Yet Another Dance of the Title Fairy: Change Up

[RichardGHP]

When was the last time you saw ReaperCharlie?
UN, that's what happens to people who are at loggerheads with Oman.

On another note, I support Target Practice for killerjester.

[RichardGHP]

If you say so.

[RichardGHP]

Professor Paragon is much better. If it's not broken, don't fix it.

[RichardGHP]

I think they were only discouraged in the past, rather than outright auto-rejected.

[RichardGHP]

If you feel the need to change his title (I don't, but I digress) I would go with Gabriel.

[RichardGHP]

EGOTistical is better than EgoT, in my opinion.

Again, that is if you felt the need to change an existing title that has already been well established as fitting the user in question.

[RichardGHP]

Out of curiosity, do you have title powers, Flay?

[RichardGHP]

I think that's the fastest new title I've ever seen on this site.

As I outlined when I took over the new process is extremely simple and streamlined, I'm just here to do the final paperwork. After people finalize one or two variation for a title it only takes me about ten minutes of work to make a call, pm the recipient and setup the custom title. I have no qualms about increasing the rate at which we give out titles. I think of the whole title fairy business as a fun, community driven side event for the site rather then some super serious and prolonged process.

I like this philosophy.

[RichardGHP]

I think the userbase trusts you to be impartial, TBM. If you are nominated for a title that fits you and that you and the community support, there is no reason not to give it to yourself.

[RichardGHP]

Nth Granger Danger

Because it's the only one so far that's actually funny.

[RichardGHP]

Reminds me too much of Korts' old title.

[RichardGHP]

Reminds me too much of Korts' old title.

That probably just goes to show that I've been here a long time, so don't take it too seriously.

Happy cake day Richard!

Aw, thanks.

[RichardGHP]

That people are too incessant.

[RichardGHP]

That reminds me, I should probably change it back.

[RichardGHP]

The evidence for the Pie title just really isn't that strong (nor is the title itself) IMO.

[RichardGHP]

So the same applies to kdowns' title.

('Goddammit' is at least broad enough to not be esoteric)

[RichardGHP]

Only because you people won't stop nominating it.

[RichardGHP]

Only because you people won't stop

nominating

talking about it.

[RichardGHP]

The only person who has a say in this says no. That should be an end to it.

[RichardGHP]

I misread it as Starbuck.

[RichardGHP]

Always Watching is the best of those, IMO.

[RichardGHP]

The Fairy has spoken.

[RichardGHP]

How about "enis" for Matt?

-1

[RichardGHP]

I

nth "Relax, I got this"

, but only without the period.

[RichardGHP]

Meh, nth either way, but IMO it looks better sans period.

...my god, I'm starting to talk like an American.

[RichardGHP]

Relax, I got this

Matt wants Doctor Feelgood, it seems, so disregard.

[RichardGHP]

nth

, but only with the emoticon. The title doesn't have the right feel without it.

[RichardGHP]

nth Selfie

[RichardGHP]

Mr. Popularity?

[RichardGHP]

That just looks terrible.

[RichardGHP]

Hydrated is definitely the superior title here.

[RichardGHP]

I reckon it'd fit, but just. It's about on par with SaberKitty's "

Supposed

to be? This

IS

blue.

"

[RichardGHP]

It looks fine.

[RichardGHP]

Forgive my naïveté, but if we're going that route, wouldn't a better title be

I'll be watching you

?

[RichardGHP]

Title Fairy Policy:

1. Accounts must be at least six months old before they can be nominated.
2. There is no requirements for nominating someone.
3. Self nominations will not be accepted.
4. Nominations based on avatars will not be accepted.
5. Recipients must approve of the title.
6. This thread is for title discussion only.

I think Buttons needs to exercise his authority. Abuse of Rule #5 is causing the spirit of Rule #3 to be violated. People, like mastin (& there have been others), are constantly refusing perfectly fine titles because they want to nudge towards a preferred title.

The Titling on his site has been a fine tradition of "hey, we as a site recognize you as having made a great, funny, and/or super interesting contribution to this site. Here's a title!" to which the recipient responds with "Hey! I don't find that title insulting! So be it!" Then the Title Fairy acts and all are happy.

Now lately it's a series of manipulative jockeying of "no.. that's not quite right. Try again, peons! I DEMAND BETTER!" and the fun is dead.

This happened on your watch, Buttons. Either fix it or let it be your shameful legacy.

Not to defend mastin2's own ego, but if people aren't happy with title nominations, they shouldn't have to accept them, no matter how popular. Rule #3 is there to stop anyone just walking in and asking for a title like in the old days, not to prevent universally known and popular users actively participating in the process of their own titling. At least, that's how I see it. TheButtonmen can and should correct me if I'm wrong here.

(Not that it really matters much now, anyway.)

[RichardGHP]

The Second Coming is so self serving it borders on self parody. Safe Behind My Walls is at least a little bit more clever.

[RichardGHP]

Ugh.

[RichardGHP]

Well, the user it belongs to has not posted on the site in over two years. I don't think they would mind.

[RichardGHP]

Sureeee