wow, newbie after 15 years of membership

[marsupilami]

what is happening here ? new login ? any other changes ??

[Nanuq]

Hah, me too!  15 years and 15,000 posts to earn that coveted Newbie rank!   

 

[kernow]

I’ve just had my 1 year good service award! 

[Nanuq]

NICE!!!  We all knew you were good for it.  Stick around, newcomer!

 

[cornerstone]

Changing logins from usernames to "what email address did you use to register 15 years ago" was a marvellous early onset dementia test for me as well. 

[altesporsche]

LOL so im not the only one getting newbie awards for a year of membership on my I think 12th year or something, maybe longer lol 

[Ronin]

Yeah, whats up with the badges. "We don't need no stinking badges!"

 

Ditto, I have been here for 12+ years and got my 1yr badge and "Newbie" status.  🤣

Edit to add, didn't our avatar used have something like "Member Since 2008"?  or am I delusional?

[freddy333]

Just received my "One year in award". My, how 15-ish years flies when you are doing something else.

[Ronin]

I miss POWERMAX

[freddy333]

And, today, a "Posting Machine" badge. I guess it's true what they say, everything old is new again.

[Ronin]

Surprised there is no explanation as to what is going on with the new badges and loss of power max, and member since… Was it just a forum update that was unknowingly applied, or was this a conscientious choice by the Admin?

Edit to add, those viewing this on Mobile browser only probably have no idea what we are talking about. Only noticeable on full desktop 🖥 browser version of the forum.