SlideMeister Designations

[SlideMeister]

Hi Kids!

I thought everyone knew by now, but since being recently asked (twice) about what the member "designations" meant, I'm not so sure anymore; so we'll go over them here.

First of all, I'm sure some may not know, but SlideMeister is basically a one man operation that includes: vetting new applicants, approving registrations, moderating, helping with login difficulties, handling complaints, (putting out fires) adding and/or modifying boards and board permissions. I also help members with posting questions, I get to write and enforce the rules, and catch lotsa slimy SPAMMERS. I also get to be the old meanie who does the yelling, correcting, and kicking the occasional unruly rascal to the curb when necessary. I also do stuff like deleting posts that were posted by mistake, I back up the site's database (justin case) and a bunch of other maintenance type stuff.  My wonderful son Gabe (aka S.O.S.) usually handles the more technical stuff that I don't understand and/or have zero interest in even wanting to understand or learning about.

I also get a lotta impersonal emails from folks (usually, not even members) asking questions about literally everything as though I were an automated answering service. (some having nothing to do with harmonicas) go figure.

Okay, back to "Designations." Designations are occasionally assigned for non- monetary reasons, but normally awarded to members who financially support this forum. They are:
1. Helper
2. Contributor   
3. V.I.P.   
4. CharterMember   
5. Presidents Club   
and are granted for either various donation amounts mentioned on the support page, service or item upon which I put a particular value.

"STAFF" is a totally different, and special designation that has nothing to do with anything except that I wanted to put it in there.


S.M.