Quiz for Expert Member seal - Page 3

stumpy4700 · 07-14-2008, 03:22 AM

If you sit back and read alot of the posts and spend time reading the old posts, It doesn't take time to figure out who the "experts" are and when to take their advice. I view them as the most experienced,either by trial and error or most educated in the field of "bananology". That said, even new members have good ideas and experiences. I think that each person can decide for themselves who the experts are and use their own brain(not a badge) to know who to listen to. Thats just me

But Jared either way this is a great site, and I owe you one for all the knowledge that I have gained through your site and the wonderful people who post here....THANKS

sandy0225 · 07-16-2008, 03:24 PM

I think it'd be fun to take a test just to see if I could pass it.
I didn't ask to be an "expert member" and I really don't care if I'm one or not.
Have ya noticed though? there are people who can pass tests and people who have a green thumb, and sometimes the two don't overlap, and sometimes they do. And I went to master gardener classes with a few people who passed all the tests and they can't grow weeds even! LOL....
I'd lean towards getting rid of the whole "expert" thing and just having members. But if you passed a test you could have a little logo or something.

Nancy · 07-16-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jpfloors

However I do feel a test in fun would be nice. It would let people validate what they know, and let them learn what they haven't and might be fun and helpful to new members as well to let them learn basic care.

I don't care one way or the other about whether this site has designated experts or how such a designation is earned. I certainly know that I'm no expert, and it didn't take long browsing through the archives for me to realize that there are some really serious and knowledgeable banana growers here! I agree with JP, though, that a self-test (or perhaps a "question of the day" for which an answer was posted the next day) would be fun and informative. Whatever you decide to do, I enjoy the site and I appreciate the advice/information I've gotten.

Nancy

Randy4ut · 07-16-2008, 05:06 PM

Just curious as to what happened to Lag's quizzes??? I thought that was a great idea and very fun and informative as well. Where are you, Pete??? Come on buddy, and get another quiz together...

Lagniappe · 07-16-2008, 07:23 PM

LOL ! I was just working on that at the airport monday night .

In regards to the badge , I could totally do without it . I'm no expert and will always have questions . On the other hand ,those who CAN answer my questions may often have questions of thier own to ask :P

NANAMAN · 07-21-2008, 01:09 AM

I joined Bananas.org because I have a passion for growing desert bananas, and this site gave me an outlet to share that passion. This is a great resource for all things banana related, and will continue to be, if it somehow includes everyone. By definition , an expert member badge seeks to separate , not include. I think the badge should go away! JMHO. When I started growing bananas, the Internet didn't exist, and getting information, or plants for that matter,was not an easy task. Most of what I know about growing them has developed from trial and error, and studying books. No badge will enhance my experience with bananas, this forum,or the other members here. This hobby is more enjoyable for me, when I can share my success with other people who appreciate all that goes into it.

PAJ53 · 07-21-2008, 07:43 PM

I have visited Banana plantations in Jamacia and there is a big differance between commercial production and a zone 7b North Texas hobbyist. It is impossible to become a true expert with bannans in my zone as it gets as cold as 15 degrees most years and some years it drops as low as zero. The weather can be 80 degrees in January some years and the plants break dormacy and then freeze and die in march or they endure days and days of 100 plus temps with high winds 50 to 70 mph-- maybe different kinds of experts -- tropical climate, temperate climate, and subartic climate experts

natedogg1026 · 08-03-2008, 10:21 PM

So did we come to a decision?

mskitty38583 · 08-05-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by natedogg1026

So did we come to a decision?

i guess not.

natedogg1026 · 08-05-2008, 10:38 PM

MediaHound · 08-06-2008, 09:29 PM

All gone now! No more expert member seal, for now at least.

microfarmer · 08-11-2008, 03:32 PM

I like the quiz idea, but not everyday, as I sometimes can only get to the site every few days to a week. Maybe a weekly quiz, and something in the margin where the badge was, stating the # of quizzes taken, compared to the # of quizzes passed. Maybe 5 banana bucks for each passed quiz? Just a thought....feel free to expand on it...

Also maybe an archive of quizzes that you could take at any time so those that are not here that often, can participate, without feeling left out?

Also, it occurs to me that there was not one among us that had the seal, that protested it's being taken away....That says a lot!!

07-14-2008, 03:22 AM	#41 (permalink)
stumpy4700 Going Ape for Bananas stumpy4700 's Photo Gallery Location: Satellite Beach, Fla Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 10 Name: Stumpy-----a.k.a Jeff Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,194 BananaBucks : 53,313 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,353 Times Was Thanked 678 Times in 349 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,300 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal If you sit back and read alot of the posts and spend time reading the old posts, It doesn't take time to figure out who the "experts" are and when to take their advice. I view them as the most experienced,either by trial and error or most educated in the field of "bananology". That said, even new members have good ideas and experiences. I think that each person can decide for themselves who the experts are and use their own brain(not a badge) to know who to listen to. Thats just me But Jared either way this is a great site, and I owe you one for all the knowledge that I have gained through your site and the wonderful people who post here....THANKS

07-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#42 (permalink)
sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 433,815 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal I think it'd be fun to take a test just to see if I could pass it. I didn't ask to be an "expert member" and I really don't care if I'm one or not. Have ya noticed though? there are people who can pass tests and people who have a green thumb, and sometimes the two don't overlap, and sometimes they do. And I went to master gardener classes with a few people who passed all the tests and they can't grow weeds even! LOL.... I'd lean towards getting rid of the whole "expert" thing and just having members. But if you passed a test you could have a little logo or something. __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!

07-16-2008, 05:06 PM	#44 (permalink)
Randy4ut Randy4ut's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,387 BananaBucks : 209,297 Feedback: 23 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,051 Times Was Thanked 1,324 Times in 444 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 87 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal Just curious as to what happened to Lag's quizzes??? I thought that was a great idea and very fun and informative as well. Where are you, Pete??? Come on buddy, and get another quiz together... __________________

07-16-2008, 07:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
Lagniappe Lagniappe's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,111 BananaBucks : 293,168 Feedback: 22 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,378 Times Was Thanked 1,402 Times in 558 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 535 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal LOL ! I was just working on that at the airport monday night . In regards to the badge , I could totally do without it . I'm no expert and will always have questions . On the other hand ,those who CAN answer my questions may often have questions of thier own to ask :P

07-21-2008, 01:09 AM	#46 (permalink)
NANAMAN Pseudostem Therapist NANAMAN's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Park Fl. Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Brian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,696 BananaBucks : 308,809 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 452 Times Was Thanked 1,118 Times in 320 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal I joined Bananas.org because I have a passion for growing desert bananas, and this site gave me an outlet to share that passion. This is a great resource for all things banana related, and will continue to be, if it somehow includes everyone. By definition , an expert member badge seeks to separate , not include. I think the badge should go away! JMHO. When I started growing bananas, the Internet didn't exist, and getting information, or plants for that matter,was not an easy task. Most of what I know about growing them has developed from trial and error, and studying books. No badge will enhance my experience with bananas, this forum,or the other members here. This hobby is more enjoyable for me, when I can share my success with other people who appreciate all that goes into it. __________________

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07-21-2008, 07:43 PM	#47 (permalink)
PAJ53 PAJ53's Photo Gallery Location: Wise County Texas Between Azle and Boyd North West of Fort Worth Zone: USDA Zone 7b Name: Philip Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 188 BananaBucks : 19,132 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 8 Times Was Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal I have visited Banana plantations in Jamacia and there is a big differance between commercial production and a zone 7b North Texas hobbyist. It is impossible to become a true expert with bannans in my zone as it gets as cold as 15 degrees most years and some years it drops as low as zero. The weather can be 80 degrees in January some years and the plants break dormacy and then freeze and die in march or they endure days and days of 100 plus temps with high winds 50 to 70 mph-- maybe different kinds of experts -- tropical climate, temperate climate, and subartic climate experts

08-03-2008, 10:21 PM	#48 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 640 BananaBucks : 344,351 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 139 Times Was Thanked 176 Times in 110 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal So did we come to a decision? __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

08-05-2008, 10:38 PM	#50 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 640 BananaBucks : 344,351 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 139 Times Was Thanked 176 Times in 110 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal ? __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

08-06-2008, 09:29 PM	#51 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,273 BananaBucks : 2,371,878 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,882 Times Was Thanked 5,105 Times in 1,359 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,088 Times	Re: Quiz for Expert Member seal All gone now! No more expert member seal, for now at least. __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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