UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Darin/Shaun perhaps that's a feature you could add on the forum whereby you allocate a profile title to "trusted and approved" forum members. The title can then be manually or automatically added to their profile and then new users will know they can trust their advise. Maybe I'm over thinking this since everyone gives such great advise on this forum, but it would be nice in some way to recognize those who contribute a lot to this forum and who make it what it is. It would also be good to easily distinguish those forum profiles who are a representative/employed for a particular sim product/company or service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darin Gangi 1,074 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 "UNKLE" created the above topic in my Getting Started thread and I moved it here to look for volunteers. I think it's a great idea and I have the ability to tag your accounts as "Trusted and Approved" and also give you moderation privileges in some instances. Who would like to become a Trusted and Approved community advice member ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 We'll since I suggested the idea then I'd be willing to volunteer and help out in any way. I'm not sure if I qualify since I've only been sim racing properly for about a year now and there's many others here with a huge ammount of knowledge and experience, so I'll let you judge Darin if you think I'm worthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I'd be willing to go for this, I don't know everything, not even close, but I do know some stuff, and that's the stuff I can help with when I can. And besides, I can be trusted.... trust me! LOL Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darin Gangi 1,074 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I think both of you guys would make great T & A Community members.. I like the letters used too T&A ..lol Both of you are trusted and have enough knowledge in sim racing to be perfect candidates for the job. I'm sure you could ask for my advice or someone else if you're stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darin Gangi 1,074 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Unk, we may need to change your avatar tag line from "Dont know Jack member" to "Knows some stuff" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I think both of you guys would make great T & A Community members.. I like the letters used too T&A ..lol Both of you are trusted and have enough knowledge in sim racing to be perfect candidates for the job. I'm sure you could ask for my advice or someone else if you're stuck. Darin, is that the same T&A thing I'm thinking about right now???? (BLUSH) LOL Sorry, just couldn't resist! Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 U.N.K.L.E..... hi I'm Jack..... see, now you know Jack! LOL Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moreno 218 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I doubt I would be trustworthy or approvable!! But I do know Jack! That counts for something right?? Also I think the other part of Mark's suggestion has real merit as well... Some sort of "Commercial" logo or summit underneath users who represent companies. I know they are supposed to put their affiliation in their signature but a pretty logo would be a great differentiator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 ^ I agree Moreno, myself and some others got caught out with this precise problem some time ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave55 12 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Hi All, Long time follower of ISR. So glad I found the site as it, and the loyal community, has continued to inform and inspire me over the years. Great idea turning to knowledgable members to weigh in with their expertise. Special shout out to CaTaPulT, as it's nice to have a fellow Canadian's perspective on sim racing. Looking forward to following the thread. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Hi All, Long time follower of ISR. So glad I found the site as it, and the loyal community, has continued to inform and inspire me over the years. Great idea turning to knowledgable members to weigh in with their expertise. Special shout out to CaTaPulT, as it's nice to have a fellow Canadian's perspective on sim racing. Looking forward to following the thread. Dave Awww shucks, thanks eh! (blush) Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 UNKLE.... how did you change your tag above your avatar, mine says "guru member". I'd like to change it to "I hope I know Jack... I AM Jack!" LOL Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Go into your profile and then click on edit profile and then you can edit your title from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simul8r 114 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Heck, why not,...I'll volunteer, that is if I'm worthy enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave55 12 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Simul8r ? Who's that ? Just kidding - I've got enough PVC in basement to outfit a condo !!! You'd be perfect for volunteering - thanks ! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moreno 218 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Heck, why not,...I'll volunteer, that is if I'm worthy enough. But do you know Jack?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 But do you know Jack?? HAHAHAHA ah man, good one! Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Go into your profile and then click on edit profile and then you can edit your title from there. Thank you UNKLE Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 18 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 sounds like a gd idea. especially as some ppl have great knowledge in some areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pben1 8 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Sounds good to have some guru's on the site. I think it would be a good i dear to state what your specialist area's of sim racing are, would make a it bit easy to solve a problem. You could be the "go to guy" on that subject, think it will be good for the community & the site in general good luck guys. Myself only got onto PC sim's last year mainly with GTL so won't put expert in the title just yet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul GT73 1,398 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 im more in the untrusted and disapproved category, just ask my ex girlfriend.....and her sister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Berkett 70 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Can I "apply" for this T&A role? I would like to if the opportunity arises Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTaPulT 658 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Sounds good to have some guru's on the site. I think it would be a good i dear to state what your specialist area's of sim racing are, would make a it bit easy to solve a problem. You could be the "go to guy" on that subject, think it will be good for the community & the site in general good luck guys. Myself only got onto PC sim's last year mainly with GTL so won't put expert in the title just yet ! Hi Pben. I have to disagree with this. You would be surprised to what some people know and don't know, it's a matter of a particular question being asked and all of a sudden one realizes he knows the answer and replies. Ever have a situation arise where somethig happens and you know what to do, even though this thing may happen once in a blue moon, then you kinda wonder... "how did I know this?" or "I can't beleive I knew this" so catagorizing people per set skill or knowledge can restrict answers given. Some answers may not be the same depending on the question asked since so many people are doing the same thing but on different hardware and depending on a person's taste in driving or the feel they like, answers can be very different. In example, people using different wheels (G27, T500rs, CSW, etc) will get a different feel from their hardware and add to that the miriad of settings you can set to that hardware, the sky's the limit. About all we can do is try to steer new comers into the right direction for certain help subjects. All we can do is try our best. Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pben1 8 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Hi Pben. I have to disagree with this. You would be surprised to what some people know and don't know, it's a matter of a particular question being asked and all of a sudden one realizes he knows the answer and replies. Ever have a situation arise where somethig happens and you know what to do, even though this thing may happen once in a blue moon, then you kinda wonder... "how did I know this?" or "I can't beleive I knew this" so catagorizing people per set skill or knowledge can restrict answers given. Some answers may not be the same depending on the question asked since so many people are doing the same thing but on different hardware and depending on a person's taste in driving or the feel they like, answers can be very different. In example, people using different wheels (G27, T500rs, CSW, etc) will get a different feel from their hardware and add to that the miriad of settings you can set to that hardware, the sky's the limit. About all we can do is try to steer new comers into the right direction for certain help subjects. All we can do is try our best. Take care Regards: >>>> Jack <<<< Hi, Jack Agreed some people are all rounders and have used a many different types of set ups with lots of knowledge. But there are some that may have only used one particular brand of equipment or sim were they could specialize. As I said before, it's good for the site which will increase traffic for Darin & Shaun good luck guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
