Ubuntu member?

[anewguy]

I've seen the "Ubuntu Member" on several users, and I just read some information on wiki about it. So I have a basic question:

Is this anything more than just "bragging rights"? I mean, I've asked tons of questions, but I like to think I've contributed to the community along the way. I don't feel a need to "advertise" that. Not to mention I have a heck of a lot to learn. Is this worthwhile? How difficult?

Thanks in advance!

Dave ;)

[jfed]

I thought you got the "Ubuntu Member" tag by donating or something :-k

Either way I think it just replaces the image of your beans with the Ubuntu Member thing. And it doesn't mean anyone who "isn't" an Ubuntu Member hasn't contributed, look at your post count, that speaks for itself.

[linuxman94]

Benefits of membership as stated by the membership page on wiki:


Voting privileges to confirm Ubuntu Community Council nominations.

An @ubuntu.com email alias that forwards to your real email address. See UbuntuEmail for more details.

An ubuntu/member/your_nick cloak on freenode - See IRC/Cloaks.

The right to print business cards with the Ubuntu logo - The business cards can be found at the BusinessCards page, you will need to take care of the printing yourself.

Syndication on Planet Ubuntu of your Ubuntu blog or the Ubuntu category posts in your blog, if you have one. Follow the registration instructions on PlanetUbuntu to add your blog!

An Ubuntu Member title at the Ubuntu Forums. See this post for more information.

A subscription to Linux Weekly News - see this page for instructions on how to apply.

Ability to join the Official Ubuntu Members group on LinkedIn. See Membership/LinkedIn for more information.

Signing up for SixXS account with an Ubuntu email address and a link to your Launchpad page will grant you an "Ubuntu Credit Bonus" of 25 credit points.

SFTP access to a Web-accessible directory on people.ubuntu.com

[Rocket2DMn]

Moved to the Cafe.

Ubuntu Membership is a great way to recognize those who have given sustained and significant contributions to the community. It comes with some nice perks, including the right to vote for community leaders. The staff encourages forum contributors who meet the Membership requirements to apply.

The Forum Council has the right to approve membership. See http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1750642 and http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=404

[anewguy]

Wow! I'd never qualify for that, but thanks everyone for answering!

Dave ;)

[bapoumba]

Wow! I'd never qualify for that, but thanks everyone for answering!

Dave ;)
Why ?
We look at forums contributions, how people are being friendly and helpful to others, for how long they have been participating, things like that. You should not be shy :)

[haqking]

Open enrollment now.

http://ubuntuforums.org/announcement.php?f=331

[anewguy]

Why ?
We look at forums contributions, how people are being friendly and helpful to others, for how long they have been participating, things like that. You should not be shy :)

I look at those sample wikis and all I think is "All I do is participate on the Absolute Beginners Forum, run Ubuntu desktop at home, and have written 1 how-to, and it was for going back to Windows back in the days when we had all kinds of people just jumping on without checking things out first". Nothing there worth noting, and it sure would make for a small and very laughable wiki! ;)

[Oxwivi]

... Well, it doesn't hurt to try... :P

[BlinkinCat]

Why ?
We look at forums contributions, how people are being friendly and helpful to others, for how long they have been participating, things like that. You should not be shy :)

You sure are contributing! - :)

[Iowan]

The worst that could happen would be a deferral (eg. Try again in a few months after additional contribution).

[anewguy]

Well, I put in the application. Hope people don't laugh too loud! ;)

Thanks for the encouragement!

Dave ;)