Minnow = Convicted Clueless Poster (CCP? …Hmm)
Parolee = obvious… idinit?
Likely Candidate = Newbie
Guppy = been around a short while (hey, I can’t even qualify as a Guppy!)
Worm = (Better than LC, but not very appealing, is it?)
Little Fish = gett’n smarter all the time
Big Fish = always baiting somebody bigger than them
Come to think of it…I’m not sure I undrstand the Contest all that well.
I hope I did good!
Pre-4/22 Members: Nyaah-Nyaah
Post-4/22 Members: I Paid How Much?
Guests: Thinking About It
As I’ve said elsewhere, I think any elitism which is found will be self-imposed by those who wish to be seen as “lower-class victims.” Thus, my tongue-in-cheek suggestions to make the distinctions absurdly extreme.
To continue the “theme”:
Mods: Pbbbbbbbbbbbt!
Admins: Above the Bickering
Oh, and…
Banned people: Didn’t Bring Pie
SDMB
cecil - perfect master
admins - adminstrator
mods - moderator
sdsab - advisor
all others - doper
fewer than 1 post per day - lurker
guests - visitor
banned - whatever
or
BDSM
cecil - perfect master
admins - master
mods - mistress
sdsab - sub
all others - slave
fewer than 1 post per day - voyeur
guests - virgin
banned - exile
Charter Member
Bright.
Annointed one.
Member
Thrall.
Teemingite.
Fodder.
Ranchoth
Coward, Bully, Cad, and Thief.
Mad Goat of the Fens.
Designated Ghoul.
I’ll second shijinn’s post, and add for charter members only;
Dope Head
Doper (not sure who to give credit to, it’s late, and I should be sleeping)
All the variations on Cecilian
Rank and File
(banned could be just plain rank)
(paying) Customer
Freeloader (for guest, again, credit to whoever came up with it first)
Member of the Flock
Follower
Devotee
(banned could be Schmuck, Putz, undesireable, miscreant, malcontent etc.)
Since the complaint seems to be that “charter member” is too snooty, let’s go the other way, and instead of the still-somewhat-formal “member” let us each and all be called
Dick[sup]*[/sup]
Dani
[sup]*[/sup]Those opposed to this title may choose Peter instead
Oh, and I stilll don’t know what to do about the ladies!
This is great. It’s got my vote even though my vote doesn’t matter.
First I want to reiterate what I’ve said before, that I dislike the idea of having an exclusive group (Charter Members) whose membership is forever closed. Why create a culture that labels some people as second class citizens? I know it doesn’t seem like a big deal right now, but think of where we’d be in a couple years when we’d have some idiot like Algernon having a title of Charter Member, and new people come along who are knowledgeable and erudite and well respected, yet have to forever live with “lower” titles. Early in this thread DDG articulated it better than I can, so I’ll just say “me too”.
The only situation where I could be content with the Charter Member title, is if it were granted to 1999 joiners, as DaveRaver suggested.
In addition, I’d prefer to avoid labels based on post count. I know it’s common practice on most message boards, but I’d be happier without it.
My suggestions are similar to shijinn’s (and other’s). I have simple taste.
Cecil - Perfect Master
Ed - Master
Jerry - Tech God
Admins -Adminstrator
Mods - Moderator
SDSAB - Advisor
all others - Doper
guests - Guest
I disagree with the suggestion of “fewer than 1 post per day - lurker.” Lurking, though the word is pretty accurate, has too sinister of a connotation for my taste.
I like Alan Smithee’s suggestion of using “Fighting ignorance since:” rather than join date.
I like LolaBaby’s suggestion of Banned Dopers being labeled as “Does Not Play Well With Others.” Though if we use the term Member for regular Dopers, then Sturmhauke’s suggestion to use “Dismembered” as the label for banned Members is quite clever.
Mods: Smiter
Banned: Smoten
First: I like the idea of letting everyone provide their own titles.
Second: I don’t think much of the Charter Member/Member distinction. The fact that some of us got here first is no measure of our contribution–even a post count distinction (which I also don’t care for) would be better.
Third: I like the idea of distinguishing posters by the fora they frequent most. This would probably require letting people choose their titles from a list, as the overhead of tracking which forum everyone has the most posts in would send the hamsters into cardiac arrest. Some possible forum-based titles:
GQ:
Inquiring Mind
Querent
Dumb Looks Still Free
Mod–Interlocutor
CS:
Socialite
Fanboy/Fangirl
Would-be Critic
Espresso
Croissant
Mod–Social Coordinator
IMHO:
Opinionated!
Humble?
Mod–Nothing To Be Humble About
MPSIMS:
Imp
TMI Provider
Chatterbox
Mod–Kindergarten Cop
Pit:
Pitizen
Demon
Briquette
Mod–Spatula of Removal, Made of Asbestos, Retard Flamant
BANNED: Total Dipstick
Members/Charter Members: Should be allowed to pick their own!
Guests: Guest
Cecil: I like The Master Speaks. Hush.
Another vote for "Fighting Ignorance Since:"
These are my favorites:
If we want a HHGTTG theme, here’s a couple more:
Cecil: Knows the question to 42
Banned: Marvin
I didn’t realize SDSAB was a possible category. So they should be referred to as Scientist, and persons between 7501 and 10000 posts can become Post-Graduates.
Well, I’m flattered, but you have to say it right. If you just toss “Dismembered” out there by itself, it lacks a certain… violent aspect. You have to do it like this:
*DISMEMBERED!
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Wow. I never thought this little contest would get this much reponse. 
I’m glad you guys are having fun, but down to buissnes. I just finished packing up the boxes, and i have to say You can really fit alot of books in those suckers. I say the Grand prize winner is going to walk away with 40 books or so, and snd place isn’t that far behind. ANywho, TubaDiva told me that this thread is being locked down tomorrow morning, so I say get off your asses and get yoru ideas in. Time’s a wasting. Also, while ed said we aren’t collecting money Any gold statues you’d like to erect in our likenesses would go along way
Enjoy the fun and I’m glad I could bring such joy to my future minions
Also, I wanted to say that sadly, once of the Beyond Infinity books snagged for some office function. I’ve replaced it with an Advance Reading copy. Hopefully i’ll be able to get a new full copy by the time these get mailed. To whom ever wins this prize, my apologies in advance
Here’s a themed set of titles…
Ed Zotti:
Judge
Moderators
Jury
Lynn Bodoni
Executioner
Paying Members
Still Breathing
Guests
On Borrowed Time
Banned
Pushing Up The Daisies
Oh, and for Monstre
The Beast, Devourer of Words
Lyn Bodoni:
Why else would trolls live under a bridge?