User groups: An explanation

[CrAnIuM]

This forum will operate on a rank system.

One will acquire new user group status as one's time and input on this forum advances.

User groups are closely tied to user post counts, however, the post count ALONE is not the only factor calculated in attaining a new rank (user group).

Infractions, warnings, negative peer reputation, worthless postings, post whoring will all effect the way a user gains (or loses) rank.

A temporary ban or consistent pickering or out right tactless interaction with staff members could, theoretically, remove ONE rank from a user and place them in the next lower user group.

Users will acquire more robust user features as they gain rank, so it behooves a user to post and to remain active in order to acquire those features that are already found in the user group 'FOUNDER'.


I will post the user ranks in this thread.

It is a work in progress.......

[CrAnIuM]

User group : N00B



This is the 1st unrestrained user group. Moderation of posts and threads is no longer imposed.

During this 'n00b' period you will be allowed a time to make mistakes and ask the occasional "dumb' question.

Other user groups WILL afford you this time to get on your feet and they will not be permitted to verbally attack you in any manner until you have a few posts to your name. However,
if you come here to just be a trouble maker you are fair game.



N00b : Post count of 0 - 49




CAN





view and use the CHAT BOX

View and POST new threads and posts.

email members

use PM , max saved messages = 50

use friends list

upload profile pic, MAX size of 350x350

custom and system avatars 75x75

use reputation function ( can NOT give neg rep)

view blogs.

create blogs




CAN NOT

edit posts

view other members profile pics

use custom avatar

use signatures

create or view social groups

post to own profile

use user notes

delete own profile messages.

[CrAnIuM]

User group : Junior Member



Post count : 50 - 100



CAN edit own shouts

CAN use email to friend

CAN download attachments

CAN edit own posts

CAN rate threads

CAN upload attachments

CAN post polls and vote

PM max saved = 200

CAN use calendar

CAN edit profile info

CAN view others profile pics

CAN view others albums

CAN use user notes: see and post to OWN

Profile pic max size = 400x400

custom avatar size = 100x100

CAN use signature 600w x 40 h

CAN USE rep power ( see who left you rep, and leave negative rep )

CAN use user messages , see and delete own messages and leave messages for others

CAN join social groups ( by invitation only )

[CrAnIuM]

User group : Member


post count = 101-1000



CAN view chat archive

CAN rate threads

CAN tag threads ( own and others)

Attachment upload size @ 1.2 mb

PM storage @ 300

Can use message tracking ( receive / read requests )

Can view all calendar events ( not just own)

CAN use custom title

CAN use user notes , see own, see others, post to own/others, delete own.

CAN use animated profile pics Profile pic size now = 500x500

CAN use custom avatar max size now 200x200

CAN use signature ... pix and animation sig size of 40h x 650w

Can use rep ( full use , positive , negative, view who left per in user cp )

CAN have user albums max pic size = 550x550 @

Total # of pic uploads = 350


Can comment on album pics ( own / others)

CAN delete own album comments

CAN customize profile ... color, backgrounds etc...


CAN use blogs

[CrAnIuM]

User group : Senior member


Post count 1001 -5000


Info to follow ...


When you get to this level ... I'll have a special thing for ya.

[CrAnIuM]

User group : FOUNDER


Post count - Does not apply.

[Absinthe]

User group : CONSULTANT



Post count: Does not apply.





A consultant is a person that meets one or more of the following criteria;

a) Has given extraordinary advice and input ( or sexual favors) to the owner of The Swollen Cranium.

b) Is a significant ( that means $$$.$$ or more ) financial contributor.

c) Is a genuine certified professional in a technical or professional field. ( i.e. Engineer, Doctor, Lawyer, Certified Plumber, ASE qualified mechanic, Licensed pilot... etc.. etc .. ) that is willing to give advice or information in their specific professional field on a non 'official' basis.

d) At Admin's discretion.




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I made this a sticky thread. It's important and people ask the same questions about this subject.

[CrAnIuM]

User group : MODERATOR



Post count: Does not apply.

[CrAnIuM]

Promotion and demotion ... a user's guide.


A member gains access to features as their time on target increases.

A user can have a positive or a negative presence on this forum.

I loath using the BAN feature and will make every logical attempt I can to keep from banning a member.

So ...

1. Promotion;

I will selectively promote a user irrespective to the normal user group promotion scheme if I and the moderators
feel that the user in question has had a beneficial impact on the forum above and beyond those of his/her peers.


2. Demotion;

I will demote a user down one or more user group levels if I and the moderators feel that that user is a leech,
troll, instigator or general drain on the forum. Simply being an asshole does not mean I will demote a user.
But continually and aggressively besmirching this forum and making a general nuisance of one's self will most likely get you placed in a group that has less privileges.
Infractions, warnings, negative peer reputation, worthless postings, post whoring will all effect the way a user gains (or loses) rank.

Prior to demotion I, or one of the Mods, will have a PM conversation with the member in order to layout the situation and ways to litigate, mitigate.

If a member acts like a fucking noob ... so be it, they can be a perpetual noob.

[CrAnIuM]

USER GROUP : ZYGOTE



Post count= 0 POSTS to ??

This is the initial user group for ALL NEW MEMBERS.

All new members enter as this from now on. ALL of your threads and posts will be moderated for a short period of time.

Used to prove that you are not a dirty, faggy spamming motherfucker.

[CrAnIuM]

Bump.

[CrAnIuM]

New user group added:


Senior member.

I'll discuss this in the near future, as I need to rework the entire user group hierarchy.