user titles

[klaus]

The user titles used on rdc are based on posts (Unless we enter a custom title). The more you post the higher your title. When we put the system in place we left it pretty much at the default setting. I am getting a bit tired of it and call for you guys to come up with a new system. Perhaps something race related.

0-24 stranger
25-49 newbie
50-99 journeman
100-199 memeber
200-399 enthusiast
400-799 addict
800-1199 overal post leader
1200-1599 resident
1600-2499 Poo-Bah
2500 Carpal Tunnel

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[ntsqd]

I like the post breaks, but I'm drawing a blank on the labels for each. Sorry.
How about something totally irreverent ? Stuff like 0-24 = "Rancho Shocked"; 25-49 = "Solex Carb"; 400-799 = "Harvey Wallbanger"; etc.

TS

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[Josh_Westwood]

How about if a person is with a certain "race team" or "business", then they have that listed. Or if someone is a "spectator" then they have that listed, nothing silly just a real title. I do not think the number of posts someone has should be the factor. It would help to know who people are. I also think that it should be mandatory to have full real names and ages listed in the profiles as well. This would keep the posts more reliable and valuable. I believe people would be less likely to talk [censored] and post dumb comments if everyone knew who they were.

[Kritter]

A general off road knowledge test determines your title. Races, racers, trucks, classes, fabrication, engineering, materials, tools, etc... Take the test and based on your score you get a title.

Kris
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[klaus]

Kritter,

Like what kind of questions ?

[klaus]

Kritter,

Like what kind of questions ?
Examples

[AP255]

How about what is the difference between BFG and Goodyear?

[klaus]

a: the podium

oouch

[fishd00d]

Oh that was mean Klaus

Go Big Or Go Home

[Kritter]

BFG is smart enough to not pay the Ironman what his greedy asss wants. I know I can come up with some engineering questions. I am sure Tony B can come up with a lot of general desert race questions. Dave G can come up with Material questions. Donahoe can come up with chassis questions. I am sure a lot of other people can contribute.

Examples:

What is a normal stress?

What does it mean when something is in "double shear"?

What is advantageous or disadvantageous of something in doubleshear?

Approximately how many threads of a nut take the load?

How many times should a nut be reused?

When fastening a bolt should the bolt be turned or should the nut be turned?

What is a proof load?

What does the last 2 numbers of a steel grade represent (1020, 4340, 4130 steel...what does the 20, 40, 30 represent)?

What is a factor of safety?

What is a design factor?

What is a stress riser?

Where would you want stress risers?

How tight should a bolt be tightened in a reusable joint with regards to its proof strength?

Why dont people hire engineers to do design work on a computer in desert racing instead of trial and error with material on the shop floor?

I can come up with some more but I am trying to keep things simple and relative to off road.











Kris
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