Huh oh... Post whoring is over I think

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by system admin

It has to start some where. How many posts would you have if it were not for the lounge?

bc

About 23

**Hot-Rox** · 01-22-2005, 06:52 PM

I would guess around 80% to 90% of my posts are non-Lounge. However, you pull the Political forum posts next I'm toast....lol

Originally Posted by system admin

It has to start some where. How many posts would you have if it were not for the lounge?

bc

**seanw** · 01-22-2005, 06:55 PM

When I logon on I dont got into any lounge, I just click on New Posts, and if I see something interesting, or something I can contribute to I will put on my 0.02. Most of the time I dont even know what Forum I am in. I have no problem with this one way or the other, as long as wl are all helping one another, IN ANY CAPACITY, is whats important, not that stupid number.

**Hot-Rox** · 01-22-2005, 06:58 PM

Sean (great new avatar btw) - I agree with you. I also use the new posts function to participate in the currently active forums (paying no attention to which forum is active).

Originally Posted by seanw

When I logon on I dont got into any lounge, I just click on New Posts, and if I see something interesting, or something I can contribute to I will put on my 0.02. Most of the time I dont even know what Forum I am in. I have no problem with this one way or the other, as long as wl are all helping one another, IN ANY CAPACITY, is whats important, not that stupid number.

**LeanMeOut** · 01-22-2005, 06:59 PM

I think this is a good move....... too many people post in the lounge 99% of the time and then go into the AAS forum or other forums and talk down to people with a lesser post count, calling them newbies and such. I honestly think this may help for future matters of flaming newbies, and not only that but it will keep people from being able to rack up their post count with useless crap and then try to use it to their advantage in other areas of the community (scamming, being trusted by actual newbies b/c of their post count, etc etc)

Just my $.02....

**KGBnine** · 01-22-2005, 07:00 PM

I think it's a great idea. And like my ho maraxus said: you are not your post count (fight club right?)

**Commando_Barbi** · 01-22-2005, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by system admin

What is the big thing about post count anyway? Seriously? Bc

Personally I don't care either way BC...but the argument could be made on the other side....if post count doesn't matter....then why restrict it? Why not have your mods work on controlling threads made for post whoring and those who hijack for the sake of whoring?

Most my posts are in here but generally Im posting to try to contribute in some way. I'd like to post more in the Female section but our female members are few and far between so it's pretty dead in there and many won't come in the lounge because of the sometimes negative attitude towards females.

Hate to see the board lose members for any reason...but if members leave because they can't get their post count up....maybe we are better off. I for one am not going anywhere....AR is my home

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**DevilsDeity** · 01-22-2005, 07:46 PM

i like it , i like it a lot

**Sage** · 01-22-2005, 07:50 PM

me no care............................

**not2bigyet** · 01-22-2005, 07:53 PM

great idea!

**Hot-Rox** · 01-22-2005, 07:54 PM

That's because you are so close to senior you can taste it......lol I know - we are not our post count....

Originally Posted by Sage

me no care............................

**rambo** · 01-22-2005, 07:55 PM

Good move, who cares about post count, it's not what gains respect. It's fellating me that will really win you over in the eyes of the community.

No but really, good move.

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 07:58 PM

To be honest guys, a big reason why post counts have been stopped in the Lounge is because of posts exactly like this, the title says it all "Huh oh... Post whoring is over I think".

**SMYL_GR8** · 01-22-2005, 08:05 PM

This is a good move. Anybody who spends time on here and reads threads across all the forums knows who's intelligent, educated and experienced and who's not. For example, I did not give Swolecat instant respect simply b/c of his post count, but after reading through a bunch of threads across several forums, it was obvious that he has a good amount of expertise. I could care less if he has 9K, 5K, 2K or 500, you know he knows what he's talking about. Likewise, I have received recognition from several members due to my helpful non-lounge posts and I'm practically a newb. the count is practically irrelevant.

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by SMYL_GR8

This is a good move. Anybody who spends time on here and reads threads across all the forums knows who's intelligent, educated and experienced and who's not. For example, I did not give Swolecat instant respect simply b/c of his post count, but after reading through a bunch of threads across several forums, it was obvious that he has a good amount of expertise. I could care less if he has 9K, 5K, 2K or 500, you know he knows what he's talking about. Likewise, I have received recognition from several members due to my helpful non-lounge posts and I'm practically a newb. the count is practically irrelevant.

Exactly, i would hope that i have gained a certain level of respect..

**Iowa** · 01-22-2005, 08:25 PM

I personally think its a good move. I really don't care about my post count at all. For all Im concerned, it could be reset to zero everytime I log in and it wouldn't bother me one bit.

When I look at responses in threads, I don't say to myself "Oh, he only has 50 posts, so he must be full of $hit" or "Man, he has 10,000 posts so he must no everything." No Sir. I look at whether or not the post has merit and form an opinion of the person based on the response, not on the post count. Look at Dimes for example. He had a buttload of posts, but did anyone truely feel like he was a very knowledgable bro???

I think worrying about post count is trivial and takes me back to my Junior High days of worrying about stupid $hit. However, I think the S.A.'s idea about having a separate post count for the lounge would be a good middle ground. JMO

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:26 PM

I dont believe we should have post counts, everything should be done on a reputation system. Dont argue with me im right on this one guys, just look at how many posts ive made so far.

**KGBnine** · 01-22-2005, 08:29 PM

People actually used to trust people like Da Bull and take his advice as if he were actually smart...because of his postcount. But postcount obviously means sh!t.

**mass junkie** · 01-22-2005, 08:30 PM

Just keeping my post count up

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by mass junkie

Just keeping my post count up

lol it wont count dumbass

**KGBnine** · 01-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

I dont believe we should have post counts, everything should be done on a reputation system. Dont argue with me im right on this one guys, just look at how many posts ive made so far.

So I guess you want to know how bad your rep is right?

**Commando_Barbi** · 01-22-2005, 08:33 PM

I don't even want to know what my rep is like LOL

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by aXe

So I guess you want to know how bad your rep is right?

I believe it would give an accurate idea of a members contribution if used correctly. I personally believe that i would have probably a neutral one, many people here respect me and i have just as many enemies -they go hand in hand when you are a high profile member.

**Sage** · 01-22-2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Hot-Rox

That's because you are so close to senior you can taste it......lol I know - we are not our post count....

haha, so close yet so far.............I start my new job on Monday and the daily commute is a pain.........message boards will be out of commission for me for a while.................

**UrbanLegend** · 01-22-2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

I believe it would give an accurate idea of a members contribution if used correctly. I personally believe that i would have probably a neutral one, many people here respect me and i have just as many enemies -they go hand in hand when you are a high profile member.

To be honest, I think thats a terrible idea. All it would do is tell you which guys care about their reputation enough that they talk other people into repping them all the time......something like a "rep whore thread" would come about. I don't see how the whole rep system would show how much a member contributes.

Post count seems fine to me. If lounge posts don't count, then it will better represent those who are contributing. JMO.

Does this post make me one of your ennemies?

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by UrbanLegend

To be honest, I think thats a terrible idea. All it would do is tell you which guys care about their reputation enough that they talk other people into repping them all the time......something like a "rep whore thread" would come about.

Post count seems fine to me. JMO.

Does this post make me one of your ennemies?

I have no idea who you are so you're not my enemy nor my friend. ha.

**UrbanLegend** · 01-22-2005, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

I have no idea who you are so you're not my enemy nor my friend. ha.

I was refering to the fact that you assumed you had ennemies on this forum, being such a "high profile member" and all

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by UrbanLegend

I was refering to the fact that you assumed you had ennemies on this forum, being such a "high profile member" and all

When i say high profile, i mean, if someone were to mention photoshop for example, most people would think Messy. Im a member who most of the regular guys know, or know of, my threads start discussions that entice people and either make people like, or hate me.

**Hot-Rox** · 01-22-2005, 08:47 PM

As I have given more thought to this delima.....there is a "Get a life" theme behind this post count controversy. There is little question that it is quite easy to recognize those Vets, Mods, and other knowledgeable guys without deference to their post count. I must admit that I was proud just today to have reached Member status today leaving behind Newbie, Junior, and Associate statuses. However, comments such as "you are not your post count" has motivated me to redouble my dedication to what really matters. Learning everything I can and sharing what I learn if I can positively contribute.

**Commando_Barbi** · 01-22-2005, 08:57 PM

And when people here hear C.B.....they think of a taser wielding, relationship advice giving MOM.

hehe

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Commando_Barbi

And when people here hear C.B.....they think of a taser wielding, relationship advice giving MOM.

hehe

Wrong... we think...

**Commando_Barbi** · 01-22-2005, 09:09 PM

LOL DON'T SAY it MR.

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Commando_Barbi

LOL DON'T SAY it MR.

"it"

**MrMondodondo** · 01-22-2005, 10:03 PM

Actually as a newer member, a few thoughts......
The lounge is where I got to meet some people. Then it was cool to try to NOT be a newb. Then not be jr. etc....... I like to see the post counts because I know someone has been around awile and must not be a total idiot or they wouldn't be here still(besides Deca j/k). I have received solid input and have read solid input from the folks that have the higher post counts. Some of the newer post count peoples advice is freakin lunacy. So to me it matters. What's really wrong with being a post whore???
I mean really??? If the stupid threads bother the mods then delete em. But this board is GREAT for a reason......If it works don't fix it. Capisce????

***system admin*** · 01-22-2005, 10:14 PM

Thanks for all of the feed back. I will think it over and talk with the other Smods. Thanks again!

Bc

**palme** · 01-22-2005, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by system admin

What is the big thing about post count anyway? Seriously?

Bc

Didnt we take away the post count for awhile and some people started bitching about that so it came back?

Post count means nothing...except lack of life.

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by system admin

Thanks for all of the feed back. I will think it over and talk with the other Smods. Thanks again!

Bc

You consider me a Smod? Wow

Im so happy

***system admin*** · 01-22-2005, 10:20 PM

If people post just to see their number go up... that just doesnt make sence. The boards are still great due to the people here and in no way do I look at the amount of posts a person has. I will have seen advise given or a thread posted that the members here post and will judge their knowlege on that. Either way... I dont see how it takes away from the board.

Bc

**Elysium** · 01-22-2005, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by system admin

If people post just to see their number go up... that just doesnt make sence. The boards are still great due to the people here and in no way do I look at the amount of posts a person has. I will have seen advise given or a thread posted that the members here post and will judge their knowlege on that. Either way... I dont see how it takes away from the board.

Bc

As ive said, and i believe most people will come to believe and get used to a reputation system, well moderated and thought about put in place would be good.

***system admin*** · 01-22-2005, 10:30 PM

We do not have the staff to monitor everyones reputation levels. It just wouldnt work. We would need 50 mods doing nothing but rep. If you have a question about who is who here... I have found the best way, is to ask other members. You will find out who is good and who is not VERY quickly. LOL... May even learn some things that you didnt want to know.

Bc