Power users

Willz · 04-04-2006, 01:02 PM

i got an idea, for all the members on the forum that are regular members, that have helped alot of times, and have high post count, like above 1000, (dont know if it really matters about post count) we should have a new user group, like Power Users or somthing, and all those in that group have helped people alot, and are active alot.

megamaced · 04-04-2006, 12:19 PM

I totally agree with this idea

pelvis_3 · 04-04-2006, 12:30 PM

Godd idea and all, but what purpose does it serve?

Matt555 · 04-04-2006, 12:30 PM

Yeah sounds like a good idea. although what would the power users get the benefit of?

*feels like Power Ranger*

"Go go power users!"

Willz · 04-04-2006, 12:39 PM

well, they could have some sort of exclusive forum, only for the power users, to discuss issues and things to dow ith everyhitng, and the forum.

also, just been a power user would mean, your recognised as someone who is Active and has helped alot.

also been called power users was only a suggestion, maybe some other name colud be used if this idea goes through, like Advanced Member

Big B · 04-04-2006, 12:53 PM

We already have most of that stuff in place right now. We have the user ranks, although these are the default custom titles which can be changed by the user...as many of you have discovered.

I sent a link to this thread to Sniper and AT to see what they think. I don't care either way, but just know that some of the stuff is in place already.

Anti-Trend · 04-04-2006, 03:20 PM

The "power users" are the salt of HWF, the cream of the crop. Power users, we value you very much here. My only concern is that if we implement this kind of thing, we might ruin part of what makes HWF such a good forum. What I mean by this is that seperating the new users from the experienced ones could be seen as elitist, which is exactly the opposite of the existing atmosphere of helpfulness we already have. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but it seems like this might be counter-productive.

The only forums we have here which are limited to some users are the B/S/T forums (need 50 posts) and the Staff Forums, which is used, albiet rarely, by HWF staffers as a sort of meeting room to make decisions. I say rarely, because unless the topic is sensitive in nature we tend to do it out in the open like we are in this very thread.

Matt555 · 04-04-2006, 03:23 PM

Yeah good point AT.

Big B · 04-04-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti-Trend

The "power users" are the salt of HWF, the cream of the crop. Power users, we value you very much here. My only concern is that if we implement this kind of thing, we might ruin part of what makes HWF such a good forum. What I mean by this is that seperating the new users from the experienced ones could be seen as elitist, which is exactly the opposite of the existing atmosphere of helpfulness we already have. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but it seems like this might be counter-productive.

The only forums we have here which are limited to some users are the B/S/T forums (need 50 posts) and the Staff Forums, which is used, albiet rarely, by HWF staffers as a sort of meeting room to make decisions. I say rarely, because unless the topic is sensitive in nature we tend to do it out in the open like we are in this very thread.

If we had a subscription-type setup where there would be extra forums for members with a paid account, that would be another thing, but that would probably look to add extra forums. I've seen this implemented in some circles, and I just remember it locking down a general chat area and/or adding a 'mature' discussion section. I'm not sure that what we're after.

The other thing is, if we feel that there's a member that has a good knowledge and a mature attitude, among other things, we look at them as possible additions to help out as a mod, or, in some cases, as an administrator. There's no specific formula for this---more principles than anything. It's a responsibility, but it can be considered as a reward from a certain point of view.

Matt555 · 04-04-2006, 05:08 PM

I remember Sniper mentioned a Paid Subscription a while back, that'd be a good idea.

Sniper · 04-04-2006, 06:31 PM

With a subscription-type service, yes we could offer additional forums and such but as power users (or active members) you guys already can have custom titles, have a higher pm limit than normal members.

Big B and Anti-Trend have already made good points, as to possible issues we could have.

I guess I could look into a system, where we could have a member of the month or something similar.

In the middle of May, I can get back to working on forums more often than not. Numbers of features have been suggested in the past, which should be implemented and the optional premium members option.

Matt555 · 04-04-2006, 06:34 PM

Cool, I do agree with AT's point that it may make some people look elitist and could make new members feel intimidated.

Addis · 04-04-2006, 06:54 PM

Agree with AT, HWFs treats everyone fairly whether they're an expert or a novice and it should stay that way. Maybe a voted member of the month, but I think thats as far as it should go. Helpful posts already helps distinguish valuable members.

Nic · 05-04-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addis

Maybe a voted member of the month

Thats an interesting idea as for the power users I wouldnt mind if it was/not implemented

Willz · 05-04-2006, 06:31 PM

should of really had a vote up to easilly settle this

04-04-2006, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	Power users i got an idea, for all the members on the forum that are regular members, that have helped alot of times, and have high post count, like above 1000, (dont know if it really matters about post count) we should have a new user group, like Power Users or somthing, and all those in that group have helped people alot, and are active alot. __________________

04-04-2006, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	I totally agree with this idea __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

04-04-2006, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Godd idea and all, but what purpose does it serve? __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

04-04-2006, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Yeah sounds like a good idea. although what would the power users get the benefit of? feels like Power Ranger "Go go power users!" __________________

04-04-2006, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	well, they could have some sort of exclusive forum, only for the power users, to discuss issues and things to dow ith everyhitng, and the forum. also, just been a power user would mean, your recognised as someone who is Active and has helped alot. also been called power users was only a suggestion, maybe some other name colud be used if this idea goes through, like Advanced Member __________________

04-04-2006, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	We already have most of that stuff in place right now. We have the user ranks, although these are the default custom titles which can be changed by the user...as many of you have discovered. I sent a link to this thread to Sniper and AT to see what they think. I don't care either way, but just know that some of the stuff is in place already. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

04-04-2006, 03:20 PM	#7 (permalink) Top
Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 27 Male Posts: 4,882 Times Helpful: 538 Status: Offline My Computer	The "power users" are the salt of HWF, the cream of the crop. Power users, we value you very much here. My only concern is that if we implement this kind of thing, we might ruin part of what makes HWF such a good forum. What I mean by this is that seperating the new users from the experienced ones could be seen as elitist, which is exactly the opposite of the existing atmosphere of helpfulness we already have. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but it seems like this might be counter-productive. The only forums we have here which are limited to some users are the B/S/T forums (need 50 posts) and the Staff Forums, which is used, albiet rarely, by HWF staffers as a sort of meeting room to make decisions. I say rarely, because unless the topic is sensitive in nature we tend to do it out in the open like we are in this very thread. __________________ See My Desktop \| Try Linux \| Install Linux \| Visit My Server \| Support Hardware Forums \| Easily rip DVDs in Linux \| Remember Everything

04-04-2006, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Yeah good point AT. __________________

04-04-2006, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	I remember Sniper mentioned a Paid Subscription a while back, that'd be a good idea. __________________

04-04-2006, 06:31 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,431 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	With a subscription-type service, yes we could offer additional forums and such but as power users (or active members) you guys already can have custom titles, have a higher pm limit than normal members. Big B and Anti-Trend have already made good points, as to possible issues we could have. I guess I could look into a system, where we could have a member of the month or something similar. In the middle of May, I can get back to working on forums more often than not. Numbers of features have been suggested in the past, which should be implemented and the optional premium members option. __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

04-04-2006, 06:34 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Cool, I do agree with AT's point that it may make some people look elitist and could make new members feel intimidated. __________________

04-04-2006, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink) Top
Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	Agree with AT, HWFs treats everyone fairly whether they're an expert or a novice and it should stay that way. Maybe a voted member of the month, but I think thats as far as it should go. Helpful posts already helps distinguish valuable members. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

05-04-2006, 06:31 PM	#15 (permalink) Top
Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	should of really had a vote up to easilly settle this __________________

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