More democratic process in awarding of medals

Gza

I think the medal system is a great way to honor those who take time out of their busy days to help students learn more effectively, or post creative ideas that even experts can learn from. I think that instead of mentors being the only ones able to decide who gets the recognition, we (all the members of the forum) should have a way to nominate certain people we see who stand out, but still don't get noticed. Also, as was mentioned in the "medals" post, I think a greater variety of medals should be created (medals for Math, Chem, Biology, and Philosophy all come to mind).

Integral

If you think there is someone deserving, post it here, the nomination will be discussed by the Mentors. I believe that awarding the medals is an ongoing process, we did a very quick selection in the first round picking the easy and obvious. I am sure that there are others who deserve a medal that were missed in that first round. I am also sure, due to the changing nature of the forum, and human nature, that there will always be someone who should have one that does not. I would request that if you feel you deserve a medal, please be patient, continue posting physically (or scientifically) sound information, while we sort out the ones that have been missed.

BTW: I have posted this without consulting Greg or Chroot, If they disagree with this post, I am sure they will let us know. :)

marlon

Right on Integral,

I too have have been posting on a regular basis from the moment I signed on to this forum, yet not recieved a medal.

I think that the people who already have a medal should decide whether a potential candidated should be rewarded or not. In the mean time, anyone who wants a medal can do only one thing : post marvellous answers to ,eeuuhh "intelligent" questions

regards
marlon

Gza

I didn't mean to come off as being disappointed at not receiving a medal (i'd actually be pretty surprised if I did receive one, since i'm just a lowly undergrad, and nowhere near being a science expert ) I've just noticed a few people on the homework help sections who take up a lot of slack in answering tons of questions with excellent advice. I'll be sure to mention them here (everyone else should do the same.)

The_Professional

I think we shouldn't lose sight of the bigger picture, by getting upset because you didn't get a medal. Nobody on the street will congratulate you because you have a medal on a forum.

Continue helping people, make informative, funny, interesting or insightful replies. And gradually people will notice if you're making a contribution. If you're an old, humorless nag then people will notice it too.

Integral

Hey! Lets not get personal!

The_Professional

That wasn't intended for you nor to the 99 percent of mentors /members.

Integral

No problem

Likewise my first post was not pointed at anyone in particular but to all in general.

Tom McCurdy

Simple Answer:
If you don't have a medal yet and want one continue to help people with correct answers in specific areas of study

Phobos

As was mentioned, feel free to nominate members.

Also, we periodically hold a "members award" thingy where everyone gets to vote on things like "physics expert", "most helpful", "whitest teeth" (kidding), etc. It's been a while since our last one. Perhaps we'll do another soon.

jcsd

There are a few other people who I think probably desvre medals, but the one that mainly springs to mind is humanino.

musky_ox

Can i have a medal?

marlon

Hmmm, i don't think it is gonna work like that.

Can't blame a guy for trying though,

regards
marlon

Rothiemurchus

I think Marlon deserves a medal for the clarity and depth of his answers to many very difficult topics on these forums - particularly as regards qft and qm and nuclei and particles.

misogynisticfeminist

I nominate marlon............: ) esp. for his help in quantum and nuclei and particles boards. Besides marlon, humanino.....

marlon

Hi,
Thanks Rothiemurchus and misogynisticfeminist for the support. Glad to hear my answers are "somehow" usefull.

regards
marlon

marlon

Heyyy Humanino,

When are we gonna get our medal ????

I know you want one tooo...

regards
marlon