Am I being down graded? Lets see I went from Shift Lurker to Shift Newbie....Whats a guy have to do around here ? Newbie :confused: Gee I dont feel loved.... :duh: I need an explanation.

Nope not downgraded.
Lurker (someone who just hangs around reads doesn't post much)
Newbie (minimum 50 posts still new to posting)
Enthusiast (minimum 250 posts)
Hardcore (minimum 1000 posts)

These are just to motivate people to post more.

m4ck

I'm replying just so I can get one more post towards the "Newbie" designation. :clever:

just my opinion... i liked the old rating, and by that im not saying to bring'em back but i dont like very much these "shift" things. how about something new and improved? :)

+1 for that

How about Lurker, member, enthusiast, professional, Madagod? ;)

These catagories I like. I'm one of the longest term members, but don't post all that much. Check the site 6-10 times per week, some times double that if I'm not real busy. Really don't consider myself to be a "newbie", given the above. I consider myself to be a Member, and in good standing!

well anything but stuff like "lurker". that does not sound too good. if going by post count how about go back to naming newbies untill you reach the 50 post. if 100 post call it members. then on and on....

How about Lurker, member, enthusiast, professional, Madagod? ;)
Or maybe: Hmmm, That will work, I like to give advice, Obsessed :D