Ride Names above our Avatar?

BrianPlencner · Post by **BrianPlencner** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:24 pm

Steven,

Not sure how long this has been there, but I noticed today names of rides above the member avatars, but below our member name.

For example, see the attached image below

I am guessing the ride names have to do with either the number of posts you have made to the site, or the length you have been a member.

So far, I've seen just the names above. Any way you could let us in on what else we may see above our names?

Keep up the good work on the site Steven.

--Brian

that_guy · Post by **that_guy** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:13 pm

Yeah, I've noticed this too

You don't need an avatar to have one either, I've also seen Gulf Coaster and Willard's Whizzer. I thought at first that it was the posters favorite ride or something, but I didn't remember answering anything about the Tidal Wave. So yeah... I like the photo gallery idea Steven.

Glorfindel7 · Post by **Glorfindel7** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:26 pm

I've been on several forums that use the same message board...

You're right it has to do with the number of posts you make....It's your rank....

For example on a Buffett news board, I'm ranked at "Need two more Boat Drinks"

I think I'm still "Gulf Coaster" on this site though

Post by **steven** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:11 pm

Yes, they are user ranks, based on the number of posts you've made. They are assigned automatically on an ascending basis with names of rides from the early Marriott years. Buzzy Bee, one of the infamous original kiddie rides designates the beginners here. Right now, the Tidal Wave is the highest rank because it was considered to be the most thrilling ride in the parks back in the day.

I quietly set the ranks and activated them last week. Thanks for noticing!

Steven

SFGAmfreak4life · Post by **SFGAmfreak4life** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:37 pm

I think its a cool addition.

Glorfindel7 · Post by **Glorfindel7** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:28 am

steven wrote:Yes, they are user ranks, based on the number of posts you've made. They are assigned automatically on an ascending basis with names of rides from the early Marriott years. Buzzy Bee, one of the infamous original kiddie rides designates the beginners here. Right now, the Tidal Wave is the highest rank because it was considered to be the most thrilling ride in the parks back in the day.

I quietly set the ranks and activated them last week. Thanks for noticing!

Steven

It's pretty cool, looks like I have about 30 more or so before I change rank

RLAiello · Post by **RLAiello** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:25 pm

OK so now I'm posting a reply just so I can see what my rank is.

***Crossing fingers for TIDAL WAVE!!!***

RLAiello · Post by **RLAiello** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:26 pm

Well Willard's Whizzer ain't too shabby.

I guess I'll take it.

For now.

retlawfan · Post by **retlawfan** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:04 pm

So, I wonder how many I need before mine changes again...

retlawfan · Post by **retlawfan** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:05 pm

50 was the answer!

Cool!

Glorfindel7 · Post by **Glorfindel7** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:04 pm

I like this ride more anyway than the gulf coaster which I NEVER rode

Tech Services 1 · Post by **Tech Services 1** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:17 am

Yankee Clipper is a nice rank. I always enjoyed working on that ride- climbed all over it many times. The view from the lift was great!

Now if you gave a ranking for long-winded posts, I could make Tidal Wave. . . or something higher . . .

PPG

Arrow Guy · Post by **Arrow Guy** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:37 am

I like this feature. Other boards I post on do the same. Reminds me of waiting to be tall enough for the newest attraction!

Once I reach Tidal I'll probably stop posting! Unless of course Demon becomes available to someone with say, 1,000 posts lol.