Author Topic: members numbers (Read 6816 times)

Wombat · « **on:** August 27, 2013, 09:50:52 PM »

I know this has been brought up before and I was just reading Biggles words of wisdom when I noticed he had an ozSToc number. Can we all have numbers which we can use as callsigns Sierra Tango ???? and also wear with pride on caps etc. Any ideas so it is not hard work for a few. Ideas to start with early numbers reserved for the legends but my place in the alphabet is ok for me.

white has the power

Biggles · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2013, 11:44:40 PM »

You're number Sierra Tango 573 if that helps.

Streak · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2013, 12:00:08 AM »

If I remember right Biggles number he has is from the Original OzSTOC group? Am I right?

We have never got into assigning numbers to people, and in all honesty we hav no plans to, it creates a whole new level of maintenence, as even though you have a website joining number, if someone deletes there account that joined before you, it will move you up a number...

Biggles · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2013, 12:11:44 AM »

Quote from: Streak on August 28, 2013, 12:00:08 AM

If I remember right Biggles number he has is from the Original OzSTOC group? Am I right?

We have never got into assigning numbers to people, and in all honesty we hav no plans to, it creates a whole new level of maintenence, as even though you have a website joining number, if someone deletes there account that joined before you, it will move you up a number...

The "Simple Machines" programme allocates a number as each person signs up, so in the early days before anyone deleted their account, the number was valid. You're right Streak, in that a small error has crept in due to a few accounts being deleted by their owners.
I don't see any harm in membership numbering because folk accept the concept of joining queues, but I don't think it should be added to the Mods' already substantial duties.

Wombat · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:57:58 AM »

Thanks for that and i dont wish to add any work to the moderators. Most people dont have two ways on their bike so for the few can we request a number for the callsigns. thanks for mine though and will use it when everthing is sorted. Just one question if the account is closed do the members close it or do the mods close it officially in which case the account would in effect not close but details could change to xxxxx thereby locking the numbers in. I wont spend anymore of your time.

regards Bill

Streak · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2013, 11:19:27 AM »

Quote from: Wombat on August 28, 2013, 10:57:58 AM

Thanks for that and i dont wish to add any work to the moderators. Most people dont have two ways on their bike so for the few can we request a number for the callsigns. thanks for mine though and will use it when everthing is sorted. Just one question if the account is closed do the members close it or do the mods close it officially in which case the account would in effect not close but details could change to xxxxx thereby locking the numbers in. I wont spend anymore of your time.

regards Bill

it works both ways, accounts don't get locked to speak, they are removed and deleted (not that it happens very often) as depending on how they go, (left of their own accord, have not logged in, Deleted and IP banned), we have never actually put any focus on it, as it has never really raised its head much at all.

but don't hesitate to ask the question if you have one, we are always open and up front and happy to answer questions and thoughts

Brock · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2013, 02:07:15 PM »

I have deleted quite a few accounts, and blocked whole ranges of IP addresses. Relax tho guys, it was due to a Russian Spamming takeover attempt. It lasted about two weeks and kept myself, Streak and Diesel very busy for a while.

Wombat · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2013, 03:28:00 PM »

This is as bad as _oils

Who said that

Thanks for the info

JuST Peter · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2013, 07:58:19 PM »

OI! if Biggles has got one, I want one too

Brock · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2013, 08:43:41 PM »

Well do what Biggles did, and make one up. His number doent actually seem to relate to anything.

nealeray · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:08:38 PM »

Think I'll just stick with my name thanks.

gaz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:14:59 PM »

Quote from: Brock on August 28, 2013, 02:07:15 PM

I have deleted quite a few accounts, and blocked whole ranges of IP addresses. Relax tho guys, it was due to a Russian Spamming takeover attempt. It lasted about two weeks and kept myself, Streak and Diesel very busy for a while.

Sicman · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:28:10 PM »

I have never thought about giving my member a number. I gave him the name Russell

You know

Russell the love muscle

Biggles · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:49:47 PM »

Quote from: Peter (blueheeler55) on August 28, 2013, 07:58:19 PM

OI! if Biggles has got one, I want one too

You beat me by one. Arise Sir #15

Biggles · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Brock on August 28, 2013, 08:43:41 PM

Well do what Biggles did, and make one up. His number doent actually seem to relate to anything.

There actually is a scientific basis.
Greetings #39

Sicman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:55:58 PM »

Ok I gotta ask?

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:56:08 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on August 28, 2013, 10:51:10 PM

Quote from: Brock on August 28, 2013, 08:43:41 PM
Well do what Biggles did, and make one up. His number doent actually seem to relate to anything.

There actually is a scientific basis.
Greetings #39

Come on then, what is it?

Poppy

saaz · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2013, 10:54:43 AM »

I forget what number I have, but I think it is relatively low. Have to have a look around.

Biggles · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2013, 10:58:06 AM »

Quote from: saaz on August 29, 2013, 10:54:43 AM

I forget what number I have, but I think it is relatively low. Have to have a look around.

It is very low.
Congratulations #12 !

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2013, 10:24:03 PM »

You've got me stumped Biggles

So I have to ask............................ Do I have a number ? If I do WHAT IS IT?

Poppy

Biggles · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2013, 10:57:56 PM »

Quote from: Poppy Dave on August 30, 2013, 10:24:03 PM

You've got me stumped Biggles

So I have to ask............................ Do I have a number ? If I do WHAT IS IT?

Poppy

#55. Almost a Founding Father!

Sicman · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2013, 11:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 10:55:58 PM

Ok I gotta ask?

Whats mine Biggles?

Biggles · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2013, 11:12:23 PM »

Wow, Tony, you bin around a while! #43.

The highest number I can find is 763. But we have just 562 names on the Members' List. So 201 names have been removed for various reasons, mostly due to resignations or inactivity I guess. That's Mods' stuff.

Sicman · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2013, 11:17:02 PM »

Yeh I was on the american forum first and the the yahoo version here in Oz before the new OzSToc started

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Author Topic: members numbers (Read 6816 times)

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