Recognising the "Super Contributors"

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  1. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    I was thinking about Ron's >10,000 posts, almost all of which have been of value to me. More importantly, he has influenced the way I look at plants and plant idenfication. Shouldn't there be a designation to honor such super human effort? His posts are almost 10X more than that which earns the designation of "Plant Enthusiast" and there is nobody who is even a close 2nd.

    Just a thought.
     
  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    I agree. I was hoping Daniel would pick up on my suggestion a month ago!

    Re: Congratulations Ron B on 10000 posts

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    Praps Daniel could do a special heading for you " Contributor extraodinaire 10,000 + posts"
    Congratulations Ron, amazing achievement.
    Luddite.
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Thanks for your thoughts!
     
  4. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Right, done (just need to wait for the promotion script to run -- I think it goes once an hour or once a day).
     
  5. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Ron, you may describe yourself as an Honorary Cherry Scout too. Or maybe that's Honored Cherry Scout. Thanks for all your help to me and all the scouts.
     
  6. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Thank you Daniel.
    I really appreciate the way you run this site, read all the posts and take on board the suggestions from the members, not just this thread, but the newly introduced Herb forum etc etc.
     
  7. togata57

    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    I think that Ron B should be named a "National Treasure", and that Daniel Mosquin should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his masterly moderation.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    togata, I'll second you in nominating Daniel for the Nobel Peace Prize!
     
  9. SusanDunlap

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    Glad this thread up is still up - this is an amazing site. Thank you Daniel and Ron.
     
  10. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks for reviving the thread, Susan. I'll support that nomination!
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Am wondering why self-editing is not allowed on this thread.
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    Some sort of time limit on this? I see that THIS post is editable, while my earlier one is not.
     
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    You are welcome...
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Time to revive this thread again, @Ron B has hit 20,000 posts - thanks to @Acerholic for noticing and mentioning that on another thread.

    Ron took some time off when things were down here and when not enough was happening to keep his interest, so the second 10,000 took longer. Ron, it was a big relief for me when you decided to come back and keep my IDs on track. Thank you for all your interest and your help.
     
  14. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    it was a big relief for me when you decided to come back and keep my IDs on track

    And it's a big job, but somebody has to do it.

    (Thanks for the kudos).
     
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  15. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    But what is beyond Paragon of Plants, perhaps @Daniel Mosquin, there should be a new look at trophy points??? The achievement should be recognised.
     
  16. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Congratulations Ron.

    These 20,000 posts are all meaningful, helpful, accurate answers. ..from an extremely knowledgeable expert.
    Well done.
    Here's to the next 10,000

    On some forums ...not this one... the members seem to post just to build up a high score...
    so very glad UBC forums are not like that.
     
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  17. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Thanks
     
  18. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    @Daniel Mosquin, Congratulations Daniel on becoming another Super Contributor and Pargon of plants. Well deserved. 10, 000 postings. 'Fantastic'.
     
  19. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Oh, have I? I see I passed the 10K mark. Maybe I'll have to delete some old posts of mine to bring it back down...

    Thanks, by the way!
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks for every one of those postings, Daniel. I'm bumping togata57's suggestion too.
     
  22. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Daniel, thank you for all your efforts, past and present in running these forums.
    Many congratulations.
    10,ooo posts..all to the point.
    So many on other forums post just to boost their post totals.
     
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    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    Thought it should be recognized that Wendy @wcutler is now a Paragon of plants. But perhaps it should be 'paragon of the forum', with all the tireless work she does, sorting out problem after problem.
    Well done Wendy.
     
  24. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Hey, it's not all problems here! And I've created plenty of problems for Daniel to sort out.
    I actually prefer the "Generous Contributor" title.
    But thanks, @Acerholic.
     
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