Wait… rank up and I almost had a heart attack
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RoadRash said:
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I think @RoadRash meant it in a general way, more about the kind of people who jump in just to make noise. It really didn’t sound directed at this thread or anyone here. Otherwise he won’t be getting our vote for Member of the Month, lol
Congrats from one new E to another!Mara_aa said:I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…
You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”
A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.
No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.
Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.
Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.
And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do.
I think you are just one rank away from black belt. Then you can start breaking boards!
Congrats @Mara_aa ! Geez it seems like just a few days ago we were chatting in the other thread about tossing up our 
caps and graduating from the newbie banner cages to Senior Newbies!
I too wonder how far off my E is.. I still need approval in certain forums, always humbling
caps and graduating from the newbie banner cages to Senior Newbies!I too wonder how far off my E is.. I still need approval in certain forums, always humbling
Thank you! And honestly, you joined in March, you’re absolutely getting there. The approvals? I think they’ll stick around… at least until we hit the mythical top tier, which I fear won’t be in this lifetimeDragonOfTheSea said:Congrats @Mara_aa ! Geez it seems like just a few days ago we were chatting in the other thread about tossing up our
I too wonder how far off my E is.. I still need approval in certain forums, always humbling
Heck yeah! Congrats, & I was excited because today I'm allowed to post replies & engage
When that happened to me, I was worried I was going to get flagged for 'post whoring' because I genuinely just like engaging with folks, lol. Once I am in the forum mode of a hobby/interest, I'm all in.derekd419 said:
I got ranked up for one week and then demoted. Geeeesh!! Not even sure what I did wrong!!
There’s a saying that goes: “When they demote you and you don’t know why… it’s usually one of those things everyone knows except you”…SoCalGirl said:
Honestly have no idea. I only said it to lighten the mood… But maybe you can ask the moderators? And who knows, maybe some of the experts here can also shed light on what might have happened.
I did ask. Crickets. Lol - it's probably me, as you saidMara_aa said:There’s a saying that goes: “When they demote you and you don’t know why… it’s usually one of those things everyone knows except you”…
Honestly have no idea. I only said it to lighten the mood… But maybe you can ask the moderators? And who knows, maybe some of the experts here can also shed light on what might have happened.
No, I didn’t mean it was you, I was just trying to keep the tone lightSoCalGirl said:I did ask. Crickets. Lol - it's probably me, as you said
If there’s no reply, it’s likely something that wasn’t obvious at the time.
In that case, just stick to the rules and build it back up. Hopefully, the promotion will come again soon.
Thanks for all the good insightMara_aa said:I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…
You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”
A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.
No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.
Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.
Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.
And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do
Same!Mara_aa said:I just got promoted from Apprentice to Enthusiast. Absolutely nobody warned me…
You know that split second when you notice it and your brain goes, “Wait…WHAT?”
A full dramatic meltdown almost happened, but I handled it with my usual level of dignity, which is to say: none.
No time to prepare, no speech ready, zero confetti cannons, and absolutely no chance to organize the extravagant, over‑the‑top celebration you all clearly deserved, but… I’ll take it.
Seriously though, thank you so much to the moderators and everyone here for being so kind, patient, and endlessly generous with your knowledge. I’m learning a ton from all of you.
Still translating half the forum… but hey, I made it.
And yes, I’ll continue pretending I know and understand far more than I actually do.
Fwiw I specifically look for your comments, Hotlongs, because you talk about it. Chronic illness is what got me here and your contributions to the boards have made me feel like I'm in the right place!Hotlongs said:
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