Stars?
Bankerbob56
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Simple question. What do the stars after your user name mean?
What we've got here is failure to communicate.....
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Four stars is better than three and five stars is better than four. Other than that, don't know.
Something to do with you points, I think.
It is based on how smart and good looking you are.
Various events (membership anniversaries, # of likes/agrees/LOLs, etc.) earn you badges, which get you points. At various point levels you get additional stars. Simple post count might contribute to that somewhat, but it is less clear.
Oh crap
So those things (badges) that seemingly randomly pop-up do mean something.
Can we cash the points to get a discount on grading fees?
I think it's a combination of all things
The number of stars is based on "points".
You have 3 stars, so you have between 100 and 499 points (you have 182 points at the moment).
You get 1 point when someone "Likes" your post, other points from badges, etc.
* = 0 - 49 points
** = 50 - 99
*** = 100 - 499
**** = 500 - 999
***** = 1000 +
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/975267/what-do-stars-at-the-top-of-the-post-mean/p1
This topic comes up about once a month. The above is adapted from my post from a similar September 2018 thread.
I've cashed my points in three times and have gotten 2 cc's and an S dollar.
bob
It's from my mom for being a good boy !!!
They don't mean anything to me...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
You can do that?
Where can I sign up?
Are you in the circle, Bill????
Hate to have to kill ya.
bob
Yap .... as long as my Mom says I am a good daughter ... that's the only thing matters to me
Hmm... So that’s what the points do. Interesting.
If we cannot redeem the points then I think that for each star one has then how about a 10% discount on membership. One star = 10% up to five stars = 50%, or maybe just 1 - 5%.
Anything to save money and possibly generate membership (revenue) for the host.
Easy?
Hard?
I do not know. Ideas are free. 💡
It's meaningless forum software fluff.
It’s based on length experience and participation
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
I don't think length of experience is relevant.
There are some who place a value on their "star" status, but as @cameonut2011 stated, it is just a software feature without true meaning.
I have never understood the system and have not seen an official (from the host) explanation of how the software works. I just participate.... Cheers, RickO
When I hit myself in the head with a mallet, I see stars. Does that count? Peace Roy
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I heard if you get 6 stars you can call people names.
What on earth is Navel Fluff?
navel fluff? I hope that's not something one smokes
Or something from your navel !!!
cameonut mentioned fluff so I found it.
Something about some world record. LOL
GROSS!
Coin related and better fluff.
If you have cats make sure you get the fluffy fur off the coin before you put it in the flip. It’s a bear trying to get it out with that static attraction.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=92AEGJCuwXw
I've been here almost 17 years and still 3 stars (nothing to do with username). I also did't post much in the past.
Hotel rating?
Or maybe not
Ha! I've been on this forum for a long time -- don't recall when joined. Never knew about stars or badges -- until this post. So I click on my profile and there's a carp load of badges I didn't know I had. Here is the most humorous badge:
Ancient Membership
Nobody remembers a time when this person wasn’t a member here.
So I guess I'm really Ancient A true old fart...
I was already there at 3 stars.
You mean we receive participation credit like the stickers they hand out to kids in kindergarten? I guess PCGS thinks we're all kids at heart.
It's a popularity contest. I lose.
Please like my post about 50 times so I can get to five - then I'll be done.
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
No. I maxed out, and I am not popular at all.