View Full Version : What would have happened if all the post counts had been deleted with the threads?
Medcat99
02-08-2003, 06:03 PM
Just a thought. On occasion, I have seen some people with posts in the several thousands. A few months ago, I found out where they came from as I discovered the "Off-Topic" section on Cliesource. Interesting, including the "Undead Thread". Until I saw this section, I had no idea people were using this site for anything other than information about Clies, but many people have active, long conversations and debates on this site about almost any topic you can imagine.
Anyway, no real point here, just an observation. I for one would have been sad to loose my custom avatar, but I know that I would get it back much faster a second time around knowing that the "Off-Topic" section exists.
Willber-Force
02-08-2003, 08:32 PM
Long live Off-Topic!
:D
gothicaleigh
02-08-2003, 08:49 PM
That is one of the things that makes Cliésource great. It is about Cliés, but it is about everything else too.
What would have happened if all the post counts had been deleted with the threads? Same thing that happened when it returned WITH the post counts intact: conversation and discussion. I don't think anyone comes here with the intention of seeing how high their count can get(what is the point of that?). I do think they come here for information on a variety of subjects. I do think they come here for interesting discussions. I do think they come here to talk to friends. We come here for information and companionship.
To paraphrase Willber-force: Long live CliéSource!
williepalm
02-08-2003, 09:08 PM
Or if there's no post count. Many will not have any inspiration to post.
Medcat99
02-08-2003, 09:13 PM
Originally posted by williepalm
Or if there's no post count. Many will not have any inspiration to post.
That's an interesting thought? Why is there a post count beyond 100? What purpose does it serve? Maybe it is a source of pride to those in the 1000's and not a meaningless number. I hadn't really thought about that.
williepalm
02-08-2003, 09:19 PM
I myself a member in quite a number of forums. I noticed most of the forums have post counts. And the most logic reason I find is because it will encourage people to most more. That makes that forum an active one. When a forum is active, more people will come and join as more help is available. For example, most quesions asked here in Cliesource is answered quite promptly I noticed.
Medcat99
02-08-2003, 09:27 PM
That explains the post counts for the forums, but not the individual post counts, unless you use the same logic to say that people who have large post counts are more helpful than those with low counts, although this hasn't always been my experience.
williepalm
02-08-2003, 09:32 PM
I have to agree.
rob_squared
02-09-2003, 12:24 AM
Personally, I only cared about post counts until I got to the 100 post mark. Mainly because I wanted my custom avatar and the ability to change the text under my username. (ie: That voice in your head)
But I might care again when I approach 1000.
cbulock
02-09-2003, 12:48 AM
I find the post counts and the date registred info on members nice to have. At a glance, you can get an idea of who this person is you are talking to. While haveing high posts counts doesn't mean you are nessisarily more helpful, you can still get an idea about how active someone is here.
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 10:20 AM
I second Tixx's comment. :)
williepalm
02-09-2003, 10:25 AM
I am catching up.
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 10:27 AM
:)
*L*F*C*M*
02-09-2003, 10:47 AM
I just want to change my avatar . . .
**SOB**
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 10:49 AM
I remember it was a big deal to pass the 100 mark. I was very excited. But now, its not about posting for numbers, but posting for pleasure.
And when I do post for pleasure, I always wear protection.
Originally posted by tbellas
I second Tixx's comment. :)
Holy Cr@p T! You have 1900 more than me:eek:
Originally posted by tbellas
I remember it was a big deal to pass the 100 mark. I was very excited. But now, its not about posting for numbers, but posting for pleasure.
And when I do post for pleasure, I always wear protection.
Getting alot of pleasure I see:p
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 10:59 AM
Originally posted by Tixx
Holy Cr@p T! You have 1900 more than me:eek:
Holy crap! your right!
:)
I remember when I was at least a 1000 behind you.
Medcat99
02-09-2003, 12:24 PM
Originally posted by Tixx
Holy Cr@p T! You have 1900 more than me:eek:
Ah!!! So being Number 1 is important! I believe that most people do post for enjoyment, but post counts are not irrelevant to the people who post either.
Griff
02-09-2003, 02:26 PM
I'd rather not be number 1 OR number 2 ;-)
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 02:28 PM
:P
But you should also notice who they are talking to.
TBellas and Tixx are both regulars of the Undead Thread. There we joke around and get to know each other. We TEASE each other about how much we post.
It's not like the people with the high posts go around pulling 'rank' on newbies.
Recently Volcanopele and I have been having words because he is going to pass me very quickly. As I've been a UDT regular since it's inception this is somewhat of an acheivement. So I'll tease him and say it's not fair, that I'm stuck on dial up, ect. Does it cause us to post more than usual....Yes.....for about two days. Then everything goes back to normal.
As you can never see who's on the other side of the moniter things like your post count become part of your personality. But It only slightly affects how people post.
~Kate
Originally posted by Kate
But you should also notice who they are talking to.
TBellas and Tixx are both regulars of the Undead Thread. There we joke around and get to know each other. We TEASE each other about how much we post.
It's not like the people with the high posts go around pulling 'rank' on newbies.
Recently Volcanopele and I have been having words because he is going to pass me very quickly. As I've been a UDT regular since it's inception this is somewhat of an acheivement. So I'll tease him and say it's not fair, that I'm stuck on dial up, ect. Does it cause us to post more than usual....Yes.....for about two days. Then everything goes back to normal.
As you can never see who's on the other side of the moniter things like your post count become part of your personality. But It only slightly affects how people post.
~Kate
:) Hi Kate.
williepalm
02-09-2003, 08:22 PM
Still catching up.
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 09:33 PM
You never judge a person by thier post counts.
Thats like people who keep a ruler by thier beds.
williepalm
02-09-2003, 09:35 PM
Ya, its not the size that counts.
williepalm
02-09-2003, 09:38 PM
Its quality.....not quantity.
Macabre Man
02-09-2003, 10:14 PM
:P
rob_squared
02-09-2003, 11:45 PM
Speaking of post counts:
"...and miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost, erm, I think?
Originally posted by Kate
But you should also notice who they are talking to.
TBellas and Tixx are both regulars of the Undead Thread. There we joke around and get to know each other. We TEASE each other about how much we post.
It's not like the people with the high posts go around pulling 'rank' on newbies.
Recently Volcanopele and I have been having words because he is going to pass me very quickly. As I've been a UDT regular since it's inception this is somewhat of an acheivement. So I'll tease him and say it's not fair, that I'm stuck on dial up, ect. Does it cause us to post more than usual....Yes.....for about two days. Then everything goes back to normal.
As you can never see who's on the other side of the moniter things like your post count become part of your personality. But It only slightly affects how people post.
~Kate
So what you're saying Kate, is that broadband is the key. Better posting through technology. I expect you too pass TB, as soon as you be broadband.;)
williepalm
02-10-2003, 07:35 AM
i would say time would be the key.
NO unfortunatly I have all the time in the world.
I'm always here.....the problem is in how long it takes me to refresh ;)
~Kate
Medcat99
02-10-2003, 01:57 PM
Dial up Kate? Man, I applaud you!!! I very seriously doubt that I would post near as much as I do with a dial up line let alone as many posts as you have. Seriously, that is impressive.
No, size doesn't matter near as much as quality. I do agree with that.
Also, I agree that people with larger posts do pick on those with smaller ones. The downside is that good people might be turned off from the site. I don't mind the idle conversations of off topic, but we all know people who have gotten large posts by "trolling" and p****ing other people off. Not cool and potentially damaging.
Macabre Man
02-10-2003, 02:42 PM
Dial up is terrible! plus if you have AOL AND DIALup, that would blow. :(
I have DSL and I am never going back. I am just lucky that our area provides DSL.
Ever since we got cable, my wife want's to sell or give away our old modem. I keep telling her nobody want's it.
I'm 9 posts away at this point from the magical "custom avatar 100" milestone. I guess I should head over to the UDT to put me over the top! :-)
I've tried to only add a post when I think I've had something useful to share.....to heck with that - I want my custom avatar!! :D
SamuraiCatJB
02-10-2003, 03:45 PM
(posting from class hehehehe)
if we had lost the post counts, I would merely have about 500 posts.... ;) :rolleyes:
SamuraiCatJB
02-10-2003, 11:39 PM
Can I get a mod to cut off 5000 from my post count? :) please, please, please? :) it is embarassing.... :o
gothicaleigh
02-11-2003, 12:31 AM
You braggart...
:p
SamuraiCatJB
02-11-2003, 06:10 AM
Originally posted by gothicaleigh
You braggart...
:p
I am serious, I would gladly give it up!! :)
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