It may be those who do most dream most.

[sensuousx]

Since we're promoting intelligence instead of cockiness, can we change the message of the community?

Right now it simpy says We're better than you...deal with it.

Also, I am thinking about evils. What are yours?

Comments

[trrill]

Well, it's simple. Elite has no actual connection to "we're better than you." Such a notion has simply been imposed on the word. The best way to go about it is to consult Merriam-Webster:

Main Entry: elite

Pronunciation: A-'lEt, i-, E-

Function: noun

Etymology: French élite, from Old French eslite, from feminine of eslit, past participle of eslire to choose, from Latin eligere

Date: 1823

1 a singular or plural in construction : the choice part : CREAM elite of the entertainment world> b singular or plural in construction : the best of a class elite -- Marilyn Chase> c singular or plural in construction : the socially superior part of society elite live -- A P World> elite ... was changing -- Economist> d : a group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence elite> elites of the country> e : a member of such an elite -- usually used in plural elites ..., pursuing their studies in Europe -- Robert Wernick>
2 : a typewriter type providing 12 characters to the linear inch
- elite

[ziuziuziu]

Maybe we could kill the intrests list as well. List something more meaningfull than every indie band we really don't care if you like.

And I think once we have a final draft of the new application anyone who doesn't fill it out should be removed from the members list, to get rid of inactive members.

maybe, opa could reapply and actually be a member rather then an outcast who won't go away.

I think I will just make another comment about evils...

fepryn laika

[trrill]

Better yet, why not scrap applications altogether? Mods and members should vote/stamp/prick/pluck on LJ users that show promise, that show geniuinely devoted interests and passions in things other than band lists and indie films. They can choose and invite people after reading their responses to random prompts or discussion topics...or by keeping up with a particularly interesting users LJ.

If a user proves himself through intelligent, dedicated communicative skills over a fixed time, then the current members can elect to invite the user to be an actual member. Because, really, the entire point is to be a member and not just a viewer. In a sense, the members will apply the user to the community.

Let's be honest: any hack can come up with a good application. I did it [though I'm no hack] just to see if I could. It was a little cunty, but it was too tempting. Now that I've actually seen some good conversation up in here, I'm a little more compelled to take part.

Re: fepryn laika

[trrill]

How about if my fingers stop fumbling and I spell it "genuinely"?

[sensuousx]

Every status has its symbol; we are driven by knowledge.

[That is an example of how I meant we could change We're better than you...deal with it.]

[flood]

It may be undesirable to use this as a catch phrase, but perhaps it could be put somewhere in the info.

"There are three classes of intellects: one which comprehends by itself; another which appreciates what others comprehend; and a third which neither comprehends by itself nor by the showing of others; the first is the most excellent, the second is good, and the third is useless."
-Machiavelli, The Prince

[sensuousx]

That is one of my favorite quotes.

[flood]

I've had it plastered across notebooks for ages. Machiavelli is one of my favourites.