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Topic: Film-Techer Titles
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John Eickhof
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 588
From: Wendell, ID USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 01-12-2001 12:17 AM
I have to agree with Mark, I am NOT a film handler, nor am I part of the star wars saga!
I am a professional in the service & maintenece business! (Granted, I started from
the bottom as a projectionist) But I think titles pertaining to a person's vocation would allow others to know better who they are conversing with. I can not see how
difficult it would be to tag each member
with their vocation, you have image tags now,
I am all for... Chief Projectionist, Manager
Projectionist, Assistant, Techician, Film collectro, Slave, etc....Just my 2 bits! Keep up the great work Brad!
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Brad Miller
Administrator
Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-12-2001 12:42 AM
The image tags have to be individually hand coded into the program for it to work. An image is a one time thing. Trying to put people's status is another, as many times it changes or people refer to themselves as "tech" when perhaps they are a "projectionist". There are profiles that each person can keep up with on their own, but ideally I think John Pytlak is the best example of what dealers, manufacturers, etc should do. Just look at one of his posts and read his "signature". The forum program is already set up to handle this. All each person needs to do is click on "profile" and enter a signature and check the box to "show signature" when they post.  Since I'm starting to ramble, allow me to clarify. My real point to this posting is that the titles themselves can be changed, more can be added, they can be dropped altogether, but as far as giving specific people specific titles, that's not going to be a possibility.
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Jerry Chase
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1068
From: Margate, FL, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-12-2001 09:05 AM
Call me what you want, just don't call me late for supper.Actually, I have more of a problem with the new photos. Although I like the pictures, I am having some problems reading posts on the longer threads because the pictures keep kicking the writing down as they load in on my 56K dialup. I think a gallery of thumbnails linked to mug shots might work better, but I know that would be some work for you. You could reverse the names so that Jedi Handler or whatever comes first. I was actually thinking more along the lines of:
Revered Master of Film Knowledge (1 to 20 posts)
Knows Film (21 to 50 posts)
Thinks he knows film (50 to 100 posts)
Not sure what he knows (100 to 200 posts)
Total blathering idiot! (200+ posts) Anyone whose been in the business for a while knows that this is the true state of affairs. The more we learn, the more we understand just how little we know. By setting the titles this way, those in the know are least likely to be offended, while those who think they know everything get the ego boost.
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John Walsh
Film God
Posts: 2490
From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way
Registered: Oct 1999
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posted 01-12-2001 11:13 AM
Actually, I like Jerry's idea, too!Not to beat a dead horse (but I'll do it anyway ), but I'm confused as to exactly what the feeling is.... If the complaint is: "I don't want a 'SW' reference in my title." - then I would say; "It's just joke - don't worry about it."
There's only one title that has a "SW" reference in it; "Jedi Master Film Handler." On the other hand if the reason is, (the same thing that happened awhile ago) that someone feels their experince should automatically grant them a higher title, having titles like Operator, Head-Operator, or Technician will be a moot point, because the same arguements will apply. Generally, I think we have alot of fun here, whether or not there are titles - that's why I dont care if they stay or go. Also, (while theoretically possible) I've never seen anyone "pad" their posts to get a higher title. Regardless of titles or number of postings, anyone who makes interesting, knowedgable comments has my respect. For reference, the titles are (I think):
Administrator
Phenomenal Film Handler (This should be the Gordon Award)
Jedi Master Film Handler
Expert Film Handler
Film Handler
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