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This thread is not for the actual Cup Giving.
It seemed cool to me to add some cups to SRL.
Cups can really stimulate users. I was wondering if you had some good idea's for cups.
I was thinking of Usefull Poster, that way we stimulate people to make only usefull posts instead of spamming their way to 1k posts.
The cups should stimulate people to learn more, and overall increase their activity/usefullness to the community.

An example of a cup I would rather not have in would be something like:
'Post popper, for the one who spams alot'.
Unless we would make it clear that this cup is not a good thing, it would only lead to stimulating people to post more.
EDIT: It actually seems like quite a good idea, but it should be clear that this is a 'negative' cup.

Some funny cups would be welcome too.


Current Cups:

• Usefull Poster.
• Post popper.
• SRL-Stats Cup. (Top 10?)
• 'Feedbacking Leecher'.
• Scripting Competition Cup.

EDIT: This will ofcourse, also lead to some extra Moderator powers. ;)
EDIT2: Images? If you find any, maybe you can already post it here?

Stats cup, RAM still gets one ;)
Script tester, someone who posts a lot of (good) progress reports.. It's less good than the Testers Cup, but it will stimulate people to post progress reports.

Birthday cup?

Stats cup?

Progress report cup? (Tester..)

A cup above Einstein (for me, MasterKill > Me).

A cup for people who win competitions/games?

From: nielsie95
A cup for people who win competitions/games?

How can you win, if the games don't get rated? (Wizzup..)

This for Stats?



This for the competition/gamer?



Post popper.



Feedbacking leecher?


Useful poster.

From: nielsie95
This for Stats?



This for the competition/gamer?

Google is your friend :p

You can find our cups also on google.

http://ar.geocities.com/mimundoelanime/cubone.gif
http://www.trademonth.com/trademonth/einstein.gif

Post Popper would give spammers more attention that they deserve.

From: Wizzup?
EDIT: This will ofcourse, also lead to some extra Moderator powers. ;)

What do you mean?


I think another cup could be something like overall community helper (for posting good scripts, helping people, making tuts, staying active for a while…etc.). It should be a hard cup to get too. Most of the ssrl + members deserve a cup like this I think too.

Anyways, I like the idea a lot. Maybe an "other language" cup? Like one for java, c++…etc., or just one for overall programming? Graphics cup maybe too?

Post Popper is similar to Village clown?
I also think we should hand out more Best Newcomer and Mostly Harmless.

From: JAD
I think another cup could be something like overall community helper (for posting good scripts, helping people, making tuts, staying active for a while…etc.). It should be a hard cup to get too. Most of the ssrl + members deserve a cup like this I think too.

That would fit into Useful Poster?


We don't want too much cups, it would have to fit on the screen :p

From: nielsie95
Post Popper is similar to Village clown?
I also think we should hand out more Best Newcomer and Mostly Harmless.

Except Village clown isn't as descriptive… IDK. Getting the Village clown cup to me just says "Go home noob!" :p Post Popper to me just says "Stop spamming or Go Home Noob!".

I don't get what the Mostly Harmless one is for…


How about a potty mouth cup? Lol. Just find like a picture of a toilet and give it to someone that swears a lot but not like enough for infractions, or even for someone who swears so much they get infractions? Something like that would be a good cup for people who do bad things.

I don't think we should use Village Clown or Mostly Harmless.

@JAD: I meant that moderators should also be able to give cups.

Post Popper should be something like spam king:
It'll clearly show that this isn't a good thing to have.

SRL Stats cup, how about this one :)

Feedbacking leecher, can't we just give something like script tester cup?

Usefull poster, how about giving them a cup :p

From: Wizzup?
@JAD: I meant that moderators should also be able to give cups.

Oh ok, gotcha.

Since some people may have deserved a cup before it was made, and may have lost much activity since then, or aren't on the stats now…etc. will they still be up for the cup?

From: JAD
Oh ok, gotcha.

Since some people may have deserved a cup before it was made, and may have lost much activity since then, or aren't on the stats now…etc. will they still be up for the cup?

Yes. RAM will ofcourse get one. Although I don't think he will ever find out…

From: Wizzup?
Yes. RAM will ofcourse get one. Although I don't think he will ever find out…

[offtopic] What happened to RAM anyways? [/offtopic]

From: JAD
[offtopic] What happened to RAM anyways? [/offtopic]

The same as what happened to Star, he disappeared without leaving a message.

People really need to stop doing that, but I guess thats really the easiest way to leave… SRL is really addicting… XD

As far as cups go… I think we need to hand out the "Best Newcomer" Award for sure. I also agree with Markus' SPAM and SRL Stats cup.

Maybe we need a special cup that will automatically go away after 7 days that is given to anyone who posts a copied script on an application?

I'm quite in favour of the cups being very ambiguous, so they can mean quite a broad range of things, but nothing in particular

also this is a great time to look through my archives of pictures.

(Gothic Angel) Produces beautiful code

(Blue Gem) Valuable to our community

Communism / Linux fanatic

Open source fanatic (find one for closed source and stick it on Freddy1990 and BenLand100)

knowledgeable at java (this used to be Sdcit's avatar)

Noob / village idiot


If someone could make a picture of a stupid-looking guy and a pie, separated by a glass wall, they guys mouth opens and closes, he doesn't realise the wall is there. This is our village idiot cup.

Knowledgeable at computers / science / chemistry / general knowledge

Angry / touchy / unstable person

Solid / tough / reliable person, OR knowledgeable at c++

Special person.


you could also have a look at http://www.rotten.com/ for some really good ones.
Including Someone who gets uber-owned (WARNING - Click with care)

Crap…I had two ideas for cups a while back, but I completely forgot about them before I could note them down.

I guess I'll have to keep thinking about it…maybe I'll remember eventually…

From: Smartzkid
Crap…I had two ideas for cups a while back, but I completely forgot about them before I could note them down.

I guess I'll have to keep thinking about it…maybe I'll remember eventually…

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I never really understood the
Azreal

I LOVE the old Scar Scripting cup fro Kaitnieks WAY better.

I say we switch them.

Also found this
For Tut Writer/Helpers?
I think we already use that one though.

Does anyone have an archived images of the old Kaitnieks cups? I think we should revert back to using some of them =).

Haha Yakman, you still have that atom of (I think it is at least) MDMA :p

My try at a closed source cup:
The O is a bit messed, but other then that, I think it looks like the Microsoft logo :)

I was trying to find the essence of myself, and bind it to a cup! I finally found this, and everybody can agree with me that I qualify for it :p

I present to you - The Weirdo cup!
This would be given to exceptionally weird individuals.

-Knives

Closed source cup

Ooh, ooh!! More cups from me:

The Metal-Head cup:
People who like metal :p Completely unrelated to SCAR and SRL, so it's kinda more a joke.
Reference-person: Me, Gerauchert + some others

The Brainiac cup (Yay, one more to slap on BenLand and Freddy!):
Shall be given to those who are smart on more than just SCAR and so clever that they are annoying.
Reference-person: Definitely not BenLand or Freddy. Or Sumilion. Or Markus. Or… Too many to mention. (Maybe because I'm dumb?)

That was all for this time!
Don't worry - I'll think up more cups that will never even be considered!

-Knives

I like the brainiac one :)

I like the Braniac one too :D

How about some cups like Master Object Finder?

haha i used to watch that show (Braniac)

I was actually also thinking a Communist-Cup with a funny picture, just to annoy you communists on SRL :p But I didn't really find anything.

I didn't know brainiac was a show… I was just thinking: "Smart people… Annoy them… Perfect!"

I was also thinking an "observer"-cup for curious people with noses longer than any good - Such as myself! Sumilion knows what I'm talking about… I'm always digging my nose in anywhere possible!

-Knives

From: King of Knives
I was actually also thinking a Communist-Cup with a funny picture, just to annoy you communists on SRL :p But I didn't really find anything.

It's called Communist rank, atm C0de is the only commy.

From: Bobarkinator
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Was sitting on the couch brainstorming with my dad for a project, five minutes later, walked to computer to post it, and realized that I'd forgotten '.'

I like braniac cup, but I think two's enough in terms of smartness?

Object finder, etc, is unnecessary.

Something to do with scripts released would be neat. Maybe a few ranks (all with the number on them somewhere), like 5-10, 11 - 15, 16-20, 21+?

Are you all spamming this usefull thread with stupid suggestions (<in my opinion) like the brainiac and metal-head cup?

If we add a huge amount of new cups then everyone would have one, and then the "clue" of having a cup is complettely lost.

A cup is still something you'll have to work for, not saying you love metal music or watch a television show.

I'm rather dissapointed in these, in my opinion, rather stupid suggestions -_- (sorry for being so rude, it's just what I think "freedom of speech").

I'm thinking of one at the moment, my first thought was one for the community members (registred user>junior member>community member), I want to know from you all what you think about that one, please.

Regards,

-Tsn.

EDIT: I forgot to say that I agree with the "Usefull Poster" one, but not really with the spam one, or like Wizzy said before, it should be an icon that shows you are on the road:p (like I remember a user over here I think "stupidspam" or so with in his avatar a pic that shows spam is not allowed).

@tsn: I completely respect that. I admit the metalhead cup is completely useless, but I said that in my post anyways. And the brainiac cup isn't for watching a TV-show. As I said - I don't even know it. It is meant for smart people. People who know a lot more than just SCAR.

-Knives

From: the scar noob
Are you all spamming this usefull thread with stupid suggestions (<in my opinion) like the brainiac and metal-head cup?

If we add a huge amount of new cups then everyone would have one, and then the "clue" of having a cup is complettely lost.

A cup is still something you'll have to work for, not saying you love metal music or watch a television show.

I'm rather dissapointed in these, in my opinion, rather stupid suggestions -_- (sorry for being so rude, it's just what I think "freedom of speech").

I'm thinking of one at the moment, my first thought was one for the community members (registred user>junior member>community member), I want to know from you all what you think about that one, please.

Regards,

-Tsn.

EDIT: I forgot to say that I agree with the "Usefull Poster" one, but not really with the spam one, or like Wizzy said before, it should be an icon that shows you are on the road:p (like I remember a user over here I think "stupidspam" or so with in his avatar a pic that shows spam is not allowed).

Making a cup for getting your post count up (which makes you a community member, so all you need to do to become a community member is post) would be the worst thing ever TBH. That would increase spam by 500% because people would then know once they get to 300 posts they get a cup.

[offtopic] Can someone (administrator probably) enlighten me as to how the titles work? I'm not asking in a general sense i.e. more posts / longevity. I was just wondering the numbers or ratios where you get the different titles at? [/offtopic]

For cups I think we're pretty good, I don't know if you want to bring up the topic of separate cups for SRL Member + and Registered Users but I think the Best Newcomer Cup would stimulate the "noob" population to learn to script, and on the note of specific Registered User cups I think that should be one, and I think we should have a Best Newcomer cup for SRL Members too.

Make them look different and maybe have a little thread / announcement that dynamically changes to say Best Newcomer: … * Best New SRL Member: …. or something.

Does anyone know how I should upload pictures using admincp…?
I can only upload avatar pictures, not ranks.

Something like this?

From: Wizzup?
Does anyone know how I should upload pictures using admincp…?
I can only upload avatar pictures, not ranks.

I already told you, you need to upload them to the host. Did you contact Dankness about that yet ?

From: nielsie95
Something like this?

Yes. I have seen that panel. However, I need to upload images, not provide the panel a link to an image online.

From: Sumilion
I already told you, you need to upload them to the host. Did you contact Dankness about that yet ?

I know you told me, in fact I found the panel before I even asked if you knew a way to upload them to the server. I don't want to rely on ImageShack or any other hosting company for the images. They should be placed directly on our server. To which I have no access.

No, I have not been able to contact Dankness. He has not been online for a long time, I already told you.

There's a mod for it, no option in VBulletin itself.

you would have to use ftp but if you dont have access….upload the rank pics in the avatar part, and instead of using them for avatars just link to them for the rank? that way theyre still on the server so youre not relying on an external host.

From: The Claw
you would have to use ftp but if you dont have access….upload the rank pics in the avatar part, and instead of using them for avatars just link to them for the rank? that way theyre still on the server so youre not relying on an external host.

Yea… It might be an idea, bit stupid though.
I could try dankness' personal MSN.

From: c0de
So is Yakman :)

Yea, but he doesn't have the right rank ;) You have.

From: Wizzup?
Yea… It might be an idea, bit stupid though.
I could try dankness' personal MSN.

loolllwtuu…man i mad fkin wated,………………/


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From: Markus
Yea, but he doesn't have the right rank ;) You have.

when they were handing out the communist ranks, i couldnt really be bothered, and now iv realised i dont really need a rank.
i am a communist, i dont need any forum rank to prove that.

i can use an avatar and signature to do the same thing :)

From: Wizzup?
Yea… It might be an idea, bit stupid though.
I could try dankness' personal MSN.

The current ones are also stored in the avatar folder.

Nielsie and I can't upload any pictures to the avatars folder either. :p

This user deserves usefull poster:
http://www.srl-forums.com/forum/search.php?searchid=509248

Username…?

Searches don't like to be linked :p

Bah. I forgot. :(

Uploading to customprofilepics/ works :)

edit: New cup for me :D

Oops! :(
Seems like I made a little mistake and I can't seem to remove it :(

Man! I even gave you access to my test board -.-
Oh well, except for the white it looks cool :D

There goes your cup :D
At least I know how it works now :)

NOOO!
I still got a screenie :f:

Nielsie, awesome!

Hey, I'm still waiting for my Battle of the Bots champion cup. :)

Maybe I'll go find a good pic for it…

Edit:

How about this?

I think any competition (battle of the bots, stats, scripting competition) should be one cup.

I like this one :p

or a crown maybe



EDIT: I guess I got the cups figured out :D Check out my new cup!

What is that one for?

Nielsie! You stole my cup! :(
It is usefull poster cup btw.

Btw, got text on mouse over working, will show a text
*Removed link, server is offline*

HTML code:
<img src="DaUrlHere (like customprofilepics/IAmNotGay.gif" alt="The text" />

Thanks!
I'll add that, along with another cup, tommorow :)

From: nielsie95
I think any competition (battle of the bots, stats, scripting competition) should be one cup.

I like this one :p

or a crown maybe



EDIT: I guess I got the cups figured out :D Check out my new cup!

would it be possible to add text to each cup? eg if you win SC #2 (like me) we would get that cup, but with the text "SComp #2" or somethign on it. and if you won battle of the bots, the text could be "B.O Bots #1" and so on

From: The Claw
would it be possible to add text to each cup? eg if you win SC #2 (like me) we would get that cup, but with the text "SComp #2" or somethign on it. and if you won battle of the bots, the text could be "B.O Bots #1" and so on

Like a text under the cup or a text in the cup? Both are possible.

under would be better, but on it works too

From: The Claw
under would be better, but on it works too

You know, it might cause a little mess in the admin panel, as every cup needs it own usergroup. So for every competition a new usergroup is lot of crap in it.

yeh kinda..not too big of a deal though i reckon. but thats why i said "is it possible". more of a polite way of asking if it will happen, rather than literally asking if it can be done

I'm not making a whole new rank for every competition ;)
I added the competition rank.

From: nielsie95
I'm not making a whole new rank for every competition ;)
I added the competition rank.

I dont think you deserve those new cups:rolleyes:

I liked the trophy a lot more than the stock chart thingie…

Also, when you mouse over the chart, it has a text box that says 'SRL competition winner', but none of the other cups have a textbox.'

Can you change the others to include a textbox? I would bet that a LOT of people don't understand what all the different cups are for.

Hover your cups ;)
It gets changed when someone posts. It could be changed all at once, but I don't have the permission to do that.

I also liked the trophy more, but Wizzup found it too general.. It's easy to change though, so if you can find a better one ;)

Cups are released. Get those suggestions coming (for people who deserve them)!

oh noez double posting! Of an admin!!
*Makes list*

From: c0de
Now give me one.

a) Because that was a very usefull post.
b) Because you auto intensively? :p

From: c0de
Omfg, you just flamed me, I demand it now!!!

Just try to keep your azreal. ;)

Thanks for the cup :)

I have a suggestion… (probably a bad one ;)): How about a Very Active Member cup? I have no clue how to display that in cup form though, other than maybe an image of "SRL Addict" like this (but better :p)

SRL addict, cool. Maybe automatically based on activity and time spent on forums?

You can only automatically promote on Posts, Join Date and Reputation.

It's impossible to base it on posts and join date, using a formula?

That's right.

Anyone want to learn PHP?

I know a little bit but not much.

BTW: Can we get if that if you are a useful poster then you can have the forum waiting time in between posts lessened?

People who have Bad Spelling / Punctuation / Grammar? Could convince them to type properly whilst on the forums

YES WE NEED THAT BADLY!
I already have one person in mind who deserves it…

Kelly "S.P." Surfer? :rolleyes:

Haha agreed with that one :p

From: n3ss3s
Kelly "S.P." Surfer? :rolleyes:

Most certainly. Or better yet, if possible, have his posts ran through some online spell checker and don't let it post if it has grammatical errors.

Well we wont have to worry about Kelly anymore.
He got a 6th infraction today and is auto-permed

definately no, its wrong to make fun of peoples disabilities/inabilities to write and spell properly. if they can talk normal but choose to talk like an idiot then yes, but i doubt anyone would do that? no reason for someone to make themselves look dumb. so big NO from me

From: The Claw
if they can talk normal but choose to talk like an idiot then yes, but i doubt anyone would do that?

Kelly is the epitomy of the statement. And how is it different then giving the village idiot cup to someone?

I think it'd be funny for some people, but to give it to newcomers could discourage them from coming back.

no no, it would only be given to people who's first language is English, or people we know can talk English properly, yet choose to "typ lyk dis cus itz to kl"

And if we discourage one member, and 20 more learn from him, would that be so bad? The rank wouldn't last, but if the bad SPG continues, it would be reapplied to his profile. That was my idea

Would it be discouraging? I know people who want to get the village idiot cup just for fun. They are not going to act to it, because it'll probably result in a ban. But with this cup you can "fake it" to get it. People just want to be different I guess.

Hmm… I don't know about it being discouraging, it's kind of in the middle - for the ones who agree giving it to the person, they have the point of view of it being a punishment, but then again if the person happened to be the type that after he gets village clown or so, he thinks "omg i iz speshul!1" - which then again might lead to him thinking he succeeded in… something? and stopping the spamming/shit since he has something that he can show with he did the thing he got "punished" for, or then think that the harder he spams the more he gets cups and reputation.

From: The Claw
definately no, its wrong to make fun of peoples disabilities/inabilities to write and spell properly. if they can talk normal but choose to talk like an idiot then yes, but i doubt anyone would do that? no reason for someone to make themselves look dumb. so big NO from me

Exactly my thoughts, as I suggested on the first page, there should only be cups that stimulate in a positive way.

From: Wizzup?
Exactly my thoughts, as I suggested on the first page, there should only be cups that stimulate in a positive way.

I don't know if this whole cup thread is open still but like Wizzup? said…

"Stimulate in a positive way."

I took a psychology course in school and we learned about different behavioral shaping techniques… and without a doubt the best one there is, is positive re-enforcement.

Positive meaning you give them something (Ex. A Cup or Avatar Change)
Re-enforcement meaning you want them to continue a certain behavior (Ex. Helpful Posts, Community Involvement)

I can't think of any spectacular cups that are needed now, but I felt as though I should give some input on the topic.

"Spelling-Champion's Cup" - For the people with good English, good grammar and a good vocabulary.

"Spelling-Failure" - For somebody who accidentally messed up a few words :p It could be really cool if it automatically got removed after a few days. (This could be fun, but I strongly doubt anybody here likes it)

But true, I think it would be kind of unfair to hand out cups to people who aren't as good in one thing as others. It would be like giving out a "You-Suck-At-Scripting"-cup to those who are active, friendly and helpful but can't script.

-Knives

I think one for consistently good grammar and spelling would be nice, but there's a lot of people who'd get it, so it'd also be sort of meaningless and a pain for whoever is giving them out.

How about an "Epic Post" Cup, for people who write very well thought out and meaningful posts. It would be easy to give out because if they're epic enough to deserve it a lot of people will probably have read it.

It may stimulate users to write more deeply about topics and hopefully it will motivate people to try to do something big and exciting to get people involved on the forum.

From: Special Ed
How about an "Epic Post" Cup, for people who write very well thought out and meaningful posts. It would be easy to give out because if they're epic enough to deserve it a lot of people will probably have read it.

It may stimulate users to write more deeply about topics and hopefully it will motivate people to try to do something big and exciting to get people involved on the forum.

An epic post is sort of a useful post, isn't it? :)

From: JAD
An epic post is sort of a useful post, isn't it? :)

It doesn't have to be useful, it just has to be memorable. :p

An epic post is what Fawki posts whenever we all start going in the wrong direction :)

From: Smartzkid
An epic post is what Fawki posts whenever we all start going in the wrong direction :)

True Dat! But I've seen some other posts that have been pretty epic.

http://www.srl-forums.com/forum/idea-encourage-people-p377641.html#post377641

thoughts? edit read my posst on thgat topic

No preference. If it was made nicely and all, then yeah, it'd be cool.

All depends on Dank though, and I doubt he'll be doing any work like that anytime soon, judging by his relative disappearance from these forums.

From: Smartzkid
No preference. If it was made nicely and all, then yeah, it'd be cool.

All depends on Dank though, and I doubt he'll be doing any work like that anytime soon, judging by his relative disappearance from these forums.

He's here every once in awhile.. Just doesn't post and is usually set to invisible mode. But I dunno if our server can handle much more:cartman:

It sounds like a good idea to me Claw but I think we need to really sit and think of a generally "perfect" way to execute this system so that the potential for abuse is exceptionally low while it doesn't make it annoying to give "rep".

Anyone has some good suggestions for a Random Developer Cup?

From: nielsie95
Anyone has some good suggestions for a Random Developer Cup?

Several… But I think it would be cool if c0de would make us one…

But if c0de wants to make one that would own :)

Wow!
Way better than my version!
I like it :)

btw, this was my version:p :

Good job sumilion :).

Is the box really our greatest achievement…?

From: Wizzup?
Is the box really our greatest achievement…?

It's the most important random solver..

hmmm box is differently not the hardest because i have solved it before >.<.
But it is important.

I would say the mysterious guy is a true symbol for randoms.. because he gives the box, mordaut, pinball, and almost every random x).

but over all i don't really care.. that cup looks cool :)

It is just symbolic as 'randoms' to me. Glad you like it lol, was quite shocked when I saw it under wizzups name :p (not saying he doesn't deserve it but saying it was fast ;))

Lol @ nielsie… 9 cups… gratz :rolleyes:

I protest against all of Nielsie's cups! He isn't a moderator!!1!!

I was noticing Nielsie's cups also :p

From: Markus
I protest against all of Nielsie's cups! He isn't a moderator!!1!!

I can access the Moderator Panel though :p

From: nielsie95
I can access the Moderator Panel though :p

Nielsie… as much as you may think… having a lot of cups doesn't make up for the lacking in other areas :p


Sorry couldn't resist ;)

Isnt that a shame, short-stick Hobbit :p

Its Short Stock and not referring to that

It refers to my shortness in height…hence HOBBIT

And why do you want that in your title again? :p

From: Hobbit
Its Short Stock and not referring to that

It refers to my shortness in height…hence HOBBIT

sure sure ;)

From: The Claw
sure sure ;)

I wanted to make it 'Short Stick' at first. ;)

Maybe we could make a cup for persistence?

IE: Some people have continually tried and failed to get into members, but they never gave up, and eventually got in.

IE: Some people come here and are terrible at scripting, but they really want to learn to script, and they keep on struggling through, and eventually they learn how to write good scripts.


I think this kind of person deserves some recognition.

Sounds like a good idea Smartz, but I rather don't give it to people like Hermpie who apply 4359438435435843854435439584 times until the members feel sad for him and vote yes.
But cups should be something you always can receive, not only in the beginning of your "career" =/

This is a test.

*Takes a look if the Developers' Gears are moving*

They are moving.

They are jumpy/shaky though.

(Spam?)

At the moment, Markus' don't spin, Wizzup's and yours do :(

I spin too :p

Argh my gears suck :(
edit: Not anymore :D

They all spin for me, for awhile only like 1 persons spinned for like a few seconds when post loaded then stopped.

All spinning quite nicely; Markus' gears were sticking up a little bit, but they seem to have recovered (who built the automated oiling system? Nice job!)

3 gears all adjacent to one another can never turn. But apparantly the Devs do the impossible :p

The largest and smallest gears dont seem to be touching