Master Sniper

Hiya all you folk in WC Land and beyond ....a bit of Buzz Lightyear coming out in me there........just a quick question.......somebody on one of my screenshots brought up a thought, a Master Sniper.....now I know some of you think that we are not really useful, I disagree but then that is a different matter althogether...the question is, if someone as passionate as i am, and I know of a few others like me, quite a few, there is really no further rank than apprentice that we can go to, maybe after 10 years, we hit a lucky break and hit Master Apprentice....I don't know, I haven't been here long enough, but what is the furthest a sniper has gone.....I put a lot into my work, I'm just as passionate as the next bloke about this place, maybe even more so, cos it kinda saved my life in a way, but I would love the Honor of achieving Master Sniper in my lifetime, and yes all the bragging rights and prestige that goes with it......no I don't skin, but I have one in the works, but I would love to make it as a valuable, contributing member of the community as a Sniper......all I am asking, straight out, is this ever going to be attainable, if not it is not going to be earth shattering news, well a bit , but all I would like is a straight answer...is is possible...yes or No......thanks everyone, much love and much respect....the Thug

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already a Master Sniper in my book Dale  :sun: :congrat:

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If I had a vote, I would vote to promote. :grin:

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All things considered, it never hurts to ask the question .  Who knows, the answer might be surprising. :sun:

Non-skinners to get promoted, check it out.

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already a Master Sniper in my book Dale

Thanks John coming from you mate that is one bloody great big compliemnts, but I would love to have the gratification of having earned it, and been promoted to it, if you know what I mean....but John thanks a lot mate you rock big style fella, Hawai big bloody beach waves style Ha Ha Ha :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :D :drool: :beer:

If I had a vote, I would vote to promote.

Thanks a lot BONEHEADdb, thats exactly how I feel, but I think it would have to be an admin vote or votes like they do now, I think its the admins that decide promotions, anyway thanks a lot mate for your opinion :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

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All things considered, it never hurts to ask the question Thuglifejunior. Who knows, the answer might be surprising.

Thanks Philly, that sounds most intriguing as if they is something in the pipeline already.....is there....is there, c'mon you can tell me, I can keep a secret, tell me now while nobody is listening Ha Ha Ha Ha thanks for the reply my friend :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: ....PS Philly how would I check it out, non skinners who have been promoted or non contributors except sniping????

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Look at who replies to alot of the forums posts is one way, left click on thier name and view thier profile and go to thier WC page, you might get surprised. 

Now lets see, a sniper who contributes, must be a few out there. :S

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Now lets see, a sniper who contributes, must be a few out there.

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: <X3 <X3 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :ninja:

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If my vote counts, it's yours, o Master Sniper!

:beer: :star: :sun: :pizza: :thumbsup: :smitten: |-)

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if you keep doin what yr doin, iim sure you will get promoted eventually, yr a posative influence, help when you can,

support the site and uplaod kickk ass ss's.  be patient it will happen.<3

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If my vote counts, it's yours, o Master Sniper!

Thanks Doc your vote always counts in my book, you are a man of pureeee integrity, but I believe make a bad Gnocchi on Italian night Ha Ha Ha......but it would be an official sanction that I would be after, cos after all, sniping is all I might be contributing for the rest of my time here, and I would like to think its all been for naught.....except the magnificent family and shit I have found here.....I mean Its not a big issue, I would just like to know, you know....thanks for the support and always thanks for the true and beautiful friendship you show me everyday, thanks Doc, thank you all on that score actually, you're all the best people man, I could cry...... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :pizza: :pizza: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

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f you keep doin what yr doin, iim sure you will get promoted eventually, yr a posative influence, help when you can,

support the site and uplaod kickk ass ss's. be patient it will happen.

Vampothika....in plain english...you're one helluva M'Lady and I love you, there I've said it, its out in the open....I love you .....Whoooooooooooeeeeeeee isn't the world a beautiful place when your pain dissappears for awhile...wait that sounds like I'm looking for pity, I'll take that back.,....Whooop Hot Diggity Dawg Kitty you're one helluva Lady M'Lady :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: *_* *_* <3 <3

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non skinners who have been promoted
Check out my gallery,for instance.8C   My artistic skills being somewhat limited, I do what I can in other ways to be helpful and promote the community and skinning in general. I had no idea that I could ever even make Apprentice,so yes,non skinners can and do get promoted.

 I honestly enjoy helping others as you obviously enjoy sniping.  Maybe you could write a tutorial on what makes a great screenshot (you have sniping down to an art,imo) or about how you put yours together,what programs you use,etc.

Tip: Try to be a bit more  enthuseastic.;)

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Check out my gallery,for instance. My artistic skills being somewhat limited, I do what I can in other ways to be helpful and promote the community and skinning in general. I had no idea that I could ever even make Apprentice,so yes,non skinners can and do get promoted.

I honestly enjoy helping others as you obviously enjoy sniping. Maybe you could write a tutorial on what makes a great screenshot (you have sniping down to an art,imo) or about how you put yours together,what programs you use,etc.

Tip: Try to be a bit more enthuseastic.

No, No Wizard you have it all wrong, I know non skinners can be promoted I'm an apprentice myself, one of my proudest days, I love this site, all I was asking without moaning or anything, and if I get any more enthuseastic people will kick me of the site Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.....all I was asking is there any chance that the powers that be promote Non skinners, just a ordinary sniper to the rank of master, thats all, no bitching, no moaning as I say I Love this site and if the answer was no I would still love this site and the poeple in it,m from the admins to the community alhtough they are all one and the same, I would just get along with my business and shoot more desktops, which is my passion.....Whooooooooeeeeeeee Sniper in the building....Whoop Hot Diggity Dawg :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: ......you are the man Wizard, thanks for the karma.....I think I love you now Ha Ha Ha Ha

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Tip: Try to be a bit more enthuseastic.

XD :thumbsup:

Oh yes... And like the Wiz, take typing/spelling lessons from Zubaz.

all I was asking is there any chance that the powers that be promote Non skinners, just a ordinary sniper to the rank of master

No problem at all, Thugs: Just present Jafo with the real McCoy and you're an instant Master. General Idea for the Snipe:

 

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Sorry to go folk, but pain in spine killing me and the Missus is giving me that look to see if back is hurting me, I best go to bed before the missus puts me there permenently .....love yer all lots and tons of respect, thank you so much for everything, cheers my family of friends :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :hrmph: :hrmph:

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if i could i would vote for you and you have lots of talent nobody does a desktop like you do i always wait to see what yo do next gold stars from me :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :sun:

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out in the open....I love you .....Whoooooooooooeeeeeeee 

 

i l<3 v u k2  

 :grin:

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You have my ok to change your nick to Master Sniper...that way no matter what,you'll be the first. :D

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Oh yes... And like the Wiz, take typing/spelling lessons from Zubaz.
Darn,now my secret is out.:S

No, No Wizard you have it all wrong,
That's not the first time I've heard that,nor will it be the last.XD Did I get a tiny bit right at least?

Hows this. From THIS thread.

Master (5)
Masters are the true elders of the community.  People who have been around for ages.  To be a Master, not only must the user be a significant contributor to the community, but be a key figure in the ongoing health and growth of the community.  A Master must think of WinCustomize as their primary home in the skinning world.  Masters, in addition to being able to bypass moderation, can also sell their skins directly to users through WinCustomize.

It says significant contributor,nowhere does it state what must be contributed.Will quality screenshots make you a "key figure in the ongoing health and growth of the community"? I for one see no reason why not.:)

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No, No Wizard you have it all wrong,
That's not the first time I've heard that,nor will it be the last.

Sorry Wiz...you're wrong that you're wrong.  :grin:

I betcha that's the first time you heard that. }:) XD

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I'm with V & IRB... you are a Master Sniper in my book. :thumbsup:

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already a Master Sniper in my book Dale

Good answer, V!!  I agree!

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already a Master Sniper in my book Dale

Good answer, V!! I agree!

yep...already have achieved quite a status in your area thug and in the community....  how many SSOTD is that now?? an incredible number...

Maybe you could write a tutorial on what makes a great screenshot (you have sniping down to an art,imo) or about how you put yours together,what programs you use,etc.

was thinking the same thing....some of you guys put together some awesome screenshots....it's your area of expertise....

why not give some brief explanations also...in the screenie description..of how you went about something that was a little out of the ordinary....or perhaps utilising the monthly screenshot thread for this purpose also....

I wouldn't get too hung up on promotion levels though.....it doesn't change your enjoyment of the site.  Whether you're a citizen or a master.....your enjoyment of the site....is what you make of it....what you put into it....and what you get out of it.... and you seem to get oodles of enjoyment out of it.....and give a lot of enjoyment to others.....promoting artists works...SD's programs.....and showing off your considerable skills at the same time.....to say nothing of the bonus...of working to keep the community strong...with your enthusiasm......  :)

 

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Thanks to you all, you surely do know how to make a guy feel proud for one, and happy for another, that you should all come and write such great stuff about me, Whoooooooooooeeeeeee I mean even I.R. came and added his comment......you lot are priceless you really are, and I can't say this enough, but boy oh boy am I glad I joined this community with its bundles and oodles, to quote a Vampothika word, of such warm and caring people......sorry to sound so mushy, its just the way I'm reacting to all of this kindness.......a last Whoop Hot Diggity Dawg and I am outa here....tons of love and huge respect, thank you :blush: :blush: :blush: :') :') :') :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :smitten: :smitten: :blush: :blush: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew: :andrew:

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....dont tell too many people im nice...if the word gets out, dracula will drop me from his council.......x_x