Exploring the Concept of Custom Titles: A Scientific Perspective

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Custom titles, which were previously displayed under usernames, are now only visible on the profiles of Physics Forums contributors who have science advisor ribbons. The removal of public visibility for these titles has led to a discussion about their value, with some users expressing nostalgia and a desire to reinstate them. There is confusion regarding how to edit custom titles, with some users unable to find the option in their profiles. Technical issues related to browser compatibility and caching have also been mentioned, complicating the situation further. Overall, the conversation highlights a mix of fond memories and frustration over the current status of custom titles.
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What exactly is a custom title?
 
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it's supposed to appear under your username (I think)
 
Well then why does no one seem to have one?
 
Only PF contributors get a custom title, and those appear on their profiles only.
 
They were removed from public view when the science advisor ribbons were added. You don't even get one if you don't have a ribbon.
 
Hmm...I forgot about those, but maybe that's something to fix with the upgrade. Either give them back to contributors or take it out of the description of contributor perks. I lean toward just permanently doing away with it since it really didn't add much. What do others think?
 
I loved those titles! I want them back. Mine was "older than dirt", Tsu's was "older than Evo", MIH's was "chocoltating". We used to send fun messages with those titles.
 
Evo said:
I loved those titles! I want them back. Mine was "older than dirt", Tsu's was "older than Evo", MIH's was "chocoltating". We used to send fun messages with those titles.
OMG! I had forgotten about chocoltating too! But I thought that was all in the "location" box. Geez, I must be getting old if my brain is getting this leaky!
 
I want to title :cry:
 
  • #10
yomamma said:
I want to title :cry:
Alright then... I dub thee 'Sir Whinealot'.
<whaps yomamma upside the head with a sword>
 
  • #11
*takes sword from danger*

*whacks danger from backside*

AND SHUT UP! :cry: :biggrin:
 
  • #12
:smile: ...
 
  • #13
...[/color] eh? :wink:
 
  • #14
Someone help me out here... where exactly can one edit the custom title? :-p
 
  • #15
hypnagogue said:
Someone help me out here... where exactly can one edit the custom title? :-p
(Physics Forums >) User CP > Edit Profile

Heh, yes, I'm going to sleep now :zzz:
 
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I looked there, but all I see are options to edit (1) email & password, (2) date of birth, (3) homepage url, (4) instant messaging, (5) additional info: biography, location, interests, occupation, email username, and email server. Am I just missing something exceedingly obvious here?
 
  • #17
It's just above 'date of birth' on mine, so maybe one of us is special.

Did you clear you cache? Do you have special mentor doo-hickies? I haven't the foggiest. :frown:
 
  • #18
Well that's a pain in the butt! Thanks, I'll talk to Greg about this. Either that or I'm locked into my current custom title forever... spooky. :bugeye:
 
  • #19
hypnagogue said:
Well that's a pain in the butt! Thanks, I'll talk to Greg about this. Either that or I'm locked into my current custom title forever... spooky. :bugeye:
Yes, you must catch a lot of flies that way. :eek:
 
  • #20
honestrosewater said:
Yes, you must catch a lot of flies that way. :eek:
Nah, I use chopsticks for that.
 
  • #21
hypnagogue said:
Nah, I use chopsticks for that.
Ooh, impressive.

Do we not have titles anymore? I can't see them, but the option appears in my profile. Am I the only one who doesn't see them anymore? Using Firefox 1.0.7
 
  • #22
I was seeing them this morning, but not now. Using firefox 1.5 beta 1.
 
  • #23
Yeah, Greg disabled them again.
 
  • #24
awww...I was yomammalating
 
  • #25
Isn't yomammalate something that you put on toast?:confused:
 

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