There's a gold bar under my name. What's that all about?

You'd think that just by virtue of posting messages at this site, that someone is keeping track or something... :happy:

Its to do with the number of log entries you make, it means you have been promoted to an Ordinary Seaman.
When you have 50 log entries you will get 2 gold bars and become an Able Seaman which I think I have just become.
Don

PS having checked it seems to be automatic and takes place immediately.

And congratulations to both of you on your promotions:salute::drinks:

:salute: Congratulations Gentlemen you've both been promoted. :drinks:

Congrats on your butter-bar, Michael, and on your second Don.

Yep, it's automatic, a software feature common in many board-ware platforms.

Actually it means the drinks are on you in the Wardroom ! :drinks::rum::beer::g&t: :happy:

Well done on your promotions. :salute:

Congrats. Once you make it to the stars, the promotions slow down fast.

See you all in the Wardroom for a tot of rum or three:drinks::g&t::rum:

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Originally Posted by Sea Gull

Actually it means the drinks are on you in the Wardroom ! :drinks::rum::beer::g&t: :happy:

Well done on your promotions. :salute:

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Congratulations Michael and Don on your promotions. It has been pleasurable conversing with you these past days. Cheers. :salute: :rum:

Congrats to you both! :rum:

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Originally Posted by The Barrelman

Congrats. Once you make it to the stars, the promotions slow down fast.

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Having served in the USAF I can assure it's the same in real life...first couple are for showing up and breathing, then you have to work for it.

And don't let your high rank get to yours now.

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Originally Posted by Cmmdre

:salute: Congratulations Gentlemen you've both been promoted. :drinks:

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Originally Posted by tmon

And don't let your high rank get to yours now.

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Congratulations, Michael and Don.

Congratulations! You're quickly becoming old salts!