Motion Passed: Non-counting of Posts in a Games Forum
Jan 26, 2012, 3:30 pm
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I bumped up about 6 games in a row last week just to remind myself what it looked like before. I can bump them up again if you'd like. They'll be a lot more FTers than me bumping those threads onto the first page if they accrue towards post count. No doubt in my mind after seeing FTers rack up 20K-30K in number counting threads when they did count.
I would have rather waited to see if the problem actually manifested vs everyone just assuming it would happen. I'm not much into sky is falling stuff. Of course someone can do quite a few hello posts in the lounge threads to rack up numbers, so I'm not totally buying that it really makes a difference between games & lounge threads. I guess I'm still of the mindset that people actually read the content of one's posts in the various forums to judge value vs. just applying it to a # under someone's handle. Shrug.Cheers.
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Jan 26, 2012, 6:06 pm
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Because someone finds value in it or they wouldn't do it. Others say they have made friends through some games. Once again they are red headed step children and some find value in it.
I've read these forums and NUMEROUS times saw count all or it isn't fair. Do this and a month later it will be brought up for a vote again.
Let's make everyone of equal value (except for under 180 posters) and be done with it.
I've read these forums and NUMEROUS times saw count all or it isn't fair. Do this and a month later it will be brought up for a vote again.
Let's make everyone of equal value (except for under 180 posters) and be done with it.
I figured someone was bumping them up to 'game' the discussion (pun intended). I would have rather waited to see if the problem actually manifested vs everyone just assuming it would happen. I'm not much into sky is falling stuff. Of course someone can do quite a few hello posts in the lounge threads to rack up numbers, so I'm not totally buying that it really makes a difference between games & lounge threads. I guess I'm still of the mindset that people actually read the content of one's posts in the various forums to judge value vs. just applying it to a # under someone's handle. Shrug.
Cheers.
I would have rather waited to see if the problem actually manifested vs everyone just assuming it would happen. I'm not much into sky is falling stuff. Of course someone can do quite a few hello posts in the lounge threads to rack up numbers, so I'm not totally buying that it really makes a difference between games & lounge threads. I guess I'm still of the mindset that people actually read the content of one's posts in the various forums to judge value vs. just applying it to a # under someone's handle. Shrug.Cheers.
Jan 26, 2012, 7:19 pm
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I think there are some people who feel that the games forum motion and this motion were done prematurely, as a solution without a problem, since it is anyone's guess as to if games threads would fill the first page of OMNI.
As far as counting posts, again, to me, part of it is consistency. There was just a vote for consistency, only to now throw this in there and not have consistency again.
As far as counting posts, again, to me, part of it is consistency. There was just a vote for consistency, only to now throw this in there and not have consistency again.
Jan 26, 2012, 8:34 pm
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Jan 26, 2012, 9:08 pm
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This has been fascinating thread to read. I had no idea people took post counts so seriously.
If we're going to count posts, and keep the counts public, why not count them all? And if "evangelist" status is an issue, is there a way to count only posts in specific forums toward it?
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If we're going to count posts, and keep the counts public, why not count them all? And if "evangelist" status is an issue, is there a way to count only posts in specific forums toward it?
Jan 28, 2012, 8:37 am
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This has been fascinating thread to read. I had no idea people took post counts so seriously.
If we're going to count posts, and keep the counts public, why not count them all? And if "evangelist" status is an issue, is there a way to count only posts in specific forums toward it?
When I grow up, I'm going to be just like you. Only better-looking.
If we're going to count posts, and keep the counts public, why not count them all? And if "evangelist" status is an issue, is there a way to count only posts in specific forums toward it?
When I grow up, I'm going to be just like you. Only better-looking.
I am starting suspect that the more posts you have the ruder you can be without being called out on it. In which case I really need the max number of posts that can be displayed.
Jan 28, 2012, 10:14 pm
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True.. though the TB meant for the two motions to pass together as I believe Carol is holding back Omni Posts counting until the Games forum passes..
Jan 28, 2012, 10:15 pm
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Jan 28, 2012, 10:17 pm
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Jan 29, 2012, 10:33 am
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End of the month, or whenever all TalkBoard members vote, but I think there's still at least 1 outstanding vote.
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Jan 29, 2012, 10:45 am
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Unless three members have already voted "no" and five have voted "yes", in which case that last vote will be crucial and the TB member is giving it very serious consideration, I suspect that whoever that final member is he is simply having a snit fit and purposely delaying the announcement.
Jan 29, 2012, 11:31 am
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Unless three members have already voted "no" and five have voted "yes", in which case that last vote will be crucial and the TB member is giving it very serious consideration, I suspect that whoever that final member is he is simply having a snit fit and purposely delaying the announcement.
Or, as Jenbel used to say, throw his (or her) teddy from the pram.
The TB guidelines prohibit me from saying anything more.
Jan 29, 2012, 11:41 am
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If that is the case, I am given to understand that it is a TB member's prerogative to purposely delay the announcement as part of a snit fit. @:-)
Or, as Jenbel used to say, throw his (or her) teddy from the pram.
The TB guidelines prohibit me from saying anything more.
Or, as Jenbel used to say, throw his (or her) teddy from the pram.
The TB guidelines prohibit me from saying anything more.
Jan 29, 2012, 11:47 am
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You know, during the initial vote, when in passing, someone mentioned they were waiting for the last person to vote, my gut told me who it was.
Then it happened again. Now my gut is certain.
It really disappoints me to hear about this. I thought we were all adults.
Then it happened again. Now my gut is certain.
It really disappoints me to hear about this. I thought we were all adults.
Jan 29, 2012, 1:44 pm
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Unless three members have already voted "no" and five have voted "yes", in which case that last vote will be crucial and the TB member is giving it very serious consideration, I suspect that whoever that final member is he is simply having a snit fit and purposely delaying the announcement.