Penguins....

aescott · November 22, 2011, 2:57pm

Hi all

I’m sure I’ve read this already somewhere, but cannot, for the life of me, find out where.

What do the different penguin classifications against users mean? I’m an “Explorer Penguin” but I’d like to know what the different categories are.

Slow day at the office…

ken_yap · November 22, 2011, 3:14pm

The one I know is Flux Capacitor Penguin: Reads the forum as an excuse not to do work. This from observation of the FCP I know best. >:)

martin_helm · November 22, 2011, 3:28pm

That thread made me look at the web interface of the forum to see what it shows for me. Since I am a shaman penguin everything I say is a vague, dark and secret mystery
I think they only count the number of the posts and that changes what is shown, there used to be a list somewhere here what is what, but I forgot where it is.

hcvv · November 22, 2011, 5:13pm

You realy must have a lazy day. We hard workers do not even have the time to contemplate on such things. >:(

You better start helping people here with good solutions and answers at a high speed. That will change your own classification soon and be to the benifit of the Forums (but not of your boss). rotfl!

hendersj · November 22, 2011, 8:22pm

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:06:03 +0000, aescott wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I’m sure I’ve read this already somewhere, but cannot, for the life of
> me, find out where.
>
> What do the different penguin classifications against users mean? I’m an
> “Explorer Penguin” but I’d like to know what the different categories
> are.

They’re all based on a post count threshold. I don’t recall exactly what
the breakout is, but it’s entirely tied to the number of posts one has
made.

Jim

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caf4926 · November 22, 2011, 8:35pm

And it’s a bit of fun.
I can’t recall the details either

There is a man that will know. You can’t miss him, he’ll have a bag of Poo and a large shovel

consused · November 22, 2011, 9:07pm

I appear to be omniscient, normally meaning all-knowing. However applied to a penguin that’s limited to snow, ice, water, and fish. Oh, and living in fear of Seals.

Barry_Nichols · November 22, 2011, 11:15pm

Hi,

A quick Google search returned the following:

Puzzled Penguin 0-49 (new users start with this level)
Student Penguin 50-99
Explorer Penguin 100-249
Busy Penguin 250-499
Parent Penguin 500-999
Wise Penguin 1000-1999
Omniscient Penguin 2000

No sure if it’s correct, complete or up-to-date.

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Barry

hendersj · November 23, 2011, 12:22am

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:15:48 +0000, Barry_Nichols wrote:

> Hi,
>
> A quick Google search returned the following:
>
> Puzzled Penguin 0-49 (new users start with this level)
> Student Penguin 50-99 Explorer Penguin 100-249 Busy Penguin 250-499
> Parent Penguin 500-999 Wise Penguin 1000-1999 Omniscient Penguin 2000
>
> No sure if it’s correct, complete or up-to-date.

That sounds about right, I’d go with that.

Jim

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consused · November 23, 2011, 2:27am

No, Shaman (post #3) is the missing link (sorry Martin) probably at 2000, and Omniscient (post #7) say 3000. Anything higher is above my paygrade.

martin_helm · November 23, 2011, 2:44am

Am 23.11.2011 02:36, schrieb consused:
>
> No, Shaman (post #3) is the missing link (sorry Martin)
I was sure that I am somewhat special …

jdmcdaniel3 · November 23, 2011, 3:34am

This is the info I used to post on the subject:

openSUSE Forums FAQ

Forum Message Counts:

As you start or answer any message thread here in the openSUSE forums.

Puzzled Penguin 0-49 (new users start with this level)
Student Penguin 50-99
Explorer Penguin 100-249
Busy Penguin 250-499
Parent Penguin 500-999
Wise Penguin 1000-1999
Omniscient Penguin 2000

Here is a picture of the message count symbols:

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FYI here are the reputation levels:

Setting and Profile Features

You can reward another user for the help they have provided you using
the reputation icon is in the lower left of any message that you read
which looks like a star.

REPUTATION LEVELS:

User is infamous around these parts -99999
User can only hope to improve -50
User has a little shameless behavior in the past -10
User is an unknown quantity at this point 0-9 (new users start with this level)
User is on a distinguished road 10-19
User will become famous soon enough 20-149
User has a spectacular aura about 150-249
User is a jewel in the rough 250-349
User is just really nice 350-449
User is a glorious beacon of light 450-549
User is a name known to all 550-649
User is a splendid one to behold 650-999
User has much to be proud of 1000-1499
User has a brilliant future 1500-1999
User has a reputation beyond repute 2000

Thank You,

DenverD · November 23, 2011, 2:59pm

> There is a man that will know. You can’t miss him, he’ll have a bag of
> Poo and a large shovel

but, is he collecting or spreading???

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caf4926 · November 23, 2011, 3:10pm

I came up with several amusing replies to that.
But I’m not going to be drawn in to a ‘muck’ slinging competition.

consused · November 23, 2011, 4:15pm

Either way it’s a dirty job, but some poor soul has to do it.

DenverD · November 23, 2011, 4:06pm

On 11/23/2011 03:16 PM, caf4926 wrote:
> But I’m not going to be drawn in

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