Author Topic: Why is there a [number] after some usernames? (Read 2979 times)

Mike Bobbitt · « **on:** February 10, 2010, 13:03:42 »

The short answer: It shows the number of years that the user has supported Army.ca as a subscriber. I added it as a small nod to those who have shown ongoing support to the site over the years.

If you're a subscriber and your number isn't showing correctly (or at all) let me know and I'll check into it.

Thanks to all our supporters!
Mike

mariomike · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2010, 13:20:01 »

Thank you, Mike for the wonderful site!
I calculated the cost of Subscription. I think it came out to about ten cents per day.

Mike Bobbitt · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2010, 13:38:49 »

In case anyone's curious why the numbers have changed, I tuned the math a bit so it calculates more precisely. That is, if your renewal date is tomorrow, you'll see [2] today and [3] tomorrow instead of [3] for all of 2010.

New subscribers will get the [1] after their first full year as a subscriber.

Thanks!
Mike

Michael O'Leary · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2010, 13:47:04 »

Come on Mike, I'm sure you could tweak that math to show the exact duration of subscribership to 4 decimal places. Then people would see how close they were to their next renewal.

dapaterson · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2010, 13:53:14 »

But notice that that Bobbitt guy doesn't have a trailing number... what has he done for the site lately?

Mike Bobbitt · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2010, 14:29:52 »

Honestly, I'd fire that guy if I could. Nothing but a drain on valuable resources.

Bruce Monkhouse · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2010, 15:06:10 »

Just wanted to see my number.......................and I guess I should send you something soon.

I need an organizer......

Mike Bobbitt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2010, 15:22:59 »

Bruce, you're good into 2012...

ArmyVern · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2010, 15:58:40 »

I think that I may have lagged behind on my subscription this past fall due to all the upheaval.

Will send forth a transfer of funds ...

Here's hoping it doesn't get stuck in the lag.

NFLD Sapper · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2010, 16:05:57 »

Quote from: ArmyVern on February 10, 2010, 15:58:40

I think that I may have lagged behind on my subscription this past fall due to all the upheaval.

Will send forth a transfer of funds ...

Here's hoping it doesn't get stuck in the lag.

At least we don't charge for late payments....................................................yet

uncle-midget-Oddball · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2010, 19:21:30 »

I must finally renew my subscription. Another unfortunate medically related break from work kind of put a hold on my spending funds (Alexander Keiths and Glenfiddich aside)... but the cash should be back very shortly.

But remember, always look on the bright side: Despite having another date with the Operating Room and running out of cash for a while.... my subscription ran out with my status as 'going back to work next week.' My status has been stuck like that since summer, but it finally it accurate again.

Edit added: A question arises: How does it work with non consecutive subscriptions?

Oddball

Mike Bobbitt · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2010, 19:37:51 »

Oddball... That's a situation that I thought of, but didn't do anything about.

At the moment then, it's a manual adjustment process, assuming I could even figure out the dates.

Looks like I need to fix the status problem for lapses subscribers too.

Chapeski · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2010, 19:41:51 »

Quote from: Mike Bobbitt on February 10, 2010, 19:37:51

Oddball... That's a situation that I thought of, but didn't do anything about. At the moment then, it's a manual adjustment process, assuming I could even figure out the dates.

Looks like I need to fix the status problem for lapses subscribers too.

Mike, I'd like to be the first to openly play the honesty card with this one. I think I'm in the same position as Oddball is with regards to the lapse in between. My number shows 2, however I believe I had a year in between subscriptions, and am only about 2 or 3 months into the 2nd full year.

Mike Bobbitt · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2010, 22:06:13 »

Thanks Chapeski. Looks like I may need to make the system a bit more robust. I guess I bring this sort of thing on myself, don't I?

NinerSix · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2010, 03:01:33 »

I'm sure I have had a break in membership. Oh well.

Chapeski · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:32:25 »

It's a new idea you are running with Mike, of course you are going to have a couple of small bumps along the way. I think of it more as a tinkering project for you

Michael O'Leary · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:35:27 »

How about we just say that the number reflects the number of years you have continuously been a subscriber at this time, and let Mike move on to other matters.

Otis · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2010, 14:18:06 »

Quote from: Michael O'Leary on February 11, 2010, 11:35:27

How about we just say that the number reflects the number of years you have continuously been a subscriber at this time, and let Mike move on to other matters.

'Cause if people didn't have THIS to bug Mike about then they'd have to go back to bugging him about other boring things like site speed??

ArmyVern · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2010, 16:04:50 »

Quote from: Otis on February 11, 2010, 14:18:06

'Cause if people didn't have THIS to bug Mike about then they'd have to go back to bugging him about other boring things like site speed??

I just call it The Plague. It works for me - indicates some type of virus in the site's system rather than Mike directly.

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Author Topic: Why is there a [number] after some usernames? (Read 2979 times)