Topic: Keeping track on helpful members (Read 15546 times)

irishcarguy · « **on:** March 09, 2015, 06:05:14 am »

I Hope this thread will be a place where Very good members have gone the extra miles for other members that
were ready to call it quits. I have had lots of help also along the way. Those that helped take a bow. You kept one more guy in the art of making boats that still have a tendency to sink. Mick.B.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:18:47 am »

Maybe we could have a poll
Member of the month. A bit like tesco has employee of the month

My nomination is Dave (inertia)

irishcarguy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2015, 03:51:47 pm »

I will second that, Mick B.

sparkey · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2015, 04:01:28 pm »

Does it mean they get club points

Netleyned · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2015, 04:16:50 pm »

A gold crown above the Mayhemmers Five Stars would show
the esteem they are held in.

Ned

Brian60 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2015, 05:25:27 pm »

Essex and Inertia get my vote. They have both been helpful to me in the last couple of months!

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:11:55 pm »

I think most regular posters are very helpful really and respond to specific requests where they are well placed to assist. After all, isn't that what this Forum is mainly about? While I understand and respect the sentiment here, I suspect that most people would not wish to be singled out for particular recognition, especially as whether they are able to help or not may be dependent on the subject under discussion. Also it could place a bit of an obligation on them to live up to their status which could possibly become a bit of an unwanted burden.

There is also the point that members are not just valuable in terms of the specific help they give others but also in their support for the forum by their active (and often informed) participation in general discussions that add value to Mayhem. As an example, I started a topic on pre dreadnought secondary armament and it has thrown up all sorts of interesting information which I have found quite fascinating and educational in general terms. The posters on this topic haven't 'helped' me as such but have shared their knowledge of a specialist subject for the common good.

Just my thoughts anyway,

Colin

Netleyned · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:18:52 pm »

Mr Bishop has put it right As usual

Ned

sparkey · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:51:31 pm »

Colin, you hit the nail on the head most people enjoy helping others out as well as getting help from members on here,I know that model boaters whether at lakeside or on forums get pleasure from helping out beginners,I have had help from you guys over the years and tried to give advice with my limited knowledge of our hobby even though I have doing this for 40 years and still learning,Ray.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:58:29 pm »

Quite right Ray. None of us have all the answers but we often have some practical advice or help to pass on. We would not be members otherwise. You help others and they help you. To me that is what it is all about.

Colin

irishcarguy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2015, 08:27:25 pm »

It depends on the nail he hit Ned. I don't take kindly to a member belittling a suggestion that was put on here with good intentions & to recognize members that continue day after day to offer help & advice to others. Considering the quote I will leave it at that although my instincts tell me to shred it. Mick B.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:06:37 pm »

Mick,

I am certainly not belittling a suggestion that was made with the best of intentions. But I think you need to ask yourself whether some sort of league table of 'helpful members' is really a good idea. On the one hand it singles out people who would probably prefer not to be identified as such while on the other it overlooks those who might actually be entitled to recognition but have not received it. So in that sense it is potentially divisive.

As I have stated, I like to think that everyone on this forum is more than willing to help others wherever they can and that this is pretty evident from the posts that are made so there is really no need to highlight certain members above others.

Again, just my thoughts really.

Colin

Stavros · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:15:25 pm »

OH for HEAVENS SAKE Moderators close it as it's NEARLY ENDING IN TEARS ALLREADY

Dave

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:24:58 pm »

I don't see the need to close the thread as in principle Mick's suggestion is very positive in wishing to formally recognise those who make the greatest contribution to the Forum. But in practice it is actually quite difficult to do this as you have to single out individuals which can be a bit unfair to others who have also contributed but may have been overlooked, maybe because their help has been via PM rather than on open forum. Personally I prefer to let things speak for themselves. People can draw their own conclusions and do!

Colin

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:42:28 pm »

Well it works for tesco :)

Tho the photos of the employee of the month are quite often quite disturbing

Martin wins this month lol

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:08:26 pm »

"This is so unexpected. I would like to thank the judges, my parents, everyone that voted for me, the Academy, my personal trainer, the car parking valets, the moderators, Stavros, my personal Guru, my psychiatrist, lawyers, viewers, Mayhemers and anyone that knows me. i wish for world peace and i wish I could take you all home with me tonight, Thank you, thank you, thank you." (fake tears, fade back to host.)

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on March 09, 2015, 09:42:28 pm

Martin wins this month lol

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:15:35 pm »

By ALL means 'Big up' great post and sing the praises of Mayhemers that have gone the 'extra mile' but 'Mayhemer of the month' I feel is pejorative and elitist.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:20:40 pm »

Yes, I think Martin is right, if somebody helps you out then give public thanks on the Forum, it will be appreciated and people will take note.

Colin

derekwarner · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:39:15 pm »

.... well folks...if Inertia doesn't get the nod....here is my vote as the runner up

.... Derek

GG · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2015, 11:56:37 pm »

Surely it is enough for anyone who feels they have received exceptional help or service is to simply say "thank you".
Glynn Guest

derekwarner · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:26:38 am »

GG....taking one step backwards, I am sure the vast majority of members believe the sentiment's suggested by you are all that is needed

Conversely I believe there are some MBM members who would suggest this topic is frivolous and unworthy of electronic storage space

There are also member who like some light hearted humour.....& I for one learn new words occasionally

....yes I am humble enough to
acknowledge that I have never stumbled across the word "pejorative" as used by Martin

It does appear in my copy of the Australian Concise Oxford...so I will spend a few minutes thinking about who or what subject I can apply this new found
adjective/ noun type word upon

Derek

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:27:07 am »

Quote from: sparkey on March 09, 2015, 04:01:28 pm

Does it mean they get club points

Do you mean club them

Norseman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:36:24 am »

Hi Guys

Well I have read through this and can see merit and good intentions in most of the posts. It seems to me that we most celebrate our best members upon their demise. No matter how many individual thank you's Dicky D and others like him received - well somehow it doesn't seem enough. I quite liked Derek's tongue in cheek certificate but I'd offer a Blue Mayhem Badge ... Few of us will get a Blue Peter one. Light heartedness is the key to not making it onerous or embarrassing.

Recently in work I decided to have a Tom ####'s day. He's a nice helpful guy but little appreciation comes his way. So a few of us made a bit of an effort and told him we thought he was great. He was a little flummoxed but smiling widely. Later his workgroup had a safety brief and we gave his manager a mint Kit Kat to present to him. A few days later Tom came up to me and said it was the best day had in work for ages. The rest of his team seemed happy too.

So back to us; if it makes someone smile to be appreciated then it's no bad thing.

I used the word flummoxed to test an Australian dictionary

Regards Dave

inertia · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:57:41 am »

Quote from: Norseman on March 10, 2015, 09:36:24 am

It seems to me that we most celebrate our best members upon their demise.

I'm not sure I like the way this is going...................

Like GG says, a simple 'thank you' is enough. Badges are for Boy Scouts' jumpers.
DM

Bob K · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:20:32 am »

I would like to thank all those who have helped me, and given invaluable advice, since I got into models boats just over three years ago. Too many to list, but I have replied with thanks and appreciation each time, so you know who you are. I believe the best way of passing on thanks is to try to help others just starting out.

Biggest thanks is to Martin and the Team for taking the time and effort to run the Mayhem Forum, through which I have made many friends.

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Stavros

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