500th post
By DanaMark
@DanaMark (807)
United States
August 2, 2007 9:57pm CST
I reached that first milestone - a 500 rating beside my name. Yippie yippie yeah! I didn't think it would be a big deal, but I am sort of happy about it. I already noticed a difference. There is now a "Add an image" button when I'm making a comment. So I'll have to think about doing that more. And myLot will now let me copy/cut/paste. So when I want to move a paragraph, after I cut it and find out I can't paste it, I won't have to try to remember what I had just typed. Or when I want to give a URL, I can copy/paste it instead of having to write it all down so I get it right. From those of you who are already there, are there other benefits I haven't noticed?
Thanks to all for your great discussions so I could make comments to get here, and for commenting on my discussions so that I got credit for them.
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25 responses
@Perspectives (7131)
• Canada
3 Aug 07
Hi, I am back...and I guess you noticed that you received my best response for your funny comments about my 'thinker' going even when I am sick.
Anyway I did post another thinking discussion about giving and receiving and am about to sign off. It was important to me to drop by and add a comment to your discussions because I appreciate your regular visits to perspectives and saw your 500 post acheivement. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I can appreciate why you are excited...I am breathing down your back...and am about 15 away from making my 500.
Thanks for letting me know about the additional perks you receive when you get there. I knew about the cutting and pasting but was not aware of the other benefits. So hopefully now I am getting over my 'bug' I'll have more time to push to the finish line and post a similar "YEAH...I did it message" just like you.
Good on you DanaMark...you deserve it...you give a lot to your friends and the site.
Truly signing off now...but we'll be in touch...that I know for sure.
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
3 Aug 07
Congrats on making 500!!Sometimes the first 500 are the hardest to reach .It amazed me at the speed it took to reach where I am at(whatever it is) as a part-time member.It is good to set obtainable goals and now that you have reached one of yours,what goal will you set next?1000?
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
3 Aug 07
Congratulations on your 500th post. Actually that's the second milestone. The first is 100, when you get your star with your rating number in it. Mine has been sitting at a 9 for quite a while, and I'm happy with that.
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@shannon76 (1232)
• United States
3 Aug 07
I am about 100 away!!!! I can't wait! lol
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@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
3 Aug 07
congratulations! it sure is easier now that you have the copy-cut-paste option. it does have some added perks. enjoy and goodluck! :)
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@stealthy (8181)
• United States
3 Aug 07
It is funny but a few times before I reached 500, the add image button was there when I was making a comment. One thing lately is that I seem to only get credit for one image added to a comment even if I add a new one to a comment on a completely different discussion. This has happened a couple of times at least. It is convient to be able to copy and paste especially if you want to put links in your discussion or comment.
@sylvia13 (1850)
• Nelson Bay, Australia
3 Aug 07
Yes, the magic 500 is a milestone I am looking forward to as well! I like to write things first and then correct and improve things, but until I get to 500 my only choice is to print and copy into ML, not the most effective way of doing things! I was not aware of the "Add an image" with 500, but I think that is a good idea, as it gives more interest to whatever one writes!
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@Lifeless (2635)
• India
3 Aug 07
Man, that's quite a milestone.. I am also close to achieving that. It wud be better to cut/copy/paste now since most of the time internet gets disconnected and u lose ur response. So, before pressing the submit button, it would be better to copy that response of urs to sm temporary file. I am looking fwd to enjoying this benefit soon. All the best to u...
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@citizenvin (518)
• India
3 Aug 07
oh great work sir. me too coming eagerly to 500 post.
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@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
3 Aug 07
Hey! Congratulations! Yea, I never thought that cut and paste is such a big deal back when I was midway m 500th post. Then I experienced needing to cut and paste or copy some texts but I cannot do it. Every time I try to, there was always that pop-up note that says I have to reach 500 before I can cut and paste. It was kind of frustrating having to re-type and yes, remember what it was you have re-type. So I really felt ecstatic when finally I hit the mark. Whew! At long last!
Again, congratulations and keep on posting!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
4 Aug 07
congratulations on your 500th post... yes, we definitely can feel the difference and the benefits once we reach the 500th mark... i bet you must feel very very happy now... keep on posting and you will reach 1000th mark in no time... :-)
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Congratulatins sugar. Glad you made it. Keep up the good work, and have fun here. They are strict with their rules, so becareful what you are pasting.
@sunkissed (4330)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Hi Margie, Good to dsee you, You are sure right about the watching what you paste part..
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Congratulations. I know before I hit that mark I wanted and needed to desperately. I have a problem with spelling and I feel so much better about posting now.
The ability to copy, spell check, then paste back makes it so much better.
Good for you.
@EricChen79 (27)
• China
4 Aug 07
Congrats on making 500!!!I am a new user,please tell me what time i can get the star?If i want to get the high star,what should i do?Thanks for ever!!Best Regards!
@DanaMark (807)
• United States
4 Aug 07
From what I understand, your star rating will appear after your ranking number beside your name reaches 100. That ranking number goes up one each time you post a comment on someone's discussion, or after the first comment on a discussion you started. You only get one for a discussion you start. You can move your star rating higher until it reaches a 10 by posting good comments on people's discussions. Be sure you post more than one-liners for comments and discussions. Make thoughtful comments. That will help.