View Full Version : Can we have a MOTM
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 07:14 PM
what do you guys think about having a Marauder of the month?
i would like to see this.
ImpalaSlayer
03-02-2008, 07:17 PM
would be pretty cool
Master
03-02-2008, 07:21 PM
Does sound like a hoot.
jdando
03-02-2008, 07:56 PM
Good idea! What do the moderators think? How much of a coding hassle is it?
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 07:58 PM
couldnt we just sticky a post with the month as the name, and then have people post nominations, then we could do a poll at the end of the month.
then a stick post of the winners of the months
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 07:59 PM
whos the admin on duty right now?
2,4shofast
03-02-2008, 08:03 PM
Even tho my car wouldnt ever make it that far this board has some awesome Marauders. I think more pictures would of the said machines would be sweet!
Raudermaster
03-02-2008, 08:24 PM
Did you get this idea from CVN?
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 08:42 PM
no i got it from GSXR.com
knine
03-02-2008, 08:47 PM
O.K., I'll go first. Worship me. Shower me with praises. Get out.
Raudermaster
03-02-2008, 08:58 PM
If we did have one, Blue's would be banned from entering.
offroadkarter
03-02-2008, 09:07 PM
If we did have one, Blue's would be banned from entering.
All in favor?
I
We all know blue owners (like senior citizens) vote in large numbers, so the rest of the colors would have no chance :(
knine
03-02-2008, 09:09 PM
Your forget about the pity vote.
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 09:10 PM
yeah the blues are banned :neener:
knine
03-02-2008, 09:18 PM
"Private Pyle has dishonored himself and dishonored his platoon. I have tried to help him. But I have failed. I have failed because YOU have not helped me. YOU people, have not given Private Pyle the proper motivation! So, from now on, whenever Private Pyle f***s up, I will not punish him! I will punish all of YOU! And the way I see it ladies, you owe me for ONE JELLY DOUGHNUT! NOW, GET DOWN ON YOUR FACES!"
Raudermaster
03-02-2008, 09:22 PM
Phh, there's only 327 of them, and there's what......10 or so on here? They don't even come close to over-running the Black's.
Man that sounded racial.
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 09:23 PM
"quick marty get in" "where we goin doc?" "were going back to the future" (to stop ford from making blue MMs) ha ha
knine
03-02-2008, 09:23 PM
"quick marty get in" "where we goin doc?" "were going back to the future" (to stop ford from making blue MMs) ha ha
:lol: :lol:
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 09:24 PM
yes. yes that does sound racist, and i still laughed
Raudermaster
03-02-2008, 09:26 PM
I'm not racist.
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 09:31 PM
not saying you are..... but i still laughed
PhastPhil
03-02-2008, 09:59 PM
I'm not racist.
So that means your car will never see the track ? :lol:
Black_Noise
03-02-2008, 10:01 PM
well i think we are all just waiting for a moderator to find this post and say yey or nay to the MOTM idea.....
Eric91Z
03-03-2008, 05:46 AM
Did you get this idea from CVN?
We could certainly follow their design, though, as I think it is a good idea:
1) Limit the number of enteries per month (to like 5 or 6)
2) To submit a thread is started each month and will run for a few days
3) Submissions need to include a run down on the car and minimum of like 5 pictures including: exterior, interior, and engine bay
4) Once the thread gets the set number of submissions and submission time period is closed then a new thread is started for the voting based on submissions in the other thread.
5) Give a couple days for voting and then "crown" the winner
6) The poll results would be hidden so that no one knows the winner until the end.
TooManyFords
03-03-2008, 06:24 AM
Good idea. Only problem is, once you've run 1 of every color it's over....
LOL!
SC Cheesehead
03-03-2008, 07:39 AM
Phh, there's only 327 of them, and there's what......10 or so on here? They don't even come close to over-running the Black's.
Man that sounded racial.
Good point!
Give us the first MOTM and then we'll quiet down and leave the rest of you guys alone!;)
SCCH
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming. Mitch Hedberg (1968-2005)
Drewstang
03-03-2008, 07:49 AM
I'd like to see this as well.
RoyLPita
03-03-2008, 07:52 AM
If we did have one, Blue's would be banned from entering.
And DTRs and Silver Birchs and custom painted ones................:jk:
RoyLPita
03-03-2008, 07:53 AM
All in favor?
I
We all know blue owners (like senior citizens) vote in large numbers, so the rest of the colors would have no chance :(
Funny, I thought it was AYE!!!!!!!
Its kinda lame if you ask me.
I frequent a bunch of other boards who do this and its not really exciting.
You get a pic of your car on the homepage, whoop de doo!
Just my honest .02
SC Cheesehead
03-03-2008, 08:19 AM
Its kinda lame if you ask me.
I frequent a bunch of other boards who do this and its not really exciting.
You get a pic of your car on the homepage, whoop de doo!
Just my honest .02
If you'd wash your cars once and a while, they might be respectable enough to show on the MM homepage, you ol' curmudgeon!
SCCH
SILVERSURFER03
03-03-2008, 08:53 AM
sweet sound good we should do it .... if it's to time consuming for mary
SB'S RULE ALL OTHERS (YOU KNOW)
KillJoy
03-03-2008, 09:12 AM
Good idea. Only problem is, once you've run 1 of every color it's over....
LOL!
I agree.....
How many Black MM's will it take for you to not click anymore? Honestly, EXCEPT for a few, they all look the same.
:down:
KillJoy
Mike Poore
03-03-2008, 10:22 AM
well i think we are all just waiting for a moderator to find this post and say yey or nay to the MOTM idea.....
Moderator, here.:wave: I'll pick OK?
I pick John Kuhn's wonderful car.
But wait, you say, "that's not a Marauder, and it's not a Marauder color!":argue:
Alright, then, I withdraw my selection .....how do we/you choose?
Already we see it can't be Blue, or apparently any color other than Black.
What about Mods? Must it be "Bone Stock"?
do chrome bumper inserts make it illegal?
How about ET's? Should it be an 11sec or under? or 15sec or over?When we have a MM get together and they're all lined up, with their hoods open, some of the time, we can say, "I like this one best".
I agree, it's a nice idea, and there's not much work, as far as administrating such a contest, we just publish the winner's name and a photo; but, please don't ask us to decide which of your cars is best at any given time.
Go ahead, you guys set it up, and vote; but, personally, I believe contests such as this should be left to the show field.
How about when someone wins a trophy in a show, we feature that car/owner for a month?
It should not be the car Mike, it should be the member. It should be one who has helped others and particpates in the club. Rich is a good example of what I am talking about! What are rest of the ideas you guys have for selection. Thanks for the vote!
SC Cheesehead
03-03-2008, 10:47 AM
It should not be the car Mike, it should be the member. It should be one who has helped others and particpates in the club. Rich is a good example of what I am talking about! What are rest of the ideas you guys have for selection. Thanks for the vote!
John,
I agree with your criteria, and with that in mind, you've got my vote for month #1.
SCCH
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 10:51 AM
I agree with John...let's focus on the people that make this site what it is - GREAT...
I will second the nomination of Rich (Magindat) for member of the month. He has not only helped me tremendously, but many others as well...The fact that he takes the time to connect with peolpe, on thier level, is truely amazing.
Example: He uses Hawaiian when talking with me...
He posted a picture of some one saying "thank you" in sign lanuage for a member's child...THAT, my friends, is a remarkable human being...and is why I call him Brother...
ALOHA
RoyLPita
03-03-2008, 10:56 AM
This could be a tough race for "MM Member of the Month".
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 11:40 AM
^^^Agreed...We have quite a few remarkable people on this site...This gives us a chance to publicly acknowledge thier good works...
ALOHA
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 11:44 AM
I agree with some of the above sentiments. I believe we'll need to limit the entries to keep it sane, either do nominations or a smart way for people to nominate themselves.
I would suggest each submission needs good resoning why, including text and photos.
I think that the member themselves, as well as any special or interesting stories, should be included.
Like in many Magazines feature cars for the month would be the cars as well as the owners and their stories.
TooManyFords
03-03-2008, 11:45 AM
Maybe after 12 months you have enough for a calendar?
:confused:
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 11:49 AM
Maybe after 12 months you have enough for a calendar?
:confused:
Would be possible ;)
Wonder if Ford would force cease and dessist?
KillJoy
03-03-2008, 11:50 AM
While we are at it, we should have Offices made too.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Blah Blah Blah
:rolleyes:
Popularity contests are not fun.... ESPECIALLY on websites...
KillJoy
Raudermaster
03-03-2008, 11:53 AM
You know, the SHOforum has something called "Thanks." They also use vBulletin, so I'm sure something could be setup on this site. It's under the information on the right hand side, where the age, location, join date is located. This is an example.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/thanks.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/6/2/9/count.JPG
I can see your point Steve. Needs to be kept civil and that is not easy.
RF Overlord
03-03-2008, 11:54 AM
It should not be the car Mike, it should be the member. It should be one who has helped others and particpates in the club.
I would suggest each submission needs good resoning why, including text and photos.
I agree with both statements above^^^.
lastdaze04
03-03-2008, 11:56 AM
Sorry,:o I got here a little late this morning. And then I saw MOTM and my 1st thought is MOM of the Month:eek:. I'm thinking to myself this person is on the wrong site, or this person smoked some crack today, I then get into the thread and I see it is the MARAUDER of the month (sigh of relief).:P Good to see this site is still doing well.:D:beer:
Rick
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 12:00 PM
While we are at it, we should have Offices made too.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Blah Blah Blah
:rolleyes:
Popularity contests are not fun.... ESPECIALLY on websites...
KillJoy
Popularity contests aren't fun only when your not popular. :beer:
Wait I know what that's like :bigcry: lol j/k
You do raise a point though, we can't talk about oil or s/c's still in much of a civil manner, yet we'll start picking favorites?
I like the idea in spirit but is the Marauder community ready for such a responsibility?
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 12:00 PM
KillJoy, your point is well taken...
ALOHA
Aren Jay
03-03-2008, 12:16 PM
I think if we did have a MOTM it should be as voted by the mods of MM.net not the members.
(a more refined bunch of indidivuals you will not find).
I think if we did have a MOTM it should be as voted by the mods of MM.net not the members.
(a more refined bunch of indidivuals you will not find).
Now that gives me a good laugh. :D I think you are right as to who makes the decision. Maybe submit to the admins. and let them vote on the people who are nominated. What you do not know will not offend you.
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 12:33 PM
Now that gives me a good laugh. :D I think you are right as to who makes the decision. Maybe submit to the admins. and let them vote on the people who are nominated. What you do not know will not offend you.
Somehow I see decisions made by the Admins being under a lot more scrutiny than the community as a whole.
So I would disagree - anything would have to be by community vote.
The only other good way to do it is to keep it completely out of the communities hands. In otherwords, devise some sort of way, or heck even some sort of algorithm, to quietly suggest noimineeds to a panel, such as the mods. They then select one person and grant them a "cover story". the cover story is written by a member of the panel, and the only ones who know before hand is the panel and then the member who is featured, who can agree or disagree to participate.
Then it's more like a surprise, almost like a magazine cover story.
But I can see that going poorly too. Really the fact that I had to write so much means this is getting too complex very quickly.
Here's the solution - community vote, not everyone wins, no whiners. Then it'd work.
Breadfan does this mean you are willing to take charge and put this together. Your program sounds good!
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 12:37 PM
Breadfan does this mean you are willing to take charge and put this together. Your program sounds good!
Which one I edited my last post - added a line - that last line is the one I'd like to run personally. ;)
I would consider running things but again is this community ready for that responsibility, I don't want to be in the middle of MM infights or a blue rebellion. :D
Breadfan
03-03-2008, 12:44 PM
Here's the solution - community vote, not everyone wins, no whiners. Then it'd work.
That's the one I'd like to run!
The tough part about the panel is that it would be tough to organize, do-able, but tough. Secondly there would be a lot chance for things like accusations of picking favorites, biased panel, panel full of a bunch of bums, you know, backlash like that.
Would certainly want it to be a community building thing as opposed to the opposite possibility.
arejayesss
03-03-2008, 12:50 PM
I could see this taking turns for the worst, whichever direction it may go. I would say maybe we could do a 'featured' member. Every day or week or whatever the Moderators could at random place a members profile on the front page. This way, every one could make their profile up to date and informative and truly reflective of who they are. Every time you log on, you could see a different 'Featured' member and car. This way no one is the 'BEST' and no silly time consuming predisposed voting. Just my .02
Thats the risk. You should only be able to chose from the persons who are submitted and the case that is given for them. If someone is not willing to do the homework then there is no reason to look at the proposal. I think a board made up of each group would help to keep it fair and unbiased. Need you other guys to chime in now and lets try to keep it simple.
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 12:53 PM
^^^arejayesss--That's a REALLY good idea...I like it!..."featured Member"...cool...
ALOHA
arejayesss
03-03-2008, 01:01 PM
^^^arejayesss--That's a REALLY good idea...I like it!..."featured Member"...cool...
ALOHA
Mahalo Na Kou Kako'o Brother
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 01:10 PM
Right on arejayesss...It feels like you are close by when you do that...
He mea iki...You're welcome, my Brutha...
ALOHA
arejayesss
03-03-2008, 01:15 PM
Weather wise, we are close. My Fiance also does Hula dancing, Poi balls etc..
Local Boy
03-03-2008, 01:42 PM
Good to see the "Hawaiian Spirit" alive and well in FL.
ALOHA
SC Cheesehead
03-03-2008, 01:53 PM
While we are at it, we should have Offices made too.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Blah Blah Blah
:rolleyes:
Popularity contests are not fun.... ESPECIALLY on websites...
KillJoy
If you were a MM Blues Brother, you'd already have an office!
SCCH
Mike Poore
03-03-2008, 02:01 PM
I think if we did have a MOTM it should be as voted by the mods of MM.net not the members.
(a more refined bunch of indidivuals you will not find).
Mod here. :wave:
That contest is so easy it's not even close.
The winner should be MARY, AKA :bunny2:The Bunny Lady:bunny2:. She's a member too, y'know.
BTW, if you're looking for other candidates, I propose Brian, AKA RoylPita. Think about how much our friend, Brian, does for the membership.
sailsmen
03-03-2008, 03:37 PM
I am confused are we talking Marauder of the Month as in the car or are we talking Marauder Owner of the Month?
I hope we are not talking Marauder of the month like those posted on thugreport!
Mike Poore
03-03-2008, 05:14 PM
I am confused are we talking Marauder of the Month as in the car or are we talking Marauder Owner of the Month?
I hope we are not talking Marauder of the month like those posted on thugreport!
It started out with "Car of the Month", then transitioned into "Owner of the month/year".
We'll have primaries, then a November election, with the new owner of the year taking office January 6th 2009.
Try to keep up, K? :rofl:
Bluerauder
03-03-2008, 05:48 PM
It started out with "Car of the Month", then transitioned into "Owner of the month/year".
We'll have primaries, then a November election, with the new owner of the year taking office January 6th 2009.
Try to keep up, K? :rofl:
I'd be happy just to get my "Rep Points" back. ;) Was doin' pretty well until Logan smacked Petrograde with a minus 10,000 and it was all downhill from there. :rofl:
Blackened300a
03-03-2008, 06:17 PM
Have a open submission thread where everyone submits their best car photos, then have one of each color selected and added to a poll. The members vote on who they want featured for the following month. If your car is selected and featured, you can't submit your cars photos for a full year. This gives everyone a chance.
BTW, If this MOTM dont fly it wouldnt bother me because my car is automatically featured in my sig in every thread I post in.:D
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