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Title: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2011, 12:45:07 PM
After some requests from members (and some updating to the forum), I've now made it possible for members to show their N Gauge Society and 2mm Association member numbers on their profiles, and posts.

Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: findus on June 14, 2011, 06:34:51 PM
Nice if you have the numbers! i feel left out now and better join  ;D

What use are the numbers to anybody else anyway?

Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: poliss on June 14, 2011, 06:46:17 PM
I am not a number. I am a free MAN! (Punches air with fist).
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Tank on June 14, 2011, 07:58:48 PM
The numbers are useful to relate to articles in the Journals, or contacting members privately through the Society/Association.  I get contacted every now and again.
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: OwL on June 14, 2011, 08:51:19 PM
Tank is 100% spot on, it helps people pin-point a journal and article.

If any of you guys need help or want to borrow a back copy of a journal between Jan 04-Jun11, please PM me so I can help...

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: porkie on June 14, 2011, 08:53:10 PM
Profile updated Boss :thumbsup:

Nice to see how many of us are members :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: jonclox on June 14, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
I can smell the secret 'cliques' forming even now  ;D ;D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: OwL on June 14, 2011, 09:08:49 PM
Quote from: jonclox on June 14, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
I can smell the secret 'cliques' forming even now  ;D ;D


Dont be Daft!

Numbers mean nowt! (take it from an Ex-Service Man!) It just means that we are all part of something good and that our knowledge (big or small) cannot be quantified (but as a group can), yet we shall all endeavour to help and support our fellow N Gauge mates...

:NGaugeForum:
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Lawrence on June 14, 2011, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: owl729 on June 14, 2011, 09:08:49 PM
Quote from: jonclox on June 14, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
I can smell the secret 'cliques' forming even now  ;D ;D


Dont be Daft!

Numbers mean nowt! (take it from an Ex-Service Man!) It just means that we are all part of something good and that our knowledge (big or small) cannot be quantified (but as a group can), yet we shall all endeavour to help and support our fellow N Gauge mates...

:NGaugeForum:

Now that bit I like  :thumbsup: a good mantra for all of us to follow
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: OwL on June 14, 2011, 09:26:11 PM
Quote from: owl729 on June 14, 2011, 08:51:19 PM
Tank is 100% spot on, it helps people pin-point a journal and article.

If any of you guys need help or want to borrow a back copy of a journal between Jan 04-Jun11, please PM me so I can help...

:thumbsup:

Never Thought I would Quote myself but if any one needs an old journal, please PM me :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: jonclox on June 15, 2011, 09:11:38 AM
Quote from: jonclox on June 14, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
I can smell the secret 'cliques' forming even now  ;D ;D

Oh dear thats upset someone ;D
Maybe they didnt understand that the 2 smilies at the end were meant to show that it was an attempt at humour on my part  ;D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2011, 09:15:47 AM
You have a sense of humor?!  I better note that down......   :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: jonclox on June 15, 2011, 09:19:09 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 15, 2011, 09:15:47 AM
You have a sense of humor?!  I better note that down......   :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :thumbsup:
Hmmp !  >:( cant we have a proper
'this is humour not fact' smilie to make life easier for those who might need it
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2011, 09:20:55 AM
But then they'd be no arguments.  :D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Newportnobby on June 15, 2011, 10:14:41 AM
Oh yes there would.
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: jonclox on June 15, 2011, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: newportnobby on June 15, 2011, 10:14:41 AM
Oh yes there would.
Oi !! >:( stop arguing with us  ;D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Damian on August 03, 2011, 04:04:56 PM
Quote from: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!

Thats an old skool society number that is!!
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: BernardTPM on August 03, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!
Well, almost!
Here's a question: are numbers below 10000 recognised in the Society prize draws?  8)
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Newportnobby on August 03, 2011, 05:38:26 PM
Quote from: BernardTPM on August 03, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!
Well, almost!
Here's a question: are numbers below 10000 recognised in the Society prize draws?  8)

Be a bit of a bummer if not. - whoever's got Number 1 would be brassed off (No mention of No.2 please!)
Do the numbers relate to members i.e. if mine is 21962 does that mean at the time I joined there were 21,962 members ???
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Damian on August 03, 2011, 05:54:17 PM
I would guess the numbers are sequential, I joined a few years ago (4 or 5 maybe?)
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Lawrence on August 03, 2011, 07:25:14 PM
I have just taken out a years membership to see what it is like, although I do realise as an American & Japanese modeller (hopefully soon  ::)) there wont be a lot of specific stuff to interest me but I am hoping to pick up tips on general layout topics.

I also received the handbook and have to say I was impressed with the quantity but was surprised, given the computer age we live in, some of the rather poor diagrams.  I shall persevere with it though  ;D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: moogle on August 09, 2011, 04:40:46 PM
Quote from: Damian on August 03, 2011, 04:04:56 PM
Thats an old skool society number that is!!

Well I did join in 1988...  :o

Quote from: BernardTPM on August 03, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!
Well, almost!
Here's a question: are numbers below 10000 recognised in the Society prize draws?  8)

Well I figured there must be another 'Old Skool' member join at some point!  :)
Can't say I recall a 4 digit member winning, I may be wrong though...

Quote from: newportnobby on August 03, 2011, 05:38:26 PM
Do the numbers relate to members i.e. if mine is 21962 does that mean at the time I joined there were 21,962 members ???

Numbers are sequential as Damian said and are allocated as people join.
If you left and rejoined later you would have a new, higher number.
There's currently something like 5,500 members.
It amazes me that over 15,000 have joined since me!
Just think if they'd all stayed as members....  :o
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: moogle on August 09, 2011, 04:43:04 PM
Quote from: Lawrence on August 03, 2011, 07:25:14 PM
I have just taken out a years membership to see what it is like, although I do realise as an American & Japanese modeller (hopefully soon  ::)) there wont be a lot of specific stuff to interest me but I am hoping to pick up tips on general layout topics.

I also received the handbook and have to say I was impressed with the quantity but was surprised, given the computer age we live in, some of the rather poor diagrams.  I shall persevere with it though  ;D

Persevere with it! The handbook has each section updated every now and again but being a voluntary thing takes time.
The sections with the poor diagrams are probably on the cards...
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2011, 10:09:24 AM
I had a lower number for the NGS when I joined the first time in 1994 I think, but when I rejoined I didn't think to ask for it to be renewed.  Not to worry, it's not a competition.  :)  Or is it?!  :D
Title: Re: NGS and 2mm Numbers On Profile
Post by: Sithlord75 on August 10, 2011, 10:42:12 AM
Quote from: BernardTPM on August 03, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: moogle on June 15, 2011, 03:26:09 PM
Well, I've now added my NGS number.
Though it does seem to be lower than everyone else's!
Well, almost!
Here's a question: are numbers below 10000 recognised in the Society prize draws?  8)

I am waiting for someone outside the UK to win - although it is a bit of a longshot as apparently only 10% of members do.  Odds on if it were me, it would be something for eBay to get beer tokens to get what I really want  :evil: