Do away with post counts
Sep 5, 2005 | 7:58 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
A key indicator of good management is that the disappearance of a single individual or few persons does not lead to collapse or (more apparent) stagnation/delay. Things run fine with me or without me. That they run well without me is a positive indicator.
Small modifications are fine. They can extrapolate from what was left in place. But more drastic changes start de-stabilizing the system. A year later, the system and infrastructure no longer works as it should and the company is now using 50% more manpower to run a function which is only 70% as efficient.
That's when you know that
a) you did a good job
b) you did it better than those who replaced you
Nov 4, 2005 | 10:39 am
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I agree
Thank you for your consideration
Nov 4, 2005 | 10:47 am
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I like the post counting, and would leave it as is. I think people will know who the padders are, and that's okay too. Chances are, someone who has a lot of posts, padded or not, is someone who is probably well known around the board, and it is therefore easier to get a read on when asking for information.
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Nov 4, 2005 | 11:38 am
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I like the post counting, and would leave it as is. I think people will know who the padders are, and that's okay too. Chances are, someone who has a lot of posts, padded or not, is someone who is probably well known around the board, and it is therefore easier to get a read on when asking for information.
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I have not found that to be true.
Nov 7, 2005 | 12:45 pm
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Interesting thread. Do you ever worry that having post count requirements will lead to banal and repitive posts?
Nov 7, 2005 | 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by JMR
Interesting thread. Do you ever worry that having post count requirements will lead to banal and repitive posts?
Nov 7, 2005 | 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by JMR
Interesting thread. Do you ever worry that having post count requirements will lead to banal and repitive posts?
Nov 7, 2005 | 7:19 pm
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<peeks in>
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<leaves slowly and quietly>
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Nov 8, 2005 | 6:22 am
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Originally Posted by jfe
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Nov 8, 2005 | 11:27 am
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Originally Posted by jfe
<peeks in>
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<leaves slowly and quietly>
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<leaves slowly and quietly>
But leaves behind a strange odor.
Nov 8, 2005 | 11:28 am
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Originally Posted by JMR
Interesting thread. Do you ever worry that having post count requirements will lead to banal and repitive posts?
Interesting thread. Do you ever worry that having post count requirements will lead to banal and repitive posts?[/
Nov 8, 2005 | 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by myefre
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Originally Posted by myefre
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Originally Posted by myefre
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Nov 8, 2005 | 11:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Martinis at 8
I like the post counting, and would leave it as is. I think people will know who the padders are, and that's okay too. Chances are, someone who has a lot of posts, padded or not, is someone who is probably well known around the board, and it is therefore easier to get a read on when asking for information.
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Sites like ebay and Amazon.com provide similar counts about # of sales, purchases, etc. along with feedback ratings, so I don't see why FT should take a different path.