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Furaffinity Social Hierarchy
17 years ago
MarmelmmGot this idea from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/483342/
Basically, I propose that the denizens of Furaffinity reorganize into a social hierarchy. This is NOT an idea to promote the cultivation of egos and superiority towards other artists. It is instead for kicks, shits, and giggles.
So I was thinking it could be based on the amount of watches a person has as this reflects their relative level of skill (Though not entirely accurate 100% of the time). Look at them as more of.....milestones. It would be like:
0 Watches (Tirones)
10 W (Milite)
50 W (Legionarii)
100 W (Imaginifer)
200 W (Cornicen)
350 W (Signifer)
500 W (Tesserarius)
750 W (Optio)
1000 W (Aquilifer)
1500 W (Centurion)
2000 W (Pilus Prior)
3000 W (Primus Pilus)
5000 W (Praefectus Castrorum)
7500 W (Tribunus Laticlavius)
10000 W (Legatus Legionis)
This would be the basic idea, though there ARE special cases (Such as a profile that does not post anything but provides constructive criticism to other artists). It's a very warrior-oriented system, akin to the idea that the amount of heads you return with from a battle determines the amount of respect you get from the clan.
I was thinking we could either use Medieval society classes, such as lepers, commoners, craftsman, knights, etc. OR We could use like Roman military ranks (Which is what I have as an example right now). Also, I was unable to find a comprehensive list of social classes from ANY society (Or at least any that has at least 15 distinguishable ranks, the number of ranks I currently have up).
You know me, I just like to keep things organized.
Basically, I propose that the denizens of Furaffinity reorganize into a social hierarchy. This is NOT an idea to promote the cultivation of egos and superiority towards other artists. It is instead for kicks, shits, and giggles.
So I was thinking it could be based on the amount of watches a person has as this reflects their relative level of skill (Though not entirely accurate 100% of the time). Look at them as more of.....milestones. It would be like:
0 Watches (Tirones)
10 W (Milite)
50 W (Legionarii)
100 W (Imaginifer)
200 W (Cornicen)
350 W (Signifer)
500 W (Tesserarius)
750 W (Optio)
1000 W (Aquilifer)
1500 W (Centurion)
2000 W (Pilus Prior)
3000 W (Primus Pilus)
5000 W (Praefectus Castrorum)
7500 W (Tribunus Laticlavius)
10000 W (Legatus Legionis)
This would be the basic idea, though there ARE special cases (Such as a profile that does not post anything but provides constructive criticism to other artists). It's a very warrior-oriented system, akin to the idea that the amount of heads you return with from a battle determines the amount of respect you get from the clan.
I was thinking we could either use Medieval society classes, such as lepers, commoners, craftsman, knights, etc. OR We could use like Roman military ranks (Which is what I have as an example right now). Also, I was unable to find a comprehensive list of social classes from ANY society (Or at least any that has at least 15 distinguishable ranks, the number of ranks I currently have up).
You know me, I just like to keep things organized.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_army is your friend.
It would do nothing BUT inflate egos. Heirarchies should be drug out to the street and shot on principle.
A watch from someone like, I dunno,
Plus, it also doesn't take stats from Forum posting and participation into consideration either.
Nor the amount of work in one's gallery, number of comments received/given...
...no... no... this won't work. Needs more tweaking.
~Otaku-Man
But yeah, I was gonna say to consider one's overall contribution to the fandom as well (That includes the amount of commissions you buy, how much work you have for the public's viewing, how much constructive criticism you give out to others to help them grow, etc.
Blech, you're right, in this current stage it won't work and will only hurt the community :P Still, perhaps after several more nights of contemplation, and tweaking, I just might be able to construct something rather interesting and beneficial out of this. Maybe something to encourage others to be more productive with their art and supportive of their fellow artists?
Maybe....
POOF! Dissappear!
~Otaku-Man
Collaboration is key.
~Otaku-Man
Collaboration is key.
~Otaku-Man
Should not be doing that!
~Otaku-Man
Anyways, historical Milite (Pronounced militay) were basically just private foot soldiers.
I r skillful @ sumthing I do not do?