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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student  |
Alright, here is what I think. (/me knows he will regret this) No matter what ANYONE says, ranking has ALWAYS been about popularity. Down through the ages, ranked individuals have always been the ones who spend the MOST time in this community, whether it be on the servers, IRC, Forums. Etc.... But let me ask you this; are these not exactly the individuals that SHOULD be ranked? Do the ranks alone not warrant that the individual selected spend alot of time in this community? And by spending that much time, are they not going to learn more and gain more skill in this game and this community than the rest of us? And by spending the most time in this community, does that not make you Popular? So, I don’t see why everyone is screaming about ranks being a popularity contest. Of course it is, but not in the sense that you think. This is not High School, or Middle School, or any other Peer orientated group. It is not like the most popular kid gets the girl. Or the most popular adult gets paid the most, you see? The most “Popular” people at JA are the ones that spend the most time dedicating themselves to the JA and the JAS. Instead of calling it a “Popularity Contest”, is it not really a “Commitment Contest” and don’t always those who commit the most time rank the highest and deserve our respect? It is the kiddies that suck on the ass of a ranked member that turn this view upside down. Those use to being subject to a “popularity based society” whether that be school, work, etc.... I have news for you. Ranked members are like civil workers. They are here to serve the JAS and carry out the strong arm of the JAC. And the moment they stop serving, committing, spending time, they either retire or are booted for inactivity. Sound like a popularity contest now? They have jobs to do. We all just come and go as we please. They are not privy to this type of behavior anymore. So, I commend the ranked and thank them for their service, and you all should do the same. Cheers, -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. This post was edited by DaRtH-MoBiLiTy on Apr 22 2004 05:42pm. |
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Vier'na - Ex-Student 
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so who do i need to pay to get popular too..? _______________ "Throughout life, one should not miss any chance to hold on to the things that are really precious... if one is truely wise" |
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Mirror - Student 
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*Cough*  _______________ Viva emptiness. |
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student 
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/me knocks Lew out of his wheelchair and runs with a dictionary in his hand towards Angel, in which he thumps her upside the head with it... -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. |
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Flash - Student 
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Lew can quote himself, he's said that plenty of times in his stay here. |
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Halendor - Ex-Student 
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But maybe you should be more subtle. First post something, then make another comment where you say something like 'I want to use that famous Lew quote here' |
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Master Lew - Student 
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Nothing wrong with that when you’re as old and wise as I am. LOL _______________ Brick Assassin for Hire Here, have a brick!
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Halendor - Ex-Student
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Er, you quote yourself?  |
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Master Lew - Student
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"Just like in Real Life, to get ahead, it's who you know that's more important, not what you know. What you know will help you stay ahead once you are there." Master Lew _______________ Brick Assassin for Hire Here, have a brick!
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Daidalus[JAP] Fisto - Student ![Daidalus[JAP] Fisto](/image_thumbnail.php?f_type=users&f_width=49&f_height=70&f_image=3482.jpg){kind=small}
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DAMN! You destroyed all my dreams, DM!!!  ((hihi, back to business  i like your comparison of ranked ppl with civil workers. yeah, its just the same. civil workers take their free time to work for something whish makes fun or is useful, but not commercial. and that are the ranks here too .I hope that changes the point of view to some ppl here who didnt understand what knights really are. thx for these nice suggestions, DM But not only JAK+ are civil workers. most of the JAS are too. this community woudnt be possible without all the great help of all the normal JAS here. some suggestions: is here anyone who didnt got the welcome-post of Bail? Or how many got 'the tour' by a JAS? So many got help for their first footstep on the servers by normal students... and much things more. who could blame some kiddys for that they dont understand how we are live here? they just dont KNOW it better. They live in a world where it is more important to get a nice mobiles and dress with expensive clothes but find good friends. So you cant blame them to think it work the same here. i think its the best by step beside and be patient. they will lean the way it goes, for sure Greetings, daidalus _______________ Founder of the Fisto Family -|- Member of the mighty FiZZsters!! -|- Owner of the second Bail prize for "BAIL RULES!!" -|- I'll never forget you Jaina! -|- Owner of the one and only autograph of Smily -|- SMILY RULES -|- Owner of the 1000th Comment of the great Kueller -|- Big brother to NarCosT Fisto, and ShadowFax . -|- Proud Padawan of Kueller -|-Sir Daidalus Fisto. Official Historian of Nippledom and server to Menaxia, Queen of Nippledom Quote: fiZZe: "gdamubububugmgmgububugrrrrrdsa?"
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Flash - Student
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Quote: Except for Flash, he slept with DJ. Feh, that was just once....Virtue was my main man! |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
Except for Flash, he slept with DJ. |
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Flash - Student
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And why are people well liked? Cause they've got the right attitude, which is the most important thing for JAKs. |
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AngelD'Kana - Ex-Student 
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well DM it was hard but i have a respone to this First off what their looking for IS the time spent in the community and yes it DOES warrent them good candidates BUT...just because you spend alot of time there doesnt mean your popular it just means your well known. The difference is this, well known means that your name is known amongst many and many can identify you and have hear actions you have performed in the past It does not neccisarily mean that they like you.Now lets go to the dictionary for the definition of popular I bring your attention to the first 2 definitions, Widely liked or appreciated: a popular resort. And Liked by acquaintances; sought after for company: Just because you spend a lot of time in the community doesnt mean you are widly liked which is why the term popular does not apply. You dont have to be widley liked by the academy to be a JAK+ you must be respectful and such but wether ppl like you is up to them. Second, the complaints arent saying that they are being picked for spending alot of time on the servers, the complaints state they are being picked because they are well liked AND THAT IS THE WRONG REASON I just wanted to clarify this for you moby since you had such an insightful post _______________ SMILY RULES ALL AND SHE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT Quote: Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. - Mark Twain <Jedi_Prodigy> BOOOO angel! SEE SMILY? JP EVEN THINKS IM RIGHT I WIN 12:15:30(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives Jacen_Solo a golden shower }{ [01:33:00(AM)] * DJ_Sith give `orion a wonderful golden shower! }{ [01:35:41(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives doobie|broke a wonderful golden shower!
This comment was edited by AngelD'Kana on Apr 24 2004 09:03pm. |
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Lackeh- Retired - Student 
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well said. _______________ A champion is someone who keeps getting up; even when they can't. Founder Of the Jedi Academy Adlut Support Group. PIE!!!!! Padawan of Katan. Brother to MOTREC, DarkDragon, (SKX)DarkBlade, Jacen Aratan, Achilles, Kool_Aide, EvilSquirrel, and Katan's Padawans. |
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Smilykrazy - Retired 
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well said DM!! You've always had a way with words!! Im glad that we have been friends for over a year. You're the best. _______________ RIP MOM 06/29/58-07/31/08 Married to Koyi Donita 4/30/11 |
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JamesF1 - Student 
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*hugs Mobility* _______________ Website |
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aph3x - Retired 
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im definatly watching you |
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n00b - Student 
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To people who think its a popularity contest: Getting a rank in the JA is all up to word of mouth and that's a fact. It definitely floored me when several of us posted in the Student Knight Recommendation thread about Leif and 2 days later he was Knighted. Word of mouth can take time depending on your presence everywhere in the JA. Think you are too good to participate in the events and classes or to be a Padawan? From what I see that's not going to get you anywhere. You have to make yourself known because there is a huge number of people in the JA. You have to look like you want to be something before anyone will make you into something. Its just like at your job, your church, at school, whatever. This isn't like a football team where you are handpicked and then observed by a coach. All eyes in the JA are watching you! _______________ Gone but hopefully not forgotten... |
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student
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Thats right Halendor, ALL BOW TO ME........MR. POPULARITY.......and then when your done...have a nice bowl of STFU STEW...... (oh, and CT Sux0rz) -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. |
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Cloaked Thunder - Student 
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LOL @ darth popularity!! HAHAHAHAH! _______________ Padawan of ShadowSith | Close JA Family: Darth Mobility, Katan, Jedi Prodigy, Virtue,D@rth M@ul, Virtue, Flash, Bandit, Yin Yang, JK-XIII, Faded, Silk Monkey, Skyler, `Orion, Aratan, SmilyKrazy, Faded Angel, and your mom | woot!
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Halendor - Ex-Student
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Hey Mobility, I think your plan worked. You're popular now! Just kidding |
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Waima - Student 
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Well said Darth Mobility, good post _______________ Once a Monkey always a Monkey. But if you aren't crazy you aren't trying. |
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3th - Retired 
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great post Darth Popularity! honestly though, really good stuff! _______________ this is the internet, be serious damn it! |
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy - Student 
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Cool /me hugs Ulic -DM- _______________ One Day, it will all end. |
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Ulic |retired| - Student 
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I'm not making you out for anything _______________ Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam |
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