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ddriver n00b
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 67
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject: How do I stop being a n00b? |
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It annoys me that my forum profile still keeps calling me a n00b (which I assumes means I am new here).
I am not a n00b, I have been adminstrating Gentoo for 6 years, Linux in general for 16 years, and other Unixes for 24 years. I only have 39 postings (40 now) because I don't spam the forum every time something goes wrong, instead I go looking for the answer, and usually learn a lot more that way.
How can I change this? |
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rh1 Guru
Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Posts: 501
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately it changes based on post count. Personally i wouldn't pay it much attention as it's pretty meaningless. A high post count and/or a different title doesn't mean a person knows anymore than the next. Some people have a high count because they don't take the time to research problems on their own. They just post here so others can tell them what to do. You'll notice that it also list the date that you joined so people still know you've been using gentoo for a long time |
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John R. Graham Administrator
Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 10587 Location: Somewhere over Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately? I think I disagree. All metrics are flawed in one way or another, but the high post count non-contributors are the exception rather than the rule, I believe.
ddriver, see FO2: How long before I'm not a n00b? (forum rankings) in the FAQ. The short answer is, by helping the community. Just answer a few questions and you'll lose your noob stigmata in no time.
- John _________________ I can confirm that I have received between 0 and 499 National Security Letters. |
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sugar Guru
Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 579 Location: Morrinsville, New Zealand
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Chiitoo Administrator
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 2571 Location: Here and Away Again
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:33 am Post subject: |
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Just post post post!
That's it, as stated, it goes by the post-count.
I would never get bothered by it really, or well, rather I do not think of it. All things said, I am a bit bothered about being "marked as a guru" (at the time of posting) of all things while I am truly THE Noob Unlimited.
Guess we all have are annoyances. D:
Either way, if you post things that wont get you banned, it will change... But I would never encourage anyone to do it because of that. Actually, while on the topic, I should definitely be granted an exclusive title of "The Noob Unlimited".
Yes. _________________ Kindest of regardses. |
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NeddySeagoon Administrator
Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 54220 Location: 56N 3W
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Chiitoo,
If its not taken, your forums nick could become "The Noob Unlimited" :) _________________ Regards,
NeddySeagoon
Computer users fall into two groups:-
those that do backups
those that have never had a hard drive fail. |
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Chiitoo Administrator
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 2571 Location: Here and Away Again
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Heh, a good point.
I never really thought of it as a 'nick' however, but I shall ponder upon it! _________________ Kindest of regardses. |
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Caladon n00b
Joined: 13 Oct 2012 Posts: 15 Location: Vasa/Vörå
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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As Chiitoo said just post post post.
Writing lots of stuff about nothing is a form of art.
You sound like a typical laconic efficient type.
Not big on words but you make stuff happen.
When I think more about it isn't that like going against your own nature? |
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jonasstein n00b
Joined: 03 Mar 2013 Posts: 33
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: How do I stop being a n00b? |
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ddriver wrote: | It annoys me that my forum profile still keeps calling me a n00b (which I assumes means I am new here).
How can I change this? |
If you write plenty nonsense messages and soon you will level up. This is a drawback of forums, have a look at stackexchange, where programmers included a better rating system.
I fully agree with you that it is impolite and misleading to call users with less messages "n00b". They should be called "new user" or similar. |
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LinuxNerd n00b
Joined: 18 Jul 2013 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Just post a lot, and post really good advice and stuff. Also, I'm a previous user who had long forgotten his username, so until I can get my previous username back, if I can, I'm using this account. Also, kinda on the fence about trying Gentoo in Vbox, and currently run Fedora 19 on my hardware and have Archbang set up in Vbox as well.
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666threesixes666 Veteran
Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 1248 Location: 42.68n 85.41w
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:01 am Post subject: |
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post in off the wall about politics, and religion. stir the pot! |
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John R. Graham Administrator
Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 10587 Location: Somewhere over Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Ahh, yes. Devilishly clever. Downright mischievous, in fact.
- John _________________ I can confirm that I have received between 0 and 499 National Security Letters. |
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Jaglover Watchman
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 8291 Location: Saint Amant, Acadiana
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John R. Graham Administrator
Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 10587 Location: Somewhere over Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:17 am Post subject: |
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I believe you're mistaken. Our board is configured not to count OTW posts toward your post count and thus your rank.
- John _________________ I can confirm that I have received between 0 and 499 National Security Letters. |
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666threesixes666 Veteran
Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 1248 Location: 42.68n 85.41w
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:25 am Post subject: |
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blast, either way id rather not have a post count or rank. |
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Jaglover Watchman
Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 8291 Location: Saint Amant, Acadiana
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desultory Bodhisattva
Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 9410
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:45 am Post subject: |
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LinuxNerd wrote: | Also, I'm a previous user who had long forgotten his username, so until I can get my previous username back, if I can, I'm using this account. | You could try contacting site staff privately via forum-mods@gentoo.org, or if you prefer IRC initiating contact via #gentoo-forums on freenode or OFTC, any private information would be exchanged via /query. |
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