the idea of Ko Simpson being the probation icon. I think you meant K.O. but I understood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoRN Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) I'm an old ER nurse who comes here to read other's opinions and breaking news of my favorite team. For a short time I get to pretend that everything else going on doesn't exist. I also probably won't post again for a long time unless given the proper provocation and never leave the status of "probation". With all that I get to see every day any icon applied, with a few exceptions, will just supply a little more levity to my psyche. Edited September 4, 2021 by WyoRN error 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Wiz said: I think you meant K.O. but I understood. I double checked this. I thought you might be right. It’s Ko Simpson. Short for Yukota. He’s worth millions, he can spell his name however he wants. Edited September 4, 2021 by Mango Words 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/2/2021 at 8:46 PM, TroutDog said: To be honest, it strains credulity to care. Why is this a big deal? Why does anyone care who posts and how many times? If you’ve ever visited the site, you know Yolo is the King. So be it. There are certain people whom post here and I absolutely appreciate their thoughts. Others, I have to think about. Lastly, there are those (I’m sure, like many think of me) that can be discarded out of hand. At any rate, what does a logo have to do with it? Listen (read) and if you agree, concur. If not, let it go or offer an opposing viewpoint. Shut up! I NEED MY FAKE INTERNET POINTS!!!!! On 9/1/2021 at 8:03 PM, 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. Its an internet message board about football. Relax. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 My first real response here Gold, Silver, Bronze medals or Buffalos for HOF, All Star and Vets. We are about to basically be in back to back to back Olympic years. The Josh Allen Buffalo drawing for one of the lower ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 4:06 PM, 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? I'm late to the party on this one - but I did take the time to skim the 6 pages so hopefully this hasn't been mentioned. Rankings are based on number of posts, right? Any possibility/thoughts on it being on positive reactions to posts instead? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 2:18 PM, SDS said: Suddenly.....I feel much better about myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 If I ever make All Pro it will only be due to my longevity in the league. Not because I was an all pro. So be it. if I should ever reach that level, you'll know who I am then MF'ers. Eat dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 5:18 PM, SDS said: Now that’s a “rank” icon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 5:16 PM, SDS said: thank you for your input. Please don’t kick your dog today. My dog currently has a red rocket. 🚀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 After reading the more recent posts, I must channel Chandler... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainorama5 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Did this ever go anywhere - or just another slow hijacked thread death? Getting a little sick of the rocket, so this is my last time posting my take for new icons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Blainorama5 said: Did this ever go anywhere - or just another slow hijacked thread death? Getting a little sick of the rocket, so this is my last time posting my take for new icons. Those are nice. Thank you for the effort. My only hesitation is that it’s not really clear that one logo ranks higher than the rest. I almost think it has to be the same logo with additional stars or rings or something like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, SDS said: Those are nice. Thank you for the effort. My only hesitation is that it’s not really clear that one logo ranks higher than the rest. I almost think it has to be the same logo with additional stars or rings or something like that. I mean it'll still say the rank when you hover over it probably but it's got to be hard to differentiate something like that with 8 levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, SDS said: Those are nice. Thank you for the effort. My only hesitation is that it’s not really clear that one logo ranks higher than the rest. I almost think it has to be the same logo with additional stars or rings or something like that. I think color would be easiest. Same logo, but different color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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