BajaNomad

At what point does one become a _______Nomad?

Whale-ista - 3-11-2014 at 12:06 PM

I've seen Newbies, Juniors, Platinum, Ultra.... and it got me wondering:
How are these designations determined? Is it a longevity, numeric or quality thing?
Does an administrator "assign" the level or is it done by computer algorithm?

Is it based on...
Number of posts started?
Number of replies to posts started?
Number of thoughtful/angry/ridiculous replies to various posts?
Quality of replies vs number?

Just wonderin'...

PS-- and what's with the stars?!?

[Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]

DENNIS - 3-11-2014 at 12:11 PM

Newbie 0 Posts
Junior Nomad * 25 Posts


Nomad ** 100 Posts
Senior Nomad *** 500 Posts
Super Nomad **** 1000 Posts
Ultra Nomad ***** 1500 Posts
Elite Nomad ****** 2500 Posts
Select Nomad ******* 5000 Posts
Platinum Nomad ******** 10000 Posts
Honored Nomad ********* 25000 Posts

DavidE - 3-11-2014 at 12:18 PM

Neurotic Nomad
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Googolplex Posts (100 to the hundredth power)

[Edited on 3-12-2014 by BajaNomad]

Whale-ista - 3-11-2014 at 12:19 PM

thank you

sancho - 3-11-2014 at 12:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Whale-ista
Quality of replies vs number?

Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]






Logic tells one the more time/trips SOB, gives the poster some
more latitude, cred, than the guy who went to Hussongs
once. I get the sense the BN's who live in Baja, RIGHTFULLY
view their info as perhaps more valid than than posters
who don't live there. I do get a kick out of some who
crow about how long they have been going SOB, seems
some were there when the Padres were building the Loreto
Mission

EnsenadaDr - 3-11-2014 at 12:30 PM

Tell her the truth Dennis, it's how many cervezas you had at Sharkey's!!
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Newbie 0 Posts
Junior Nomad * 25 Posts


Nomad ** 100 Posts
Senior Nomad *** 500 Posts
Super Nomad **** 1000 Posts
Ultra Nomad ***** 1500 Posts
Elite Nomad ****** 2500 Posts
Select Nomad ******* 5000 Posts
Platinum Nomad ******** 10000 Posts
Honored Nomad ********* 25000 Posts

villafontana - 3-11-2014 at 12:37 PM

Im about to become a NOMAD!!!! Yeah!!!

Barry A. - 3-11-2014 at 12:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Quote:
Originally posted by Whale-ista
Quality of replies vs number?

Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]


I do get a kick out of some who
crow about how long they have been going SOB, seems
some were there when the Padres were building the Loreto
Mission


Well, not quite, but since my first 30 years were spent 11 miles from the border it was really easy to go down. My first trip down was with my Mom and a "boyfriend" to Ensenada (I think) in 1946 , or thereabouts. That was 67 years ago. I don't recall seeing Father Serra, tho.

First major trip to the interior (Sierra San Pedro Martir & Meling Ranch) was in 1954 with NOMAD "Vince" and other's, for about 8 days, and continued going down regularly after that.

Barry

desertcpl - 3-11-2014 at 01:33 PM

I think it is when you learn the secret handshake

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BajaNomad - 3-11-2014 at 11:28 PM

FAQ:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/faq.php?page=misc#3

Skipjack Joe - 3-11-2014 at 11:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Quote:
Originally posted by Whale-ista
Quality of replies vs number?

Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]


I do get a kick out of some who
crow about how long they have been going SOB, seems
some were there when the Padres were building the Loreto
Mission


I've been going to baja before the SD Padres even existed.

And I have the stars to prove it.

David K - 3-12-2014 at 12:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Quote:
Originally posted by Whale-ista
Quality of replies vs number?

Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]


I do get a kick out of some who
crow about how long they have been going SOB, seems
some were there when the Padres were building the Loreto
Mission


Well, not quite, but since my first 30 years were spent 11 miles from the border it was really easy to go down. My first trip down was with my Mom and a "boyfriend" to Ensenada (I think) in 1946 , or thereabouts. That was 67 years ago. I don't recall seeing Father Serra, tho.

First major trip to the interior (Sierra San Pedro Martir & Meling Ranch) was in 1954 with NOMAD "Vince" and other's, for about 8 days, and continued going down regularly after that.

Barry


All you guys who hiked the San Pedro Martir would really enjoy Froy's book...

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=70571

larryC - 3-12-2014 at 07:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Whale-ista
I've seen Newbies, Juniors, Platinum, Ultra.... and it got me wondering:
How are these designations determined? Is it a longevity, numeric or quality thing?
Does an administrator "assign" the level or is it done by computer algorithm?

Is it based on...
Number of posts started?
Number of replies to posts started?
Number of thoughtful/angry/ridiculous replies to various posts?
Quality of replies vs number?

Just wonderin'...

PS-- and what's with the stars?!?

[Edited on 3-11-2014 by Whale-ista]


Remember your days in elementary school when the teacher would put a star by the name of what he/she considered an honor student? Seems the ploy still works in our older years.