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Purple Names

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SIMPLE.
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What does it take to become a Purple name?
I was under the impression that it was for people who were on the content team, which I took to mean that they posted alot of video content. However, people such as Steezyjibber and Sklar are both purple names but have posted very little content and none of their video content has done very well. Sklar's most upvotes on an edit is 38 whereas steezyjibber's is 50. I'm not trying to call people out or be a dick I just want to know what it takes to get on the content team? I could be wrong about the whole thing, so I'm just wondering and looking for an explanation
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S.J.W
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Intern or exclusive content contributor
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nutz.
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SIMPLE.What does it take to become a Purple name?
I was under the impression that it was for people who were on the content team, which I took to mean that they posted alot of video content. However, people such as Steezyjibber and Sklar are both purple names but have posted very little content and none of their video content has done very well. Sklar's most upvotes on an edit is 38 whereas steezyjibber's is 50. I'm not trying to call people out or be a dick I just want to know what it takes to get on the content team? I could be wrong about the whole thing, so I'm just wondering and looking for an explanation


content isn't just video. It's journalism, and photo too, both of which they do produce a lot. look at sklar's college skiing article, it's the top 10 articles of all time on NS haha, so yeah you are a bit off.

It does include video though, which is why we have mball, tannerdegiovani, gavinrudy etc.

**This post was edited on Aug 29th 2014 at 10:45:01pm
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gravel
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You can't call people out and then claim that you're not calling them out... You look like a major asshole if you whine about other people and say that they're not putting out good content. It's also worth realizing that the content team is not just video production, but also includes photography and news. Sklar's in the photography and news parts of the team, whereas I'm in the photography and video crew.

As for the content team, it's based on the quality of work that you put out + the number of views that you get. If you can consistently produce quality work that racks up a good amount of views, I'm sure they'll consider you. The head of the video bit of the team is Evan Heath, the head of photo is Jamie Walter, and the head of news is Sam Turner.

So don't jump to conclusions too quickly, you're going to sorely hurt your reputation if you go around making douchey remarks just because you're not in the team yourself.
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.FRY.
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I'm a blue name, so I guess I'm a pretty big deal.
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S.J.W
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There should be a new colour name for shit cunts like yoski.
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.FRY.
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ChubbyBoyThere should be a new colour name for shit cunts like yoski.


no. then everyone would be a shit cunt so that they could get a different color name.
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cydwhit
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Yeah, Gavin is right, it doesn't really mean we are special, just means we make content pretty consistently and sometimes generally help out around NS. Content means everything, photos, videos and news and both the guys you mentioned kill it at creating awesome content. Also, I feel like there are a lot of people that deserve special colors but too many and it gets confusing. Also, best question I have ever had was if my purple name meant I was a female mod...
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Paul.
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I want a cool color name. Petition too give Paul. a green name? Anyone? #Paul.forgreenname
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Fredburg.
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gavinrudyYou can't call people out and then claim that you're not calling them out... You look like a major asshole if you whine about other people and say that they're not putting out good content. It's also worth realizing that the content team is not just video production, but also includes photography and news. Sklar's in the photography and news parts of the team, whereas I'm in the photography and video crew.

As for the content team, it's based on the quality of work that you put out + the number of views that you get. If you can consistently produce quality work that racks up a good amount of views, I'm sure they'll consider you. The head of the video bit of the team is Evan Heath, the head of photo is Jamie Walter, and the head of news is Sam Turner.

So don't jump to conclusions too quickly, you're going to sorely hurt your reputation if you go around making douchey remarks just because you're not in the team yourself.


It was curiosity, not a call out. Your post couldn't make you look anymore butt hurt.
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fordbennett
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Fredburg.It was curiosity, not a call out. Your post couldn't make you look anymore butt hurt.

Word. Attitude on ns should also be a consideration when puting users on the Content Team
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cydwhit
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HoodligansWord. Attitude on ns should also be a consideration when puting users on the Content Team


True, however gavin is constantly one of the most helpful, encouraging and positive members around. I realize OP wasn't calling anyone out but it did come across a little call-out-y. Now everyone is informed and all is well with the world
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SIMPLE.
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gavinrudyYou can't call people out and then claim that you're not calling them out... You look like a major asshole if you whine about other people and say that they're not putting out good content. It's also worth realizing that the content team is not just video production, but also includes photography and news. Sklar's in the photography and news parts of the team, whereas I'm in the photography and video crew.

As for the content team, it's based on the quality of work that you put out + the number of views that you get. If you can consistently produce quality work that racks up a good amount of views, I'm sure they'll consider you. The head of the video bit of the team is Evan Heath, the head of photo is Jamie Walter, and the head of news is Sam Turner.

So don't jump to conclusions too quickly, you're going to sorely hurt your reputation if you go around making douchey remarks just because you're not in the team yourself.[/QUOTE
Sorry Gavin I think u may have misinterpreted what I meant. I meant that I wanted to find out if there was a reason why these people had made content team because I noticed their video content was lacking. Thanks to your explanation I now know it is based on journalism and photo as well as video. Sorry for the miscommunication but thanks for your response and answer to my question.
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SIMPLE.
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Fredburg.It was curiosity, not a call out. Your post couldn't make you look anymore butt hurt.


Word bro. I think he just misunderstood what I meant doe
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SIMPLE.
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SIMPLE.You can't call people out and then claim that you're not calling them out... You look like a major asshole if you whine about other people and say that they're not putting out good content. It's also worth realizing that the content team is not just video production, but also includes photography and news. Sklar's in the photography and news parts of the team, whereas I'm in the photography and video crew.

As for the content team, it's based on the quality of work that you put out + the number of views that you get. If you can consistently produce quality work that racks up a good amount of views, I'm sure they'll consider you. The head of the video bit of the team is Evan Heath, the head of photo is Jamie Walter, and the head of news is Sam Turner.

So don't jump to conclusions too quickly, you're going to sorely hurt your reputation if you go around making douchey remarks just because you're not in the team yourself.[/QUOTE
Sorry Gavin I think u may have misinterpreted what I meant. I meant that I wanted to find out if there was a reason why these people had made content team because I noticed their video content was lacking. Thanks to your explanation I now know it is based on journalism and photo as well as video. Sorry for the miscommunication but thanks for your response and answer to my question.


Haha I forked quoting u. Here's what I meant to say.


Sorry Gavin I think u may have misinterpreted what I meant. I meant that I wanted to find out if there was a reason why these people had made content team because I noticed their video content was lacking. Thanks to your explanation I now know it is based on journalism and photo as well as video. Sorry for the miscommunication but thanks for your response and answer to my question.
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Paul.
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Paul.I want a cool color name. Petition too give Paul. a green name? Anyone? #Paul.forgreenname


Just realized mods are green names. #paul.forblackname
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SIMPLE.
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Paul.Just realized mods are green names. #paul.forblackname


Bro dont worry u already have a black name. Check your quoting
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Sklar
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yea, i suck at making videos, so i stopped doing it
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zahava
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Well folks; it looks like I've officially been replaced as Resident Photodouche of the Interwebz.

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GapersGoneWild
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zbphotoWell folks; it looks like I've officially been replaced as Resident Photodouche of the Interwebz.



Barweezy gon roll up and fuck yo' bish, naw photodouche forever.
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JuliusJ
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Sklaryea, i suck at making videos, so i stopped doing it


I do too, but they're fun to make at least.
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nutz.
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zbphotoWell folks; it looks like I've officially been replaced as Resident Photodouche of the Interwebz.



nah you still hold the title, don't worry.
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Drail
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I'm orange (said in a Ralph Wiggum voice).
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SIMPLE.
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nutz.nah you still hold the title, don't worry.


word
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Paul.
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SIMPLE.Bro dont worry u already have a black name. Check your quoting


Woah :D
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Casey
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DrailI'm orange (said in a Ralph Wiggum voice).


GO BANANA!
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Duncanskier
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Would Tanner Hall get a green name?
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drinkbutter
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CWhat are the chances of being a yellow name? check out @drinkbutter on Ig...I have been editing 95% of all the videos on the page, and have beentrying to make it the NS of instagram.
*Just tag #drinkbutter and we would love to feature anyones video!
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Duncanskier
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Paul.
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DuncanskierWould Tanner Hall get a green name?


Tanner hall would get a rasta name
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