What does the number of stars after your username signify?

WingedLiberty1957 · February 11, 2018 10:01AM

Some people have 3, some have 4, some have 5. It doesn't seem to be purely based on number of posts.
I dont recall ever seeing any 1 or 2 star insignias, nor do I recall ever seeing 6 stars.
So it must be a 3 tiered system: 3 or 4 or 5 stars only .
So meaning? Just curious.

braddick · February 11, 2018 10:03AM

A long numismatic life coupled with collecting joy and happiness. As in most things, the more, the merrier.

WingedLiberty1957 · February 11, 2018 10:07AM

Maybe 4 stars are like the Jan Brady's of the board -- the forgotten middle child.

Walkerguy21D · February 11, 2018 10:23AM

Are they based on points acquired? Or Likes and Agrees you have?
Not sure myself, but post count and time as a member don't seem to be a factor.

Walkerguy21D · February 11, 2018 10:23AM

Are they based on points acquired? Or Likes and Agrees you have?
Not sure myself, but post count and time as a member don't seem to be a factor.

Insider2 · February 11, 2018 10:49AM

When I first joined CU, I erroneously thought it actually was an indication of the member's numismatic knowledge but it has no specific relationship to that. I even suggested that some members (when I learned their ID) who deserved 5 stars should be given them as soon as they joined. For example, If an "Eric Newman" were to join today and the Mods knew of his stature and ID he should get the 5-star rating immediately or very soon after it became obvious he was going to be a "regular" here and share his knowledge. I assure you there are folks here with 3 stars that could take me to the schoolhouse!

These are observable facts. Some posters who are numismatic amateurs have received 4 to 5 stars in less than a year of posting. Others have reached that goal aided by the number of years they have been a member. Most have done it based on "points" earned. Therefore, stars provide no absolute clue to numismatic expertise.

If you want the stars, post a lot, be entertaining and friendly, add something to the forums, and stay awhile. The folks who monitor this forum hand them out at their discretion - as it should be. It is their forum.

BackroadJunkie · February 11, 2018 11:40AM

I think the number of stars is a combination of posts, agrees and likes.

The title is assigned when you set the board up. Right now, you have:
3 stars: Collector
4 stars: Expert Collector
5 stars: Master Collector.

So if this was a fishing board, for instance,

3 stars: Baiter
4 stars: Expert Baiter
5 stars: Master... well, you know.

(See, this post proves the number of stars you have has nothing to do with numismatics. And yes, it's a slow day here. Just got finished shoveling the $@%&$ snow...)

JBK · February 11, 2018 11:51AM

There are 1 and 2 stars but you progress past those pretty quickly.

tommy44 · February 11, 2018 11:55AM

Far as I can tell it is based points which I'm pretty sure are based on likes, agrees and badges. I do not think LOLs contribute, disagrees may actually decrease point count. As stated above, no relation to numismatic knowledge. It is based on your activity on the board.

BillJones · February 11, 2018 11:58AM

5 stars = I'm older than dirt.

tommy44 · February 11, 2018 12:00PM

@BillJones said:
5 stars = I'm older than dirt.

... and more "likable"

Hydrant · February 11, 2018 12:02PM

Hey, Backroadjunkie, the first time I heard that joke I was about seven years old. I told it to my mom. Can't remember if she laughed or not. Ever hear the one about "rubber balls and liquor?" It's almost as funny as yours. Not quite, But almost.

stevek · February 11, 2018 12:14PM

I'm happy to get 3 stars. That in total, is more stars than I ever got from any teachers from kindergarten to graduating college. Actually if I'm remembering right, 1 star would have been more.

BuffaloIronTail · February 11, 2018 12:19PM

As you advance through this board you get points for things you do, including posts, agrees, likes, etc.

Click on your Avatar and you can see your "badges" earned. The more badges, post, comments, etc. you make, the more points you get. The stars are given out after reaching certain levels.

The longer your here, the more you comment, agree or like (and the more people that click on You that like a comment you made, ) the faster you move up and earn stars and points.

Hope this helps.

Pete

stevek · February 11, 2018 12:24PM

<<< The longer your here, the more you comment, agree or like (and the more people that click on You that like a comment you made, ) the faster you move up and earn stars and points. >>>

I like coins and cards.

10000lakes · February 11, 2018 12:31PM

It's based on the number of points you have.
1000+ = 5 stars
500+ = 4 stars
100+ = 3 stars
50+ = 2 stars (that's a guess, not sure where the actual cutoff is)
Below 50 = 1 star

https://forums.collectors.com/badges

Insider2 · February 11, 2018 1:22PM

@BackroadJunkie said:
I think the number of stars is a combination of posts, agrees and likes.

The title is assigned when you set the board up. Right now, you have:
3 stars: Collector
4 stars: Expert Collector
5 stars: Master Collector.

So if this was a fishing board, for instance,

3 stars: Baiter
4 stars: Expert Baiter
5 stars: Master... well, you know.

(See, this post proves the number of stars you have has nothing to do with numismatics. And yes, it's a slow day here. Just got finished shoveling the $@%&$ snow...)

@BuffaloIronTail said:
As you advance through this board you get points for things you do, including posts, agrees, likes, etc.

Click on your Avatar and you can see your "badges" earned. The more badges, post, comments, etc. you make, the more points you get. The stars are given out after reaching certain levels.

The longer your here, the more you comment, agree or like (and the more people that click on You that like a comment you made, ) the faster you move up and earn stars and points.

Hope this helps.

Pete

@10000lakes said:
It's based on the number of points you have.
1000+ = 5 stars
500+ = 4 stars
100+ = 3 stars
50+ = 2 stars (that's a guess, not sure where the actual cutoff is)
Below 50 = 1 star

https://forums.collectors.com/badges

While you guys have posted "basic" well-known information (see similar discussions); perhaps that is the way it should be BUT THAT IS NOT THE ENTIRE WAY IT DOES WORK.

Trust me, I'm the curious type and as soon as I joined I tried to solve all the ways this forum works. What I posted above are observable FACTS. Anyone who is curious and takes the time to compare the profiles of members can verify what I posted above.

Insider2 · February 11, 2018 1:25PM

EDIT: Besides the computer program, the folks who monitor this forum have the ability to hand stars out at their discretion - as it should be. It is their forum.

johnny9434 · February 11, 2018 1:29PM

@BackroadJunkie said:
I think the number of stars is a combination of posts, agrees and likes.

The title is assigned when you set the board up. Right now, you have:
3 stars: Collector
4 stars: Expert Collector
5 stars: Master Collector.

So if this was a fishing board, for instance,

3 stars: Baiter
4 stars: Expert Baiter
5 stars: Master... well, you know.

(See, this post proves the number of stars you have has nothing to do with numismatics. And yes, it's a slow day here. Just got finished shoveling the $@%&$ snow...)

i dont think popeye would like that.

WoodenJefferson · February 11, 2018 1:31PM

My waitress at Cracker Barrel had 4 stars so I guess she's a General in the food service industry. I posted here just to see how many stars I have.

ms70 · February 11, 2018 1:38PM

People with 5 stars get unlimited free submissions.

uscoinguy · February 11, 2018 1:49PM

@BackroadJunkie said:
I think the number of stars is a combination of posts, agrees and likes.

The title is assigned when you set the board up. Right now, you have:
3 stars: Collector
4 stars: Expert Collector
5 stars: Master Collector.

So if this was a fishing board, for instance,

3 stars: Baiter
4 stars: Expert Baiter
5 stars: Master... well, you know.

I only have 2 stars- so I guess I am prepubescent.

WingedLiberty1957 · February 11, 2018 1:59PM

Facinating stuff. Thanks for explaining. I was curious how many points BillJones had — holy cow, over 5000 points! I wonder who on here has the most points. Whoever has the most points should get some free stock or something.

robec · February 11, 2018 2:12PM

@WingedLiberty1957 said:
Facinating stuff. Thanks for explaining. I was curious how many points BillJones had — holy cow, over 5000 points! I wonder who on here has the most points. Whoever has the most points should get some free stock or something.

Mine changed to 5 at 1000 points.

jtlee321 · February 11, 2018 2:16PM

I wondered how this worked. I do a lot of reading on here and don't post a whole lot. I do hand out "likes" and "agrees". I've only started a few threads and I have posted just over 1200 times, yet somehow I have 4 stars. It makes very little sense when there are others in here who seem to contribute more than I do yet have fewer stars. It's a mystery...

cameonut2011 · February 11, 2018 2:24PM

It is another worthless post embellishment that came with the new software. I think poster 10000lakes is correct.

DIMEMAN · February 11, 2018 2:31PM

@ms70 said:
People with 5 stars get unlimited free submissions.

I wish that were true.

CommemKing · February 11, 2018 2:38PM

Posting just to see how many stars I have.

Edit: Hey, five. Nice. Can I use this on my resume?

ctf_error_coins · February 11, 2018 2:40PM

5 stars means you have a bad case of OCD.

Bigbuck1975 · February 11, 2018 2:46PM

@CommemKing said:
Posting just to see how many stars I have.

Edit: Hey, five. Nice. Can I use this on my resume?

Only 3, just a kid

RogerB · February 11, 2018 5:48PM

@ms70 said:
People with 5 stars get unlimited free submissions.

No....they get unlimited paid submissions at a 10% advance... Provided the send in through a dealer.

topstuf · February 12, 2018 7:35AM

You mean you don't have to salute?

Onastone · February 12, 2018 4:30PM

WingedLiberty1957 you're a FOUR STAR General.

ricko · February 13, 2018 11:51AM

I have never tried to figure out the system.... Things just appear... stars, badges etc....I tend to focus on coins and coin discussions.... with the occasional bit of humor and philosophy mixed in... Cheers, RickO

Treashunt · February 13, 2018 11:53AM

4 stars means that I need a life.

Insider2 · February 13, 2018 11:57AM

Posted by the "King" of CU:

@ricko said:
I have never tried to figure out the system.... Things just appear... stars, badges etc....I tend to focus on coins and coin discussions.... with the occasional bit of humor and philosophy mixed in... Cheers, RickO

WDP · February 13, 2018 5:37PM

@10000lakes, I think you are right. I just went over 1000 Points today and went from four stars to five, and received an email note from Collectors Universe / PCGS saying, "Congratulations! You've been promoted to Master Collector."

Leroy · February 13, 2018 5:53PM

I must be that red headed step child everyone talks about

stevek · February 13, 2018 5:56PM

I recall the good old days when post count was the important factor.

Back then with 17,000 posts I was a somebody, now I'm a nobody.

tonedSilver · February 13, 2018 6:02PM

I thought I would post so we have representation for all stars. By the way I have less than 50 points and one star.

Insider2 · February 13, 2018 6:45PM

@stevek said:
I recall the good old days when post count was the important factor.

Back then with 17,000 posts I was a somebody, now I'm a nobody.

Wow. I should think quality was a factor. I sure hope I don't get to 17,000. Wait, It may indicate I've had a long life.

bsshog40 · February 13, 2018 6:48PM

I have no idea how their system works. I've been a member since Jan 2007 and I got my "1st answer" badge last month. Lol I could have sworn I had another answer sometime last year.

BAJJERFAN · February 13, 2018 6:48PM

1 star means that you're a member.
2 stars is a veteran.
3 stars make you a collector
4 stars you're an expert collector
5 stars gets you to master collector status.

BAJJERFAN · February 13, 2018 6:49PM

Just hover over the stars mit your cursor.

MsMorrisine · February 13, 2018 6:52PM

Number of days without an accident

Stooge · February 13, 2018 7:15PM

@WoodenJefferson said:
My waitress at Cracker Barrel had 4 stars so I guess she's a General in the food service industry. I posted here just to see how many stars I have.

I was at the Cracker Barrel a few weeks ago and I thought about this place when I seen her 4 stars. I felt like asking her if she posted on the forum.

BuffaloIronTail · February 13, 2018 7:40PM

@WDP said:
@10000lakes, I think you are right. I just went over 1000 Points today and went from four stars to five, and received an email note from Collectors Universe / PCGS saying, "Congratulations! You've been promoted to Master Collector."

You have to look at your points. 1000 will get you a 5 Star General ranking.

Really means nothing...........but it's still fun.

Pete

TwoSides2aCoin · February 13, 2018 7:48PM

They sure won’t get me a cup of coffee around here.

yosclimber · February 13, 2018 8:00PM

@10000lakes said:
It's based on the number of points you have.
1000+ = 5 stars
500+ = 4 stars
100+ = 3 stars
50+ = 2 stars (that's a guess, not sure where the actual cutoff is)
Below 50 = 1 star

https://forums.collectors.com/badges

The badges link above shows the points for each badge.
Plus you get 1 point for each "Like" other members apply to your posts.
You get 0 points for making a post, and 0 points for a LOL.
These points only apply to actions taken since the "forum software update" of October 2016.

This question gets asked on a regular basis. Here's a thread from about 1 year ago:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/975267/what-do-stars-at-the-top-of-the-post-mean

BAJJERFAN · February 13, 2018 8:32PM

4 star B essen knowitall troll.

stevek · February 13, 2018 8:55PM

Psst...I've got stars for sale if interested.

What does the number of stars after your username signify?

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