Promotion or Evolution?

**NMMB** · 07-17-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Kyle

It is tied to post numbers.

Keep your eyes peeled in the upcoming weeks as there could be a change in the works (how's that for a teaser?).

Now, to wake the sleeping giant that is the "Promotion or Evolution" Thread (not that it is actually a giant by any measure)... I just noticed that the names of the ranks have changed and I am wondering if we can get some info about this new system. BTW, if this was recently posted and I've missed it I ask your forgiveness - I'm a little slow (at least partly due to the recent heat/humidity)

**Jim** · 07-17-2006, 10:23 AM

I'm not sure if I was promoted or demoted but I went from Jr member to member to whisker whacker to a 1st ltnt all in 12 hours .........whats next?

Jim

**letterk** · 07-17-2006, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

I'm not sure if I was promoted or demoted but I went from Jr member to member to whisker whacker to a 1st ltnt all in 12 hours .........whats next?

Keep posting and you'll find out!

**Joedy** · 07-17-2006, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by mrob

In an ironic coincidence, this is also exactly how I got tenure--by producing many unimportant publications.

Even more ironically, this is exactly how I graduated -- by having to read many unimportant publications!

Just joshing with you.

(But I really did read them.... I just can't remember what they were.

)

-joedy

**Joedy** · 07-17-2006, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

I'm not sure if I was promoted or demoted but I went from Jr member to member to whisker whacker to a 1st ltnt all in 12 hours .........whats next?

Jim

Maybe it will be WhiskerS Wacker?

I always enjoying getting more than one whisker when I shave.

-joedy

**Jim** · 07-17-2006, 10:43 AM

Who said ' "I don't care what you call me-just don't call me late to dinner!"

Jim

**NMMB** · 07-17-2006, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Joedy

Even more ironically, this is exactly how I graduated -- by having to read many unimportant publications!

Just joshing with you.

(But I really did read them.... I just can't remember what they were.

)

-joedy

Joedy, don't feel bad... I'm sure that some of the writers of those papers have also forgotten them (and some are TRYING to forget what they have written in the past - these are the people who were wrong

).

Really though, I would like to know how the ranks go... know the different names and the number at which you have these names thrust upon you. If you happen to know, please share the info. Thanks.

**letterk** · 07-17-2006, 10:50 AM

I'm not sure I now could understand some of the papers I published while in grad school.

**NMMB** · 07-17-2006, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by letterk

I'm not sure I now could understand some of the papers I published while in grad school.

I know what you mean. I recently looked at one of my papers from about 2.5 years ago and was a little lost... it took me a while to research how to perform the analysis correctly (to re-learn it, that is)... The paper had to be reviewed because it was being presented (in a slightly updated version) by my co-author... I'm glad he was doing the presentation rather than me; he had the advantage of having an extra couple of years to work on in and keep it fresh in his mind.

**Jim** · 07-17-2006, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by guenron

Junior Member
Member
Senior Member
DisMember

ReMember!

Jim

**NMMB** · 07-17-2006, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

ReMember!

Jim

Jim,

That is the old system under which I think you would be "member" (or perhaps "Jr. Member") rather than "First Lieutenant of Free Samples"...

**boboakalfb** · 07-17-2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by guenron

Junior Member
Member
Senior Member
DisMember

I believe #4 should be reserved for John Wayne Bobbitt...just my humble opinion...

**ouch** · 07-17-2006, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by NMMB

So,

If I continue to make many un-important posts I will eventually end up as the "King of the world"?

Not until Ron abdicates his throne.

**Nick** · 07-17-2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by NMMB

Really though, I would like to know how the ranks go... know the different names and the number at which you have these names thrust upon you. If you happen to know, please share the info. Thanks.

Originally Posted by letterk

Keep posting and you'll find out!

**guenron** · 07-17-2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by NMMB

Jim,

That is the old system under which I think you would be "member" (or perhaps "Jr. Member") rather than "First Lieutenant of Free Samples"...

Looks like you were promoted to Noble Chairman of the Bathroom from Foreman of the Bucking Badger Something or Other... Let me be the first to congratulate you on this well deserved promotion.

**guenron** · 07-17-2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by ouch

Not until Ron abdicates his throne.

Mrs. Bronfman's favorite son, Corey..

**Kyle** · 07-17-2006, 07:00 PM

I'm glad to see that several of you gents are enjoying (or at least being mildly entertained) by the new user title system.

To keep things exciting, the answer to your questions could lie in your next post...

**Nick** · 07-17-2006, 07:04 PM

By the by,

Those user titles and the new links page (and many other cool things yet to come) are compliments of your friendly B&B Development Team.

-Nick

**designwise1** · 07-17-2006, 07:08 PM

It's looking good.

BTW, this post is a waste of bandwidth as I'm trying to see what my next title will be...

**NMMB** · 07-17-2006, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by guenron

Looks like you were promoted to Noble Chairman of the Bathroom from Foreman of the Bucking Badger Something or Other... Let me be the first to congratulate you on this well deserved promotion.

Cool... more letters... NMMB, BSc, BA, MA, C.O.B.