What is the Starter tag in my Avatar?

[vmr101]

I have used the PF forums on and off for the past few years. I logged in a little while back and noticed it upgraded.
I also noticed I have a Starter tag across my avatar? What is it?

Also I just upgraded to gold membership to show my support, as the forum has been very helpful through my part times studies.

 

[russ_watters]

It identifies you as the starter of this thread.

 

[vmr101]

Oh that makes sense. I feel silly not realising that :O

Thanks !

 

[dipole]

A few people have been confused by this, myself included. I think the feature isn't really that useful if no one understands what it means... maybe "starter" isn't the right word. Internet jargon generally calls such people OPs, for "Original Poster".

 

[vmr101]

I agree with you dipole, OP i would have understood. Starter made me think my account was low on posts or part of the starting community / members from years ago.
I had only posted in my own threads so always saw it on my avatar.