+ 8 Eroiders, get in where you fit in.
There has been a lot of discussion on what can be done to fix some of the issues we have on this site. Things like how to and when to give advice and who should or shouldn't receive it. What should or shouldn't be advised as a cycle choice. What is ok and not as far as compounds. What can be done to repair the karma system and how do we show our true level of experience etc. Some of these issues are being worked out now. The karma system will get a makeover soon. I have an idea on a first step in the right direction. That score under your name is nothing more than a popularity contest IMO. Most of the active members DONT carry the tag that fits them as far as real world experience and knowledge. Myself included. My tag should say Jedi master. ;-)
Anyway, I'm asking everyone who sees this post to leave a comment putting the appropriate number next to their name.
Just an unofficial poll. Im not keeping score and nobody is going to have to prove their claim. We want to get a basic idea of which group you identify yourself with. It would be nice to have some kind of demographic.
1)•Competitive bodybuilder (I eat, sleep and breathe bodybuilding)
2)• Non-competitive Bodybuilder (just enjoy lifting and watching progress)
3)•Endurance athlete (fighters included). Amateur of pro. Isn't relevant.
4)•Testosterone replacement therapy patient
5)•Power lifter/ strong man
6)•Average Joe getting in and staying in shape for overall health
7)•None of the above.....(please elaborate)
Again, this is nothing official. Just a little something to give a better idea of how everyone identifies themselves. Grazie
Of 181 participants, these are the results thus far. I think it paints a pretty accurate picture of the demographic.
1)•Competitive bodybuilder (I eat, sleep and breathe bodybuilding). 18
2)• Non-competitive Bodybuilder (just enjoy lifting and watching progress). 73
3)•Endurance athlete (fighters included). Amateur of pro. Isn't relevant. 12
4)•Testosterone replacement therapy patient. 22
5)•Power lifter/ strong man. 13
6)•Average Joe getting in and staying in shape for overall health.39
7)•None of the above.....(please elaborate). 4
I think this is right.
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Up above in the description nitti poses the question on what can be done to repair the karma system and how to show true level of experience. It might be a poll but at least you read it. If it's valid maybe bring it up in any mod discussions you have on the topic. Thanks Greg
2 for me.
2/3 was a distance swimmer through college but after college found my self more into the bodybuilding than following a black line at the bottom of the pool!
4/6
1, 2, 6 and 10... Had to make my own label... You forget bad ass bitch that meal preps, supports, motivates, competes, lifts, knows cycles and has an ass most would die for..
What a coincidence. I have an ass most would die for too. Count me in that category as well ;)
hows come I ve never seen yer ass?
LOL, that is pretty tough to beat!
You know I'm pretty awesome :-p
2 for me.
1 I've competed naturally for years. 1st aas competition this coming spring & ebc:)
2
1
Fuck, I just realized I have to count these up
The BrainJust a suggestion
I noticed BFG has used a voting thing on the front home page of this site. If you use the same setup you could get the count much easier
" which one applies to you "
Then they vote. Something like that
4 and 6
Steveb2
It would be an interesting demographic as you stated. Look forward to reading the results. I consider myself a 6.
I'm a 6 and a 2. I enjoy lifting and steadily pushing myself to the next level. But IMO I'm an average joe I wanna stay in shape and feel and look good. Even if I don't progressively get bigger as long as a stay fit and strong I'm happy.
I'm a 2.. I do compete, however it's against myself!!
I'm a 2 with a side of 4. Very dedicated gym ray and live the BB lifestyle but have no desire to compete. I'm on trt off cycle and trt was my "gateway" to cycling.
I'd say a 2 and 6 mix. I train hard and strive to continue to improve but my life and career will keep me from ever getting too hard into the bodybuilding lifestyle. Family first
Was a 3, but getting older so now more of a 2/6
Knowledgeable about nutrition, supplements and fitness in general.
2- until I get burned out
Then
6+ for few months
As far as steroids go, I know enough not Fuck myself up like I did 13 years ago during my first 2 cycles.
6 with a desire to be a 2
I would fall in a 4 and 6,
Actually I'd say 6 working towards 2
I would say 2 and 6. Got a late start in the game and didnt have an interest in lifting until my mid-thirtys. Now its all about getting in as best shape possible and putting on more size while im physically able.
Retired #3 now a #2 and heading downhill into a #4 and a #7 with a clinical medical background.
2 and 4. Getting older just sucks. Finding that balance between ego and health takes experience.
Swonky...1 and 3. I am looking into competition in the new year and one of my life goals is to get on stage. I do a lot of strenuous cardio and core training as well. I am a fighter. I am pretty knowledgeable with certain compounds but always room to learn more.
somewhere between 2,5,and 6 I'm not exactly a bodybuilder and not completely a powerlifter. somewhere in the middle I find my goals and I'm happy pushing for them.
Ace VenturaI've decided to just go ahead and leave this right...........here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0VhMxs836Y
AnonBoooom!!! That brings me to #8. Custom Tag anyone?
http://youtu.be/1hIhHLYaqYk
These kids just don't know Shorty the Pimp..
Ace VenturaDamn, that was beautiful. Lil off topic, but that's the stuff I started banging chicks to. Ahh, the memories.
AnonI use to bang that song just another day in my old mustang gt t tops out and cleeean
Ace VenturaOh, hell yeah. I loved that song. Good mood music, and nice and long.
2 and 7. I say 7 also bc I wanted to add something even knowing I haven't been here long I've been using and researching aas for 8 years and learning is kind of a hobby to me as I take this serious as everyone should that introduces hormones into their bodies for a desired result and to do so safely. I guess my point is, is that by no means does my tag correlate with my real world experience. It be great if you guys can come up with a test of sorts to figure this out even though I know that may be asking a lot but just my thoughts.
I am quite uncertain whether my physique qualifies as to that of a bodybuilder, but I definitely possess the heart of one! #2
1 and 4
AnonI think there should be something that represents years experience using aas for me it 20yrs
You could have a double tag system. They use it a lot in video games (I'm a bit of a nerd).
Such as [Royal Knight]
Royal, in this case, would represent a title of experience, and Knight, would represent your assigned classification of training.
So for instance;
Royal = 20-25 years AAS Exp
Knight = Endurance Athlete.
Just create tags like...
0-3 [Newb]
3-5 [Gym Rat]
5-10 [etc...]
etc.. [etc...]
Obviously I don't want you to use those tags but It's the easiest way to paint it from me to you. Lol
You could use gym lingo and bro talk for a lot of the tags or anything to do with AAS to make it trendy.
Geezer? Senile?
AnonLmao
I was a dumbass and started at 19 when I did my first cycle
Lol, just messin with ya. I know what your getting at. There are so many variables to everything though. You could have been running some stupid ass cycle those 20 years also. I think a good way would be a timed quiz. So many seconds per question so you couldn't google it. It would give a good indicator of ones knowledge.
AnonThat is true
I did get better as I went along but my first two cycles were shit lol
1/4
2/6
I would say 2, but I think there should also be a category for clinical experts or those with experience in the medical field (either research or primary care types) such as nurses, MD, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists. I have an MS in exercise physiology, I'll be going to med school next fall, and I've definitely seen others with a clinical background posting on the boards.