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George Roher
Master Film Handler

Posts: 266
From: Washington DC
Registered: Jul 99

posted 01-12-2001 11:51 PM

I like the titles the way they are. Though maybe the highest title in the program should be "John Pytlak's apprentice".

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Dwayne Caldwell
Master Film Handler

Posts: 323
From: Rockwall, TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2000

posted 01-13-2001 04:25 AM

I'm all for keeping the titles. As was mentioned before, these labels are all in good lighthearted fun. True, the primary purpose of this site is to provide a body of knowledge for those involved in, or interested in learning, the technical aspects of the film industry. But imagine the intimidation factor for those new to the industry if the site were plagued by sober calculated professionals that take everything (including playful labeling) entirely too seriously. A newcomer might be afraid to ask even the most trival question for fear of looking stupid.

Whereas with the jollity expressed through Flim Yak jokes; sometimes less than serious, but nevertheless informative, postings in the Film Handler's Forum; the various Film Handling Product Reviews that are laced with clever witticisms; and the silly poster titles is a much more inviting and relaxed atmosphere in which to immerse oneself in a wealth of information. I hope that the experts of which Mark speaks will join us despite the foolish titles, because their input is always needed. Don't feel demeaned by the titles, and share your vast experience and expertise with us in this lax and comfortable environment that is Film-Tech. Okay. I'm getting off the soap box now. Thank you.

P.S. We also have a wide array of cool smileys.
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Scott Norwood
Film God

Posts: 8146
From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas)
Registered: Jun 99

posted 01-13-2001 06:17 AM

I like Jerry's idea, too.

The "Manufacturer Rep" idea is nice, but it might upset the lawyers and discourage participation in this forum if all of their words can be taken to be the "official" position of their employer.

Honestly, I don't see what's wrong with the current system. Of course it's silly, but so what? I can't understand why anyone would have a problem with something as trivial as a "title." I mean, it should be pretty obvious from an individual's posts whether that person actually knows anything or whether he is just being a pest. Why should there be any need to validate one's knowledge and experience with a silly title?

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Jeff Stricker
Master Film Handler

Posts: 481
From: Calumet, Mi USA
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 01-13-2001 07:25 AM

I'd say things are fine as is.

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Per Hauberg
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 883
From: Malling, Denmark
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 01-13-2001 12:00 PM

And while we're having this seroius debate, Martin Frandsen is sitting down there, in the smallest of my auditoriums, -doing nothing - eyes as big as windmills, jaw on the floor, staring at Charlies little angels.
Just hope, he'll stop drawling before entering the booth again after the show.

Late, but well ment: HAPPY 2001 to all film-tech'ers

Per

P.S.: I wote for quittin' the titles

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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!

Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 01-13-2001 12:22 PM

I guess I'm in the pool of dropping the titles.

It doesn't bother me that much either way. I don't know if it is stated anywhere just what they are and how they are obtained. Perhaps on the "forums" page it should list the possible levels based on posts.

Oh, and I seem to recall early on that I might have padded my posts once or twice with a blatent "don't mind me, just increasing my post count" or something to that affect in the same vein that the titles are silly too.

I would put my vote in the "leaning" category...not a strong feeling either way but leaning towards dropping the titles.

Steve

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Gracia L. Babbidge
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 709
From: Bowdoin, Maine
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 01-14-2001 03:47 AM

Hmph.
I like having the titles. They are fun.
I'd say keep 'em!

Of course, I'm aspiring to be a Jedi Master Film Handler - me being the SW nut that I am... Never mind that Sith Master Film Handler would probably better suit this booth wench!

Heh, if anyone wants to see a message board that is truly jammed with posts... head over to The Bounty Hunter's Guild Message Board! In about 7 months, over 12000 posts!

~GLB

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Scott Balko
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 136
From: Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA
Registered: Apr 2000

posted 01-14-2001 08:03 AM

I've got no problem with the titles. I'm not a theater operator or manager or anything. Check my number of posts. I lurk more than anything just because I'm a collector and just learning about this whole film thing (and loving it

) Keep the titles. It only took me a couple of visits to the forum to figure out that they were just for fun. I wish I could figure out more things that fast.

If somebody doesn't want to post just because of the titles, then they don't really want to post.

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Francis Casey
Film Handler

Posts: 44
From: Saint John, NB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2000

posted 01-14-2001 10:19 AM

Hi ; I thinks the titles are silly ; but i also think they should stay , we don't want to become too stiff nosed around here . It is also a good idea as others have said to perhaps have an explaination of the titles on the forums page .
Keep smileing !

Francis

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Jason Black
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1723
From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 01-14-2001 11:33 PM

Now I find out how these titles came into being! I hadn't even realized that they are earned on a 'posts posted' basis.. LOL..

I could really care less about the titles, as long as mine has no reference to being a Jedi... ;-)

I'll stick to being the subservient company slave who "does it all". It truly would not matter to me what title there was beside my name. I didn't join for a title status, I joined to learn more about my trade, and possibly to help someone else out as well. I's like ot think that I have helped someone, somehow since I joined. If not, maybe I can one day.. I've already been helped several times so my posts have paid off for me already... Again, that's why I joined... not for a title..

Keep em.

Your milage may vary.

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Rachel Carter
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 248
From: Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
Registered: Dec 2000

posted 01-15-2001 01:43 AM

I like the nicknames, I haven't been on this site too long but it seems to me that everyone knows how good everyone else is. It doesn't take a fun jedi nickname to make you a good Film-Handler.

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Paul Cunningham
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 146
From: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: Jun 2000

posted 01-15-2001 07:17 AM

I like the titles as they are. I also like the idea of company reps having separate titles.
I do not like the idea of operator, booth manager or location technical manager titles as being a gauge of someones experience. Sure some 'suit' may be the manager or head projectionist but does that mean they know more than a normal projectionist with 40 years experience?

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