I voted for 100; by that time someone has established that they're interested enough in the forum that they'll probably stick around (and be a customer, and the special offer is a good customer incentive). I see the Yard as being an inclusive group, and while its notable to make JYD or even Scrapper, they're in the pack by the time they're a Mutt. I might add another requirement though: that someone has posted within the past few months -- even if they contributed to reaching 300K, the special offer probably won't matter to someone who's moved on to other interests.

I didn't read through others comments before I posted, so the recent activity issue has been brought up. The only reason I'd want the cutoff to be a fairly long period is to ensure deployed active duty folks who may not have access to the site aren't excluded.

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ColdOne.

I think both of you guys are taking this WAY too seriously. Lighten up, it's just an internet message board.



How would Jerry put it...?





LET'S DRINK!

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ColdOne.

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I'll post it.

Knife Guy, your comment about the mods ignoring it was a cheap shot and uncalled for. You have been here long enough to know about the report post button that we keep calling attention to. Contrary to popular belief, I don't think either Tom or I can read every single post on these forums. You have also been a positive member on the forums long enough to know that personal attacks are not welcome in the Yard and not how things are dealt with here. This is not a situation where fighting fire with fire is useful, called for or acceptable. I am disappointed because your response seems to be such a departure from your normal character. I am optimistically hoping that you are not of the opinion that all posts in the death chat are wasteful. Consider it the friendly neighborhood pub where members kick back to chat after a long day.

Lowder, settle down and reread KG's post. I believe he takes more issue with some of the mad posting of what at times is random junk to up a post count. He is allowed his opinion on that. Being insulting in such a manner is wholly unacceptable.

For both of you, settle down and show each other some respect. Part of allowing free speech means you may not always like what the other party has to say. Part of the Yard is being accepting, open minded and easy going.

I don't want to see a repeat.

Now BREATHE and have a drink! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Man I can't wait to see what the patch looks like!

+1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Me too!

Let's see the patch.

Thanks Chris - you beat me to it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Guys - let's NOT turn something nice into something ugly! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Dan simply asked for ideas about a generous FREE offer, so let's show him the GOOD side of the Yard, not a Dog fight.

Long live the Brotherhood of the Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I like the idea of those at the post threshold that you determine having a special color combo option for their patch, while something in the store being for sale with a different color scheme.

It's drivel.

Just saying....



Anyway,

I voted for 100 posts. Probably because I have over 100 posts.

I personally would probably make it available to 500 or 1000 posts, but I think patches would be a good means of relatively cheap advertising. I am not too sure what I would do with one, but I would find a place to stick it.