User Titles

[tsptalk]

This new forum software has so many potential bells and whistles but I haven't had time to go in and play. One thing that may be fun is that I can go in and change the User Titles of the members. Currently there are only 3 boring titles:

Junior Member - (posts needed=0)
Member - (posts needed=30)
Senior Member - (posts needed=100)

I will take suggestions for new names and numbers of posts. I think somewhere between 5 to 10 titles will work well.

As an example, I saw something like this on one board (I added the TSP part)...

Regular (posts needed=0)
Enthusiast (posts needed=50)
Club TSP (posts needed=100)
One with TSP (posts needed=200)
TSP Crazy (posts needed=500)
TSP Sage (posts needed=1000)
TSP Guru (posts needed=3000)

Go for it! Make suggestions...

Thanks!
Tom

 

[Wizard]

There is a retirement site that I read that has some funny ones.

1-150 post is "confused about dryer sheets"
151-500 posts is "started an IRA"

upper range is like

3000-5000 "likes to hear themselves talk".

Can not link - **requires registering with a paid e-mail account** Such as AOL, Earthlink, etc.

Neat idea Tom. Hopefully you get some great ideas.

This should be a good one to pin for a week or two.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

 

[tsptalk]

I was going to use TSP Wizard as the top dog, but someone already has it.

Love the dryer sheets one.

 

[vicky]

TSP Sage (posts needed=1000)
TSP Guru (posts needed=3000)

Go for it! Make suggestions... Thanks! Tom[
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I hope you would take into consideration quantity verses quality before using the last two (above) Titles.

 

[tsptalk]

TSP Sage (posts needed=1000)
TSP Guru (posts needed=3000)

Go for it! Make suggestions... Thanks! Tom
____________________________________________________

I hope you would take into consideration quantity verses quality before using the last two (above) Titles.

Unfortunately it is not that sophisticated. I see your point. Perhaps this is more appropriate.

Likes to hear themselves talk (posts needed=1000) (from wizard's post)
TSP Blabber Mouth (posts needed=3000)

 

[vicky]

tsptalk wrote:
Unfortunately it is not that sophisticated. I see your point. Perhaps this is more appropriate.

Likes to hear themselves talk (posts needed=1000) (from wizard's post)
TSP Blabber Mouth (posts needed=3000)
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How about
Bush Appointee (posts needed=3000)

 

[Spaf]

Quote TSP Talk
"This new forum software has so many potential bells and whistles but I haven't had time to go in and play. One thing that may be fun is that I can go in and change the User Titles of the members. Currently there are only 3 boring titles:

Junior Member - (posts needed=0)
Member - (posts needed=30)
Senior Member - (posts needed=100)"

On this board we have members, moderators and an administrator. What we lack is defining our expertise in the market and our risk/reward position.

For example: At age 25-45: aggressive, 45-55: growth, 56-65: balanced, 66-75: conservative, 76+: short term.

All members are equal (Generally). However, their time on the TSP Talk board should be recognized.
All members are unequal. Considering their life position to retirement.
Regular members. Sould be noted, with some degree of their position.
Retired members. Should be noted.
Moderators. Should be noted.
Administrator. Should be noted.

When I create a new Market Talk thread on a weekly basis do you think my retirement in 5 months influences my position? Dang right it does! Is this the message that 25-45 year old members need, probably not!

So, if Tom has all the bells and whistles, lets get organized! [Thanks Tom!]

My 2 cents!.........Rgds and be careful........... ..........Spaf

 

[Rod]

I think when it comes to differentiating between our overall aggressiveness, perhaps these will help. They can coicide with someone's birthday in their profile if they wish to divulge their age which I believe should at least be mandatory for those with Account threads so readers can get a better feel for them. Ages are approximate:

TSP Liberal (age 18-40)

TSP Moderate (age 41-60)

TSP Conservative (age 61-65)

Of course, someone around 40 could very well be conservative, especially if they are nearing a military retirement and plan to withdraw their monies upon that.

Just an idea to toss around.

God Bless

 

[Wizard]

Rod,

How about Right Winger, Left Winger, Righty, Lefty, Right Center, Left Center, Independent?

Your idea for titles is a good one but sounds to political, at least to me.

Also, some folks are touchy about giving their ages. Could be a turn off to some.

 

[mlk_man]

Might I recommend basing someone's "title" on their returns in a given period. I realize that most people that come here are looking for guidance and don't have an account thread so who better to listen to and/or follow, someone who consistently has a good return or someone who doesn't but has the "gift of gab"? There are plenty of newsletters out there and plenty of bulls and bears. I think that technically Tom and a couple others here provide plenty of market analyses to help one make up their own mind about rather to be long or short. Other than that, we have lots of opinions about which way the market is going and about how to play it, which in the long run I think helps, but not necessarily today.

Ideally I think a good return should be based on your age and time to retirement like the L funds. Since we are all at different levels, I think the 20% in each fund should be the benchmark. It seems to fall in the middle.

Perhaps do something like......if you match the 20% in each fund during a particular timeframe, your title could be "someone to listen to". 1% above could be "someone to keep an eye on". 2% above "someone you might wanna marry". Over 3% above "someone to let your child marry".

In the opposing direction, 1% below "someone who's almost there", 2% below "someone who shouldn't quit their day job", over 3% below "someone who should take up politics".........

You get the idea. Just a suggestion............

RevShark, will you marry me?

 

[tsptalk]

Neutral

Here we go. This user title is based on participation and nothing else.

User Title Minimum Posts
Newbie - 0
TSP Starter - 10
TSP Talker - 100
Team TSP - 500
Club TSP - 1000
Planet TSP - 2000
TSP Universe - 3000

We have other features for reputation now available.

 

[sugarandspice]

Good point on the performance based system. Perhaps you should find a way to display the top twenty (weekly-monthly or whatever you choose ) performers with some kind of ranking that follows their name wherever they post. People could see that attached to their name and know that the person gets results. You can post all you want and the perception is that you know what your talking about but if your results suck then it can be seen along with your name. I think it is a good idea. I think it would help newcomers to this site. I know when I first came here I thought that certain people were actually better than they were because of their postings. But then you find out otherwise when you look at the results. You yourself Tom must admit that you have missed out on some healthy gains because of an overly cautious strategy. Everyone has their own style but consistent results will truly let the stars shine.

 

[Wizard]

Here we go. This user title is based on participation and nothing else.

User Title Minimum Posts
Newbie - 0
TSP Starter - 20
TSP Talker - 100
Team TSP - 500
Club TSP - 1000
Planet TSP - 2000
TSP Universe - 3000

We have other features for reputation now available.

I like it! Maybe increase the amount of posts to get to the next level?

 

[tsptalk]

I like it! Maybe increase the amount of posts to get to the next level?

Really? Were you thinking between the 1000 / 2000 / 3000, or the lower end? I kind of like the quick progression early so those who aren't quite as active do see some moves up.

And thanks, I did like those names also. Not judgemental about how good or bad someone is, but merely levels of progression based on participation.

I'll still take suggestions for new "cool" titles while it's still early.

 

[Wizard]

Really?

First level of 20 posts is kind of low.

Maybe 50?

I do not like the "newbie" title.

How about "fresh meat"? Just kidding.

How about "new member"?

Thanks for thinking of improvements.

I like being the only confused guy on the rep points. Talk about a true contrary investor? Just were I like to be. Other side of the herd.

 

[Griffin]

Here’s my two cents (in descending order of seriousness)

How about a title based on equivalent L-Fund allocation and performance (with a quarterly update) using MM's descriptions:

“Perhaps do something like......if you match the 20% in each fund during a particular timeframe, your title could be "someone to listen to". 1% above could be "someone to keep an eye on". 2% above "someone you might wanna marry". Over 3% above "someone to let your child marry".

Similarly (and probably fitting as well) you adjust these to the five stages of grief

L2040 - Denial
L2030 – Anger
L2020 - Bargaining
L2010 - Depression
L-Income – Acceptance

One last Ranking – based on the five stages of a military operation (running joke – also probably fitting)

L2040 – Optimism and Enthusiasm
L2030 – Confusion and Denial
L2020 – Distribution of Blame
L2010 – Search for the Guilty
L-Income – Awards and Decorations for the Non-Participants

 

[tsptalk]

Good point on the performance based system. Perhaps you should find a way to display the top twenty (weekly-monthly or whatever you choose ) performers with some kind of ranking that follows their name wherever they post. People could see that attached to their name and know that the person gets results. You can post all you want and the perception is that you know what your talking about but if your results suck then it can be seen along with your name. I think it is a good idea. I think it would help newcomers to this site. I know when I first came here I thought that certain people were actually better than they were because of their postings. But then you find out otherwise when you look at the results. You yourself Tom must admit that you have missed out on some healthy gains because of an overly cautious strategy. Everyone has their own style but consistent results will truly let the stars shine.

S&S -
I think the "Tally" page should provide that performance system you mention, but I guess that is not posted anymore? Is mlk_man doing that strickly through emails now - anyone know? I can post it to the board if that is the case. I am so out of touch lately. Thank goodness for our moderators. I better get on the email list.

A good message board has good participation and quality posts. I don't think we want reputation to judge their market prowess so much as - does this member provide good content, help others, answer questions, ask good questions (yes, novices can have a good reputation), etc. or on the otherside, are they putting other members down, giving misleading or useless information, completely off topic, offensive posts, etc.?

I see where you are coming from but this reputation I would say is to help new readers come in and see who to trust or who may be less than reputable. Hopefully we don't have very many of the latter. With few exeptions, this board has been very good that way so far.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[tsptalk]

“Perhaps do something like......if you match the 20% in each fund during a particular timeframe, your title could be "someone to listen to". 1% above could be "someone to keep an eye on". 2% above "someone you might wanna marry". Over 3% above "someone to let your child marry".

Funny.

But again,this user title software is not that sophisticated. It simply counts posts.

The reputation is a little different in that it is based on others' input.

 

[mlk_man]

How about natural progession put to recording artists:

User Title Minimum Posts
Babyface - 0
Kid Rock - 20
Boyz 2 Men - 100
Young MC - 500
Ol Dirty Bastard - 1000
Grateful Dead - 2000
Elvis - 3000

 

[mlk_man]

S&S -
I think the "Tally" page should provide that performance system you mention, but I guess that is not posted anymore? Is mlk_man doing that strickly through emails now - anyone know? I can post it to the board if that is the case. I am so out of touch lately. Thank goodness for our moderators. I better get on the email list.

I do the weekly tracker through e-mail but at the end of the month I send it to Fundsurfer who puts everything into a neat little package and posts it in the "member allocation" thread as "Feb Tally", "Jan Tally", etc. May be hard to find after a month of posting..................Guess we could start it's own thread and make each monthly tally a "sticky" at the top of the thread so people can still post comments to them?