+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 54 of 54

Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

  1. #1
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    I am completely unable to understand the logic about how the Title Forum Guru is calculated, I don't know why Alf is not marked as Forum Guru?

    Please correct me if I am wrong
    Attached Images Attached Images


    If your problem is solved, then please mark the thread as SOLVED>>Above your first post>>Thread Tools>>
    Mark your thread as Solved


    If the suggestion helps you, then Click *below to Add Reputation

  2. #2
    Forum Guru Kyle123's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-10-2010
    Location
    Leeds
    MS-Off Ver
    365 Win 11
    Posts
    7,238

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    I think you need 1200 posts?

  3. #3
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Thanks for the reply

    Oh! if that is the criteria then I will wait and check whether it is changing when Alf reaches 1200 posts

  4. #4
    Forum Expert snb's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-09-2010
    Location
    VBA
    MS-Off Ver
    Redhat
    Posts
    5,649

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    + being a member > 13 months.



  5. #5
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by snb View Post
    + being a member > 13 months.
    Thanks for the addition of condition, but still having discrepancy with this conditions because seeing many passed >13 months and 1200 posts and still staying as Valued Forum Contributor some of them like Pete_Uk, Fotis1991, Dilipandey and may be some more....

  6. #6
    Forum Contributor arlu1201's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-09-2011
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 & 2007
    Posts
    19,166

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    This forum guru designation has been taken to the mods table for discussion and has been revised. We are going to get the new criteria implemented shortly.

    The final criteria and levels will be announced in a couple of days.
    If I have helped, Don't forget to add to my reputation (click on the star below the post)
    Don't forget to mark threads as "Solved" (Thread Tools->Mark thread as Solved)
    Use code tags when posting your VBA code: [code] Your code here [/code]

  7. #7
    Forum Guru
    Join Date
    08-05-2004
    Location
    NJ
    MS-Off Ver
    365
    Posts
    13,578

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    and you need more than 3 characters in your sign in name.
    ChemistB
    My 2?

    substitute commas with semi-colons if your region settings requires
    Don't forget to mark threads as "Solved" (Edit First post>Advanced>Change Prefix)
    If I helped, Don't forget to add to my reputation (click on the little star at bottom of this post)

    Forum Rules: How to use code tags, mark a thread solved, and keep yourself out of trouble

  8. #8
    Forum Expert
    Join Date
    08-27-2008
    Location
    England
    MS-Off Ver
    2010
    Posts
    2,561

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    And you need to live at an even-numbered address.
    CC


    If you feel really indebted please consider a donation to charity. My preferred charity is ActionAid but there are plenty of worthy alternatives.

  9. #9
    Forum Expert tigeravatar's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-25-2011
    Location
    Colorado, USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 - 2013
    Posts
    5,361

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Really it's all about pretending to be working while perusing ExcelForum ;P
    Hope that helps,
    ~tigeravatar

    Forum Rules: How to use code tags, mark a thread solved, and keep yourself out of trouble

  10. #10
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    I’m surprised that I’m considered a possible member of the illustrious brotherhood “Forum Guru” but alas according to this bit of information
    And you need to live at an even-numbered address.
    I do fell short on this condition.

    Still as both my flats (Gothenburg and Stockholm) are on the 4th respectively 2nd floor so hopefully that will make a difference.

    What really worries me is that I’ve heard a rumor that in order to enter the Brotherhood you must swear a most holy oath never to indulge in the evil practice of “Merged Cells”

    Is that really true?

    Alf (a humble Valued Forum Contributor who may be elevated)

  11. #11
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    If I am one of the moderator of this site, then without any doubt chemistb, cheeky charlie and tiger avatar will be marked with severe infractions.

    What made you guys to pass those comments?? May be you guys are already staying as Forum Guru which made you to pass those comments??

    In fact just the post counts and the duration is the root cause for your titles. DONT THINK YOU GUYS ARE WISE AND YOU GUYS ARE ALONE ELIGIBLE FOR IT, even seeing many not worthable for the title which they possess right now as Forum Guru.

  12. #12
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    @ Alf,

    Please apologize me for starting a thread with your name and I not even imagined that the senior members will respond in this way.

    Feeling bad for started a bad thread and getting bad comments for someone.

  13. #13
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    then without any doubt chemistb, cheeky charlie and tiger avatar will be marked with severe infractions.
    Relax I think this is just a bit of idle chit chat a thing this forum is supposed to be devoted to. As a bunch we Excel people are often to serious and technically orientated. Why else would the "Joke thread" wither and die?

    For the real question "calculation method clarification" we know now old rule "> 13 months" and at least 1200 postings + an unknown number of points

    New rule: We wait and see

    Alf

  14. #14
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    @ Alf

    Really admire the way you think. Congratulations!

    Sixthsense

    The rules in our lives, put these quys that they have the power.

    This is being done in this community. Strong members..-3-4 people in fact- of the Forum - Whichever way you "translates" it is they who bring and rules.

    So for all of us, the situation is: "Take it or leave it"

    No one will never ask for your(my) opinion. So, OR you accept this and continue to Contribute here knowning that no one cares about your opinion, OR you(me)-(any one else)- just don't be here.

    These are the fundamental principles of the Republic ........
    Regards

    Fotis.

    -This is my Greek whisper to Europe.

    --Remember, saying thanks only takes a second or two. Click the little star * below, to give some Rep if you think an answer deserves it.

    Advanced Excel Techniques: http://excelxor.com/

    --KISS(Keep it simple Stupid)

    --Bring them back.

    ---See about Acropolis of Athens.

    --Visit Greece.

  15. #15
    Forum Guru HaHoBe's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-19-2005
    Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    MS-Off Ver
    work: 2016 on Win10 (notebook), private: 2019 on Win10 (desktop), 2019 on Win11 (notebook)
    Posts
    8,197

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi, Arlette,

    1201 posts and 24+ months - correct me if Iīm wrong about this

    When anybody of the Admins changes the limits and doesnīt start the database recalc something like this happens (that page may get a lot of hits from now on: 388 posts and being Guru - I stopped at 200 posts to look further on down the list). Is it: I reached a level I canīt loose anymore (slight memories of Orwell`s Animal Farm here for me )?

    Ciao,
    Holger
    Use Code-Tags for showing your code: [code] Your Code here [/code]
    Please mark your question Solved if there has been offered a solution that works fine for you

  16. #16
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi Holger!

    Interesting link in your post. This AlfD is credited with 388 posts but doing a search on his name I only found 1. Did the other disappear in the Forum hiccups when the upgrade took place or is he a modern "Scarlet Pimpernel"

    We seek him here we seek him there ...

    Alf

  17. #17
    Forum Guru HaHoBe's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-19-2005
    Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    MS-Off Ver
    work: 2016 on Win10 (notebook), private: 2019 on Win10 (desktop), 2019 on Win11 (notebook)
    Posts
    8,197

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi, Alf,

    if youīre own the page use "Find latest posts" - thereīs still more than one post from AlfD

    Same goes for the search in Delta Search with "AlfD excelforum".

    And I may say: some traffic on that page - at least 6 users looking there for this time being starting by this afternoon.

    Ciao,
    Holger

  18. #18
    Forum Contributor arlu1201's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-09-2011
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 & 2007
    Posts
    19,166

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    There is something wrong there. And it doesnt look like this id was changed lately, since none of the new admins have changed it.

    I will get it checked.

  19. #19
    Forum Expert Pepe Le Mokko's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-14-2009
    Location
    Belgium
    MS-Off Ver
    O365 v 2402
    Posts
    13,443

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    On this forum I am " Valued Contributor" ( which is perfectly fine having requested it myself). On another I am " Spam assassin", and still on another " Expert", and , really, I like " spam assassin" a lot . "Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas"

  20. #20
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    "Vanitas vanitatum et omnia vanitas"

    Εsto consentiens...

    Latin was my favorite lesson before many many years when i was in highschool.

  21. #21
    Forum Guru
    Join Date
    08-05-2004
    Location
    NJ
    MS-Off Ver
    365
    Posts
    13,578

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    @6thSense
    Yes, the comments were meant as humor. I don't think anyone on this thread has said anything bad about Alf (nor could they, he's a stand up guy). A general rule in forums, when in doubt, assume a comment was meant to be humorous.

  22. #22
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi ChemistB

    A quick question is it really true what I'm being told i.e. "Old chemist never die, they just fail to react"

    Alf

    Ps No offence taken on my part but to be honest I thought Cheeky Charlies remark was "my kind" of humor.
    Last edited by Alf; 03-25-2013 at 09:02 AM.

  23. #23
    Forum Expert shg's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-20-2007
    Location
    The Great State of Texas
    MS-Off Ver
    2003, 2010
    Posts
    40,678

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    .
    Entia non sunt multiplicanda sine necessitate

  24. #24
    Forum Expert
    Join Date
    08-27-2008
    Location
    England
    MS-Off Ver
    2010
    Posts
    2,561

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Good.
    I have a flavour of deadpan which is particularly poorly-suited to forums. It's a wonderful feeling when I find common ground.

  25. #25
    Forum Guru
    Join Date
    08-05-2004
    Location
    NJ
    MS-Off Ver
    365
    Posts
    13,578

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    LOL, Alf.
    But my favorites are
    Old chemists never die, they just smell that way.
    and
    Old Chemists never die, they just lose their refluxes.

  26. #26
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    I regret for the inconvenience since I mistakenly imagined something and offended those persons mentioned in my previous posts and sorry for that.

  27. #27
    Forum Guru JosephP's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-27-2012
    Location
    Ut
    MS-Off Ver
    2003/10
    Posts
    7,328

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    kinda ironic that a guy with two smilies in his name misses the humor :-P

    (this is a joke too)
    Josie

    if at first you don't succeed try doing it the way your wife told you to

  28. #28
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi ChemistB



    Thanks will add those to my stock of chemical jokes!

    Alf

  29. #29
    Forum Expert tigeravatar's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-25-2011
    Location
    Colorado, USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 - 2013
    Posts
    5,361

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    SixthSense,

    Didn't mean to offend I was mostly making fun of myself because the time I spend on here is usually time I should be spending doing my actual job ;P

  30. #30
    Forum Expert Tony Valko's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-31-2011
    Location
    Pittsburgh
    MS-Off Ver
    2002, 2007:2013
    Posts
    18,890

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Shouldn't knowing what you're doing (high quality answers to questions) be the 1st consideration for attaining "Forum Guru" status?

    In my opinion the qualifications should be:

    1. a very high level of expertise (sure, but who decides what that is?)
    2. a lot of participation (lots of posts)
    3. tenure (how long have you been a member)

    Biff
    Microsoft MVP Excel
    Keep It Simple Stupid

    Let's Go Pens. We Want The Cup.

  31. #31
    Forum Expert
    Join Date
    08-27-2008
    Location
    England
    MS-Off Ver
    2010
    Posts
    2,561

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    4. Affinity for 70s-era prog rock

  32. #32
    Forum Guru
    Join Date
    08-05-2004
    Location
    NJ
    MS-Off Ver
    365
    Posts
    13,578

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    I believe it should only be conferred postumously as that is when talent can truly be assessed. We can then look at their whole body of work and then the site owner can decide.

  33. #33
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Just some thoughts..

    forum contributor & valued forum contributor.

    2 more titles that need to change the rules and perhaps the names for these??...

    forum contributor >> 60 days and 100 posts. If someone has 100 posts asking questions and someone else has 100 posts answering questions, then it's(?) the same. Same title...

    Valued forum contributor >> 120 days and 200 posts. If someone has 200 posts asking questions and someone else has 200 posts answering questions, then it's the same. Same title...

    Fair?

    There are some other titles like: Member, Long time member, ...etc that you can use, but not contributor for the people that just ask for help.

    Also for Moderators. Moderator, can not be an honorific title. Moderator means, Active Moderator.

    There are some really Excel Experts that they have this title but they don't do this "job".

    A different title for them,i beleive that would be more honorific. Excel Expert, for example.

    Same for some Forum Guru that they are really Excel Experts. It's not fair at all for them, to have the same title
    that have anyone that is here for 2 years and more than 1200(until now) posts.

  34. #34
    Forum Expert Pepe Le Mokko's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-14-2009
    Location
    Belgium
    MS-Off Ver
    O365 v 2402
    Posts
    13,443

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Titles are in the Eye of the Beer Holder

  35. #35
    Forum Contributor arlu1201's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-09-2011
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 & 2007
    Posts
    19,166

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Dont worry Fotis.

    Just before these server issues started, all the mods and admins had finalized the revised level structure for EF.

    We will be implementing it shortly and even updating the forum rules accordingly.
    Last edited by arlu1201; 03-26-2013 at 11:20 AM.

  36. #36
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    My dear Arlette.

    I don't let my self any more to worry for such things-issues.

    So don't worry believing that i'll be worry!!

  37. #37
    Forum Expert snb's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-09-2010
    Location
    VBA
    MS-Off Ver
    Redhat
    Posts
    5,649

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Please do not implement anything new......

  38. #38
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi ChemistB

    I truly liked your idea
    I believe it should only be conferred postumously as that is when talent can truly be assessed.
    And I think I’ve found a genuine candidate as well! I sorted the members list by the number of posting and our man has 1066 postings in the forum (an historical number as well since this coincides with the battle of Hastings). He joined the forum 2004 and his last posting was made in December 2006 so if he still lives he has at least been “dead” to the Forum for the last 6 years but perhaps one should wait until December so it becomes 7 years?

    Aside from his “Forum Guru” title if one “hover” with the mouse pointer over his single green dot one can see he “is becoming a part of the community”.

    The picture that comes to my mind is a person serene and calm high above the daily strife and “bickering” of the forum, still he is not without compassion as he “is becoming a part of the community”.

    Yes! That’s a real “Forum Guru”!

    Alf

  39. #39
    Forum Guru
    Join Date
    08-05-2004
    Location
    NJ
    MS-Off Ver
    365
    Posts
    13,578

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    You paint a beautiful picture, Alf.

    If I get too many more "The server is busy" messages, I will volunteer to fall on my sword and in 7 years I can earn the Guru status.
    Last edited by ChemistB; 03-27-2013 at 08:33 AM.

  40. #40
    Forum Expert Tony Valko's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-31-2011
    Location
    Pittsburgh
    MS-Off Ver
    2002, 2007:2013
    Posts
    18,890

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by Pepe Le Mokko View Post
    Titles are in the Eye of the Beer Holder
    +1

    I'll drink to that!

  41. #41
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by Pepe Le Mokko View Post
    Titles are in the Eye of the Beer Holder
    Gentlemen, please ....

    I am very sorry to disappoint you, but ....

    You (we) like it or not like it, it is a reality. In any society-community you live (we live), there are rules and titles. Any kind of rule and any of titles.....

    Do you live somewhere else? Perhaps in another planet?..Could you please invite me there?

    Pls. Do not hide behind your finger....

  42. #42
    Forum Guru benishiryo's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-25-2011
    Location
    Singapore
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2013
    Posts
    5,147

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    just to speak on behalf of SixthSense, he's feeling really bad for lashing out on what i feel is simply a small misunderstanding. his command of English isn't that good & he felt the need to defend what he felt was hurting Alf.

    and judging from the replies from ChemistB & tigeravatar, no one is bearing grudges about it.

    so seriously, SixthSense. i'm sure i'm speaking for the rest by saying no offence is taken & we hope to see your continuous contribution to the forum

    Thanks, if you have clicked on the * and added our rep.

    If you're satisfied with the answer, click Thread Tools above your first post, select "Mark your thread as Solved".

    "Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of what you already have."


    Tips & Tutorials I Compiled | How to Get Quick & Good Answers

  43. #43
    Valued Forum Contributor
    Join Date
    07-27-2012
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2010
    Posts
    826

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by benishiryo View Post
    so seriously, SixthSense.... ......we hope to see your continuous contribution to the forum
    I second that - I was following the thread, and it looked to be no more than a misunderstanding. Seems to be a case of "nothing to see here - move along, please."
    Brendan.


    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Things to consider:

    1) You can thank any poster by clicking the * at the left of a helpful post.
    2) You can help to keep the forum tidy by marking your thread as "Solved", if it has been answered to your satisfaction.
    3) Help us to help you, by uploading a sample workbook, showing the type of data you're dealing with, and clearly indicating what the results should be.

  44. #44
    Forum Expert Tony Valko's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-31-2011
    Location
    Pittsburgh
    MS-Off Ver
    2002, 2007:2013
    Posts
    18,890

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by benishiryo View Post

    so seriously, SixthSense. i'm sure i'm speaking for the rest by saying no offence is taken & we hope to see your continuous contribution to the forum
    +1

    I'll drink to that, too!

  45. #45
    Valued Forum Contributor
    Join Date
    03-29-2013
    Location
    United Kingdom
    MS-Off Ver
    Office/Excel 2013
    Posts
    1,749

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Look ! I have been here 20 minutes already..... Where's my Guru status and shiny badge?

  46. #46
    Forum Expert Paul's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-05-2007
    Location
    Wisconsin
    MS-Off Ver
    2016/365
    Posts
    6,885

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Dear AndyLitch,

    We would have gladly changed your status to Forum Guru had you followed the proper procedure, namely submitting your request in triplicate. Having only duplicated your post, we are denying your request and will not divulge to you how you may submit a future request for promotion. We will also not be refunding your Forum Guru application fee.

    Best Regards,
    ExcelForum Team




    EDIT: Hmm, someone deleted Andy's duplicate post, making mine seem nonsensical. Grr.
    Last edited by Paul; 04-03-2013 at 04:40 PM.

  47. #47
    Forum Guru :) Sixthsense :)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    01-01-2012
    Location
    India>Tamilnadu>Chennai
    MS-Off Ver
    2003 To 2010
    Posts
    12,767

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    @ Benishiryo, BB1972 & Tony Valko,

    Thanks for the understanding and it's pleasure to continue here

    PS: Special thanks to Benishiryo for speaking on behalf of me and for the kindness

  48. #48
    Administrator FDibbins's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-29-2011
    Location
    Duncansville, PA USA
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 7/10/13/16/365 (PC ver 2310)
    Posts
    52,917

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    You know, I have read a lot about some of the other forums where members had disagreements...and ended up leaving or being forced to leave. In my time here, helping and being helped, I have come to believe that apart from the incredibly high level of knowledge and skill on EF, it's main strength is the maturity level of it's members, and their ability...and willingness...to work together in a spirit of understanding. I have seen that spirit cross - and overcome - language and cultural boundaries, as well as other perceived or real differences of opinions, and I'm sure that this will keep EF going long after other forums have faded away.

    As long are people are prepared to discuss problems with - and listen to - each other, we will continue to go from strength to strength

    OK, I have now put away my soap box
    1. Use code tags for VBA. [code] Your Code [/code] (or use the # button)
    2. If your question is resolved, mark it SOLVED using the thread tools
    3. Click on the star if you think someone helped you

    Regards
    Ford

  49. #49
    Forum Expert Fotis1991's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-11-2011
    Location
    Athens(The homeland of the Democracy!). Greece
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 1997!&2003 & 2007&2010
    Posts
    13,744

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Quote Originally Posted by :) Sixthsense :) View Post
    I am completely unable to understand the logic about how the Title Forum Guru is calculated, I don't know why Alf is not marked as Forum Guru?

    Please correct me if I am wrong
    Alf is now a Forum Guru.

    Congr Alf.

  50. #50
    Forum Contributor arlu1201's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-09-2011
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2003 & 2007
    Posts
    19,166

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Congrats Alf.

  51. #51
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Thanks Fotis and Arlette I just discovered it myself. My first reaction was of course one of happiness and feeling quite a bit flattered at the same time.

    But now I’m getting a bit worried as well because gone are my carefree days as a “Forum Contributor” where I could give flippant comments to threads and behave a bit like an unruly child. Now I must mind my p’s and q’s and “gravitas” and “decorum” must be the lodestar of my forum life, sight. Perhaps I should grow a beard?

    But yes I’m pleased.

    Alf

  52. #52
    Forum Guru romperstomper's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-04-2008
    Location
    A1
    MS-Off Ver
    Most
    Posts
    12,302

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    You know, I have read a lot about some of the other forums where members had disagreements...and ended up leaving or being forced to leave. In my time here, helping and being helped, I have come to believe that apart from the incredibly high level of knowledge and skill on EF, it's main strength is the maturity level of it's members, and their ability...and willingness...to work together in a spirit of understanding. I have seen that spirit cross - and overcome - language and cultural boundaries, as well as other perceived or real differences of opinions, and I'm sure that this will keep EF going long after other forums have faded away.
    Interesting perspective. Purely in the spirit of adding some balance to that opinion, I will point out that the only forum where I have seen an exodus of regular members due to disagreements is, well, this one.

    I guess you must have missed that.

    Anyway, congratulations, Alf - well deserved.
    Last edited by romperstomper; 04-12-2013 at 08:01 AM.
    Remember what the dormouse said
    Feed your head

  53. #53
    Forum Guru HaHoBe's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-19-2005
    Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    MS-Off Ver
    work: 2016 on Win10 (notebook), private: 2019 on Win10 (desktop), 2019 on Win11 (notebook)
    Posts
    8,197

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Congrats, Alf,

    and stay the person you where before you reached the "Dead Line" for a Guru. Donīt let any worries come up to your mind - itīs you who must live with any answer given either being Contributor or Guru - to me you should have been awarded the "title" ages ago due the quality of your answers (while I find some members like myself who simply do not deserve that title).

    @romperstomper:
    will I get banned from this forum if I state: +1 for me?

    Ciao,
    Holger

  54. #54
    Forum Expert Alf's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-13-2004
    Location
    Gothenburg/Mullsjoe, Sweden
    MS-Off Ver
    Excel 2019 and not sure I like it
    Posts
    4,758

    Re: Forum Guru Title Calculation Method Clarification

    Hi @romperstomper & Holger

    Thanks for your kind words!

    Alf

    Ps Holger in my mind there is now doubt about your right to the title "Forum Guru"

+ Reply to Thread

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 1