Train Guru tag

steven_ber · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:21

I must confess to being a little uncomfortable with the 'Train Guru' tag that some members have attached to me, I appreciate that they’re maybe just trying to give me a complement but I have 2 main reasons for disliking the tag: -

1, There are so many other members here who offer great train info, and many others who may be put off adding their own, equally valid observations or opinions about train travel.

2, I'm human, and glad to say that I make mistakes, today's great train info is tomorrows 'out of date' train info, the 'Train guru' tag may have some members thinking that my train posts are always correct or accurate, when in reality most are opinion or train info that was correct when I typed it (there have been many changes to timetables this year).

Again, thanks for the complement, but I'd hate for others to be put off replying because 'the train guru' might have a different opinion, one person's ideal train journey can easily be another person’s nightmare journey.

I'm not sure if this thread is a good idea, or is placed in the right forum, but I felt I needed to do the thread.

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:45

Steve, this is not a "tag". You ARE the train Guru!

Nick-H · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:51

What's that saying?

Some people are born to greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them, some get to understand the Indian Railway system....

There are others here who also deserve the train-guru tag (Beach, VSP and others) but I'm afraid you're not going to shake it off so easily Steven

And everyone with any sense knows that any Guru is still also learning!

AvidTrekker · Dec 15th, 2006, 14:59

Steve, I stopped buying the Indian Bradshaw coz of you. Even today, its the ONLY source for passenger train timings in all the Railway zones in a single book.

Now if this doesn't entitle you to the tag "train guru", what shall we call you .... "train master"? or "station master"? For that you would have to be an employee of Indian Railways

iwanttogoback · Dec 15th, 2006, 16:18

i think steven is hoping that you'll start calling him 'the fat controller'...

cyberhippie · Dec 15th, 2006, 22:51

Righty ho, Steven you will henceforth be referred to as "that Anorak, with all the train timetables"

edwardseco · Dec 16th, 2006, 01:13

What can I say? You're the man. A magnificent obsession that not only is helpful but doesn't harm any living being..

Sama · Dec 16th, 2006, 01:28

just take the compliment, Steve. everyone needs to be acknowledged for their efforts, nothing wrong with that.

why is it that we are so uncomfortable accepting praise yet we readily praise others? I just received a "testimonial" for my website that a yoga teacher friend wrote for me and I told her I was overwhelmed when I read it. She said, "why? it's just the truth...."

as it's your truth...a "guru" leads people from the darkness to the light, which you do with your train info!

davey · Dec 16th, 2006, 02:20

Sorry Mate the label will stick with me youve been the best help on the site I have had or viewed...sounds good too Guru BER

robotvoice · Dec 16th, 2006, 02:23

ok, steven, i am officially changing your title from train guru to:
one of the people on this forum that knows and has posted an awful lot about trains and schedules, but whose information is in no way guaranteed to be one hundred percent acurrate
naw, that's too long. train guru it is.

vinayverma · Dec 16th, 2006, 02:34

Steven: How about just 'India guru' tag?

batistuta · Dec 16th, 2006, 03:08

Yes ,India Guru would be a better tag as he knows a lot more about India than just the Indian Railways.
I would add Cyber Hippie and Machadinha to the list as India gurus too.

machadinha · Dec 16th, 2006, 03:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by batistuta

I would add Cyber Hippie and Machadinha to the list as India gurus too.

<cough> How's that? But thanks anyway. I mean, Cyber, sure... I just type a lot.

ps

Quote:

Originally Posted by robotvoice

one of the people on this forum that knows and has posted an awful lot about trains and schedules, but whose information is in no way guaranteed to be one hundred percent acurrate

Kind of a mouthful indeed isn't it

May be time for a round of applause for all the Mod Gurus (my seniors by any standards) in any case, & all their diligent and loving and often-unseen work. Cheers fellows! Mates! Gang! You there!

robotvoice · Dec 16th, 2006, 03:49

i second that, i know the mods do great work by the general lack of spam and trolls around here.

Sama · Dec 16th, 2006, 03:54

how sweet, mach....

(p.s. yes, it's nice to get compliments, instead of called names....

)

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:21	#1
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,833	Train Guru tag I must confess to being a little uncomfortable with the 'Train Guru' tag that some members have attached to me, I appreciate that they’re maybe just trying to give me a complement but I have 2 main reasons for disliking the tag: - 1, There are so many other members here who offer great train info, and many others who may be put off adding their own, equally valid observations or opinions about train travel. 2, I'm human, and glad to say that I make mistakes, today's great train info is tomorrows 'out of date' train info, the 'Train guru' tag may have some members thinking that my train posts are always correct or accurate, when in reality most are opinion or train info that was correct when I typed it (there have been many changes to timetables this year). Again, thanks for the complement, but I'd hate for others to be put off replying because 'the train guru' might have a different opinion, one person's ideal train journey can easily be another person’s nightmare journey. I'm not sure if this thread is a good idea, or is placed in the right forum, but I felt I needed to do the thread. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:51	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,300	What's that saying? Some people are born to greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them, some get to understand the Indian Railway system.... There are others here who also deserve the train-guru tag (Beach, VSP and others) but I'm afraid you're not going to shake it off so easily Steven And everyone with any sense knows that any Guru is still also learning! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 15th, 2006, 14:59	#4
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,726	Indian Bradshaw Steve, I stopped buying the Indian Bradshaw coz of you. Even today, its the ONLY source for passenger train timings in all the Railway zones in a single book. Now if this doesn't entitle you to the tag "train guru", what shall we call you .... "train master"? or "station master"? For that you would have to be an employee of Indian Railways __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Dec 16th, 2006, 01:28	#8
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,147	just take the compliment, Steve. everyone needs to be acknowledged for their efforts, nothing wrong with that. why is it that we are so uncomfortable accepting praise yet we readily praise others? I just received a "testimonial" for my website that a yoga teacher friend wrote for me and I told her I was overwhelmed when I read it. She said, "why? it's just the truth...." as it's your truth...a "guru" leads people from the darkness to the light, which you do with your train info! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008*

Dec 16th, 2006, 02:34	#11
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,286	Steven: How about just 'India guru' tag? __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:45	#2
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Steve, this is not a "tag". You ARE the train Guru!

Dec 15th, 2006, 16:18	#5
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,517	i think steven is hoping that you'll start calling him 'the fat controller'...

Dec 15th, 2006, 22:51	#6
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,013	Righty ho, Steven you will henceforth be referred to as "that Anorak, with all the train timetables"

Dec 16th, 2006, 01:13	#7
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,709	What can I say? You're the man. A magnificent obsession that not only is helpful but doesn't harm any living being..

Dec 16th, 2006, 02:20	#9
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	Sorry Mate the label will stick with me youve been the best help on the site I have had or viewed...sounds good too Guru BER

Dec 16th, 2006, 02:23	#10
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,145	ok, steven, i am officially changing your title from train guru to: one of the people on this forum that knows and has posted an awful lot about trains and schedules, but whose information is in no way guaranteed to be one hundred percent acurrate naw, that's too long. train guru it is.

Dec 16th, 2006, 03:08	#12
batistuta Neti-Neti Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,722	Yes ,India Guru would be a better tag as he knows a lot more about India than just the Indian Railways. I would add Cyber Hippie and Machadinha to the list as India gurus too.

Dec 16th, 2006, 03:49	#14
robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,145	i second that, i know the mods do great work by the general lack of spam and trolls around here.

Dec 16th, 2006, 03:54	#15
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,147	how sweet, mach.... (p.s. yes, it's nice to get compliments, instead of called names....)

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