.Neo Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks for the new badges, looks classy! (Y) I'm just a member but I think Veteran badges should be a different color. Yeah, it clearly saying "veteran" instead of "member" with a bright purple "+" in front of the name definitely isn't enough. Maybe they can make the veteran badge alternate between several bright colors and add a notification pop-up in the middle of the screen every time a member from that group posts something? :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I would think just as MVC's have a distinction from members, a Veteran should as well. Just saying, seems a bit strange, especially when I feel as if I have earned the Veteran badge, just as much if not more so then they have earned the MVC badge (no knock against any MVC, just saying I survived the GH). So to not have any distinction, seems a bit off, especially when it can be something as simple as making the veterans badge closer to black with less greys. With that said, it is just a color of a badge and I will go on as at the end of the day I know they hold no real significance, but I would think a little distinction has been earned. Perhaps I am mistaken. While I agree that perhaps the veteran badge should perhaps be a little more noticeable, the term veteran is a bit of an misnomer purely because like myself and others, we have been here far longer than some who have the "title" veteran! Some people are staff for a week or two and suddenly they are "veterans"! Just my thoughts on this matter. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Personally i don't like it, i prefer no badge Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I think it would've made more sense to make the normal member badges the default blue colour of Neowin. It also would've prevented changes to the MVC, veteran, etc badges. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 30, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2010 While I agree that perhaps the veteran badge should perhaps be a little more noticeable, the term veteran is a bit of an misnomer purely because like myself and others, we have been here far longer than some who have the "title" veteran! Some people are staff for a week or two and suddenly they are "veterans"! Just my thoughts on this matter. There are many ex staff that aren't Veterans because they weren't on staff long enough. I agree that we might need to rethink the status of members that are still active for more than 5 years though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 There are many ex staff that aren't Veterans because they weren't on staff long enough. I agree that we might need to rethink the status of members that are still active for more than 5 years though. Cool, thanks for the response! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 30, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran badge updated Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 The first thing I was going to suggest was to change the MVC badge/signature. Looks like it's already being worked on. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 While I agree that perhaps the veteran badge should perhaps be a little more noticeable, the term veteran is a bit of an misnomer purely because like myself and others, we have been here far longer than some who have the "title" veteran! Some people are staff for a week or two and suddenly they are "veterans"! Just my thoughts on this matter. I honestly never thought much of it as it applies to me either way regardless, meaning years as a member and some years spent on staff. But I do hear were you are coming from, it can indeed be a bit misleading, however I think it is simply just a way of stating said person has given their time, regardless of their years as a member, they gave their time to the site itself, hence they are a Veteran so to speak. With all that said, I also really never gave it much thought until now as for me the term Veteran seems appropriate as I have been through some of the more famous Gamers Hangout wars and have made it out (barely) alive. With all that said Neobond did say it was something he was looking at for members who have been members for over 5 years, so let's see what if anything happens. (Y) Veteran badge updated Thank you sir. I actually noticed it even without even coming to this thread. (Y) Like I said at the end of the day it was not a huge deal at all, but I do appreciate the fast response and the fact it was taken care of. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran badge updated It looks nice. I think it's a good idea that the Veteran badge is a different colour/shade from the member badge. Edit: I've just noticed a spelling mistake in the thread title. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 30, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2010 It looks nice. I think it's a good idea that the Veteran badge is a different colour/shade from the member badge. Edit: I've just noticed a spelling mistake in the thread title. What? :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 yay I like my new badge (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 With all that said Neobond did say it was something he was looking at for members who have been members for over 5 years, so let's see what if anything happens. (Y) Yes please. I'd like to comment, now that everyone and anyone has a badge, why not remove the "group" part under the badge, isn't it quite redundant? Also it would be nice if badge actually matched Name color, like mods and subs have it. (only veterans and normal members don't have colors in their names) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 Woop woop! Though the vet badge looks like it was printed on a 90s-era HP inkjet. Settings > Clean Print Heads! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Why not solid grey to match the other badges? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 30, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2010 We decided long ago that colored names should stay reserved for Staff. The only exception is paid for Subs and otherwise a variation of Blue for Partners. Members & Vets change color based on the skin used, because there are a lot more of those groups and it keeps the site looking tidy as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Markus Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yes please. I'd like to comment, now that everyone and anyone has a badge, why not remove the "group" part under the badge, isn't it quite redundant? Also it would be nice if badge actually matched Name color, like mods and subs have it. (only veterans and normal members don't have colors in their names) I approve of this comment! BTW, nice changes so far.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 We decided long ago that colored names should stay reserved for Staff. The only exception is paid for Subs and otherwise a variation of Blue for Partners. Members & Vets change color based on the skin used, because there are a lot more of those groups and it keeps the site looking tidy as well. Hmmm ok big boss :p IMO it wouldn't matter if normal members had colors as well. It would make the Hierarchy more complete ie: Bosses gmods smods normal users... colorless :p What about the groups below the badge? (keeping in the whole tidy thing). I approve of this comment! BTW, nice changes so far.. Thank you sir :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted December 30, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2010 The MVC signature has been updated. To refresh your signature, go to edit signature and you'll see the refresh. (No need to select it again!) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted December 30, 2010 Veteran Share Posted December 30, 2010 I like the Veteran badge, kinda like static! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
laitan Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 hi i am new on this lovely forum Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593540998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 hi i am new on this lovely forum It is quite lovely isn't it? Welcome :) Also, on-topic I feel so special finally having a badge!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593541004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainer82 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yes please. I'd like to comment, now that everyone and anyone has a badge, why not remove the "group" part under the badge, isn't it quite redundant? Also it would be nice if badge actually matched Name color, like mods and subs have it. (only veterans and normal members don't have colors in their names) I approve of this comment! BTW, nice changes so far.. I agree as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593541034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted December 30, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2010 hi i am new on this lovely forum Where have you been? Been waiting ten and a bit years for you to sign up (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593541040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftas Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 God the vet badge looks awful. With the white lines inbetween. And it still looks (from a quick glance respective) too similar to the Member badge. Well at least it wasnt like before... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/964586-introducing-the-member-badge/page/2/#findComment-593541196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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