Has the 'Respected Member' tag had its day?

[Dan]

Surely every member is respected.

It sounds ever so cliquey.

I think in the current times when everybody should be totally equal, denoting who's 'respected' it a bit cheeky.

It used to be called "Elite Member" - Christ, imagine if we had that these days?!?!?!
On TilersForums.com it's now 'Trusted Advisor' but even then the advice changes and it's marking old now inaccurate posts as if the post should be trusted. And it can cause a bit of a shitstorm every now and again because some poor sod has tiled their bathroom the old way and their tiles are falling off.

I've put a poll up to get a feel for it. But it's not to say if either outcome is clear - that we will go for it.

It's up for discussion.

Please be professional with your replies. That said we wont be warning anybody for speaking out. This is my own thread and my chin can take it.

 

[Pete999]

Not really sure it does that these days. Does it?

If somebody has gone out of their way, there's surely a better name than 'respected'. It sounds ever so 1960's golf club lol

The whole situation is getting out of hand, everyone just chill out and log off today, then come back tomorrow otherwise you will make rash decisions which you will regret, it is a forum not your life

Mot bedtime yet, and Meds not taken. far to early to log out, maybe in a couple of hours after me nap, and Massage, cus I'm an old git with no life.

 

[Sintra]

Not really sure it does that these days. Does it?

If somebody has gone out of their way, ther's surely a better name than 'respected'. It sounds ever so 1960's golf club lol

To be fair it was meant to show extra special respect from the staff. Looking at the name now it can be taken the wrong way lol

 

[Dan]

I don't think I'd register to a forum that gave more weight to one type of user over and above others.

Though I'm staff on a couple so perhaps I see it that way.

Imagine a mate of your mate on facebook somehow having more weight over your content just because you don't post as much on there. It just wouldn't wash.

Nobody from facebook values any post over another.

I think these days - people just share. We're used to it.

Back then we needed some way to encourage it. But now it encourages the opposite IMO.

Not sure.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Perhaps ask those who are 'respected members'?
Would you replace it with something else?
People like Richard Burns should really have something as they do stand out with their consistent professionalism and the amount of useful help they give.

 

[Lister1987]

How about "Qualified Electrician" or "In The Trade"

I know the term is loose in terms of what seems a person qualified but if the RMs have been in the trade then it wouldn't hurt to actually point they out, especially as they come here for advise; we point out Trainees afterall so why not actual sparkies?

 

[Spoon]

People like Richard Burns should really have something as they do stand out with their consistent professionalism....

What about my consistent professionalism....... Ok, I'll get my coat....

 

[Dan]

I don't think we owe anything to any one member. We can't do. I love those who contribute loads and help. But one day a few, as always, screw it up for the masses. And it backfires.

I think he gets respect automatically because his content is accurate. His peers already know he's respected. He doesnt need a badge. Surely.

 

[MDJ]

What about my consistent professionalism....... Ok, I'll get my coat....

Forum chimp for you, or Clown please don’t go anywhere, your hilarious lol

 

[Spoon]

How about "Qualified Electrician" or "In The Trade"

I know the term is loose in terms of what seems a person qualified but if the RMs have been in the trade then it wouldn't hurt to actually point they out, especially as they come here for advise; we point out Trainees afterall so why not actual sparkies?

The problem with that is it can be open to interpretation.
What do you class someone who is a Qualified Electrician? Do they need to have a JIB card?
On the opposite hand nearly anyone can be classed as 'In the Trade'

 

[Spoon]

Forum chimp for you, or Clown please don’t go anywhere, your hilarious lol

I'm after your 'Muppet' title mate...

 

[MDJ]

I'm after your 'Muppet' title mate...

No chance, there’s only one --- and it’s me

 

[James]

i'm not sure about the work involved but here is a suggestion to mull over.
put an agree / disagree check box on each message posted.
keep it anonymous
each message could then have a swing-o-meter type thing showing what the general consensus was on that particular piece of advice.

a banner could be applied to the top 10% or 20% of people when you average the total scores over the last 100 posts or 30 days.

make the banner understandable like
Good quality advice
or something similar?

 

[Dan]

There is something similar to that available.

Where the original poster simply selects the answer they found most helpful, and that one is displayed first to others coming to read the thread.

It's common on developer forums where there are 2 dozen ways of doing the same thing.

 

[Dan]

I think the thing to remember is; a member who's advice is good all the time, earns respect by default and perhaps doesn't need a tag.

And a newbie coming on for the first time will respect those who help them out and treat them with respect.

Somebody 'earning' something on a forum has had its day I think, personally. If I were to start a forum today in 2019, I'd have no post figures showing and no banners or tags. All just content sharing. The odd like.

Not sure if it'd work mind. lol

 

[James]

There is something similar to that available.

Where the original poster simply selects the answer they found most helpful, and that one is displayed first to others coming to read the thread.

It's common on developer forums where there are 2 dozen ways of doing the same thing.

Wow, I didn't know that.

Just out of interest, what % of original posters click that button?