Reply to rigandig:
walt, on the acme board the different titles come as a member post threads or replies. after a certain threshold you become a foreman, etc. supporters(paying members) also have that showing with their name . a mere 25 bucks for a years worth of the best bb i've ever seen. anxious to see what they do here in comparison.😄 rigandig
Personally , I reject the scheme of a certain titles, for the number of posts ! Bestowing a title of Catskinner, or Foreman upon someone who has never been one, is ridiculous and degrades our purpose, for informing people as to being Informed People or, Experts, in our stated purpose of Antique Restoration, History,etc.
What it does is allow a social interaction by the people, outside ofReal life, Caterpillar experience. Or related heavy equipment. Purely for BS !
Stating the ACMOC Posters real Life Experience, would be much more suitable, for newcomers, visitors,etc., trying to verify the veracity of the advice offered.
Such as Years in the Trade as Operating Engineer, Mechanic, Owner, Contractor, Engineer, Sales Person,Dealers, Management,Farmers, Ranchers, Loggers, Miners, etc. and some that I may have missed.