oldgregg Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 We've just applied a software update, so you may notice that a few things are different. Also, the Unread topics view can take a few hours to rebuild after an update. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 One of the most noticeable things is the 'ranks' next to a user's avatar. At the moment everyone is showing as a 'Newbie', I think that will update over the next few hours to reflect how long people have been posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 So even though I've been a member since 2014.I'm showing up as a new member. What's the point with that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Its just a shiny new feature added by the forum developers that they think that nobody can possibly live without, to justify the constant upgrades of the software, I wouldnt worry about it ian, you still show as a full member, and it seems everybody is a newbie according to the wonderful new feature, give it time and it will sort itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Speaking as a newbie I think it's great fun that we can earn little badges to go with our avatar. Will there be one for needlework? Or domestic science? or perhaps fieldcraft? I am glad to see I haven't earned one as a "BA basher" - at least not at the moment! Maybe the mods will award me one called "sails close to the wind". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Having had two jabs,stays in hospital. Yet not one good boy sticker.I will try not to throw my toys out of the pram! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Wow! I have just been upgraded to veteran! Do I get a pension with that? I suppose the next one up from there is "old fart". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Vaughan said: Wow! I have just been upgraded to veteran! Do I get a pension with that? I suppose the next one up from there is "old fart". That would be the 'Uncle Albert' Long Service Gong, followed by the Wussername 'Antequam Romam' plaque on the wall! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I'm still a newbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 And I’ve just got a ‘posting badge’ whatever that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: I'm still a newbie Long way to go yet, mate! One wonders if there may be some soul out there in cyberspace, looking down on us and "pushing the buttons"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 There'll be a process running in the background counting the number of posts for members etc. These things can take hours and hours to run and may only update when people post etc. Don't read too much into it at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 51 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: I will try not to throw my toys out of the pram! I reckon they figured you hadn't the strength. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Why is it an Update to a system fills everyone with dread? Do you not realise there are thousands of people employed to fix things that are not broken! Feedback Feedback. Everyone has to leave feedback. well I don't. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 OMG Who has their hands on this lever?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Polly said: OMG Who has their hands on this lever?? Someone who lurks in shadows. You should of heard the uproar when a plumbers forum changed things last year and it became a hot topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 The final visible badge is Grand Master, is Grand Phoophoo Valve a hidden rank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: I'm still a newbie With 5.1k posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I want to know if it's like Brownie badges. We could have these.... I fell in I BA Three sheets to the wind Zig Zagger Stinky Steerer Wet Shed Wonder Runs on Beer ............................................. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I'll plump for the last. Another only posting to see what happens...... Woohoo! I just earned a posting machine badge! How did I ever live without whatever that is? what the flip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Will there be an award ceremony thread where we can thank everyone and make tearful speeches?! Whoooop! Hey! You just earned the 'Posting Machine' badge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Thank you thank you! Sob sob I'd like to thank the pesky's for not banning me (yet). Sob And I'd like to thank my friends and family for being there for me and supporting me through Griff jokes. Sob blub sob And also not to forget the team of counselors that got me through some of Jayfires jokes. ............ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Ooh seems I have 7 badges. Is banned a badge? Is there a 'pointless posting to get another badge' badge? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Having had two jabs,stays in hospital. Yet not one good boy sticker.I will try not to throw my toys out of the pram! Didn't you get one of these at least? Also posting to see what occurs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I see I am marked down as a collaborator. That doesn't sound like me, on this forum! Not a word to conjure with, in French - too much association with the old Vichy Government. So perhaps I'd prefer "Maquisard". Much more me, and much better than "BA basher", or "usual suspect". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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