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Just wondering if we need so many levels? IDK. Some people have been here for six, seven, eight years, and they still don't have the views to meet the new, proposed criteria. Just sayin'. It almost seems like the numbers still need to be re-worked, or the value of some of the badges should be revisited. Are they all necessary? Do 3000 or 2000 or however many views really make that story a 'famous' story? Seems a tad hyperbolic. I think that's the right word. And I'm not trying to be too graphic.
Out of 9808 stories and poems published, as listed on the main page...
10 stories and/or poems have more than 10,000 views, with one anomaly of over 187,000.
18 stories have between 5000 and 10,000 views
33 stories have between 3000 and 4999 views
27 stories have between 2500 and 2999 views
49 stories have between 2000 and 2499 views
My point being, I think, is that we don't really need anything past Famous and Legendary (or use other label names, if so chosen).
2500 views for famous seems reasonable, given the history and current viewing climate
7500 view for legendary seems reasonable as well
Currently, there are 3 stories that meet the current famous status (30,000 views), and one of those meets current legendary status (100,000 views)
Do we really want or need another level or badge beyond that? Just asking. IDK. I don't think so.
We don't need to make things complicated, just attainable for those that want to attain.
Thoughts?
Dude. You're making this way too complicated. I've already posted my thoughts:
Quote by Maggie
Famous Story: 2,500 views
Legendary Story: 7,500 views
Famous Audio Story: 300 listens
Legendary Audio Story: 1,000 listens
Profile Star: 7,500 profile views
Profile Superstar: 15,000 profile views
Profile Megastar: 30,000 profile views
Stories Star: 35,000 total story views
Stories Superstar: 65,000 total story views
Stories Megastar: 125,000 total story views
All of the above are based on existing badges, just renamed and the requirements adjusted to be more attainable.
We have Famous and Legendary Story badges — with proposed revision of the criteria down to 2,500 views and 7,500 views respectively — and nothing beyond that for individual story views. But individual story views aren't the only accomplishments worthy of a badge.
What about active members who AREN'T writers? Maybe they prefer to spend their time tinkering with their profile and interacting with friends there. Don't they deserve a badge too?
What about prolific writers who don't necessarily get a lot of views on any one piece, but their body of work as a whole has a lot of views? What's wrong with showing them a little love, badge-wise? The Stories Star, Superstar and Megastar badges are for total views on all stories. They would replace the Millionaires Club, because, let's face it, no one is going to reach a million views here.
It isn't complicated. These badges will be automatically generated by the system once the required threshold is reached.
For profile views and total story views, when the next level is attained, the previous badge will be replaced (not added to). Again this is all done by the system. For example, my profile has 10,850 views, so I'll get a Profile Star badge. Cool! If it were ever to reach 15,000 views, I'd get a Profile Superstar badge — and the Profile Star badge would disappear. Same thing with the total story views badges.
As a reminder...
Quote by Ping
Let's get to work on these badge numbers, so we can get back to reading and writing, and growing our little writing community.
This is what I'm trying to do.
I’ve not complimented anything. LOL. I’ve only illustrated something, with numbers, what hasn’t been shown as of yet.
Just asking the question before you press play.
Quote by fuzzy1954Quote by Dreamcatcher
Every member, from the crotchety old man in the corner to the dude at the head of the parade with pom-poms, is entitled to an opinion. As I've explained to a couple of members, it isn't the opinion expressed so much as the manner in which it is presented. Be respectful. Be flexible. Be open-minded and consider all sides of an issue.
There are many ways on SS that an author is lauded and/or recognized for achievement. Ratings, views, RR's, EC's, front cover listings and badges. All of which are subjective. At this point, it's the best we got and tweaking of the processes are currently being considered.
Larryf's well-intentioned post was spot on. These things we are currently discussing should be elements of SS that makes being a member more relevant. We should be more supportive and trumpet the victories of each other rather than assuming that just because one author got a piece of pie means there is none left for anybody else.
Gypsy and Ping are right. We are a community, generously supported by Nicola. Let's not waste the opportunity being offered here and encourage new members, mentor those who want help, and celebrate the endeavors of our friends.
ps. and I'll try not being the crotchety old man in the corner.
I personally agree with Maggie post on this thread. that said
I would like to "throw" my name in the list for the newest badge ... "crotchety old man in the corner" I believe Larry / Dreamcatcher can't be the only one here in Stories
To be fair... and to be accurate... I did not call or refer to Mr. L. Dreamcatcher as the "crotchety old man in the corner."
However, it has come to my attention that he refers to himself as that. So be it. Still not him. His thoughts and opinions are valued.
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Just wondering if we need so many levels? IDK. Some people have been here for six, seven, eight years, and they still don't have the views to meet the new, proposed criteria. Just sayin'. It almost seems like the numbers still need to be re-worked, or the value of some of the badges should be revisited. Are they all necessary? Do 3000 or 2000 or however many views really make that story a 'famous' story? Seems a tad hyperbolic. I think that's the right word. And I'm not trying to be too graphic.
Out of 9808 stories and poems published, as listed on the main page...
10 stories and/or poems have more than 10,000 views, with one anomaly of over 187,000.
18 stories have between 5000 and 10,000 views
33 stories have between 3000 and 4999 views
27 stories have between 2500 and 2999 views
49 stories have between 2000 and 2499 views
My point being, I think, is that we don't really need anything past Famous and Legendary (or use other label names, if so chosen).
2500 views for famous seems reasonable, given the history and current viewing climate
7500 view for legendary seems reasonable as well
Currently, there are 3 stories that meet the current famous status (30,000 views), and one of those meets current legendary status (100,000 views)
Do we really want or need another level or badge beyond that? Just asking. IDK. I don't think so.
We don't need to make things complicated, just attainable for those that want to attain.
Thoughts?
Quote by SurvivorQuote by magnificent1rascal
Famous Story: 2,500 views
Legendary Story: 7,500 views
Famous Audio Story: 300 listens
Legendary Audio Story: 1,000 listens
Profile Star: 7,500 profile views
Profile Superstar: 15,000 profile views
Profile Prima Donna: 30,000 profile views
Stories Star: 35,000 total story views
Stories Superstar: 65,000 total story views
Stories Prima Donna: 125,000 total story views
It will be interesting to see if any of us are eligible for any badges with these changes.
The most views I have of anything is 730. It will be a while, if any of my thingies even get to those numbers. No worries. Others, like yourself, should have a number of pieces that fit those numbers.
Edit: I just quickly scrolled through your stories. Unless I’ve missed something, you have one at 3105 views, and a cluster in the 1800 and 1900’s. That doesn’t seem right. This is a tough one. We don’t want the bar set so low, yet we still want the numbers to be attainable.
We may need to tweak the numbers a bit more. Maybe Maggie has more insight on others’ numbers.
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Still debating pies but these have to be included I am told. Anyone who requests something has to make something.
Apple
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Cheese (Basically a cheesecake on the bottom topped with pumpkin pie)
Apple Pumpkin with a Streusel Topping
Triple Berry Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie (It doesn't really go with the holiday but it is my Dad's favorite)
I'll have a Cocoa Cola Please. Extra Cold with ice.
I know it's a coffee shop but I brought a box of cocktail umbrellas to liven up the non-coffee drinks. I hope no one minds.
But it ain't raining.
The aroma of coffee wafts about my bookshop. Coffee of month the being, Pumpkin Spice. My wife's parents are coming down from Canada to spend the Holidays with us. This will be their first time in America. It should be fun and inspirational. Remind to tell you how I met my wife. Now a citizen with a French accent.
Quote by gillianleeza
I agree with some of the things posted before and some not so much.
I personally like the badges. They make me happy and I am not going to apologize for that. For me, they act as incentives at times. We are all expressing our opinions. I like that we are encouraged to so here.
The suggestions for revising the numbers to attain different badges seems reasonable. Having badges on my page does not make me a better writer. They just look nice on my page and make me smile. That is never a bad thing.
I agree.
I haven't for decades. Won't be starting again anytime soon.
The last time I wore a costume, I went as Raggedy Andy to compliment my then-girlfriend's Raggedy Anne. To toughen my look, I also had a big old cigar (unlit) and drank a lot. Well, at a college party of several hundred, another dude wore the same costume! Seriously, what are the odds? Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed. We almost came to blows.
I knew then what a cat feels like when it sees itself in the mirror. I wanted to say what some women feel like when they see another woman wearing the same outfit at their function. But I didn't. It might offend someone by that stereotypical representation. However, I did say some, and not all.
Seriously. Two guys got talked into dressing up as Raggedy Andy. I know what my enticement was. I wonder what was offered to him?
The last time I wore a costume, I went as Raggedy Andy to compliment my then-girlfriend's Raggedy Anne. To toughen my look, I also had a big old cigar (unlit) and drank a lot. Well, at a college party of several hundred, another dude wore the same costume! Seriously, what are the odds? Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed. We almost came to blows.
I knew then what a cat feels like when it sees itself in the mirror. I wanted to say what some women feel like when they see another woman wearing the same outfit at their function. But I didn't. It might offend someone by that stereotypical representation. However, I did say some, and not all.
Seriously. Two guys got talked into dressing up as Raggedy Andy. I know what my enticement was. I wonder what was offered to him?