Stages of Being a Member on PA - Progressive Rock Music Forum

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mrcozdude

Forum Senior Member

Joined: July 25 2007
Location: Devon,UK.
Status: Offline
Points: 2078

Posted: August 02 2009 at 13:20

I'm 6 or 7

Only 5% chance of being missed by anyone and boring

but probably 30 mins on pa a day.

Passionist View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

Joined: March 14 2005
Location: Finland
Status: Offline
Points: 1119

Posted: August 02 2009 at 17:51

Haha. This seems a bit daft, as I only recognise myself from one of them. But as people seem to find the rest a bit more fit, I stand corrected .

I'm definately a 7. I see myself as more mature, than I probably am. I notice, that a lot of people act more immature on the internet than what they are in real life, while I just personally want to be everyone's friend. A forum is a crappy place for such. I mean, how does one appear civilized, credible, and yet whimsically funny? And I find myself disgusted by senseless threads that just take in space and time I can even remember once asking why something like the VL wasn't closed already.

See, here I go again. There might be a little bt of that 9er in me too. Long posts that no-one likes to read, and no real opinions. And I'm in 90% of the day. when my computer's on. I actually do have them, but I state them in the way, that doesn't bring out fights.

Also, I have a goal in my life: nr. 5. \^_^/

Edited by Passionist - August 02 2009 at 17:52

JLocke

Prog Reviewer

Joined: November 18 2007
Status: Offline
Points: 4900

Posted: August 02 2009 at 17:58

I'm probably a 6.

Queen By-Tor View Drop Down

Special Collaborator

Honorary Collaborator

Joined: September 13 2006
Location: Xanadu
Status: Offline
Points: 16111

Posted: August 02 2009 at 18:15

stonebeard wrote:

1. Initiate (1 day -1 week)

    -- 1-5 posts per day
    -- less than 30 minutes on PA per day
    -- naive enthusiasm for progressive rock (but only Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree)
    -- likes 7/8 time A LOT.
    -- makes "new" threads on "exciting topics" ("Most interesting color used on the cover of Dream Theater's new album (they have a new album by the way what do you think of that, lol?")
    -- Weapon of Choice: Poor grammar

2. Acolyte (1 week -1 month)

    -- 5-10 posts per day
    -- 1 hour on PA per day
    -- discovers other genres of prog ("Kobaia Iss de Hundin, lol!!!") *
    -- * (Note: the above does not apply to Indo-prog. No one ever discovers Indo-prog)
    -- Weapon of Choice: Discs of Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh

3. Villager (1 month-6 months)

    -- 5-20 posts per day
    -- 1-5 hours on PA per day (work computer permitting)
    -- Mocks new members ("lol, Genesis. Here's some real music...Univers Zero!") (Note: applies to a****les only)
    -- Weapon of Choice: Decent taste in music

4. Velveteer (Note: Master-level side quest) (1 month - indefinite [unemployment permitting])

    -- 100-250 posts per day
    -- 5+ hours on PA per day (not at work--unemployed)
    -- Spams cat macros.
    -- Derails threads that never had a topic anyway
    -- Posts pictures >4000 x 4000 pixels to nuke threads
    -- Butt of every joke (not including Dream Theater)
    -- Weapon of Choice: "Post Reply"

5. Tribal Elder (6 months - indefinite)

    -- 10-20 posts per day
    -- 1-3 hours on PA per day
    -- Granted access into inner sanctum (Collab Zone)
    -- Engages in serious business only
    -- Debates genres endlessly (re: serious business)
    -- Weapon of Choice: Intimidation, Seniority

6. Exile (1 year - 1.5 years)

-- 0-1 posts per day
-- 5 minutes on PA per day
-- Gets fed up with Dream Theater topics and leave, only to post in Prog Gigs and Prog News
    -- Shows up every once in awhile to tell people how stupid they are for rehashing old arguments
    -- Only 5% chance of being missed by anyone

7. Seasoned Member (1.5 years - indefinite)

    -- 5-10 posts per day
    -- 1 hour on PA per day
    -- Nice all-around member of the community
    -- Helpful to new members
    -- Is boring
    -- Weapon of Choice: Helpful recommendations

8. Mentally Unstable (Note: Inevitable final stage) (indefinite- indefinite)

    -- ? posts per day
    -- ? hours on PA per day
    -- After years of exposure to endless thread rehashes and endless hordes of Dream Theater fans, this elite member is burnt out and numb to
        all convential discussion and only responds to the surreal music discussions with unpredictable, flailing insanity.
    -- Trollish attitude
    -- Weapon of choice: Internet memes, Black humor.

Did I miss anything? Confused

I've reached #8, it appears.

Man With Hat View Drop Down

Collaborator

Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team

Joined: March 12 2005
Location: Neurotica
Status: Offline
Points: 166183

Posted: August 02 2009 at 18:50

Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

JJLehto

Prog Reviewer

Joined: April 05 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Status: Offline
Points: 34550

Posted: August 02 2009 at 18:58

Stage 8 is a good place to be at.

horsewithteeth11 View Drop Down

Prog Reviewer

Joined: January 09 2008
Location: Kentucky
Status: Offline
Points: 24598

Posted: August 02 2009 at 20:43

I'm a mix of 4, 5, and 8.

MovingPictures07 View Drop Down

Prog Reviewer

Joined: January 09 2008
Location: Beasty Heart
Status: Offline
Points: 32181

Posted: August 02 2009 at 20:45

I've gone through all of those, almost in order.

I'd say I'm about #7ish now.

rushfan4

Special Collaborator

Honorary Collaborator

Joined: May 22 2007
Location: Michigan, U.S.
Status: Offline
Points: 66345

Posted: August 07 2009 at 15:38

I am definitely a full-fledged #8.

moreitsythanyou View Drop Down

Forum Senior Member

VIP Member

Joined: April 23 2006
Location: NYC
Status: Offline
Points: 11682

Posted: August 07 2009 at 16:08

Combination 6 and 8 I'd say. Also this is rather accurate.

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Conor Fynes View Drop Down

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Joined: February 11 2009
Location: Vancouver, CA
Status: Offline
Points: 3196

Posted: August 07 2009 at 16:11

I've been on here for over 6 months, and I'm still not a collaberator...

So I guess I'd probably be 3, or maybe 4 (I have my on and off days!)

Atavachron View Drop Down

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Honorary Collaborator

Joined: September 30 2006
Location: Pearland
Status: Offline
Points: 65290

Posted: August 07 2009 at 17:38

funniest thread in months

The Doctor View Drop Down

Special Collaborator

Honorary Collaborator

Joined: June 23 2005
Location: The Tardis
Status: Offline
Points: 8543

Posted: August 07 2009 at 18:09

Quite amusing thread. Good job Stoney.

I figure at this point I'm at number 8. Although I went from stage 1 directly to stage 4. From there to stage 6. Then went back to 5 and straight into 8.

I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?