Trusted Reviewer Minis

[timg]

They're heeeeerre :) The green ones are a bit on the bright side but otherwise I feel they turned out quite nicely. This is just my way of saying thanks to all the people that have contributed to the site by writing quality reviews that have been recognized by the other members on DGCR.

So here's the deal. To get one of these, you must be a trusted reviewer and then you will get one corresponding to whatever level you're currently at. There seemed to be some interest in having me sign them so I'll throw that out there for those that would like me to do that.

To get one of these, PM or email me the following info:

Name & Address
Current Trusted Level
Signed or non-signed

That's all there is to it.

[DGtourist]

that is so bad ass.

[JR Stengele]

I agree. You truely are a considerate man. I appreciate these minis and even more all that you do for the DG community.

[Jimb]

Crap! I think that I only have 12 votes on my reviews. That's what I get for living in the middle of nowhere.

[ERicJ]

There seemed to be some interest in having me sign them so I'll throw that out there for those that would like me to do that.
Does that come with a certificate of authenticity? ;)

[Greg Layton]

Woo, I can't wait. I'm not sure where I'll put it though... maybe on the wall? It definitely isn't going in my bag.

[timg]

Does that come with a certificate of authenticity? ;)
Already planning the eBay sale, huh? ;)

[ERicJ]

Already planning the eBay sale, huh? ;)
Not exactly. When you get inducted into the disc golf Hall of Fame for best ever online contribution to the sport, I want proof that I knew ya way back when. :cool:

[JR Stengele]

Good one EricJ

[DiscChainBasket18]

do you still have 'regular' minis for us pee-ons?

[timg]

do you still have 'regular' minis for us pee-ons?
I do.. :) Although I wouldn't consider non-trusted reviewers to be peons. A lot of people upload photos, fix course info, add maps, etc. which I and everyone else definitely appreciate. I would love to send out free stuff to everyone that contributes if I could but the site isn't exactly what one might call a money maker which means I pay for all this stuff myself.

So.. I'm guessing a link might be helpful at this point:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/store/

[nygfaninva]

Man I want one of those....great job!

[DiscChainBasket18]

I do.. :) Although I wouldn't consider non-trusted reviewers to be peons. A lot of people upload photos, fix course info, add maps, etc. which I and everyone else definitely appreciate. I would love to send out free stuff to everyone that contributes if I could but the site isn't exactly what one might call a money maker which means I pay for all this stuff myself.

So.. I'm guessing a link might be helpful at this point:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/store/

I was just kidding. I do a lot of what you talked about (upload photos, info etc) but I wasn't looking for a freebie. I'll pay my dues & accept one if I earn it. Just having them available is a cool gesture by DGCR.

It reminds me of one place I worked at the employees all got company shirts. But some 'upper crusters' got a little better shirt. You should have heard the crap that got started off of that one. Hilarious. It's only a shirt!

(it's only a mini)

[valkyriefb11]

Hey Tim,
would you sign a regular mini? or is that only reserved for 'signature' minis? ;)

[timg]

Sure, if you wanted me to I would.

Btw, all the TR Minis that I have gotten info for have been sent.

[ERicJ]

Arrived in the mail Monday!

Gracias.

ERic

[timg]

Cool :D

[RustyP]

Got mine last night...Thanks Tim!

Only problem is trying to figure out if I should actually use it, display it with my other "prize" minis, or punch a hole in it and proudly hang it on my bag :D

Thanks again!

[JR Stengele]

Received mine on Monday and was super pumped. They are heavier and nicer then I tought. Thank you very much for your generousity Timg. It's as if Christmas came early! It is now my mission to get the gold so I have all three.= ) Thanks again.

[timg]

I'm glad you guys like them!

[DirtyMittenDG]

ok I'll take my mini now!! ......O wait..... lol!

JK

[The Valkyrie Kid]

Thanks Tim. My minis arrived in Mondays mail and I too, am undecided as to what to do what them. But they're plenty cool.

[heelboycraig]

Tim,
Do we get a new mini each time we reach a new TR level?

[timg]

Craig,

That's the general idea :)

[ERicJ]

My TR minis were added to my DG trophy shelf.

[jedwards]

My TR minis were added to my DG trophy shelf.

Sure they are....

Look what I found --

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=658

jk -- couldn't resist :D

[ERicJ]

Ha! But you can tell that's not me selling... I'm no "Power Seller".

(I know you're j/k. Me too.) :D

[DGtourist]

no minis yet
:(

[timg]

You should get them in the next day or two.

[DGtourist]

I been checking the mail with anticipation all week. I'm totally excited about the minis, Tim, thank you. I have a plan to bust out 20 more reviews over xmas break. One more final and I'll start writing more.

[JR Stengele]

Hey DG tourist, Mossy Roc is now on here so you can get directions to go play next time your here. Enjoy!

[timg]

DGTourist,

Did you ever PM or email me your address details? I don't see your info in my spreadsheet where I'm tracking who got which mini and I don't see any PMs from you either.

[DGtourist]

DGTourist,

Did you ever PM or email me your address details? I don't see your info in my spreadsheet where I'm tracking who got which mini and I don't see any PMs from you either.

I never PMed you. I just figured you had my address by way of my mini order in the past. I'll PM you now.

[DGtourist]

Hey DG tourist, Mossy Roc is now on here so you can get directions to go play next time your here. Enjoy!

Now someone just needs to throw down some photos, and write a review ;)

[timg]

I never PMed you. I just figured you had my address by way of my mini order in the past. I'll PM you now.
Ah.. ok. Then stop keeping an eye out for the mini. Yours isn't in the mail yet! :) Hopefully I'll get them to the post office tomorrow.

[DGtourist]

awesome thanks. dont forget to sign em ;)

[Texconsinite]

I PMed you a while back, TimG. Are you sending Minis to Bronze reviewers as well, or just silver and gold. I would love to get mine, just wondering if its on its way. Thanks again!!

[timg]

You should have gotten yours a couple of weeks ago. It was in the first batch of minis I sent out.

[ZMan44]

I got mine a about a week or so ago...thought about playing with it but i never will. I have it my mini pouch on my bag, but I use my other mini. This one is more of a "badge of honor" and I love it. Thanks again, Tim.

[Three Putt]

I drilled a hole in mine and hung it off my bag like a bag tag. Not that anybody in the Lou is on this board and will have any idea what it is, but I like it.

[REDARMY]

shenanigans!

if i see you in the stl area i'll be inspecting your mini looking for the timg seal of authenticity. :)

[The Valkyrie Kid]

Now someone just needs to throw down some photos, and write a review ;)

My review is there DGtourist.

[Fore]

I drilled a hole in mine and hung it off my bag like a bag tag. Not that anybody in the Lou is on this board and will have any idea what it is, but I like it.


Its all about the exposure. :D

[DGtourist]

My review is there DGtourist.

Hey Valk, I saw that review a few days ago. I'll know when I'll be back in Seattle as soon as the Rapids schedule comes out. I plan to make the trip to see the 'pids beat up on the Sounders. I'll give you a heads up before hand.
-JD

[DGtourist]

got mine today! Thank you.

[sidewinding]

shenanigans!

if i see you in the stl area i'll be inspecting your mini looking for the timg seal of authenticity. :)

I've got a mini you can inspect. ;)

[DGtourist]

I've got a mini you can inspect. ;)

Are you sure that you haven'r been smoking pot when you go to Austin? ;)

The weekend of the 25th of Jan, we still on? If I remember correctly you have a son, right? Feel free to bring him along, my wife will be taggin along with me.

[SimonCarr]

So what do I have to do to get my minis?

[timg]

See the first post in this thread

[YonderScott]

I got the coolest thing I've ever gotten in the mail today. After a road trip to play 2 courses on here I've never played, and one that just went in the ground that will soon be on the site(Archdale, NC Creekside Park)....I came home to find a trusted reviewer mini in my mail box. Thanks a ton Timg...this site is the best. And you do great work.

Scott

[Texconsinite]

Got my mini!! Soooo sweet. I think it makes me play better, bc every time I pull it out to mark a spot, I feel like a BAMF!!! Thanks Timg

[timg]

You're welcome guys :)

[valkyriefb11]

Just added the single most important thing to my new bag today ... a TR mini signed by the man himself! :D

Thanks Tim!

[Olorin]

Got my Gold TR mini signed by The Man! Thanks so much Tim; that's a very thoughtful gesture! It's ultra sweet!! I won't be using it, though. It's too valuable, so it's staying home in the collection. I can't wait to use the Silver one out on the course, though.

[t i m]

Just hit silver, and figured it was finally time to request a TR mini. Is it possible to get the bronze at the same time to use it on the course? Silver will be staying pristine until I get to gold...

Unfortunately, it will probably be a while before I hit gold... not much time these days to write more reviews (at least not to write the in-depth reviews I tend to prefer putting together). Thanks again for this site Tim, it's awesome, and I'm amazed how many ways (and how much time) you find to keep making it better.

[timg]

t i m,

Send me a pm with your details and I'll get the TR minis out as soon as I can.

[Hamilton]

got mine today...thanks again timg!

[RustyP]

WOOP WOOP...just hit Silver! :D

Thank you new course I played last week (Towne Lakes DGC (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=3028)) for putting me over 150!

[Texconsinite]

Congrats Rusty!

[Matt aka N.G.S.P.]

tim if they are still available i just hit bronze level. i sent you a PM asking about them and if i get one i'm totally gonna rock it in my bag for my marker. what a cool contribution of you to offer the members of the site.
-matt-

[DirtyMittenDG]

Got my mini in the mail the other day!!!

I have to admit, I was a "mini marker" virgin before now.

Thanks again Tim!!!!!!!!!!!

[_.-Dut-._]

Got my mini in the mail the other day!!!

I have to admit, I was a "mini marker" virgin before now.

Thanks again Tim!!!!!!!!!!!

Cant wait to get mine. :D

[t i m]

Mine showed up earlier this week -- very sweet. TR mini is going to the icebowl with me this weekend. Whoop! Thanks Tim.

[Matt aka N.G.S.P.]

dude i just got mine today and it was signed!!! thanks tim!!!
-matt-

[srm_520]

Package in the mail yesterday - and my wife just shook her head at my excitement. :) First signed TR mini - check! Thanks Tim for all that you do!

[REDARMY]

dumb question, but i didn't it see it answered so far in the thread:

which color mini responds to which tr level?

[Hamilton]

I know bronze is the green mini

[ZMan44]

bronze - green

silver - red

gold - blue

[_.-Dut-._]

bronze - green

silver - red

gold - blue

Trying to get that blue...thats going to be a hell of a challenge though.

[willstradamus]

Trying to get that blue...thats going to be a hell of a challenge though.



yeah, that should take u at least 2 more weeks :p

[REDARMY]

So what do I have to do to get my minis?

sorry to parrot someone else here, and i know the next reply after the quoted one gives an answer, but how about putting the actual numbers in your first post Tim, then bolding or underlining those numbers?

i doubt mr. carr will be the last to ask what the required numbers are. i myself only know that bronze is 50.

(i think silver is 150, but you get the point)

is there also a way to get one's TR status to show on the forum as well?

perhaps:

Join date: blah blah
Location: blah blah
Posts: blah blah
Bronze Level Trusted Reviewer

?

[volklgirl]

Mine came today.

Sweet!! Thanks, Tim. :)

[harr0140]

Tim, I am going to wait to get my silver and gold at the same time since I am approaching gold quickly. I hope to have played a few more courses by the end of summer so I can get gold for sure.

[tamahawk]

...what the required numbers are. i myself only know that bronze is 50. (i think silver is 150, but you get the point)

Tim just recently updated the requirements as follows (quoted from trusted reviewers thread)

Added a new TR level, Diamond. I also updated the requirements a bit which really shouldn't effect any current TRs. The new requirements list is below, the main change being diamond and the change in the number of reviews required for silver/gold.

Bronze: 10 Reviews, 50 Helpful Votes, 10 Unique Voters
Silver: 20 Reviews, 150 Helpful Votes, 30 Unique Voters
Gold: 30 Reviews, 300 Helpful Votes, 60 Unique Voters
Diamond: 50 Reviews, 1000 Helpful Votes, 200 Unique Voters

is there also a way to get one's TR status to show on the forum as well?

Another feature that Tim recently added was for the TR medal to show up in the forum posts for all TRs, so if you are a TR, the medal will display by your user name each time you post.

Hope this helps.

[Doktor John]

I just got my red mini....thanks, Tim!

[craigd]

I received my signed red mini in the mail yesterday! That was some quick shipping too. Thanks a lot Tim.

[Hamilton]

I received my signed red mini in the mail yesterday! That was some quick shipping too. Thanks a lot Tim.

yeah super fast shipping...i got my red last week, thanks Tim!

[volklgirl]

Ack!! It seems like the jump from Bronze to Silver is taking for.e.v.e.rrrrrr!!!!

[Guurn]

Seems the further down the list your review gets the fewer new votes it gets also.

[Skankin77]

Great idea for the trusted reviewers! :)

[srm_520]

Ack!! It seems like the jump from Bronze to Silver is taking for.e.v.e.rrrrrr!!!!

Seems like you're good now! :) You thought that jump was long - the wait for gold may kill you! ;)

[solomon.trenton]

Seems like you're good now! :) You thought that jump was long - the wait for gold may kill you! ;)

dont forget about the wait for diamond:D

[volklgirl]

Thanks to all of you who put their votes in!! Doin' the happy dance again!!! http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/party/party0010.gif

[roadtripstuff]

I have a few more to go to get bronze and I can't wait. I'm getting out every chance I get to new courses and playing back through all the ones that I have played so that I can put out some fresh reviews, going for 100%.

[shawn_l]

Seriously Tim, thanks a ton for setting this up, and even more for keeping it growing.

I likely would've drifted out of DG without this site. It's the most reliable place to find info and plan a trip.

Of course, I'm allllmost TR, so I'm excited about getting a mini!

[solomon.trenton]

Seriously Tim, thanks a ton for setting this up, and even more for keeping it growing.

I likely would've drifted out of DG without this site. It's the most reliable place to find info and plan a trip.

Of course, I'm allllmost TR, so I'm excited about getting a mini!

make sure to get the autographed one, it makes it that much more special.

[harr0140]

OK Timg it looks like I can take the Silver and Gold at the same time. Of course I would like them autographed!!!

[volklgirl]

NICE!! Congrats!

My Silver arrived today :)

[timg]

FYI, I am currently out of minis. I just received some today but there were issues with a majority of them so I will be sending them back tomorrow. What that translates to is that there won't be any TR minis for at least another 2 weeks.

So please be patient, they'll get to you eventually :)

[harr0140]

FYI, I am currently out of minis. I just received some today but there were issues with a majority of them so I will be sending them back tomorrow. What that translates to is that there won't be any TR minis for at least another 2 weeks.

So please be patient, they'll get to you eventually :)

FYI, I am currently not doing any more reviews. I will not be doing anymore reviews until I receive my silver and gold minis! I will resume reviews when I recieve my minis . . . . . .JUST KIDDING!!!!

[humchris85]

Got my bronze mini yesterday. Thanks Tim, Your the man!!!

[StrikerME02]

How many positive ratings does it take to reach bronze status, how about silver and gold?

[gottafixit]

Mine must have got lost in the mail :(

[timg]

I don't think you ever asked for one. You're not on my list.

[BrotherDave]

Man, I can't wait to get one. I'm gonna whip it out like fine china to impress who ever I'm discin' with.

[StrikerME02]

How many positive ratings does it take to reach bronze status, how about silver and gold?

Does anyone know?

[cydisc]

I'm waiting for the gold one.

[humchris85]

Does anyone know?

Here's the tread with the info you need. http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136

[Disc Dog]

Also, if I remember correctly, the thumbs down cannot exceed 45% of your thumbs up. If you have 100 thumbs but 46 thumbs down you still do not qualify. It would have to be 45 or less.

[LStephens]

I don't think you ever asked for one. You're not on my list.

Do you have to request them?...or do you send automagically? I'd like one...can I be on the list?

[timg]

Do you have to request them?...or do you send automagically? I'd like one...can I be on the list?
See first post in this thread for instructions :)

[solomon.trenton]

Do you have to request them?...or do you send automagically? I'd like one...can I be on the list?

make sure to get it signed.

[Midnightbiker]

make sure to get it signed.

I need one

[XxInnovaxX]

I need one

i need to do some more reviews so i can get one!!

[Midnightbiker]

How do I know if I am a trusted reviewer? I have 40 thumbs up on 10 courses. Is that good?

[mashnut]

10 more thumbs and you'll be there.

[Midnightbiker]

10 more thumbs and you'll be there.

So I need 10 more to get a mini?

[solomon.trenton]

So I need 10 more to get a mini?

yes, once you get 50 thumbs up and have reviewed at least 10 courses you get a mini. as long as you dont have like 25 thumbs down. the first posts on this thread explains it all better.

[BrotherDave]

Got my mini today, whoop whoop!. Thanks Tim G, the mini is rad. I can't wait to show it off.

[Guurn]

The road to silver seems long and hard.

[harr0140]

Silver and Gold in one day!!!!! Thanks Timg.

I have no idea how I will get to platinum or diamond or whatever it was finally decided to be. I am at 65 courses I think, so I still have to make a push by the New Year, to get to 100 courses played in one year. I need to hit up some of those courses with 20 votes on each review!!!! if I want to be the first to reach that coveted status!

[Disc Dog]

I got my first reviewer mini today!

Thanks Tim.

[Roc1Time]

Got my silver yesterday, thanks Tim

[volklgirl]

The road to silver seems long and hard.

Yes it does, and the wait for Gold is even worse. :(

[Roc1Time]

Yes it is and YES it is!!

[Roller Coasters]

Got my green mini yesterday Tim. Thanks so much for everything you do!!!!

[Texconsinite]

Yes it does, and the wait for Gold is even worse. :(

Tell me about it, I was trapped in Mexico for half a year and thus unable to play new courses. Its like watching water boil, checking every few days to see if you got another thumbs up.

Tim, when you get a chance, Id love to get my silver and gold mini's. same address as before, if you remember

[AdamH]

Silver and Gold in one day!!!!! Thanks Timg.

I have no idea how I will get to platinum or diamond or whatever it was finally decided to be. I am at 65 courses I think, so I still have to make a push by the New Year, to get to 100 courses played in one year. I need to hit up some of those courses with 20 votes on each review!!!! if I want to be the first to reach that coveted status!

I think you can do it, you're on a roll! You're two-thirds of the way to 100 courses with 5 months still left in the year.

Let me know if you're going to be in my area or within an hour and a half of here.

[AdamH]

Woo hoo, I just got silver!

[Texconsinite]

Congrats bro!! Keep it up, Indiana needs more comprehensive TRs, esp with worlds coming there in 2010

[harr0140]

Yeah Adam, I will let you know but I will be in louisville the end of January early february so if any courses are open and you are willing we might be able to work something out, but it will have to be around my class schedule!

[harr0140]

AdamH I have no idea how good or bad I was when I played with you but I have been playing steadily since I got hooked. I won the am division (of tuesday night league (Dretzka) at the local course over a ten week period and moved up in divisions. I have placed well in some of the big events in the area in the rec divisions and have my rating up to 846 from like 798 or something like that after the first rating. I hope to get up to 875 or so by the end of the year I just dont know if I will be playing any more events by the end of the year.

[XxInnovaxX]

do you still get a mini for reaching trusted reviewer status or is it too late now?

[harr0140]

always as far as I know but it doesnt show you as trusted reviewer yet maybe it just happened

[srm_520]

Ahh, after a long day of work yesterday - I get home tired and hungry only to find... Not just one but two packages! Nothing like getting my signed gold mini, and by bag tag in the same day! Life is good.

Thanks Tim - you made my day!

[AdamH]

Congrats bro!! Keep it up, Indiana needs more comprehensive TRs, esp with worlds coming there in 2010
Thanks man. I can't wait for the worlds at Crown Point, IN next year, but I bet they're about as close to me as they are to you in Madison. It's almost a 4 hour drive for me, but it will be worth it. I played two of the courses up there a few years ago and they were great. I can't wait to see what the new ones are like.

[AdamH]

Yeah Adam, I will let you know but I will be in louisville the end of January early february so if any courses are open and you are willing we might be able to work something out, but it will have to be around my class schedule!
I'm glad to hear you're game is improving so quickly. Courses don't close in the winter here like they do in Wisconsin so we can play anywhere you want when you come down. I might be in Milwaukee around Thanksgiving, I'll let you know as that gets closer.

[XxInnovaxX]

always as far as I know but it doesnt show you as trusted reviewer yet maybe it just happened

no im not yet, i need one more thumbs up and one more review, which im about to fill out, just played one of the best courses ever for the 3rd time and feel like ive got enough feel of the course to write about now.... but i was just wondering:)

[crouchingwombat]

Tim,
Got mine a couple days ago in the mail. You Rock! Thanks!

[StrikerME02]

Who qualifies as a unique voter?

[timg]

Who qualifies as a unique voter?
It just means votes from individual members. If 1 person casts 5 votes for your reviews, that is one unique voter.

[StrikerME02]

It just means votes from individual members. If 1 person casts 5 votes for your reviews, that is one unique voter.

Thank you. That helps so you can't have all your votes from one person. I wasn't sure if it meant something like....10 trusted reviewers would have to vote on your reviews.

[Greg Layton]

What a great couple of days for me... I finally got my 100th course bagged and then the next day I become a Silver Medal reviewer! woohoo!

Just had to celebrate a little. Nothing to see here folks... carry on.

[StrikerME02]

What a great couple of days for me... I finally got my 100th course bagged and then the next day I become a Silver Medal reviewer! woohoo!

Just had to celebrate a little. Nothing to see here folks... carry on.

Very nice.....you hit the century mark.....and now you've got a silver medal to show for it.

[solomon.trenton]

Thank you. That helps so you can't have all your votes from one person. I wasn't sure if it meant something like....10 trusted reviewers would have to vote on your reviews.

no, this just prevents people from having their friends bump up their count.

[volklgirl]

Nice job, Greg! 100 courses.....WOW!!

[mashnut]

What a great couple of days for me... I finally got my 100th course bagged and then the next day I become a Silver Medal reviewer! woohoo!

Just had to celebrate a little. Nothing to see here folks... carry on.

My gf and I were really excited when we hit the 100th course we had played together (it was actually my 101st and her 100th), it's a fun milestone. Congrats on the silver!

[Doktor John]

TIm,
I hope you are getting ready to sign my gold mini ;)

[mashnut]

TIm,
I hope you are getting ready to sign my gold mini ;)

It's a long wait, isn't it? I'm going to ask for all my minis at once when I get to gold, I'm looking forward to seeing them!

[Doktor John]

I have my bronze and silver hanging on the wall with some other special discs....someday, that gold will be there :)

[Doktor John]

Mashnut, I'm going to be playing some No IL courses this week...I'll check out your reviews....

[Doktor John]

Woohooo....I guess I just made gold...Of course, I'd like mine signed, Tim :)

[solomon.trenton]

congrats doc!

[Greg Layton]

Congratulations John. You deserve it.

[harr0140]

It took a 7 course trip with harr0140 to get that gold. I like to think I had something to do with it!!!!!!

I am fortunate I got to play 9 new courses that day its a shame you had to leave after 7 even though you had already played those two other courses and some of the ones we played together.

I look forward to your future reviews, I am glad I inspired you to write more reviews!!!!

Congrats!

[Greg Layton]

It took a 7 course trip with harr0140 to get that gold.

You took a 7 course trip with yourself? :confused: :p

[Doktor John]

You took a 7 course trip with yourself? :confused: :p

He was REALLY tripping :)

[harr0140]

Wow you guys . . . not true never done it never will!!! I will continue to play 5-10 courses on my little roadtrips though anyone along my route is welcome to come along! Next up Janesville Beloit Rockford, then up to Manitowoc Green Bay Oshokosh areas!!

[okiebullgod]

You played 9 courses in a day? Jeezus! Hope they were pitch/putt

[harr0140]

They all were small 9 holers averaging about 200-275 per hole probably

[gottafixit]

Do these get sent out automatic or do you have to request one?

[solomon.trenton]

Do these get sent out automatic or do you have to request one?

send tim your address and what level you reached. make sure to get it signed as well:D

[mashnut]

Just sent my pm to get all three of mine!

[ElementZ]

I'm in the club! Yay!

[Doktor John]

Wow you guys . . . not true never done it never will!!!

Fortunately, it's been over 32 years for me :)

[bdamcat]

Got mine today thanks. Now next step is silver.

[mashnut]

Just got all three of mine today, they look fantastic!

[Adam Schneider]

Yay, vote #150 finally came in. :D (One or two thumbs-downs have arrived lately as well, but 150:6 is still not bad...)

[mashnut]

Congrats Adam! Don't worry too much about the thumbs down, just keep doing what you're doing.

[JR Stengele]

Congrats!

[prerube]

I have more thumbs down, but they are mostly from NY courses from when I first started reviewing.
I am still waiting on my silver, I'll probably be waiting for a long time now that I can't get to new courses as much.
Congrats adam

[volklgirl]

Nice job Adam! That's a great ratio.

[Hamilton]

Yay, vote #150 finally came in. :D (One or two thumbs-downs have arrived lately as well, but 150:6 is still not bad...)

Congrats man...not a bad ratio at all...mine is 202:5

[harr0140]

I cannot imagine only having single digit thumbs down . . . that is incredible. I have 447:29 which is still good but I dont know why some of the thumbs down ocurred?!

[mashnut]

I cannot imagine only having single digit thumbs down . . . that is incredible. I have 447:29 which is still good but I dont know why some of the thumbs down ocurred?!

It seems like the thumbs downs have increased a lot lately, I went from 275:4 to 375:10 without ever changing my reviewing style.

[Adam Schneider]

It seems like the thumbs downs have increased a lot lately, I went from 275:4 to 375:10 without ever changing my reviewing style.
Did you give a non-5-star review to a course that some people are way too emotionally invested in?

[The Valkyrie Kid]

I believe if you aren't getting any negatives, then you are probably "sugar-coating" your reviews. You're going to pick up some negatives just by writing truthful, honest reviews. Face the facts, there are a quite a few courses out there with flaws. Anytime you point out those flaws, you're going to upset the locals or the designer(s) or someone. And when I'm planning a trip, I want to know as much about a course as possible, including it's flaws and blemishes.

Of course, we have all received some of those negative votes and wondered, how could someone possibly give me a neg on that review? Like when you enjoyed the course and thought you wrote a very positive review.

[REDARMY]

I believe if you aren't getting any negatives, then you are probably "sugar-coating" your reviews. You're going to pick up some negatives just by writing truthful, honest reviews. Face the facts, there are a quite a few courses out there with flaws. Anytime you point out those flaws, you're going to upset the locals or the designer(s) or someone. And when I'm planning a trip, I want to know as much about a course as possible, including it's flaws and blemishes.

Of course, we have all received some of those negative votes and wondered, how could someone possibly give me a neg on that review? Like when you enjoyed the course and thought you wrote a very positive review.

very true. i know a few of my negatives came purely from HBB as well.

not much you can do i guess...

[AdamH]

I finally got my 200th thumbs up today! I'm still a long way from gold, but it's a milestone. Seems like the votes have been really slowing down recently. I've reviewed 15 courses over the last 4 months and only got 27 thumbs up from them. I guess I need to keep plugging away and review more courses.

[mashnut]

There are more and more reviews going up, so new reviews don't spend as much time on the front page. It also seems that a lot of newer people to the site don't really vote on reviews. The thumbs will come, just keep playing and reviewing.

[volklgirl]

I'm at 213 thumbies now but still need to write reviews for Grand Woods, Hickory Hills, and Boyne Mountain to have my 30 reviews and be qualified for Gold. I've been slacking lately :o.

[Three Putt]

Seems like the votes have been really slowing down recently. I've reviewed 15 courses over the last 4 months and only got 27 thumbs up from them. I guess I need to keep plugging away and review more courses.I've written five reviews this year and gotten a whole 18 votes on them combined. I'm not even averaging 4 votes a review for the year. I really don't have any statistics to compare that to, but it seems to me the voting has been a lot slower this year. Usually in the past there would be one or two reviews that got no traffic, but this year it seems like it is all of them. Of course five reviews is not a huge sample, so I've been figuring I'm just a statistical anomaly.

In the end it’s no big deal. I have gotten plenty of positive reinforcement in the past and I really have not changed my reviewing style, so I’m just going to keep doing what I do. I got some thumbs down on a review that I knew would get some thumbs down when I wrote it, but the truth hurts and the course is a joke. Up until I wrote it I’d never had more than one thumbs down on a review, so I had to decide if that was all that important to me before I posted it because I knew that was going down the drain. I had a ratio of something like 212:8 at that point. I just looked and it’s 217:13 right now, so the new reviews are not doing so hot. Oh, well. I’ll stand by what I said.

Truthfully, it bothers me that I have a review with more thumbs down than thumbs up. I try not to let it, but it does. I’ve read it a few times trying to figure out if I did something wrong, but I think the review covers what I thought of the course. If that is the punishment for saying what I thought, so be it.

[solomon.trenton]

I've written five reviews this year and gotten a whole 18 votes on them combined. I'm not even averaging 4 votes a review for the year. I really don't have any statistics to compare that to, but it seems to me the voting has been a lot slower this year. Usually in the past there would be one or two reviews that got no traffic, but this year it seems like it is all of them. Of course five reviews is not a huge sample, so I've been figuring I'm just a statistical anomaly.

In the end it’s no big deal. I have gotten plenty of positive reinforcement in the past and I really have not changed my reviewing style, so I’m just going to keep doing what I do. I got some thumbs down on a review that I knew would get some thumbs down when I wrote it, but the truth hurts and the course is a joke. Up until I wrote it I’d never had more than one thumbs down on a review, so I had to decide if that was all that important to me before I posted it because I knew that was going down the drain. I had a ratio of something like 212:8 at that point. I just looked and it’s 217:13 right now, so the new reviews are not doing so hot. Oh, well. I’ll stand by what I said.

Truthfully, it bothers me that I have a review with more thumbs down than thumbs up. I try not to let it, but it does. I’ve read it a few times trying to figure out if I did something wrong, but I think the review covers what I thought of the course. If that is the punishment for saying what I thought, so be it.

since may i have 34 up and 2 down on 8 courses. not very good considering i reviewed 10 courses from november to march and have 111 up and 11 down. recently i reviewed a course that is up and coming and dealt with the same HBB that seem to have struck you. i have a great review that i wrote but only gave the course a 3 because not all the holes have baskets, no tee signs, etc and i have 2 down and no up. i know that speaking the truth comes at a cost, but it still sucks.

[ERicJ]

I've written five reviews this year and gotten a whole 18 votes on them combined. I'm not even averaging 4 votes a review for the year. I really don't have any statistics to compare that to, but it seems to me the voting has been a lot slower this year. Usually in the past there would be one or two reviews that got no traffic, but this year it seems like it is all of them. Of course five reviews is not a huge sample, so I've been figuring I'm just a statistical anomaly.

I think back when the site was less populated and you could go a whole day with the front page dashboard of reviews not rolling over people just didn't have as many reviews to read. But now it seems like that dashboard rolls over at least two or three times a day.

[solomon.trenton]

I think back when the site was less populated and you could go a whole day with the front page dashboard of reviews not rolling over people just didn't have as many reviews to read. But now it seems like that dashboard rolls over at least two or three times a day.

maybe we could make a longer dashboard with the older and newer tabs.

[mashnut]

I think back when the site was less populated and you could go a whole day with the front page dashboard of reviews not rolling over people just didn't have as many reviews to read. But now it seems like that dashboard rolls over at least two or three times a day.

Good point, I think that's a big part of it. It also seems like newer reviewers aren't voting on the reviews they read. I try to go give thumbs on any courses I've played or that sound interesting when they show up on the front page, and I vote on the other reviews whenever I go look at courses to play or review a course I just played, and I think a lot of people don't do that.

[timg]

There were 91 votes today as of 10 seconds ago and around 150 or so yesterday so there are definitely votes being cast.

[Roc1Time]

Just got the mail and got my Gold mini. Thank you TIM, your the man!!!

[volklgirl]

Congrats!!

[Roc1Time]

Thank you madam

[JHern]

I got your latest silver mini in the mail today, thanks! Now I have a bronze and a silver hanging on the wall. Anyways, I love playing more courses and thinking critically about them, and spending a few reflective moments to help other players decide where to go play, whether to make the trip, etc.. Plus, the reviews have been incredibly useful for me when I'm on the road, so there is a lot of give and take involved.

Doing a review of the big/famous courses in a given area gets the most up/down votes, which isn't always fair in terms of vote numbers. Most of my reviews have 1 or just a few votes because they are small courses. Some others have dozens of votes, even though the review isn't any better or worse as a consequence of being for a small/big course. And like some others said, if you say anything bad about some courses there seem to be trolls ready to jump out and hit the thumbs-down button. Especially if it is a big course that is everyone else's favorite...if you say anything negative, they might attack. But that's the nature of things.

I also don't fixate on the top-rated courses list on the front page. Firstly, I know that there are probably 100 other courses within one or two decimal places of being on that list. Second, I've played some of the courses that stay consistently on the top 10 list, and I know for a fact they're not as good as many others I have played. Plus I'll often see many review ratings for these top 10 are from folks who haven't reviewed in more than one state. Third, there is little to gain by worrying so much about what others think. I'm in it for the fun, and my own personal enjoyment. All I hope is that I can spread my perceptions accurately, and that somebody will benefit from it.

[sgb118]

Does Tim still do the minis?

[dreadlock86]

sweet! i didn't even know about this. presuming this is still going on?

[timg]

Yup, still going.

[JHern]

Good thing I got my silver mini recently, I see that I've been demoted back to Bronze!

I had been thinking of trying for Gold, but it now seems like too much extra effort. Like playing a hole at the course where the basket gets further away after every throw.

It was fun, though. I'll show off my minis whenever I get the chance.

[harr0140]

No do not stop now! Just get out and play some courses when you travel, or just stick to reviewing your local courses, but don't stop. We need more upper level TR's.

[srm_520]

Good thing I got my silver mini recently, I see that I've been demoted back to Bronze!

I had been thinking of trying for Gold, but it now seems like too much extra effort. Like playing a hole at the course where the basket gets further away after every throw.

It was fun, though. I'll show off my minis whenever I get the chance.


Don't give up:
"If you write it, they will vote." (said in a creepy whisper)

[timg]

Good thing I got my silver mini recently, I see that I've been demoted back to Bronze!

I had been thinking of trying for Gold, but it now seems like too much extra effort. Like playing a hole at the course where the basket gets further away after every throw.

It was fun, though. I'll show off my minis whenever I get the chance.
You're only 11 votes from silver.. one or two reviews should put you over the top.

[Apothecary]

becoming a TR has been a huge drive for me to play and think critically about new courses!

thanks for lighting a fire under ma bum. :)

[Guurn]

Winter is making this go so slow. I need to travel and get some more reviews in.

[solomon.trenton]

Good thing I got my silver mini recently, I see that I've been demoted back to Bronze!

I had been thinking of trying for Gold, but it now seems like too much extra effort. Like playing a hole at the course where the basket gets further away after every throw.

It was fun, though. I'll show off my minis whenever I get the chance.

i feel kind of the same way but im still chugging along:\

[JHern]

You're only 11 votes from silver.. one or two reviews should put you over the top.

Do you promise not to change the requirements/levels again? If so, I'll keep on posting new reviews...

[harr0140]

Do you prmise to keep writing reviews even after you ge to gold status?????? That is the question, the mini is unimportant!

[prerube]

Do you promise not to change the requirements/levels again? If so, I'll keep on posting new reviews...

He said he will not change the requirements again.

[solomon.trenton]

actually Tim said he wont change it for a very long time unless we get like 15000 more members in a month

[prerube]

Yeah, I think he also said something like "Or hit 50,000 members in the year"
I think he just meant he wont change it, he just won't promise.

[timg]

I don't foresee changing it anytime soon. If I did ever change it again, I'm pretty confident everyone that took part in this thread will have long passed any mark the bar would be raised to. I think the current levels will last for years if not the life of the site assuming Brad Pitt doesn't decide to become an avid disc golfer and a million people sign up for the site tomorrow. I'm betting that probably won't happen though :)

[prerube]

TimG, does your wife hate this site? My wife hates it :) "You are always doing something on Disc Golf Course Review." This has to go double for you.

[solomon.trenton]

mine has just learned to accept it and actually has fun reading some of the banter on the forums

[timg]

TimG, does your wife hate this site? My wife hates it :) "You are always doing something on Disc Golf Course Review." This has to go double for you.
No wife :)

[sgb118]

Got my mini! Thanks Timg...these things are a lot better than I expected. I will show it off to everyone.

[solomon.trenton]

you arent a bronze reviewer though (puzzled)

[timg]

you arent a bronze reviewer though (puzzled)
He was before the big bump of 2k9 :D

[solomon.trenton]

oh ok that makes more sense.

[prerube]

another victim

[Donovan]

oh ok that makes more sense.

Brother, did you really need a slide rule to figure that one out? ;):D

[Three Putt]

I don't foresee changing it anytime soon.You have a bright future as a politician if you choose to go that way.

[zud00]

I was once a bronze level TR, but I lost it during the 2k9 bump. However, I am now 1 thumbs up away from getting it back and when I do, I will request a TR mini since I did not while I was previously a bronze TR.

[paulrothley@msn.com]

Go get your mini!! Phantom Falls Mngt.

[Donovan]

You have a bright future as a politician if you choose to go that way.

Man, those fortune cookie sayings are pooping up all over the place. ;)

[solomon.trenton]

Brother, did you really need a slide rule to figure that one out? ;):D

i havent sleep in like 3 days due to my children being sick so im not thinking as clearly as i should:doh:

[sgb118]

Wow, I didn't even notice my demotion. Is bronze 100 now?

[timg]

Yea, it is.. here are the new qualifications:

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/faq.php?mode=show&id=7

[JHern]

Do you prmise to keep writing reviews even after you ge to gold status?????? That is the question, the mini is unimportant!

Yes, of course. I was really only joking about that. The minis are cool, but I never wrote reviews for them, or for any kind of status. I write reviews because I have also found this site incredibly useful, and would like to return the favor for other traveling players. That seems like a fair swap. And Tim is kind enough to send us minis for doing so!

[prerube]

Do we have a picture of the Diamond Mini yet?

[timg]

Not yet.. I haven't gotten the diamond stuff in yet.

[tmahan]

You have a bright future as a politician if you choose to go that way.

;)

Think I'll apply for mine while I can. I'll be the envy of all the cool kids. :D

[solomon.trenton]

Not yet.. I haven't gotten the diamond stuff in yet.

what are you planning on doing for them?

[Kwick]

Those minis are pretty sweet and I'd love to show one off whenever I play (I would be nervous about losing it though, especially since I have played under the influence to cure my back problems).

I'm going to try and increase my reviews in order to make a run at bronze, and do my best to have informative, helpful reviews (while also being truthful). If I loes some votes for not propping up your local course, than so be it.

Get my Mini Ready Tim, It may take a few weeks, but that should give you time to really think about your autograph!

JK, but I hope to get one soon!

[BrotherDave]

Got my silver mini today, awesome as always Tim! Can't wait to get gold.

[solomon.trenton]

so i get my second silver because i got it back finally after the stats changed;)

[prerube]

I still have to get my silver mini, I am still holding off because I am trying to save up for a bag tag. (It's hard to save $5 when I keep spending my DG money on shipping for trades and buying new discs :))

[solomon.trenton]

ordering my gold mini now!

[Apothecary]

gratz, sol!:clap:

[solomon.trenton]

thanks apoth. now you need to go on a road trip!

[adh56]

Congrats, Solomon. I really need to get on the reviews. I've played darn near 100 courses but have yet to post any reviews.

[craigd]

Good going Solomon. I am 20 away (shameless plug). I can't wait to get the coveted gold mini myself...

[Jukeshoe]

I's still a-goin' fer dat dare Bronze medal, uh huh.

[jkdisc]

I's still a-goin' fer dat dare Bronze medal, uh huh.

me too, half way there!

[prerube]

I am almost to gold, I should have it in 2 more reviews.

[solomon.trenton]

it feels super cool having the gold medal next to my name. persistance and a good wife help quite a bit! i love you baby:D

[adh56]

I've been playing nearly a year and using this site that whole time but I've waited until now for my first review. You guys inspired me to get going and contribute more to the site. Feel free to throw some thumbs my way.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=1016&page=1&mode=rev#22233

[prerube]

I've been playing nearly a year and using this site that whole time but I've waited until now for my first review. You guys inspired me to get going and contribute more to the site. Feel free to throw some thumbs my way.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=1016&page=1&mode=rev#22233

you can't ask for thumbs. It will get the thread locked.
looks like a good review, but I did not thumb it.

[Jukeshoe]

me too, half way there!

I'm about half-way, too.

[adh56]

you can't ask for thumbs. It will get the thread locked.
looks like a good review, but I did not thumb it.

opps, didn't mean to do anything improper. Thanks for the heads up.

[prerube]

opps, didn't mean to do anything improper. Thanks for the heads up.

no problem, I only know from experience, I am not sure if the rule is written down somewhere.
it's a good first review.

[RussMB]

Congratulations on the Gold Sol. I'm enjoying my bronze! I have my Mini displayed on my shelf. It is a good feeling. I'm just taking my time on getting to silver. I am still 1 review shy and I still need 60 votes, so I'm just enjoying the ride. I need to get out and play a new course, what sucks is I've hit most of the courses that are within my immediate reach. lol

[jkdisc]

Congratulations on the Gold Sol. I'm enjoying my bronze! I have my Mini displayed on my shelf. It is a good feeling. I'm just taking my time on getting to silver. I am still 1 review shy and I still need 60 votes, so I'm just enjoying the ride. I need to get out and play a new course, what sucks is I've hit most of the courses that are within my immediate reach. lol

haha, yea sucks when you can't go east!

[RussMB]

haha, yea sucks when you can't go east!

Hahaha... Tell me about it! Couple that with, I live on that state line! lol

[solomon.trenton]

Congratulations on the Gold Sol. I'm enjoying my bronze! I have my Mini displayed on my shelf. It is a good feeling. I'm just taking my time on getting to silver. I am still 1 review shy and I still need 60 votes, so I'm just enjoying the ride. I need to get out and play a new course, what sucks is I've hit most of the courses that are within my immediate reach. lol

thanks. I had to plan three road trips to get enough courses. Lots of planning and hard work and you shall get there

[RussMB]

thanks. I had to plan three road trips to get enough courses. Lots of planning and hard work and you shall get there

I hear ya! That's how I do it too. I love a good road trip. Especially when I try to cram as many courses into one day as possible. It's painful, but it's an accomplished pain. lol Speaking of Road Trips. I'm overdue for another one!

[volklgirl]

My trio is finally complete as well. :thmbup: Thanks guys!!

[harr0140]

I hear ya! That's how I do it too. I love a good road trip. Especially when I try to cram as many courses into one day as possible. It's painful, but it's an accomplished pain. lol Speaking of Road Trips. I'm overdue for another one!

Im planning on another one in the next 4-6 weeks specifically to get me to diamond status and more than 200 courses played! Im already getting excited!!!

[DiscJunkie]

I hear ya! That's how I do it too. I love a good road trip. Especially when I try to cram as many courses into one day as possible. It's painful, but it's an accomplished pain. lol Speaking of Road Trips. I'm overdue for another one!

Come on up to Castle Hayne or we can go to Richlands and Jacksonville.

[solomon.trenton]

Im planning on another one in the next 4-6 weeks specifically to get me to diamond status and more than 200 courses played! Im already getting excited!!!

where are you going?

[mashnut]

Im planning on another one in the next 4-6 weeks specifically to get me to diamond status and more than 200 courses played! Im already getting excited!!!

Sounds like fun, that 200 number is fun to get over. Hopefully it'll get you those unique voters, one of us has to get diamond! :thmbup:

[craigd]

I Finally hit gold! I will be ordering my third mini soon!:thmbup:

[solomon.trenton]

four people hit gold yesterday. how nuts is that?

[timg]

The vote trading on the floor was at an all time high :p

[solomon.trenton]

The vote trading on the floor was at an all time high :p

i see. well they did have the unique voters required:thmbup: