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"Newbie" Status Refresher
I just had a question about how "newbie" status is calculated. As a refresher, "newbie" status is not based on time of membership, rather number of posts over time. The status updates automatically.

Newbie: 0-49
Jr. Member: 50-99
Full Member: 100-249
Sr. Member: 250-499
Hero Member: 500

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB

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Thanks Chris for the information - I’m replying just to get to 50 and complete my “newbie” status!
Respectfully --  Jay & Shari

2022 — 31’ Twin Bed


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Being an anal person about all things computer related, I always have a natural wonder about things like this. I actually spent some
time searching for a written answer last week.  
That being said, I concluded it had something to do with postings. I do a lot of reading on this forum, but I don't have any new wheels to invent at the moment to post some helpful hints.
  I have already performed a few of the maintenance issues myself.
Fun stuff
mar 🌴❤️🌺
Current 1 and only: 2003 LD Mid Bath 26.5
2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie TT
2011 Dutchman Colorado 32' TT
2011 iCamp 14' TT
1985 Coachman Catalina 32' RV

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Reply #4
Being an anal person about all things computer related, I always have a natural wonder about things like this. I actually spent some
time searching for a written answer last week. 
That being said, I concluded it had something to do with postings. I do a lot of reading on this forum, but I don't have any new wheels to invent at the moment to post some helpful hints.
  I have already performed a few of the maintenance issues myself.
Fun stuff

Spartan, are all of the RVs listed in your tag line actively used or are they retired? If active, I'd say you have your maintenance hands full. 🙂

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB

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Reply #5
I believe I joined back in 2006.
Just the other day I attained Hero status, I guess I don't have much to say.
Jota
96 23.5 FL


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Hi Chris,
I had listed my previous RV's by order of when I owned them.   I naturally thought my newest addition to my list would also imply it is my one and only...I see how you have listed yours.  I will gladly update my listings to proudly add current and probably last RV to my Lazy Daze Forum Signature   :)    I even inadvertently did not have my most previous TT listed, the poor little Minnie Winnie, loved but sold for an older model RV Class C....the nerve....LOL
mar 🌴❤️🌺
Current 1 and only: 2003 LD Mid Bath 26.5
2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie TT
2011 Dutchman Colorado 32' TT
2011 iCamp 14' TT
1985 Coachman Catalina 32' RV

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I’ve always wondered whether a better indicator of forum status might reflect two factors - quality and quantity. Specifically, considering number of posts (quantity), as well as number of “Likes” (a measure of quality), might incentivize different (better?) forum posting behavior.

I’m sure that this would be difficult to do, not to mention potentially contentious.

Warren
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL

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Reply #9
I’ve always wondered whether a better indicator of forum status might reflect two factors - quality and quantity. Specifically, considering number of posts (quantity), as well as number of “Likes” (a measure of quality), might incentivize different (better?) forum posting behavior.

I’m sure that this would be difficult to do, not to mention potentially contentious.

Warren
I’ve always wondered whether a better indicator of forum status might reflect two factors - quality and quantity. Specifically, considering number of posts (quantity), as well as number of “Likes” (a measure of quality), might incentivize different (better?) forum posting behavior.

I’m sure that this would be difficult to do, not to mention potentially contentious.

Warren
 I agree, the numbers game would be less contentious. 

After hanging out here for 2 decades, I have to say overall posting behavior, except for rare occasions, is far superior and civil than most open posting blogs. 

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB

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Reply #10
Hi Chris,
I had listed my previous RV's by order of when I owned them.  I naturally thought my newest addition to my list would also imply it is my one and only...I see how you have listed yours.  I will gladly update my listings to proudly add current and probably last RV to my Lazy Daze Forum Signature  :)    I even inadvertently did not have my most previous TT listed, the poor little Minnie Winnie, loved but sold for an older model RV Class C....the nerve....LOL

Thanks for the update!
Formerly: 2002 30' IB

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Reply #11
Quality is hard to assess, and "likes" are probably not a reliable measure. I suspect that many members, like me, don't pay attention to them. (A younger, Facebook-trained crowd would probably be different.)

I have a different suggestion: don't take the status rankings seriously, because they really don't tell you much except how long a member has been around. For example, I have a lot of posts, but arguably that could just mean I like to shoot off my mouth. ;-)

The only time I pay attention to the ranking is when I see "Newbie"--that tells me to be extra patient, maybe answer questions at a little bit more basic level, and above all, avoid giving off the old-timer's "You mean you don't know that?!" vibe that's so off-putting when a newcomer encounters it.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"

 
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Reply #12
Quality is hard to assess, and "likes" are probably not a reliable measure. I suspect that many members, like me, don't pay attention to them. (A younger, Facebook-trained crowd would probably be different.)

I have a different suggestion: don't take the status rankings seriously, because they really don't tell you much except how long a member has been around. For example, I have a lot of posts, but arguably that could just mean I like to shoot off my mouth. ;-)

The only time I pay attention to the ranking is when I see "Newbie"--that tells me to be extra patient, maybe answer questions at a little bit more basic level, and above all, avoid giving off the old-timer's "You mean you don't know that?!" vibe that's so off-putting when a newcomer encounters it.

100%!!!!!  Well said!
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....