YEAAHH !

Good for you. Happy future sniping.

You still with me Steve?

P.S. You are no longer an AuctionSniperVirgin.

[This message was edited by Rick on June 17, 2003 at 06:09 PM.]

We need more virgins! Bring us your virgins!

Wipe the blood off the altar and fetch us another virgin! (Pulsing drums in the background.)

Yeah, Rick, I'm still here. Just kinda saving my posts because I'm afraid of the title Sara's dreamed up for 1,000 posts. Probably "SuperWindbag" or something on that order.

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Just kinda saving my posts because I'm afraid of the title Sara's dreamed up for 1,000 posts. Probably "SuperWindbag" or something on that order.

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Well, you're getting close. You're on your last 50. I remember Sara saying 2,500 would be MasterSniper, but she may use that for your 1,000th. So don't delay your posting. I'm curious what's the next frontier you will pioneer us into.

At the rate you're putting posts up there, you'll pass me before I hit 1,000.

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At the rate you're putting posts up there, you'll pass me before I hit 1,000.

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No way. This will be yet another 1st for you. And, in respect for everything you've done for this forum, it's members, and giving me some handy pointers, even if I could I wouldn't.

Nope - the 1000th is all yours, buddy.

P.S. Think about your acceptance speech, because I already have your congratulations post ready - and it has been for a couple of weeks.

Let's see...1000 posts. Millenial Sniper? Naah. Too overdone. Grand Poobah Sniper? Nope. Sounds like some sort of lodge title off the Flintstones. Great Kahuna Sniper?? Hey, I'm just trying to help Sara out here.

Ok, I finally got some good ones I think.

There is now:

25 Sniper
125 SuperSniper
500 ProSniper
1000 ???
2500 ???
5000 ???

The ones at 2500 and 5000 get real fun.

I'm not sure we'll ever see anyone hit 5,000 though. I hope that name I came up with doesnt go to waste. It's too cool.

I wish I remember how many posts I lost on the old system. I think I'd hit the 1000 level soon.

So, I'll be the first to use this new format on Sara.

>> 25 Sniper << - same old - same old.

>> 125 SuperSniper << - good idea. 500 to Super is too difficult.

>> 500 ProSniper << - I like it.

>> 1000 ??? to 5000 ???? << - no suggestions from me, but you're on a roll.

>> I'm not sure we'll ever see anyone hit 5,000 though. << - Were you ever sure you would see what you have recently seen? Anything is possible.

>> I wish I remember how many posts I lost on the old system. I think I'd hit the 1000 level soon. << - I think you would be very close to Steve. You would definitely be above me. I'd put you around 875 to 900.

Steve would be ahead of you, but at his current snail-past post, you would likely beat him.

Sara - It takes one to know one.

Sara: Under the old system I was ahead of you by 27 posts. Does that help? It really bothers me to see you lose your high ranking.

Ya supposed we have direct access to the database under this new system, so perhaps I can figure out someday how to go into add a few hundred posts to my account.

It shouldnt matter but I want to see that big number next to name. I guess bigger is better.

Unless you're talking about headaches or dentist bills, that is.

BTW, where did those freebies come from?

Sara,

One thing you could do is click on your post count. That will bring up everything you've posted - for some reason, that only works for you. Now I know that deleted topics won't appear, so since I think you're the one that deletes them, you could probably come up with a good guesstimate. When you lost your counts, I know you were between Steve and me, but closer to Steve.

Hi Steve,

Are you going to spend another Friday with me? Should be fun.

Hi Rick. We'll have to wait and see. So far there's been little need for me in these parts.

>> BTW, where did those freebies come from? <<
I'd say they were probably a reward for the contribution you've made to this forum. They may be for referrals, but I'm betting it's a pre-award in anticipation of your soon-to-be quad-digit post count.

>> So far there's been little need for me in these parts. <<
No one can replace you, and if they try they'll have to answer to granitz, star_trkr, rickdogg, Robert, lisa, chatter, Sara, fordfalcons, amh, crafty, me, scottopoly, sonofagunk, michael101, and several others.

966 down - 33 to go.

>> 1000 ??? <<
Sara, you're such a tease.

[This message was edited by Rick on June 20, 2003 at 11:19 AM.]

Well, I can tease Sara back by getting to 999 and then just stopping there for a while.

Nobody's trying to replace me -- how do you do that to a volunteer anyway? I just meant that you had been handling everything that came down the pike with your customary skill and aplomb.

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Well, I can tease Sara back by getting to 999 and then just stopping there for a while.

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That's a good idea. That would drive Sara crazy. I'M ALL FOR IT!

"No one CAN replace you."

Anyway, you never answered my question about how close you are to your 1,000th positive feedback. Which is closer right now?

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Sorry, I missed that question. I'm much closer to 1,000 posts. Let's just say that I have significantly more than 800 feedbacks, all positive. 'Fraid it's gonna cost me a bundle to get a red star!

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That's a good idea. That would drive Sara crazy.

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Yes, it would! Maybe then I'd just have to lower the limit to 999

The one at 1k is just another title. The ones at 2500 and 5k are a little more fun and special.

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BTW, where did those freebies come from?

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Originally posted by Sniper Sara B.:
Maybe then I'd just have to lower the limit to 999.

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You're busted, Steve.

CHECK OUT SARA'S STATUS


Steve - We're Pro's now.

Rick & Chatter,
When Steve tries to stop at post #999, we're gonna have to come up with some sort of thread that he won't be able to pass up. Then he'll do his 1000th post right away. I'm taking this as a dare...any ideas? Maybe I could come in with another posting ID and trick him!
--Christine

P.S.--What do you gotta do to get a title like Sara's?? Love it!

"AuctionSniper Support Sniper Goddess?" Oh, gimmee a break! Fordfalcons, I guess you gotta be the one at AS who comes up with these titles to get one like that.

Yeah, Rick, I saw the ProSniper titles. Pretty nifty -- but nuthin' like "Goddess."

You guys and gals can plot all you want, but I'll come up with something that'll let me dictate when my #1,000 rolls around.

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You guys and gals can plot all you want, but I'll come up with something that'll let me dictate when my #1,000 rolls around.

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Steve,

You take as long as you want, and then some, and then some, and then some. No sense in pushing yourself to reach your goal. Why suffer all that unnecessary stress. And I think it's extremely wise of you to hang out at 999 until you "come up with something that'll let me dictate when my #1,000 rolls around." Why have your 1,000th be over something trivial. Skip Romanians - skip honor scouts. I'm talking something big. I'd wait for a post from Jimmy Hoffa.

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Taking notes...change posting ID to Jimmy Hoffa....

>> Taking notes...change posting ID to Jimmy Hoffa <<
I think Steve's too cleaver for that, but you've known him longer then me, so your opinion on this subject is better then mine.

Also, I think we should respect any decision he makes, even if he wants to postponed reaching his goal (say for a couple of weeks). He's worked hard, and long, and the least we can all do is not force him to do something before he's ready.

And there's the added worry I have over his health. I know he's very shy, and all this attention that everyone is giving him, might be causing him undue stress. None of us wants to see that.

So, in Steve's best interests, I'm going to go against the majority view, and suggest that he take it nice and easy, get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, eat extra fiber, cut down on red meat, take vitamin suppliants, take long walks, meditate, find his inner-self, become one with the universe, take up karate, enjoy the great outdoors away from electrical outlets - in other words, stay away from his computer.

Steve, don't you think this is good advice?

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Rick,
If I were serious, I wouldn't post my intentions on the board where I KNOW Steve will see it...I'm a sneaky sniper, you know! And you know Steve a lot better than I do. I'm just having a little fun, that's all. (Besides, now if he sees a really off-the-wall post, he's gonna wonder...heh, heh!)