In my book, any significant change in posting behavior/pattern for the purpose of increasing post count will definitely substantiate the act of post-padding.
FWIW, here's the link to
FT Rules on post padding:
http://www.flyertalk.com/help/rules.php#padding
Originally Posted by
SteamyUncle
Reality is quite simple: I would like to use TCC and, therefore, have lurked less and posted more.
As you mention, I have been a member since 2009 and have traveled a bit, so I think I can contribute as much as the next guy.... Or not... I am not very impartial where my degree of contributivity is concerned
If you had read the wikipost at the top, you would have found:
Eligible active members (two basic criteria are 180 days of being a FlyerTalk member and having 180 or more contributive posts) will be able to see The Coupon Connection in their FlyerTalk Forums list under the Community title. If you can not see this Forum, you are ineligible to participate in it.
FT members will have to assent to abide by the new Rules prior to being granted access. (N.B. The Coupon Connection access is not a right; it is a it is a privilege that is granted for active participation and contribution to FlyerTalk, and at least 180 days of membership and 180 contributive posts. A person's "post count" is just one index of his or her experience on and commitment to FlyerTalk.)
(Underline mine)