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Old 17-03-2011, 08:36 PM   #1
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I just logged on and found out I have won an award..

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Now I have a really big head...

(JC and GK we should form a club )

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Old 17-03-2011, 08:39 PM   #2
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Oi!! What about me?

(Now I feel compelled to actually write up the aftermarket replacement for XR head lights)
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Old 17-03-2011, 08:39 PM   #3
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HAHA..!! That's cool...!
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Old 17-03-2011, 08:41 PM   #4
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Oi!! What about me?
OK so we have UK, JC, GK, ronwest..
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:01 PM   #5
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pity...

although im more of an advice giver :P

soo... who else is out there?
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:09 PM   #6
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I was feeling honoured until I saw the rest of the list!
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:10 PM   #7
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probably Linz too..
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:42 PM   #8
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:43 PM   #9
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Me I got the old timer award
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:44 PM   #10
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is hulk ba a technical writer or a technical writer's dream? congrats by the way
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:47 PM   #11
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Whoooo... who's a clever boy, then...

I reckon another 300 articles and I'll rate as a VC as well
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:54 PM   #12
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Whoooo... who's a clever boy, then...

I reckon another 300 articles and I'll rate as a VC as well

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OK so we have UK, JC, GK, ronwest..
UK

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I'd better rank them as well.... Whoosha (aka cleaver boy) and the rest.

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Old 17-03-2011, 11:02 PM   #13
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Old 17-03-2011, 11:49 PM   #14
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If you have a really big head, maybe you should skim a bit off it & have it polished... <Grins, ducks & runs>
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A nice little acknowledgement for a few contributions is nice!

I guess this is the replacement for rep points?

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Old 18-03-2011, 08:54 PM   #17
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I would suppose so, it's nice to have people recognised for actual worthwhile input not just a thousand smilies for sarcasm and cynicism in the pub.
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Old 18-03-2011, 09:17 PM   #18
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Well deserved as well fellas, you make this forum a shining star among others. Well Done.

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Good work guys, never really worked the smiley thing out anyway.
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well done boys this is by far the best forum to be on...
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bleh... im no-where near getting an award. hehe
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:28 PM   #23
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Welcome to the Club..InfernoSR
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Oh and me too

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And now the club get's ruined by me

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It's not a full replacement, but the system is changed.
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Well done guys. I was also surprised to receive a Valued Contributor award myself the other day. Makes me feel a bit special. haha
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Your valued contributions are always appreciated Shav

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