[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]I want to start by congratulating the @admin and his mods for the creation and growth of this village.
Then apologies for placing this thread in General instead of Suggestions. I think it will be seen by more people here then it can be moved when members contribute.
My issue is rather simple and petty even. Titles/ bylines.
Juzi elders were asking after elder, what next?
I was thinking we could have unique titles or byline according to one’s online persona. In fact, I prefer the name byline rather than title.
For example @Meria Mata although he has a big title, it does not show his special skill that brought him the status. I think if his title were Village Mo Amin, even a spy coming in from the cold would tell that the handle belongs to a guy actively involved in mbisha business.
If @Luther12 were Village doctor, you would not need be told what his major contribution is.
@1776 could be the village Jeremy Clarkson or sumn.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]@FP could be Village Nympho.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]@Guru Village momo.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]@gashwin could be Village Wordmaster/ Grammar Nazi.
@Ebru Village Heshan Da Silva
Village butcher is also up for grabs.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Ktalkers are a quirky lot. They are not the typical stiff Kenyan and these titles would add to the eccentricity of the village.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Point is, it would help align members who are known for something with their specialty.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Now, what about the rest of us? Members who feel justified in asking for a title would inbox mods and come up with suitable bylines.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]It can be done. Mods are changing their bylines/ titles all the time. Without members there would be no village no mods so @admin please find a way of gathering views from the Talkers. If majority agree, then consultation on requested bylines would start.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Advantages:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]1. Changamsha the village. Clearly it would be fun to view as a guest and see Village Headmaster, Village Judas and other weird characters.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]2. Make members feel involved in choosing how their Ktalk persona is projected.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]3. Make NVs feel that they do not have a long way to go to VE. If they show strength in for example IT, they could earn a title like Village Steve Jobs or sumn.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]4. Break the stagnation at VE.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Disadvantages:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]1. Some members might be left out as they might miss a clear specialty.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]2. Members may want to change byline often. This could be countered by enabling a member to change for themselves or limit the period to change to maybe 2/3 months whatever.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=rgb(20, 20, 20)]Even Fb is a long way from where it started. When they re-invent it does not mean it is bad. No. Sometimes you have to keep refreshing to maintain momentum. Ktalk does not have to remain the way it was in 2014.[/FONT]
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wait. I got it.