It took me a while to start posting and still, with only 150ish posts, I check in several times a day and read nearly every post and thread. The exception is the Death Chat, because it moves so fast sometimes. I remember posting once in the Death Chat and by the time I finished my post the topic had changed and the thread was two more pages long. I guess the 300 sounds about right. A patch would be nice, but even if I didn't qualify I wouldn't be too bummed. I come here for the knives and the knowledge that y'all so kindly share. Those are the real prizes to me.

Any Dog who hooks someone up with a proxy deserves some goodies - if you don't qualify for the number of posts, dig, you can have my patch <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

ha..thanks, MM.<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Even if the patch is in BamaClay?

Well maybe not then <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I think 500 for the regular patch and 10K for the special edition ZOMBIE patch. No one is going to go from 500 to 10K posts in a couple weeks and the guys who already have 10K+ deserve it.

Stolen from AR-15.com

I agree with all of the above.

But, in the end, from Dan's perspective, a Scrap Yard patch is good marketing and advertising as well. So, I don't think he would or should want to make a "Standard" Scrap Yard patch "Too" hard to achieve. But, if it is to be "Free", I think it still needs to be earned a bit. So, along that thinking, (and assuming posts are worthy) I think 100 - 200 posts actually seems reasonable to earn a Basic Scrap Yard "Free" patch.
If much less worthy "Death Race" posts are part of the equation, I would vote for 300 - 500.

IMO and as mentioned, most people that contribute only 10 posts or so, are just checking in and not really trying to participate or become part of the Yard.

So, why would they even want a patch.
Personally, if I were Dan, I wouldn't want to hand out "Free" patches too readily. For those who don't have some "Skin in the game", "FREE" is too easily and too often taken for granted. A free patch without really taking some time to earn it and "Appreciate" what it is for, might be too high a risk to end up in the trash or similarly wasted and un-appreciated = No return value to Dan for providing them for free. If I were Dan, even from a marketing view, I would want to feel that at least a Large majority of patches I were sending out would be appreciated. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

50 posts is borderline, but "assuming" that the posts are ligit interactive posts rather than Death Race posts, then even 50 posts is arguably something worthwhile. But, if counting 50 Death Race posts, then not so much.

In "most" cases, with 100 posts, a Dog has generally at least interacted enough with the forum and fellow dogs to learn about Scrap Yard and the Yard forum and appreciate a few things about the knives and company and so on. And hopefully at least contributed a bit on the forums.

[color:"yellow"] *** Maybe, if trying to keep numbers reasonable, just requesting that there be an "Honorable" attempt to provide at least a "majority" of posts as true interaction/participation type posts - as opposed to meaningless Death Chat (Race) posts. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> - Not to try to question or account for individuals actions. Just a request for some honor in the attempts to keep post counts "Meaningful" based on participate and true interaction. [/color] <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I voted for 100. BUT, my vote for 100 is based on the "hope" that some disclaimer is added along the lines of the request above - something as simple as requesting that: "Honor" in validity and value/worth of posts is requested, accepted and appreciated. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Short of that, I guess I would vote for 300 - maybe even 500 and let the Death Chat's go crazy. Some people really enjoy the spirit of the Death Chat races. - Fair enough. But, I would want higher numbers (300 - 500) if this is the game. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Obviously, (in most cases) more posts equals more effort and contributions. But, getting to 200 - 300 does take a LOT of time and effort - especially if meaningful posts. - But, 300 isn't even that easy to achieve even if making silly non-worthy 5 word posts for a few hours on the Death Chat.

Most of us JYD's are just a bit sick/crazy for spending so much time posting so much to get "THOUSANDS" of posts. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

But, I still have to feel JYD status is something special and deserved and earned. So, I would like to see two different patches. A Basic Forum / Scrap Yard appreciation patch. - Good for feeling part of Scrap Yard and good marketing.
And maybe a higher level - JYD Patch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Earned appreciation patch for JYD's. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


I don't know if it is feasable or worth the hassle for Dan to order two different patches. But, along the lines of the Challenge coin, I personally feel there is "Warranted" and justified appreciation for being a JYD.

Because of hassle and cost, I don't know if JYD #'s should be messed with or not. I would of course appreciate having my JYD # on a patch probably even more than I care about numbers on a knife. But, I can appreciate the hassle and I don't really need the number. So, I don't know that I would feel the hassle is worth it. Especially considering the ongoing new JYD's and such. On the other hand, having your JYD # helps prevent Casual trading of patches (???) - as the number (especially on a coin or patch) has more symbolic meaning. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

JYD # or not (????), if a couple of hundred JYD patches were purchased (enough to cover a couple years worth of future JYD's ????), then as JYD status is reached by new JYD's, a new JYD could "Then" request to upgrade to that patch - for a reasonable "Upgrade" (shipping and handling fee) or something (????).

Similarly, those who don't have X-number of posts by a given cut-off date (like the coins) could order a standard Scrap Yard patch for a nominal (shipping and handling ???) fee at a certain number of posts. And similarly pay to upgrade for the JYD status patch if and when achieved at a later date - if not by a given cut-off date.

Just some thoughts.

... edit to add: so that would mean I vote Yes for ability to "purchase" patches. - Purchase if not enough posts and purchase extras for those who want extras. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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I think the "Zombie" posters with 10k+ deserve something special as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I post what seems like a LOT to me.... spend too much time actually IMO, and I am NOWHERE near 10k. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />


Surely, that deserves something. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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I also think it would be a good idea for those who want more than one patch to be able to order extras at a reasonable fee. I can see some Dog's having patches in Multiple places, multiple bags, etc. - Which should be a GOOD thing for Dan. Assuming people are willing to pay a fair and nominal fee for their extras.

How that might work with JYD patches and/or JYD #'s - ????

While I am sure it would be "preferred" for JYD Dog's to get multiples of a JYD patch (if an option), it seem like it would make more sense to limit JYD Patches (and numbers if applicable) to one for simplicity. (??????).

Extra patches = Standard Scrap Yard patch - Whatever that ends up looking like.

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Breathe......

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ColdOne.

I apologize if i irritated anyone or started a fight<but i was under the impression that this patch was meant to symbolize your pride in the yard not to be a status symbol

LMAO!

Darn it Lowder, now I gotta read it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I say only those dogs who own a Mod7 should get one -wink wink- ... after all it was 1 of 50

I own 1 or more of every SY knife.. does my sub 100 post count make me any less of a dog??

blah next thing you know we will be like all those crazy hogs