Electricians arms and trusted advisor status

[Ian1981]

what's the deal with the electricians arms and trusted advisor status on people's profiles?
Do you have to be a member for so long?
I've only just thought about it really
Thanks.

 

[Specialist]

Don't know about trusted advisor, but the Arms needs 100+ posts in then apply to Management for access & prove trade status.

 

[Ian1981]

Don't know about trusted advisor, but the Arms needs 100+ posts in then apply to Management for access & prove trade status.

How exactly do you prove trade status.
I'm not self employed

 

[Specialist]

Hi ian, honestly not sure about that 1. When I got arms entry before I left, I think I sent in a business card & letterhead but that was self employed.
There is something on the forum that tells you what to do, as you've got over 100 in, it should flash up on screen telling you your entitled to access & giving a link.
Failing that contact one of the mods & they'll explain.

 

[Ian1981]

Hi ian, honestly not sure about that 1. When I got arms entry before I left, I think I sent in a business card & letterhead but the was self employed.
There is something on the forum that tells you what to do, as you've got over 100 in, it should flash up on screen telling you your entitled to access & giving a link.

Okay thanks for the info specialist

 

[Specialist]

Your welcome mate.

 

[Octopus]

I thought you had to prove some form of trade status before arms access was agreed.... But the lowering of standards would suggest just posting may be entry status now...

 

[telectrix]

I thought you had to prove some form of trade status before arms access was agreed.... But the lowering of standards would suggest just posting may be entry status now...

think it still is. either S/E or employed as a spark.

 

[Bobster]

I can't remember what I did to get into the arms, it was years ago.

An for the trusted status, I believe that was down to being vetted to see you had suitable knowledge to be a mentor in the trainee section of the forum.

 

[SparkyChick]

To gain access to The Arms, you need to prove to the staff you are working in the trade and have 100+ posts. I did it by sending an invoice to them.

 

[ruston]

I hope they paid you promptly .

 

[polo1]

To gain access to The Arms, you need to prove to the staff you are working in the trade and have 100+ posts. I did it by sending an invoice to them.

Did they pay it?

 

[Ian1981]

I thought you had to prove some form of trade status before arms access was agreed.... But the lowering of

To gain access to The Arms, you need to prove to the staff you are working in the trade and have 100+ posts. I did it by sending an invoice to them.

do they not contact you via a message then as I've got over 100 + or is it upto me to get in touch with them?

 

[SparkyChick]

I hope they paid you promptly .

Did they pay it?

No, I think they're going to be in the next episode of 'Can't pay we'll take it away'

 

[SparkyChick]

do they not contact you via a message then as I've got over 100 + or is it upto me to get in touch with them?

There is a thread somewhere which tells you what to do, but essentially I messaged @GMES when I'd reached over 100 posts and asked him what he'd like proof wise. An invoice was acceptable so I uploaded it to our conversation. He was waiting for confirmation from other staff that this was OK, but I bribed him with a banana smoothy, job done

 

[static zap]

but I bribed him with a banana smoothy, job done

Did you throw a raw Egg in it like my gramdma did ?

 

[GMES]

@Ian1981 as @SparkyChick said just drop me a pm with proof you are in the trade and I should be able to grant you access, as long as you're not a plumber in disguise you should be good to go.

 

[GMES]

@Ian1981 in reply to your op which I didn't read before replying in #17 here is a link to how and what to do.
Access-only Areas Of The Forum - How Do I Gain Access? - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/access-only-areas-of-the-forum-how-do-i-gain-access.111966/

Regarding Trusted status, that is a tag you get if you become a mentor in the trainee section.

 

[Ian1981]

@Ian1981 as @SparkyChick said just drop me a pm with proof you are in the trade and I should be able to grant you access, as long as you're not a plumber in disguise you should be good to go.

A plumber!! Wash your mouth out!!

 

[7029 dave]

Welcome to the pub, your round pint of larger.