Post Count - Is something missing?

[theoldlegend]

I know I'm old, decrepit, memory shot to bits and past it, but didn't the number of posts by a member used to be shown on his/her posts?

Or did I dream it last night? Somebody please enlighten me!!

TOL

[ShaneJ]

Hopefully its gone for good. Its a good way to stop post whoring.

[imported_admin]

Was about to put a post in the Help section but saw your post and moved it to here.

It has been mentioned by quite a few members that it would be a good idea to remove it from the posts so I thought I would give it a trial.

It is still on the Members profile so if you do want to know you can view it there.

At the end of the day it is about the quality of the content of a post, not the number of posts.

See how it goes for a few weeks. Post your thoughts on the matter here.

[JewseeTHAT]

thumbs up

[Hookem_Herby]

Hi Steve,
I think it's a good move on your/ausfish's behalf. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Identifying members as Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum is 'status' enough (imho).
Like you said, if people are really THAT interested in the number of posts a member has, they can look it up on their profile.
Furthermore to what Shane said, hopefully it will stop some of the post whoring and lead to (more) quality on the boards.

Cheers,
Herby

[fish2eat]

I just called in here to put up the same topic and TOL had beaten me to it.

While it feels a bit strange, it is probably a good idea.....but keep it in the profiles.

I think there is too much "chest puffing" about the number of posts, and I'm sure this contributed to some extent to the recent "troubles". Some of "those who have passed to the other side" felt that they had a mortgage on knowledge based on a high post count, even gaining some ownership of the site because of that status.......wrong!!!

Also, although you never mean to do it, you subconsciously view a contribution by new member less than someone with a high count.

Good move - I think....

[bidkev]

Maybe I'm lacking something in the grey matter department but I never took any notice of post count at all. I wouldn't have the faintest idea who was more active that someone else.

The only time I took notice was when an unknown member asked me for something. I needed to get a "handle" on the guy, so looked at his profile and posts.

kev

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

[bidkev]

I know I'm old, decrepit, memory shot to bits and past it,

TOL

My long lost twin!!!!!!

[theoldlegend]

Hey Kev,

Are you saying that there could be more like me out there somewhere? That's a big call mate.


TOL

[bidkev]

Hey Kev,

Are you saying that there could be more like me out there somewhere? That's a big call mate.


TOL

Bet it is mate.

I can relate to the old and decrepit bit. Climbed on the Whittley to put her tarp on last night and couldn't bloody get back down without a hand from the missus The kids were rolling around with laughter on the drive..........works wonders for your confidence and self-esteem. I'll get me own back though.......extra veggies for their dinner tonight

kev

No family should ever attempt a car trip if the children outnumber the windows.

[uripper]

Was about to put a post in the Help section but saw your post and moved it to here.

It has been mentioned by quite a few members that it would be a good idea to remove it from the posts so I thought I would give it a trial.

It is still on the Members profile so if you do want to know you can view it there.

At the end of the day it is about the quality of the content of a post, not the number of posts.

See how it goes for a few weeks. Post your thoughts on the matter here.

logged on tonight & noticed something different - took ages - then ....DOH! - so did search for "post" threads & bingo here it is ...

Good call Steve - think it will improve the overall quality of what is an increasing great website.

Would like to see the topic "flagged" somehow on other boards to generate more response - suggest General Chat right up the top section (whatever the techo term for it is)

Looking forward to the feedback ....

[uripper]

[quote author=Ausfish link=1144794856/0#2 date=1144795729]Was about to put a post in the Help section but saw your post and moved it to here.

It has been mentioned by quite a few members that it would be a good idea to remove it from the posts so I thought I would give it a trial.

It is still on the Members profile so if you do want to know you can view it there.

At the end of the day it is about the quality of the content of a post, not the number of posts.

See how it goes for a few weeks. Post your thoughts on the matter here.

logged on tonight & noticed something different - took ages - then ....DOH! - so did search for "post" threads & bingo here it is ...

Good call Steve - think it will improve the overall quality of what is an increasing great website.

Would like to see the topic "flagged" somehow on other boards to generate more response - suggest General Chat right up the top section (whatever the techo term for it is)

Looking forward to the feedback ....

PS my real post count is 147 not 140 as stated in the profile>
... bloody moderators are worse than full moon sharks
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[banshee]

I personaly think status has no place in a forrum and this could probably be taken one step further and show everyone on the same level with no record of posts at all anywhere.Is a Platinum Members advice or point of veiw any more credible than a New Members,I personaly think not,advice can be taken or left and good/bad advice can come from anyone and as previously stated it would cut a lot of meaningless stuff out.

[uripper]

OK OK I've stuffed that up
how do I get rid of one of the above posts??
- didnt there used to be a delete option accessable only to the poster??
- I can hear the smart@rse comments com'in now

[ShaneJ]

OK OK I've stuffed that up
how do I get rid of one of the above posts??
- didnt there used to be a delete option accessable only to the poster??
- I can hear the smart@rse comments com'in now

You can modify the post.