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Member titles - a word from the mods
NOTE: No one title has a higher or lower security role than another, unless it's a Forum Ninja or above.
BASE TITLES
* Member - Basic title for all members; Vast majority of Bungie.net hold this title
**title bar color is dark-gray
* Heroic Member - Members who have been here for a certain amount of time; haven't received many warnings or bans (if any).
**title bar color is gray
* Legendary Member - Members who have been here for a certain amount of time; haven't received many warnings or bans (if any). There are likely other factors (but we'll never know). Usually they have been here longer than "Heroic Members."
**title bar color is light-gray
* Mythic Member - Members who have been here for a certain amount of time; haven't received many warnings or bans (if any). There are likely other factors (but we'll never know). Usually they have been here longer than "Legendary Members" (possibly by 2 or 3 years).
**title bar color is royal-blue
PREFIXES FOR BASE TITLES
9 prefixes were added to the title system on November 13, 2008.
(in no specific order) with definitions [Thanks Batzter]
Prefix sub-category not specified
Absent - not in a certain place at a given time; away
Prefixes related to ban history or simply an absence of such
Honorable - worthy of honor and high respect
Noble - pertaining to persons so distinguished
Exalted - To praise, or honor
Prefixes related to join date
Veteran - a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like
Senior - older; of higher or the highest standing
Elder - greater than another in age or seniority
Prefixes related to forum activity
Intrepid - resolutely fearless
Fabled - celebrated in fables; myth or legend
Example: Honorable Heroic Member, Exalted Mythic Member, etc.
Priority Order for Title Prefixes (in order from lowest to highest)
(Priority comes into play only when a user qualifies for more than one member title)
1. Absent
2. Veteran
3. Honorable
4. Senior
5. Noble
6. Elder
7. Intrepid
8. Fabled
9. Exalted
More info when it's available.
SPECIAL TITLES
* Webcam MVP - Members who participated in Bungie.net's webcam games over the Summer of 2007 and managed to win the game on Monday. Mr Hand/Mr Hand 2 was the Bungie employee in charge of it. There are very few Webcam MVPs.
**Depending on what normal title they are, their bar will be that color.
***More info
* Theme Master - Bungie.net members who have created (and submitted) a theme for groups that was accepted by the Bnet Web Team. These members are honored with a custom avatar. There are very few Theme Masters.
**Depending on what normal title they are, their bar will be that color.
***Current way to become a Theme Master
Forum Ninja - Moderators of the website, and have special "powers" to lock, pin, and move threads, as well as many other things. You cannot ask to become a moderator, because then you will never become one. They will ask you.
Master Forum Ninja - Highest possible title given out to a member. Have a few more "powers" than a regular Forum Ninja, but that's not to be discussed. Ever.
**One can have any type of member title and still become a ninja.
***Their title bar color is a dark orange with a light-orange highlight around it.
****In groups, their title bar color changes to the normal colors.
*****Moderator FAQ
Superintendent - Info
* Has green text and posts in all caps; title bar color is a dark green with a lighter green around it.
Bungie Staff - Bungie Studios employees
*Have golden text; title bar color is a dark yellow with a golden highlight around it.
**When they post, a golden Septagon appears on the side of the thread.
***In groups, their title bar color changes to the normal colors.
Other Titles
*These titles are given out to special members, Bungie employees, and Forum Ninjas.
**They can be found here
KNOWN ABOUT BASE TITLES
* Titles are based on two numbers assigned to a member: trust rating, trust modifier
**Trust is calculated daily, which could be a reason as to why member's titles change.
***Your title is determined by what your score is in relation to the person with the highest score for that day.
****More info
THEORIES
*Logging in each day, or posting a certain amount of times each day may be part of the criteria for keeping a title. Participating helps.
**Unlinking/Linking your Gamertag is highly probable to lower/raise your title.
***TOM T 117's thoughts on being demoted without any warnings or bans
****ecartman1214's theory on Max Value changes
*****American Recoil's theory on "Trust Points"
******Eldude95's Theory on how trust is earned
*******pitbullfathead's theory overall
********Mr Snowballs theory on a trust points system
From Duardo:
I'm going to be as truthful as possible. I'm not trying to be mean.
People complaining about losing their title is ridiculous.
Achronos has said numerous times that the system is automatic. There is no way to contest it, and doing so will usually result in a warning/ban (usually from Achronos).
By breaking the rules, you risk losing your title. Simple as that.
You can try to contest if you want, but I strongly recommend not doing that.
You can be a "good member," and eventually you'll probably get your title back, but what is a "good member" anyways? Someone who posts a lot? A Mythic Member? Who knows; Who cares. Just be yourself, follow the rules, and have fun.
I don't know the answers. Assuming I do simply because I created this FAQ or I'm a Mythic Member is ludicrous. I know no more than anyone else. Sure, I brought the information together, but that's it. Anyone could have done that. I just use common sense. Again, anyone could do that.
Note: No one except the Bungie Webteam knows exactly how this system works.
[Edited on 12.21.2008 2:21 PM PST]
