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

    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.

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    edit: nevermind. that's a legend.

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


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    Quote Originally Posted by shimmishim View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PanteraGSTK View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NickS View Post
    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.
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    So please return to the "Darkside of the Moon" and check your "Pulse" while you wait for the "Animals" that will be "Obscured By Clouds". And watch me wave as I say "Wish You Were Here" in "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
    First you write me a check for $5000.00...Then you.....
    for 5K$ at least make a him a mod
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    Quote Originally Posted by phelan1777 View Post
    I had the impression that at least one serious OC, even a WR if possible :-P.
    i've never got a WR

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    Quote Originally Posted by NickS View Post
    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?
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    Nominations by the staff, which are held like every 6mo or so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NickS View Post
    Nominations by the staff, which are held like every 6mo or so.
    <<<Nominates himself as the most likely to annoy someone :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by jbartlett323 View Post
    So please return to the "Darkside of the Moon" and check your "Pulse" while you wait for the "Animals" that will be "Obscured By Clouds". And watch me wave as I say "Wish You Were Here" in "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"

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    What about Xtreme Legends? Green name tags?
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    Quote Originally Posted by NickS View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PanteraGSTK View Post
    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.
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    i wouldn't want to be an XIP, the i'd have to decide which color i want to stick with
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    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vapor View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by kemo6600 View Post
    and your progression is very impressive ,,,,,, join date Feb 05

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

    what next
    XS_GOD....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
    XS_GOD....


    any color suggestions ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, purple perhaps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kemo6600 View Post


    any color suggestions ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, purple perhaps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I was thinking the color of the burning bush in the movie " The 10 Commandments"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
    I was thinking the color of the burning bush in the movie " The 10 Commandments"
    i am not a classic movies fan "The Ten Commandments (1956)"
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    Quote Originally Posted by jbartlett323 View Post
    So please return to the "Darkside of the Moon" and check your "Pulse" while you wait for the "Animals" that will be "Obscured By Clouds". And watch me wave as I say "Wish You Were Here" in "A Momentary Lapse of Reason"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kemo6600 View Post
    i am not a classic movies fan "The Ten Commandments (1956)"
    OT:
    Don't think that way. Some of the greatest movies are way over 30 years old.
    Try and get a copy of Lost Horizon(1937) or Lawrence of Arabia(1962)
    Lost Horizon has missing minutes where all you get is sound.
    The nitrates they used in making the film corodded the film over the years and in some cases they opened the film reels and found just dust.
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    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

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