[jbeckton]

I personally don't think that this expert thing is a big deal. However, it is interesting that people who generally blame the real world's so called experts for the problems we now face, seem to want the title themselves. They feel it has some sort of power, deserving or not. A title will not validate your posts, only substance will.

It will be interesting to see if members curve their posting style in order too appease Aaron.

Maybe that is the ultimate goal, to see how many sheeple we have posting about other sheeple.

If you want to be recognized for your occupation, you could include relevant information in your signature.

[roccman]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jbeckton', 'I') personally don't think that this expert thing is a big deal. However, it is interesting that people who generally blame the real world's so called experts for the problems we now face, seem to want the title themselves. They feel it has some sort of power, deserving or not. A title will not validate your posts, only substance will.

It will be interesting to see if members curve their posting style in order too appease Aaron.

Maybe that is the ultimate goal, to see how many sheeple we have posting about other sheeple.

If you want to be recognized for your occupation, you could include relevant information in your signature.

[Laughs_Last]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jbeckton', 'I') personally don't think that this expert thing is a big deal. However, it is interesting that people who generally blame the real world's so called experts for the problems we now face, seem to want the title themselves. They feel it has some sort of power, deserving or not. A title will not validate your posts, only substance will.

It will be interesting to see if members curve their posting style in order too appease Aaron.

Maybe that is the ultimate goal, to see how many sheeple we have posting about other sheeple.

If you want to be recognized for your occupation, you could include relevant information in your signature.

[davep]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jasonraymondson', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'I') belong here. I am a belligerent generalist. I do not have the confidence (hubris?) of a specialist and therefore can not parse, dissemble, and reduce every argument to suit my particular business plan. We are the truth.

[jbeckton]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Laughs_Last', '
')If I listed my occupation, and people read and misinterpreted my free professional advice, I could get sued out of existence.

[Kylon]

What's the big deal?

The purpose of the "Expert" system to try and determine who he knows has experience and knowledge.

The Experts help out other people on the board who need information. That's a responsibility.

The Mods help moderate discussions, delete illegal or offensive content, and keep this website from spiraling out of control. That's a responsibility.

With responsibility should come privileges. All responsibility no privileges = slaves.

So if they get a higher status for being willing to give away their time to HELP THE SITE, then good for them.

I personally don't want to be called an expert on here, due to the fact that it would mean I couldn't say whatever crazy stuff I want(which is half of the fun of coming to this site).

I wouldn't want the job of mod, because it would mean I'd have to do a lot of work moderating threads and all that jazz.

[roccman]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he purpose of the "Expert" system to try and determine who he knows has experience and knowledge.

[roccman]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I') personally don't want to be called an expert on here, due to the fact that it would mean I couldn't say whatever crazy stuff I want(which is half of the fun of coming to this site).

[eastbay]

threadbear, I really, really have enjoyed pm'ing with you and I happen to agree with 99% of your stuff. But you haven't tried hard enough to remove your new title. So get out of here. I do not interact with those of higher caste. Starting today.

[davep]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('roccman', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he purpose of the "Expert" system to try and determine who he knows has experience and knowledge.

[Laughs_Last]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jbeckton', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Laughs_Last', 'I')f I listed my occupation, and people read and misinterpreted my free professional advice, I could get sued out of existence.

[jasonraymondson]

I started this thread, because I think a public caste system is wrong, but hey I don't have expert next to my name, so my opinion is fucking worthless.

[Plantagenet]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ferretlover', 'P')lantagenet, your post reminds me of Jane Elliott's Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes Exercise Prejudice

[jasonraymondson]

wow, get the title of expert and oh how your opinion changes.

power corrupts and absolute power... well you know

[roccman]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'I') changed my mind. I believe you misanthropes and malcontents are unfairly and ignorantly judging Aaron. After all, he invented this web site and has been peak-oil aware for longer than most. He understands the need for leadership and authority in these difficult times and the responsibility we all have here to get the peak-oil message out in a concise and erudite fashion.

It is good to have authorities that newbies, pundits, and the confused riff-raff can look up to during the strenuous debates that so enliven this wonderful internet resources. It is always convenient and reassuring to have a leader to look up to and reference during a heated discussion on dieoff, acid rain, zombies, and MRE's

We need people who have media skills and technical expertise with the energy systems that are ruining our planet. Like you jbecton. What better than having someone who actually lives in the belly of the beast relate to us the wonders of modern technology. After all, these are the magic bullets that will slay those evil doomers.

[jbeckton]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'L')ike you jbecton. What better than having someone who actually lives in the belly of the beast relate to us the wonders of modern technology.

[eastbay]

Get out of this section. All classist elitists not welcome here. Running dogs please go to bourgoise-land.

[roccman]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jbeckton', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'L')ike you jbecton. What better than having someone who actually lives in the belly of the beast relate to us the wonders of modern technology.

[jasonraymondson]

This thread is for non experts only, get your expert asses out of our dum dum thread!