Eliminate Post Counts Completely
Oct 25, 2004 | 8:05 am
#16
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The above snide comment about another members posting habits is a prime example of why post counts (and the asinine Evangelist and Legend Designations) should be eliminated.
Oct 25, 2004 | 8:45 am
#17
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^ Agree with all the above. ^ 
Oct 25, 2004 | 8:46 am
#18
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ozstamps
Originally Posted by ozstamps
I never held it against you.
I like many others am astounded anyone can post 5000 times to ONE thread.
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I like many others am astounded anyone can post 5000 times to ONE thread.
[/url]But many of those don't count, since it was in OMNI, and it didn't update my post count.
You should try it, I met some FTer that participate in it this weekend
Oct 25, 2004 | 1:25 pm
#19
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
Can anyone name me one heavily used Bulletin Board that does NOT have post counts?
Oct 25, 2004 | 1:37 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
I like many others am astounded anyone can post 5000 times to ONE thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/misc....hreadid=309875
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/misc....hreadid=309875
Oct 25, 2004 | 9:23 pm
#21
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Originally Posted by RobotDoctor
We have invited you to join the game. This is a truly addictive thread. Come and join in the fun and I am sure you will add a post or 2. Come and see what we mean.
He does not have to post to that thread if he does not want to do so, and that is his choice but the personal invitation is always open to you, ozstamps, as you are always welcome to join in...
...oh, and by the way I dont care either way about the milepost count, as I publicly stated more than once that it simply does not matter to me.
If this feature is eliminated, that is fine with me...
Oct 25, 2004 | 10:52 pm
#22
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I don't think eliminating post counts is a good idea at all. While not telling everything about another member, it does tell us something.
One example, as moderators, we often come across spammers who register on FT to peddle their wares, post links to their porn site, or whatever. The low post count gives us a clue as to what they are doing on FT, enabling us to quickly come to the decision to pull the plug and delete all the posts.
FewMiles..
One example, as moderators, we often come across spammers who register on FT to peddle their wares, post links to their porn site, or whatever. The low post count gives us a clue as to what they are doing on FT, enabling us to quickly come to the decision to pull the plug and delete all the posts.
FewMiles..
Oct 26, 2004 | 8:45 am
#23
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
I have personally invited ozstamps to post in that thread and, as far as I know, we get along just fine and have always done so.
He does not have to post to that thread if he does not want to do so, and that is his choice but the personal invitation is always open to you, ozstamps, as you are always welcome to join in...
...oh, and by the way I dont care either way about the milepost count, as I publicly stated more than once that it simply does not matter to me.
If this feature is eliminated, that is fine with me...
He does not have to post to that thread if he does not want to do so, and that is his choice but the personal invitation is always open to you, ozstamps, as you are always welcome to join in...
...oh, and by the way I dont care either way about the milepost count, as I publicly stated more than once that it simply does not matter to me.
If this feature is eliminated, that is fine with me...
Oct 26, 2004 | 9:47 am
#24
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Originally Posted by gleff
On the flip side I am willing to cut a member a whole lot more slack -- for not using the search feature, for asking a basic question, for posting in the wrong forum -- if I see that their post count is low.
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Oct 26, 2004 | 10:52 am
#25
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Suggestion: Eliminate Incessant Complaining Completely.