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Old May 18th, 2009
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What about names related to filesharing?

Newbie,
Leecher,
Sharer,
Seeder,
Releaser,
Gnutella Great Master

...and similar names?
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What about names related to filesharing?
Considering this is an online forum, I like the idea of using a system that incorporates an idea from doing something online, but I have never heard of any of those terms (at least in this context) and I like to cosider myself computer and internet savvy. . . . If anything is used, then there should at least be an explanation posted somewhere that's easily accessible to users.
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I'm pretty sure that at this time the discussion is moot....new titles are already in place..
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you have the best emoticons
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There's always the possibility of adding a few more titles.
makepurple has an interesting title lol
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What about names related to filesharing?

Newbie,
Leecher,
Sharer,
Seeder,
Releaser,
Gnutella Great Master

...and similar names?
I highly oppose Leecher being used as a forum title. While in the technical sense leechers are a good thing, a single person being referred to as a leecher or leech sure isn't. It would most likely **** a lot of people off.. even to the point of stopping completely to post before reaching Leecher rank.
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hell, I'd rather be labeled as a leecher as opposed to a releaser or grand master..
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When looking at the original meanings of some of the titles they may have a religious or dark side to them. However obviously nowadays their meanings are often expanded & a little different as they are used in different contexts. Question is, do any of the forum members find any of these titles offensive or do they trivialise religion? Do they make you think about religion?

Looking at the terms used in a different dimension as they may sometimes be used today. This gives them more of a Mythical or Adventurous aspect. Some games & stories may use these titles in more of a poetic sense.

Gnutella Addict, should this be changed to Gnutella Follower or Fan or Admirer instead?
Or perhaps even changed to Gnutella Junkie?
Obviously Gnutella was thrown in front of addict so no misunderstanding would occur in it's meaning.

Novitiate, should this be changed to Novice or remain as it is?

I felt Novitiate had more of an interesting sound to it than 'Novice'. There are some other forums that use Novitiate also for their user titles.

Present Titles:
Novitiate - 0 posts
Apprentice - 5 posts
Disciple - 10 posts
Devotee - 20 posts
Enthusiast - 30 posts
Gnutella Addict - 50 posts
Connoisseur - 100 posts
Distinguished Member - 500 posts

Proposed Titles:
0 = Novitiate
5 = Apprentice
10 = Disciple
20 = Devotee
30 = Enthusiast
50 = Gnutella Addict
75 = Gnutella Partisan
100 = Gnutella Worshipper or Gnutella Veteran
150 = Connoisseur
250 = Gnutella Seer
500 = Distinguished Member
750 = Exalted
1000 = Gnutella Aficionado

Should any of these terms be replaced: Disciple, Devotee, Addict, Worshipper, Seer, Exalted?
Does anybody not like the sound of Gnutella Muse, which is another possibility?

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Any responses?
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The only one I don't particularly like is worshipper. Veteran sounds much better.
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