is midnight 1980 gonna make GURU just by posting YouTube videos???

[UncleSpot]

...if he keeps posting these YouTube "specials" he'll soon go WAY past the required 1000 posts for "GURU status"

[HobbyMan]

youtube doesn't work on my computer. I dont have the ability to watch any kind of videos

[John]

He may, but maybe we can get TC to alter his guru designator to"Youtube Guru"

[planedick]

I was wonderin'...

the same thing. Hobbyman, don't worry, you ain't missed nothing important.

[DeanR]

I just ignore them

[tommystinson]

Here we go... perhaps the "rank" of members should not be described as they currently are. There are many on this forum with XSsive knowledge that don't have 1000 posts. And posting over 1000 times does not certify one as :"a teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern" or "one who is an acknowledged leader or chief proponent" or "a person with knowledge or expertise, EXPERT"
I understand that there is no way to automate an evaluation process for member postings, but the current "rankings" are misleading.
Perhaps the opposite approach would be worth considering. A "BS" scale. The more posts, the greater your BS rank. Example:

tommystinson
new, 9

tommystinson
BS'er, 89

tommystinson
effing BS'er, 1039

tommystinson
shut your !@#$%^& mouth! BSer, 9999

[Snow]

LOL at all the haters with sub 500 posts

He might not reach 1,000 posts by posting youtube videos, but can I reach 1,000 by replying to those threads?

[tommystinson]

I think that may have been a (good natured) jab at, ahem, me? I, in most circumstances would have a quick and witty reply. Yet the comments of my wife from just a couple months ago leave me impotent:
"Wow! We got 14 inches of SNOW last night!"
"Tired from shoveling already? I knew the SNOW was too much for you!"
"I wish we had some SNOW on Christmas!"
hahahahaha

[prometheus578]

"If I may..."

True words, Tommy.
But, several distinctions apply.
Yes, anyone can attain Guru status by reaching 1,000 posts. And that being said, let's take a look at the Gurus, shall we? Click on "members" at the top of the screen. Then click on "Top Ten Posters". There we find a ranking of all the members on the site by number of posts. I believe there's three pages of Gurus.
I did a quick perusal of the names, even went a few extra pages to members with 900, 800, 700, posts, etc. All had something in common. All were not only frequent contributors, but all also had much of substance to contribute.
Yes, there are many members with XS'ive knowledge who haven't attained 1,000 posts. But 1,000 posts usually comes from taking the time to sit at their computer each night answering questions for those in need. (Or, as in my case, mocking and insulting people who deserve it. Ok, even those who don't deserve it, but sometimes it's hard for me to tell)
True, correct answers or good advice can be given by anyone, regardless of their ranking.
Most Gurus attained the majority of their status through technical postings in the "XS/XJ Discussion" area, not just by frivolous postings in the "Member's Lounge".

[Pat Kelly]

Top Ten PosTers!?!?!

I always thought that said "Top Ten Posers"... That's why my name's there.

[Hired_Goon]

Re: Top Ten PosTers!?!?!

Originally posted by Pat Kelly
I always thought that said "Top Ten Posers"... That's why my name's there.

If the cap fits, wear it proudly.

Guru status is only a label. Tis not hard to work out who has the goods and who doesn't.


If I ever get there I'll ask for the status tag that suits me most.

uruG SX

Always been a bit backward.

[Wildkat]

OMG! That is SO funny!

Originally posted by tommystinson
Perhaps the opposite approach would be worth considering. A "BS" scale. The more posts, the greater your BS rank. Example:

tommystinson
new, 9

tommystinson
BS'er, 89

tommystinson
effing BS'er, 1039

tommystinson
shut your !@#$%^& mouth! BSer, 9999

Playing devil's advocate here (would you expect anything less from me?).... midnight1980 has posted significantly less in the last week or so... He went from 9 posts out of 25 (yes... I counted) on the main board to 4 today with 3 of those begin kept alive by other members... While in the beginning it might have been a bit XSive it seems that he has settled in now... Certainly made an impression anyway...


I still plan on being the Fluffy Gurette when I hit 1000... but I know one thing... I've learned a LOT more about these bikes in the time I've been fluffing my way to the top...
and has been discussed in the past... I've learned a lot from those with well over 1000 posts... and a lot from those who have never posted...
We all know who knows what...

[Pat Kelly]

What and how did you learn from someone that has never posted ?

(fluffing my way to reply #2,000)

[Wildkat]

and a fine job you're doing of it too...

Originally posted by Pat Kelly
What and how did you learn from someone that has never posted ?

(fluffing my way to reply #2,000)

There are a few members who make it to the rallies but rarely post here... I know... hard to believe...
One member in particular has provided me with invaluable information... and has never posted...
Of course... my resident Guru is my main source of info... but it's good to come here and find alternative sources as well...

[dale_1]

Re: and a fine job you're doing of it too...

Originally posted by Wildkat


One member in particular has provided me with invaluable information... and has never posted...

and...... he has the most impressive display of XSive behavior played out in that beautiful bike of his huh? oops and fast too!