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Originally posted by Reeka:
I guess I don't understand where you are coming from, Magik. I mean there is certainly no "benefit" to be garnered from being and "older" member.
And as I said previously, the numbers are deceptive. There are those of us who were "blue boarders," but we all had to re-register in March 2001 when Z changed the forum. I don't recall at the time anybody rushing to register to get a low number. I think I registered the first day or two when registration opened. And I think I am #160.
I think Saz is right; probably the first two hundred or so members are the "old timers" if you will. But it doesn't matter.
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Hi Reeka..Ill try to explain here. There is no special benefit from having a personalized Avatar, any more than having a Low member number. The complaints about the personalized avatars was that it would create a "class" system and make people feel sad that they couldnt have one. While I personally don't care about my user number, I see the posts about low user numbers just as stratifying as a special Avatar would be. If you have anything that distinguishes one user from another that cannot be gained by every user...you have a "Class" system. While most of the "blue boarders" dont parade around saying how great they are...there isn't any real hesitation from those members talking about being a "blue boarder" thus potentially alienating those of us who were not here for the blue board. I thought the argument against the personalized avatars ridiculous, I also think it is also silly to be envious of low numbers....to me they are the same thing and should be treated the same....or ignored all together [img]smile.gif[/img]