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Should we have subjectively designated "Expert" posters here?

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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby roccman » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 17:14:35

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Tyler_JC', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Last_Laff', 'T')yler_JC
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Now, that add a lot of humor here. Minnie Mawd! :lol:


See?

I too suffer under the yoke of our overlords!

Long live the revolution!!

(I need another hobby...)


Oh man...

That's rough TC.

And pretty funny....

Viva la revolution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby JPL » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 17:26:17

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Aaron', '
')The folks I have labeled "expert" are among those from whom I have learned a great deal about this world we live in with their unique contributions of knowledge & reasoning... some over several years.

oh yeah... that reminds me... I think uNkNowN ElEmEnt deserves the expert tag.


Hmmm.

Technocracy

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')echnocracy (bureaucratic), a governmental or organizational system where decision makers are selected based upon how highly skilled and qualified they are, rather than how much political capital they hold


Meritocracy

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')eritocracy is a system of a government or another organization wherein appointments are made and responsibilities are given based on demonstrated ability (merit) and talent rather than by wealth (plutocracy), family connections (nepotism), class privilege, cronyism, popularity (as in democracy) or other historical determinants of social position and political power.


And I thought Peak Oil was supposed to be the 'great leveller'. Hmmmm....

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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Aaron » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 17:40:55

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'A')nd I thought Peak Oil was supposed to be the 'great leveller'. Hmmmm....


Oh... it is.

PeakOil.com however is a technocracy in almost every way.

There is a 70% chance that will offend somebody, but thank HawkMan there's only a 10% chance of that.

Other Ranks are possible as well. I was recently considering a CryBaby rank for example...

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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Heineken » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 17:50:36

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Aaron', 'W')ell, well, well...

:lol:

Polarizing... isn't it?

Confirms the "rough & tumble" nature of this place in my eyes.

Man I really dig you people.

...in the good way.

I'm not trying to make PO history here, just acknowledging the significant contributions from members not always evident in post count stats. (which is automated of course)

Feel free to point out other members you think deserve expert labels... or those who don't. I acknowledge that this is an arbitrary & anecdotal value judgement, & thus of limited utility in some ways. But I also think some sort of recognition is appropriate for members who contribute above & beyond the average poster.

Could this bias new readers?

I sure hope so.

The folks I have labeled "expert" are among those from whom I have learned a great deal about this world we live in with their unique contributions of knowledge & reasoning... some over several years.

oh yeah... that reminds me... I think uNkNowN ElEmEnt deserves the expert tag.

Who else have I missed in my exhaustive survey of thousands of members of years of posting?

Your criticisms are noted.

The experiment continues...


Aaron, you have incredible tolerance for critcism, including harsh criticism. I delight in the deft yet casual way you neutralize the worst vibes, and indeed turn them around.

I've learned from you too, especially in the emotional-control department.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Jack » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 17:58:53

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('roccman', '
')I mean really jack...teal stars...badass Jack with teal?

And you're ok with that?

Bring on the die off!!!


Yeah....but check out the new avatar.... 8)
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby davep » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 18:03:10

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Heineken', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Aaron', 'W')ell, well, well...

:lol:

Polarizing... isn't it?

Confirms the "rough & tumble" nature of this place in my eyes.

Man I really dig you people.

...in the good way.

I'm not trying to make PO history here, just acknowledging the significant contributions from members not always evident in post count stats. (which is automated of course)

Feel free to point out other members you think deserve expert labels... or those who don't. I acknowledge that this is an arbitrary & anecdotal value judgement, & thus of limited utility in some ways. But I also think some sort of recognition is appropriate for members who contribute above & beyond the average poster.

Could this bias new readers?

I sure hope so.

The folks I have labeled "expert" are among those from whom I have learned a great deal about this world we live in with their unique contributions of knowledge & reasoning... some over several years.

oh yeah... that reminds me... I think uNkNowN ElEmEnt deserves the expert tag.

Who else have I missed in my exhaustive survey of thousands of members of years of posting?

Your criticisms are noted.

The experiment continues...


Aaron, you have incredible tolerance for critcism, including harsh criticism. I delight in the deft yet casual way you neutralize the worst vibes, and indeed turn them around.

I've learned from you too, especially in the emotional-control department.


Ah! The secret to PO expertdom is a savant melange of brown-nosing and, um, well, just brown-nosing really 8O
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby jasonraymondson » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 18:03:11

@Aaron.

I want the title of Villiage Idiot
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby basil_hayden » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 18:04:50

It must be a rainy day in Houston or something.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Zardoz » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 21:12:31

Oh, shit, I just got tagged.

Expertise in making avatars always display, I suppose. Sure can't think of anything else...
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby CrudeAwakening » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 21:19:53

And so the ranks of the anointed ones continue to expand...

Wake me up when we hit "Peak Status".
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Heineken » Fri 19 Oct 2007, 21:24:17

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('davep', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Heineken', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Aaron', 'W')ell, well, well...

:lol:

Polarizing... isn't it?

Confirms the "rough & tumble" nature of this place in my eyes.

Man I really dig you people.

...in the good way.

I'm not trying to make PO history here, just acknowledging the significant contributions from members not always evident in post count stats. (which is automated of course)

Feel free to point out other members you think deserve expert labels... or those who don't. I acknowledge that this is an arbitrary & anecdotal value judgement, & thus of limited utility in some ways. But I also think some sort of recognition is appropriate for members who contribute above & beyond the average poster.

Could this bias new readers?

I sure hope so.

The folks I have labeled "expert" are among those from whom I have learned a great deal about this world we live in with their unique contributions of knowledge & reasoning... some over several years.

oh yeah... that reminds me... I think uNkNowN ElEmEnt deserves the expert tag.

Who else have I missed in my exhaustive survey of thousands of members of years of posting?

Your criticisms are noted.

The experiment continues...


Aaron, you have incredible tolerance for critcism, including harsh criticism. I delight in the deft yet casual way you neutralize the worst vibes, and indeed turn them around.

I've learned from you too, especially in the emotional-control department.


Ah! The secret to PO expertdom is a savant melange of brown-nosing and, um, well, just brown-nosing really 8O


Ah! I will rely on what I've learned here about dealing with ugly, gratuitous cracks like that one and say . . . whaddever.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby kmann » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 01:41:22

Lots of opinions on this one. I, like most people, will pay more attention to the substance of the post than the label on the poster.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby TheDude » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 01:49:45

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Tyler_JC', 'F')or too long we have suffered the injustices of class privilege, it is time that we take these so called "experts" down a notch!!

[smilie=protest.gif] [smilie=new_argue.gif]


Why should We listen to a mere "mini-mod"? With a Che avatar no less.

The acid's starting to kick in. Might make for a groovy forum when we're done...wonder if this is happening elsewhere?
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Zardoz » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 04:03:40

So, what the hell am I an "expert" in? Punctuation and spelling? Link posting? Snappy one-liners? Graphical chart posting? Pissing off NEOPO?

I can't think of one worthwhile thing that might have got me that stupid stripe.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Heineken » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 08:58:54

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jack', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('roccman', '
')I mean really jack...teal stars...badass Jack with teal?

And you're ok with that?

Bring on the die off!!!


Yeah....but check out the new avatar.... 8)


Is he reaching out to shake your hand or flip you over his head?
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Aaron » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 11:45:43

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Zardoz', 'S')o, what the hell am I an "expert" in? Punctuation and spelling? Link posting? Snappy one-liners? Graphical chart posting? Pissing off NEOPO?

I can't think of one worthwhile thing that might have got me that stupid stripe.


That post alone qualifies you IMO.

lol

Because you have an insightful wit, and excellent command of the language, & you're as PO knowledgeable as any person I have known... that's why.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Aaron » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 12:00:52

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'A')aron, you have incredible tolerance for critcism, including harsh criticism. I delight in the deft yet casual way you neutralize the worst vibes, and indeed turn them around.

I've learned from you too, especially in the emotional-control department.


Svadharma - "Right" action per circumstance.

So sometimes, the "right" response is smiling sweetly, & sometimes it's murder & destruction.

Depends on the circumstance...

As soon as I began viewing things in this fashion as a conscious effort, it became much easier to tolerate many things.
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby jasonraymondson » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 12:11:20

@Aaron, where is my villiage idiot title?
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Ferretlover » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 12:21:08

Aaron, this is certainly delightful fun to read... Gives one new insights into the personalities of the PO Elders! :-)
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Re: Should PO.com have designated "Expert" posters

Unread postby Aaron » Sat 20 Oct 2007, 12:57:59

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ferretlover', 'A')aron, this is certainly delightful fun to read... Gives one new insights into the personalities of the PO Elders! :-)


Agreed
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