Master Sniper
Friday, August 14, 2009 by Thuglifejunior | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hiya all you folk in WC Land and beyond ....a bit of Buzz Lightyear coming out in me there........just a quick question.......somebody on one of my screenshots brought up a thought, a Master Sniper.....now I know some of you think that we are not really useful, I disagree but then that is a different matter althogether...the question is, if someone as passionate as i am, and I know of a few others like me, quite a few, there is really no further rank than apprentice that we can go to, maybe after 10 years, we hit a lucky break and hit Master Apprentice....I don't know, I haven't been here long enough, but what is the furthest a sniper has gone.....I put a lot into my work, I'm just as passionate as the next bloke about this place, maybe even more so, cos it kinda saved my life in a way, but I would love the Honor of achieving Master Sniper in my lifetime, and yes all the bragging rights and prestige that goes with it......no I don't skin, but I have one in the works, but I would love to make it as a valuable, contributing member of the community as a Sniper......all I am asking, straight out, is this ever going to be attainable, if not it is not going to be earth shattering news, well a bit , but all I would like is a straight answer...is is possible...yes or No......thanks everyone, much love and much respect....the Thug
Reply #3 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:10 PM
All things considered, it never hurts to ask the question Thuglifejunior. Who knows, the answer might be surprising.
Non-skinners to get promoted, check it out.
Reply #4 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:10 PM
Thanks John coming from you mate that is one bloody great big compliemnts, but I would love to have the gratification of having earned it, and been promoted to it, if you know what I mean....but John thanks a lot mate you rock big style fella, Hawai big bloody beach waves style Ha Ha Ha
Thanks a lot BONEHEADdb, thats exactly how I feel, but I think it would have to be an admin vote or votes like they do now, I think its the admins that decide promotions, anyway thanks a lot mate for your opinion
Reply #5 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:13 PM
Thanks Philly, that sounds most intriguing as if they is something in the pipeline already.....is there....is there, c'mon you can tell me, I can keep a secret, tell me now while nobody is listening Ha Ha Ha Ha thanks for the reply my friend
....PS Philly how would I check it out, non skinners who have been promoted or non contributors except sniping????
Reply #6 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:28 PM
Look at who replies to alot of the forums posts is one way, left click on thier name and view thier profile and go to thier WC page, you might get surprised.
Now lets see, a sniper who contributes, must be a few out there.
Reply #7 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:46 PM
Reply #9 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:54 PM
if you keep doin what yr doin, iim sure you will get promoted eventually, yr a posative influence, help when you can,
support the site and uplaod kickk ass ss's. be patient it will happen.
Reply #10 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:56 PM
Thanks Doc your vote always counts in my book, you are a man of pureeee integrity, but I believe make a bad Gnocchi on Italian night Ha Ha Ha......but it would be an official sanction that I would be after, cos after all, sniping is all I might be contributing for the rest of my time here, and I would like to think its all been for naught.....except the magnificent family and shit I have found here.....I mean Its not a big issue, I would just like to know, you know....thanks for the support and always thanks for the true and beautiful friendship you show me everyday, thanks Doc, thank you all on that score actually, you're all the best people man, I could cry......
Reply #11 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:00 PM
support the site and uplaod kickk ass ss's. be patient it will happen.
Vampothika....in plain english...you're one helluva M'Lady and I love you, there I've said it, its out in the open....I love you .....Whoooooooooooeeeeeeee isn't the world a beautiful place when your pain dissappears for awhile...wait that sounds like I'm looking for pity, I'll take that back.,....Whooop Hot Diggity Dawg Kitty you're one helluva Lady M'Lady
Reply #12 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:02 PM

I honestly enjoy helping others as you obviously enjoy sniping. Maybe you could write a tutorial on what makes a great screenshot (you have sniping down to an art,imo) or about how you put yours together,what programs you use,etc.
Tip: Try to be a bit more enthuseastic.
Reply #13 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:12 PM
I honestly enjoy helping others as you obviously enjoy sniping. Maybe you could write a tutorial on what makes a great screenshot (you have sniping down to an art,imo) or about how you put yours together,what programs you use,etc.
Tip: Try to be a bit more enthuseastic.
No, No Wizard you have it all wrong, I know non skinners can be promoted I'm an apprentice myself, one of my proudest days, I love this site, all I was asking without moaning or anything, and if I get any more enthuseastic people will kick me of the site Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.....all I was asking is there any chance that the powers that be promote Non skinners, just a ordinary sniper to the rank of master, thats all, no bitching, no moaning as I say I Love this site and if the answer was no I would still love this site and the poeple in it,m from the admins to the community alhtough they are all one and the same, I would just get along with my business and shoot more desktops, which is my passion.....Whooooooooeeeeeeee Sniper in the building....Whoop Hot Diggity Dawg
......you are the man Wizard, thanks for the karma.....I think I love you now Ha Ha Ha Ha
Reply #14 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:13 PM
Oh yes... And like the Wiz, take typing/spelling lessons from Zubaz.
No problem at all, Thugs: Just present Jafo with the real McCoy and you're an instant Master. General Idea for the Snipe:
Reply #15 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:22 PM
Sorry to go folk, but pain in spine killing me and the Missus is giving me that look to see if back is hurting me, I best go to bed before the missus puts me there permenently .....love yer all lots and tons of respect, thank you so much for everything, cheers my family of friends
Reply #16 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:33 PM
if i could i would vote for you and you have lots of talent nobody does a desktop like you do i always wait to see what yo do next gold stars from me
Reply #17 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:38 PM
i l v u
Reply #18 Friday, August 14, 2009 9:45 PM
You have my ok to change your nick to Master Sniper...that way no matter what,you'll be the first.
Reply #19 Friday, August 14, 2009 10:01 PM


Hows this. From THIS thread.
Master (5)
Masters are the true elders of the community. People who have been around for ages. To be a Master, not only must the user be a significant contributor to the community, but be a key figure in the ongoing health and growth of the community. A Master must think of WinCustomize as their primary home in the skinning world. Masters, in addition to being able to bypass moderation, can also sell their skins directly to users through WinCustomize.
It says significant contributor,nowhere does it state what must be contributed.Will quality screenshots make you a "key figure in the ongoing health and growth of the community"? I for one see no reason why not.
Reply #20 Friday, August 14, 2009 10:31 PM
That's not the first time I've heard that,nor will it be the last.
Sorry Wiz...you're wrong that you're wrong.
I betcha that's the first time you heard that.
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Reply #1 Friday, August 14, 2009 7:46 PM
already a Master Sniper in my book Dale
