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Subject: GuruPatron Recognition and Validation
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Tue, Sep 23, 2003, 15:45
In the two-and-a-half years since the inception of the GuruPatron program, I've been very pleased at the outpouring of generous gifts to support this site. Since inception, more than $21,000 has been contributed from 321 different Gurupies.
However, I realize that I have not always done a good job of recognizing and reporting for GuruPatrons and others, particularly with regard to repeat donors. Therefore, today I am instituting the following changes in the recognition system:
1. Recognition categories will now be based on cumulative giving, not annual giving. Someone who gives $50 for two years will have the same recognition as someone who gives $100 only once.
2. Categories will be expanded. In keeping with a long standing recommendation from Perm Dude, those with cumulative gifts of $250 or more will now be designated as "Dudes", rather than "Leaders". In addition, cumulative givers of $500 or more will be "SuperDudes".
3. The online GuruPatron validation program (see link below) will now tell you the amount of your cumulative gifts, and the date of you most recent donation. Of course, this report is only available for your own recognized ID.
To check on your ID and GuruPatron status on this computer, click here. This link will open a new browser window, report your ID#, and indicate the GuruPatron status of that ID, if any. To report any needed additions or corrections, just send an email to davehall@rotoguru2.com. Please include your ID number and your GuruPatron name (if any). I'll let you know when the correction has been made, at which time you can return here to revalidate the ID.
As a courtesy to those who are already eligible for the new "Dude" and "SuperDude" categories, I have sent them an email requesting their permission to upgrade their published category. Until I hear from them, those people will retain their current designation. As of today, there are 2 Gurupies who qualify as "SuperDude", and another 12 who meet the standards for "Dude". Also, in the past, some of you have mentioned that you would consider upping your donations if higher categories were published. Now's your chance.
As of my last tally, contributions for 2003 were just about exactly equal to my year-to-date expenses. With 3+ months remaining, it is not a slam dunk that I'll make ends meet this year, although if the current pace continues, I'll get there.
For more information on becoming a GuruPatron, click here. To see the current list of GuruPatrons by category, click here. This list is updated regularly.
As a final note, I hope that the new system is working correctly. I made some minor program changes to accommodate the new information, and I believe it is all working properly. However, if you notice any glitches or inconsistencies, you know where to find me. |
| 1 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Sep 23, 2003, 16:02
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In addition, the validation program now includes the Invitation for the GuruPatron Division for TSN Ultimate Hoops. Of course, this will only display if you are a recognized GuruPatron.
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| 2 | KrazyKoalaBears
Donor
ID: 2752157
Tue, Sep 23, 2003, 16:09
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Guru, this is awesome! Seriously, the Gurupatron status page was eye-opening. For some reason, I didn't think it had been that long since I last donated. Time to pass some cash Pay-Pal style.
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| 3 | Mike D
Donor
ID: 41831612
Tue, Sep 23, 2003, 16:20
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Yeah, made me feel bad too KKB. ;)
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| 4 | philflyboy
Leader
ID: 407561421
Tue, Sep 23, 2003, 16:20
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I agree KKB looks like it is time for me to ante up also!! Wow how time flies
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| 5 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 29, 2003, 17:14
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Dude and SuperDude status has now been activated.
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| 6 | Pat Wright
ID: 2411414
Tue, Oct 14x, 2003, 23:08
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Dave, Is it okay if I send you Canadian funds?
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| 7 | Pat Wright
ID: 2411414
Tue, Oct 14x, 2003, 23:08
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Email me back
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| 8 | Dr. Doom
ID: 557282111
Tue, Oct 14x, 2003, 23:13
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Pat, I would be careful with that. I sent a cheque for $5 for a gurupie competition, the collector of the funds was living in the U.S., when the U.S. bank converted it from CDN to US dollars, I was charged $10 for the transaction. A money order might be less painful.
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| 9 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Nov 21, 2003, 13:14
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Hot off the presses! I have updated the GuruPatron recognition system.
The prior system relied on a combination of recognition approaches:
1. For many people, the forum ID was the sole determinant. For those using multiple computers, I often had to put multiple IDs on file.
2.For some people, I simply had to use the handle as the identifier. This was necessary for those who entered from a variety of different computers, and for those who did not seem to be able to retain a stable cookie setting for long.
The latter approach was not ideal, since if an imposter posted a message, that was also sometimes recognized. Yet, continually updating ID records for those with unstable IDs was not a good solution either.
So, I'm trying something new. The concept is to create a stable, portable ID for each GuruPatron. Each GuruPatron will have the ability to set up the same ID on each computer that they use. This will offer the following benefits:
1. You will now have the ability to be recognized from any point of entry (as long as cookies are enabled).
2. If your cookie is erased or changed, you can reset it back to your unique ID. You can also erase the ID on a computer if you will no longer be using it.
3. If someone attempts to post using your handle, the GuruPatron status will not be recognized.
4. Since the self-edit function is driven by the ID number, having a common ID on all of your computers will allow you to self-edit your messages from a different computer, if necessary.
The key to implementing this change is to setup a password system. Each GuruPatron has an assigned password (which can be changed) which will be required to reset the ID, clear the ID, and will also be used to update GuruPatron email addresses.
Here is the link for the GuruPatron ID management system.
Initially, each GuruPatron has been assigned a random password. There are only two ways to discover this password. One is to have it automatically emailed to your email address, However, if the email address is no longer valid, you'll have to request your password by sending me an email.
Once you learn your random password, I'd suggest that you change it to something that you are more likely to remember.
If you are a GuruPatron, please check on your ID and ensure that it is properly recognized. Reset it, if necessary. Update your email address if necessary. And reset your password. Please let me know if you discover any apparent glitches.
I will not deactivate the prior recognition system immediately, so if your IDs are not in synch, you should still be recognized if you were before. However, after a shakedown period, I will deactivate the old system, and GuruPatron recognition will solely occur based on your unique ID.
At least for the time being, this ID reset feature is only available for GuruPatrons.
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| 10 | Perm Dude
Dude
ID: 30792616
Fri, Nov 21, 2003, 13:20
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Maybe too late for this, but couldn't the password be the same as for the Forum Registry?
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| 11 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Nov 21, 2003, 13:24
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I considered that, but there are a lot of GuruPatrons who are not listed in the registry.
The other complication is that the registry is currently located on the rotoguru2 server. At some point, I may migrate it to this rotoguru1 server, but until then, there is no convenient way to keep them in sync. Ditto for email addresses. (I know, it's not state of the art database management, but it's the way things are for now.)
If you want the same password both places (which makes sense), then just set them up that way for now.
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| 12 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Nov 24, 2003, 13:39
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I've noticed from the activity log that some of you have been checking your password from several different ISP addresses (suggesting different computers).
The password is the same, regardless of computer. It is stored on my server, so once you set it, it does not need to be reset from each computer you use. Only your ID number is stored in a cookie, so that must be reset on each computer. But the same password will allow you to reset the ID on any computer.
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| 13 | Addicted
Leader
ID: 4611592518
Mon, Nov 24, 2003, 18:46
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Problem is it's not accepting the first password I entered. So I have it email the temp password and register that way
--Addicted--
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| 14 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Nov 25, 2003, 09:04
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Hmmmm. I'll look into that.
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| 15 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Nov 25, 2003, 09:57
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I think I found and corrected the password update problem. If you supplied a new password, it should be recognized now.
I also found an error in the ID reset routine that would have set up an incorrect ID for some people. (RSF - you are one of them. Your ID should be 204401122, and not 24401122)
Please let me know if any of you discover any other apparent problems. If you don't report them, I cannot diagnose and correct them.
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| 16 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Jan 01, 2004, 15:14
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Now that you've had plenty of time to reset and/or synchronize your unique GuruPatron ID, I have eliminated all duplicate GuruPatron ID listings, as well as all exception processing for those who were recognized by their Gurupie name only.
If you are no longer properly recognized as a GuruPatron, please reset your ID. If you are still not properly recognized after your ID has been reset, then your system is probably not configured to accept cookies. This could be the case if you are using a public computer, such as at a library.
If you cannot accept cookies, or if there is some other apparent recognition glitch, please send me an email and I'll figure out what to do about it.
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| 17 | Mike D
Sustainer
ID: 41831612
Fri, Jan 02, 2004, 09:19
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Checking to see if my "reset" worked.
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| 18 | Mike D
Sustainer
ID: 41831612
Fri, Jan 02, 2004, 09:19
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Cool. Thanks Guru.
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| 20 | GolfFreak
Sustainer
ID: 1730209
Fri, Feb 06, 2004, 11:45
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Reset
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| 21 | Motley Crue
Sustainer
ID: 439372011
Thu, Jul 22, 2004, 11:24
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Guru,
I was wondering about something. I have noticed that there are several posters who elected not to have their GuruPatron status exhibited with their names when they posted. I realize this is an option, but now that we are playing the RotoGuru Invitational Leagues, and one of your criteria for an invitation is GuruPatron status, have you decided not to invite people who you otherwise might have included to maintain their anonymity? This seems like it would be a shame, yet if they accept an invitation from you, then they wouldn't be anonymous doners any longer. I'm just curious how you may have handled that dilemma. If I am overstepping the bounds of your personal business, by all means, I understand.
//MC
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| 22 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Jul 22, 2004, 22:56
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I did not even consider GuruPatron anonymity. If an invitee felt that strongly about remaining anonymous, he/she would have had the option to decline the invitation.
For the record, there are very few GuruPatrons who have chosen to remain amonymous. Most of them are people who I do not even know. (They sent in a donation, but never responded to my acknowledgement or identified their Gurupie name to me.)
Others have chosen to be recognized, but at a giving level lower than their actual level.
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| 23 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Jul 22, 2004, 23:01
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BTW, there are a lot of GuruPatrons who may appear to be anonymous, but really aren't. They simply lose their cookies quite often, and don't bother to reset them.
The published "master list" is here. But for things like the Invitational league, I work from my unpublished master list, which includes those who are not publicly recognized.
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| 24 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Wed, Jun 15, 2005, 20:50
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Instead of "SuperDudes" for those who contribute $500 or more, could we have an alternate tag like MVP or VIP or Jedi Warrior?
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| 25 | Guru
ID: 3143299
Thu, Jun 16, 2005, 11:38
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For anyone at the SuperDude level, I'd be willing to let them choose any alternate forum designation (within the bounds of propriety) that they wish.
If any of the six currently in that category would like a different individual designation, please send me an email and I'll make the change. And if anyone else joins that category, the offer applies to you as well.
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| 26 | Motley Crue
ID: 52450513
Fri, Jun 17, 2005, 10:08
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Can TB be called "mule"?
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| 27 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Jun 17, 2005, 16:10
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I think I like Sherpa better than mule.
Thanks Guru. Not just for the cool tag, but for the work you put into maintaing this site, the tools you provide, and the free contests.
TB
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| 28 | Motley Crue
Dude
ID: 439372011
Thu, Jun 23, 2005, 08:38
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Yeah, that reminds me. I need to win Pickoff this year. I had a great score with a team I started in Week 13 last year. If I can do it over a 6 week period, I can do it over half a season or more.
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| 29 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Jan 04, 2006, 21:42
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BUTT - if you need to reset your GuruPatron ID, see post 9.
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