What are the requirements for becoming an X.I.P.?

[PanteraGSTK]

So, what would I have to accomplish in order to become an X.I.P.? I've seen many X.I.P.'s with small post counts and some with huge post counts so I'm going to assume it has nothing to do with that. Really, I just want to become more involved.

Thanks

[shimmishim]

edit: nevermind. that's a legend.

i'm sure it has to do with achievement and contribution to the xtreme community.

[PanteraGSTK]

edit: nevermind. that's a legend.

i'm sure it has to do with achievement and contribution to the xtreme community.

Thats what I've been thinking, but I just wanted to know if there was anything specific.

You should unedit youself. I'm curious about what it takes to be a legend also. I just thought I'd take it one step at a time.

[Movieman]

Thats what I've been thinking, but I just wanted to know if there was anything specific.

You should unedit youself. I'm curious about what it takes to be a legend also. I just thought I'd take it one step at a time.

First you write me a check for $5000.00...Then you.....

[kemo]

First you write me a check for $5000.00...Then you.....

for 5K$ at least make a him a mod

[NickS]

1. A willingness to help others, particularly when an individual has little personal interest in the topic or problem. Like helping those when they ask questions that have been asked many many times.
2. A demonstrated patience and reserve in dealing with disagreeable people.
3. The ability to discuss or disagree in a topic on the basis of REASON rather than personal attacks.
4. Knowledge in overclocking and computers in general.
5. At least a little bit of time on the forums, 3 to 4 months at least.

[phelan1777]

1. A willingness to help others, particularly when an individual has little personal interest in the topic or problem. Like helping those when they ask questions that have been asked many many times.
2. A demonstrated patience and reserve in dealing with disagreeable people.
3. The ability to discuss or disagree in a topic on the basis of REASON rather than personal attacks.
4. Knowledge in overclocking and computers in general.
5. At least a little bit of time on the forums, 3 to 4 months at least.

I had the impression that at least one serious OC, even a WR if possible :-P.

[metro.cl]

I had the impression that at least one serious OC, even a WR if possible :-P.

i've never got a WR

[buffbiff21]

1. A willingness to help others, particularly when an individual has little personal interest in the topic or problem. Like helping those when they ask questions that have been asked many many times.
2. A demonstrated patience and reserve in dealing with disagreeable people.
3. The ability to discuss or disagree in a topic on the basis of REASON rather than personal attacks.
4. Knowledge in overclocking and computers in general.
5. At least a little bit of time on the forums, 3 to 4 months at least.

I was actually wondering this myself

how do you all pick them?

[NickS]

Nominations by the staff, which are held like every 6mo or so.

[phelan1777]

Nominations by the staff, which are held like every 6mo or so.

<<<Nominates himself as the most likely to annoy someone :-)

[buffbiff21]

What about Xtreme Legends? Green name tags?

[PanteraGSTK]

1. A willingness to help others, particularly when an individual has little personal interest in the topic or problem. Like helping those when they ask questions that have been asked many many times.
2. A demonstrated patience and reserve in dealing with disagreeable people.
3. The ability to discuss or disagree in a topic on the basis of REASON rather than personal attacks.
4. Knowledge in overclocking and computers in general.
5. At least a little bit of time on the forums, 3 to 4 months at least.

Thanks for that. These are things I try to do anyway, so I guess I may be an XIP one day.

First you write me a check for $5000.00...Then you.....

Yea...I can think of all kinds of goodies to buy with that. Thanks for the tip though....bribing my way to XIP status...I wonder how much it is to be a legend? How much of a cut does FUGGER get?

[Movieman]

Thanks for that. These are things I try to do anyway, so I guess I may be an XIP one day.



Yea...I can think of all kinds of goodies to buy with that. Thanks for the tip though....bribing my way to XIP status...I wonder how much it is to be a legend? How much of a cut does FUGGER get?

I was teasing.
I will tell you this: I don't think anyone that was ever made a XIP went looking for it or expected it. I know I didn't. I was doing "my thing" in DC just trying to help and was shocked when they told me.
I also questioned whether they'd been drinking that night but thats another story.

[Vapor]

I will tell you this: I don't think anyone that was ever made a XIP went looking for it or expected it. I know I didn't.

Too true....one day I saw my name was blue and was like "WTF, why is my name a different color?!"

Overall contribution and advanced knowledge are what we look for a lot now.

[kemo]

Too true....one day I saw my name was blue and was like "WTF, why is my name a different color?!"

Overall contribution and advanced knowledge are what we look for a lot now.

and your progression is very impressive ,,,,,, join date Feb 05

Blue >>> black >>> brown >>>> red

what next

[PanteraGSTK]

I was teasing.
I will tell you this: I don't think anyone that was ever made a XIP went looking for it or expected it. I know I didn't. I was doing "my thing" in DC just trying to help and was shocked when they told me.
I also questioned whether they'd been drinking that night but thats another story.

It's not that I'm looking for it as much as it is to satisfy my own curiosity. I was under the impression that it was based on post count, but now I know better. It would be nice to be able to help out enough to get that kind of respect from XS as a whole. From the caliber of people on here, it would be a privilege to be included in the XIP group.

[perkam]

I will tell you this: I don't think anyone that was ever made a XIP went looking for it or expected it.

That is Rule 1 out of 2 for becoming an XIP.

Rule #2 is, never forget rule #1 :p

Perkam

[serialk11r]

1. A willingness to help others, particularly when an individual has little personal interest in the topic or problem. Like helping those when they ask questions that have been asked many many times.
2. A demonstrated patience and reserve in dealing with disagreeable people.
3. The ability to discuss or disagree in a topic on the basis of REASON rather than personal attacks.
4. Knowledge in overclocking and computers in general.
5. At least a little bit of time on the forums, 3 to 4 months at least.

That easy? You sure?
5k check to movieman...maybe I should consider that (lol).

[itznfb]

i wouldn't want to be an XIP, the i'd have to decide which color i want to stick with

[K404]

I thought X.I.P. was reserved for people with contacts in the industry...those who can bring us real, solid and trustworthy details on still-to-be released gear (subject to NDA)

These people also generally "have a clue"

Legend: the absolute bombs of overclocking, but who'll also take the time to answer questions and help others get the scores

(the way I see it)

[Shift]

I thought X.I.P. was reserved for people with contacts in the industry...those who can bring us real, solid and trustworthy details on still-to-be released gear (subject to NDA)

These people also generally "have a clue"

Legend: the absolute bombs of overclocking, but who'll also take the time to answer questions and help others get the scores

(the way I see it)

I believe that is a factor to. Like the XIPs with little post counts, they are XIP because they work for certain companines. Like I know Jakup is with evga.

[phelan1777]

I believe that is a factor to. Like the XIPs with little post counts, they are XIP because they work for certain companines. Like I know Jakup is with evga.

I am starting working for EVGA soon, I won't be getting XIP :-(

[M.Beier]

You have to run a marathon backwards and on one leg, in less then 5 hours!

[ziddey]

I think not asking is one.