VanillaSkyGirl 6 #26 April 6, 2004 QuoteQuoteThey are issued in numerical order, after all. I like this new system You only like it because you have a high number, so you are young. No one knows I really got my D license when I was 5 Wendy W. Oh Wendy! I am 33 in a couple of months. There are plenty of kids that have begun skydiving at half my age. I like the license numbers because it shows others that I am young in this sport, not that I am especially young as a person...lol! I knew that the argument of people not having certain licenses would come up, but I still think that the license # is a good judge of most poster's years in the sport. I have to agree Wendy that it's quite amazing that you were only 5 when you got that "D". You must have had a very light wingloading, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #27 April 6, 2004 QuoteDitto. Jump #s and years in the sport are a better indicator of experience. License #s are interesting but sometimes don't tell the whole story. True, but jump #'s and years in the sport don't always tell the whole story either. People take time off the sport for various reasons(injuries, family, etc), jump more in some years than in others.... What about USPA's questions for license renewal? # of jumps #of jumps last year # of years in the sportI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #28 April 6, 2004 QuoteWhat about USPA's questions for license renewal? # of jumps #of jumps last year # of years in the sport Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #29 April 6, 2004 Quote# of jumps #of jumps last year # of years in the sport I would rather see # of jumps in the past 6 months. Some people come out here and do 100+ jumps in a week. Maybe thats all they do for the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #30 April 6, 2004 QuoteDing, ding, ding! We have a winner... ooh boy oooh boy... whad I win, huh huh???? my momma dun tol me.. ta bring sumthin fer dinner @Bets... I was actually thinking 6 months would be a better indicator too but stayed with quoting USPA for fear of "that's not what USPA says " posts.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #31 April 6, 2004 My .02 I really don't think any of it matters cause in my experience the people that are in search of an answer to thier question usually get bombarded by the ones who think they know it all. I have seen it in the past and Skymonkey One will back me on that. I am coming up on 5000 jumps and 9 years in the sport and I choose to take advice from people with 1000 jumps and 20 years in the sport just as well as someone who has 10000 jumps and 5 years in the sport. The key is to listen and take a persons advice for what they know best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #32 April 6, 2004 QuoteTrue, but jump #'s and years in the sport don't always tell the whole story either. People take time off the sport for various reasons(injuries, family, etc), jump more in some years than in others.... True, that. I've been in the sport for 4 years, but I've taken time-off a combination of about a year for different reasons.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #33 April 6, 2004 QuoteTrue, that. I've been in the sport for 4 years, but I've taken time-off a combination of about a year for different reasons, most of the injuries. Yeah, same here in # of years. Last year I think I did about 30 jumps total because of personal stuff. I think I'm about the same amount over the last 3 months.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #34 April 6, 2004 Good call. I was out of jumping for over a year until just a few months ago. I was also slowed down at one other point. Hence I've been "in the sport" for three and a half years, but I've been jumping for more like two.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #35 April 6, 2004 Quoteand also time as a member of DZ.com would be nice I do not think that could be accurately possible. The time which you currently see as your "registered" date is only since the last major revision of this website. There are many of us who were posting two versions before this one came to be; long before the date which currently shows up. I doubt there is any way to retrieve the original dates. That said, the "dropzone.com born-on date" wouldn't really add much value in my opinion. The amount of time a person posts on dropzone.com has no bearing whatsoever with their ability to jump out of an airplane without killing themselves, nor should it make any difference in whether or not you choose to take advice from someone on this site. Just my opinion. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #36 April 6, 2004 All the peeps that are worthy of being skymonkeys should be noted somehow... J/k chuckie. Not everyone is gonna be happy with what is chosen to get put next to their name. Most of us that have been around dzcom long enough are lucky. We know who gives good advice and who doesn't have a clue. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #37 April 6, 2004 QuoteThe amount of time a person posts on dropzone.com has no bearing whatsoever with their ability to jump out of an airplane without killing themselves, nor should it make any difference in whether or not you choose to take advice from someone on this site. Just my opinion. That is so true! Unfortunately, I think people actually had put stock in the "post titles" that had been in use until now, which had to be the most asinine scale of measure for opinion known to man.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #38 April 6, 2004 QuoteWe know who gives good advice and who doesn't have a clue. And we've seen more then a few people go from "not knowing anything" to becoming riggers, instructors, etc. Which as been cool.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #39 April 6, 2004 QuoteAnd we've seen more then a few people go from "not knowing anything" to becoming riggers, instructors, etc. Which as been cool. No kidding. I knew nothing when i started on dzcom...look at me now!! And i remember a year and 1/2 ago when you were on my 500th jump, now you have 1000. It's crazy cool fun. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #40 April 6, 2004 QuoteMost of us that have been around dzcom long enough are lucky. We know who gives good advice and who doesn't have a clue. This is true but the ones I am worried about are the new ones who don't know who is giving good info or not. And where did your old sigline go, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #41 April 6, 2004 What about we just add "home dz"?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #42 April 6, 2004 QuoteAnd where did your old sigline go I didn't want everyone to know we were eloping in Vegas, so i changed it.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #43 April 6, 2004 QuoteQuoteand also time as a member of DZ.com would be nice I do not think that could be accurately possible. The time which you currently see as your "registered" date is only since the last major revision of this website. There are many of us who were posting two versions before this one came to be; long before the date which currently shows up. I doubt there is any way to retrieve the original dates. That said, the "dropzone.com born-on date" wouldn't really add much value in my opinion. The amount of time a person posts on dropzone.com has no bearing whatsoever with their ability to jump out of an airplane without killing themselves, nor should it make any difference in whether or not you choose to take advice from someone on this site. Just my opinion. Chuck So this is the THIRD MATRIX? Oh, is the story over yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #44 April 6, 2004 Years in sport.hmm, first tandem over 5 years ago. Second tandem over 5 years ago. aff, started 5 years ago, 1-2 jumps a month all the way through aff, lots of money issues, injury, 5 years later,......48 jumps) So, in the sport? I wish I didnt have to put "5 years" by "48 jumps" dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #45 April 6, 2004 EEEEEEKKKK now I gotta put taht in too.. here it is my birthday and feeling old already. First time under canopy.. 1972...arrrrrgggghhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #46 April 6, 2004 QuoteWhat about we just add "home dz"? I think the info is great... adding home dz would be cool too.. I often check profiles for that when I see people teasing each other and wonder where they jump. One other thought, obviously,the mini-profile is already adding more length to each post box.. maybe dropping last logged in or the incorrect born on date would free up a little room. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #47 April 6, 2004 Och Jeanne, its not the years that count, its the miles. Happy birthday, huggz from afar to ye lassie. Oh, and lookie <--------------- new thingies, kewel.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #48 April 6, 2004 QuoteDon't make me tell your boss you're online [mental note to self] Don't mess with Riddler's post-whoring history as the same post-whoring can be used against myself. [/mental note to self] On a side note, how come years in sport can not be entered as a fraction (or decimal value) as opposed to the simple integer. I've been in the sport for almost 21 months now, but I didn't want to enter 2 years as being in the sport (at least not until July 14th, 2004). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #49 April 6, 2004 Quotebut I didn't want to enter 2 years as being in the sport (at least not until July 14th, 2004). I'm guessing it won't take a decimal? Did you try the 1.9? Oh heck, we know you Steve, just put 2 yearsMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #50 April 6, 2004 Yeah, since my 4th anniversary of the sport is in about a month, and I couldn't put a fraction, I just put 4 years. *shrug* If someone doesn't like that, then, that's ok, doesn't bother me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
