topic Re: A NEW HAT ???? in Operating System - HP-UX

A NEW HAT ????

Paula J Frazer-Campbell — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:53:28 GMT

Looking at the points amassed by people like James and Stefan who are to my knowledge not HP staff then I think a new hat should be created to encompass their God / Deity status on the Forum.

For even though they have achieved the highest level they continue to give of their time and impart knowledge to us lesser beings.

Opinions please.

Paula

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Maureen Gunkel — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:03:59 GMT

I agree whole-heartedly - maybe a halo would do?

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Berlene Herren — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:16:10 GMT

How about a scepter to go with that crown?

Berlene

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Rick Garland — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:30:49 GMT

I would like a court jester

Re: A NEW HAT ????

jherring — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 21:32:54 GMT

I am thinking a hangman type graphic that builds on it self to create a Angelic type pic.

JOn

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Tim Malnati — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 22:24:57 GMT

There definitely should be further point levels. (My guess is that HP didn't really expect anyone to get this far)

Thinking about which hat though... Obviously we need some addional icons for the new level(s), but as an alternative I thought it might be good if the next level had the option to have his/her mug shot displayed instead. Sort of give a personality behind the words. Professionally it could be beneficial as well. If you think a moment of how Interex places the mugs of the HP World presenters. Gives an additional sense of credibility. But as I said before, this should be optional! I'm not sure how many people would be left if my mug ended up on display. :-)

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Matt Livingston — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:41:29 GMT

Perhaps a turban for the gurus?

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Ted Flanders_1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 02:07:33 GMT

I like Tims idea!!!

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Bruce Regittko_1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 03:51:19 GMT

Hi,

Propeller beanies for the true geeks! :)

--Bruce

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Dan Hetzel — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 06:20:44 GMT

Hi all,

Even if the 2500 points still seem very far from where I am now, I like Tim's idea of having people's mug shot displayed.

Dan

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Robert Gamble — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 13:23:01 GMT

I like the sceptre and turban ideas...

or even a 'daemon' !

How about a new set of cartoon characters to choose in your profile page when you reach each level ?

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Rita C Workman — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 14:03:41 GMT

I like all the suggestions.....the propeller beanie is cute, but I have always thought of 'nerds' has having those pens in the plastic holders for their shirts....
Or maybe a pair of glasses with the center taped up....

And I especially agree with getting some more profile type icons.....We 'girls' have so few to pick from !! And I use the term girl loosely since I'm a grandmother...

I love this site....it's such a great place to challenge your mind and have some fun. Special kudo's to the Non HP Royalty who keep on giving !! Thanks !!

Re: A NEW HAT ????

CHRIS_ANORUO — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 14:53:03 GMT

I suggest the scan their pictures for display with a diamond crown on it!

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Dan Hetzel — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 15:08:12 GMT

Hi Paula,

I surely don't want to be considered as "sexist" but, this forum being international, it's impossible to determine the gender (M/F) of a user by looking at the first name. It's easy with first names like yours or mine (or Rick, Tim,Maureen...)

I'd really like if HP could provide more 'feminine' hats for our sysadmin sisters.

You definitely deserve your baseball hat, but don' you think that a different color could be nice?
Anyway, at the speed you are awarded points, you surely will get a new hat in a short while... ;-)

Best regards,

Dan

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Paula J Frazer-Campbell — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 15:28:57 GMT

Hi Dan
First of all belated congrats on your new hat -Very nice.

I would like a better choice of 1 to 10 female to male image that is available and perhaps a smaller version could be displayed ?wearing our various hats? alongside our user name.

Just an idea.

Paula

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Tim Malnati — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 15:52:21 GMT

'Propeller Head' has been a term associated with computing guru's for a long time. Probably a good choice for the top level. This thread makes me remember a party many years ago where the software engineering staff at Pick Systems (database engine) were all 'awarded' with the propeller hats purchased from Disneyland. They all loved them, wore tham during the entire affair (semi-formal), and most migrated back to their shop. It was priceless.

Re: A NEW HAT ????

paul courry — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 16:32:16 GMT

I think MULTIPLE propeller heads would be appropriate, one propeller head for every 10,000 points say. Or a scepter, robe, throne etc. added to the crown at every 10,000 points.

However, I think halos would be too christian-centric given the percentage of non-christian participants in these forums. (unless of course you wish to add appropriate symbols such as suffis, buddhas, etc. to cover other faiths).

Perhaps we should do better for those who reach 10,000 points or multiples thereof. Say 100 shares of HP stock for each 10,000 points! Money would certainly be a more potent motivator than a picture of a crown.

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Paula J Frazer-Campbell — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 16:37:24 GMT

What's next Tim

Today HP, tommorrow the world.

I heard about people like you.

;-)) Paula

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Paula J Frazer-Campbell — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 16:40:24 GMT

Sorry Tim that last remark should have been addressed to Paul.

!-/ Paula

Re: A NEW HAT ????

Victor BERRIDGE — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 17:09:10 GMT

At how many points would you be a guru then?
I suggest the gurus have the right to reassign points where the system lacks... and start making comments on the disciples progress...

(I left theology 10 years ago...)

Best regards

Victor