Les Henson Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 It's been mentioned a few times, so here it is. Do we need a post count? Does it matter that much. The sort of website this is kind-of negates the need for a post count as some might think that the person with the highest post count is the most likely one to answer your question. If you think about it, this may not necessarily be true, as a newbie may well be more knowledgeable in a certain field. Replies are simple - Yes or No. Depending on response, this thread will be sticky for up to two weeks. Please just vote and nothing else. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 It's available in a members profile any way, so if someone wants to know they can look there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Tut tut Ralph!!! Can't you read the instructions???? Les said no posting here...... oh erm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Too right, naughty boy! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 OOps missed that line, Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols110 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I vote to keep then, just out of curiosity. As for answers, post counts are irrelevant, its the content that matters. I would vote to scrap the member No. Les if you want a yes or no, a poll would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggy Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Am not postijng on here but have voted oops dagnamit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 poll would be better Isn't that the thingy that I've put at the top of the page? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I voted no....who really cares how many posts you have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhybrid Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I voted yes. Is it usefull to have a minimum no. of posts before being allowed to sell? Is it nice to know who are the "regulars"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieB Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I think it is virtually essential to know generally on the classifieds, plus as you say Rob, useful in other areas too. perhaps the forum could be programmed to give a general, although a bit detailed, idea of how many posts, such as groups from 0-20, 20-50, 50-150, 150-500, 500+. On a different point, I know I've occasionally posted a new post when editing a post would have been neater, for the simple reason that people who have already read the post wouldn't notice the edit [even an edit comment would normally be unnoticed as the 'next unread' feature skips all the read posts] A way of tidying up could be to make an edited post show up as unread, it needn't necessarily put the thread to the top of the list, unless it's a hassle to prevent that while showing as unread? I hope whoever changes the programming understands what I'm trying to say oops not supposed to post here, still, comments are necessary. I'm quite fond of my Member number, I think 45 is a good number, Victory year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 I'm a number 2 Does that mean I talk s**** Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 If I remember correctly, I'm #4 and there's no question about what I talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJL Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 i dont care either about them either ! i'm a very low poster .........oops didnt mean to do that i've just clocked up another i'm trying to keep mine below 30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i dont care either about them either !i'm a very low poster .........oops didnt mean to do that i've just clocked up another i'm trying to keep mine below 30! That can be arranged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) hey, if you stop posting counts b4 I get to three figures then teddies over the side Actually, is it really even important enough to worry about at all, I'd have thought not. Cheers, Steve. Sorry for the posting Les, sometimes a Yes/No doesn't quite cover it. Edited November 18, 2005 by Steve H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) Ok Steve. Funny how so many people view this thread. Out of all the forum members on here, only 50 can be bothered to vote. Les. Edited November 18, 2005 by Les Henson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I did ! (blush) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Ok Steve.Funny how so many people view this thread. Out of all the forum members on here, only 50 can be bothered to vote. Les. Maybe that implied the vast majority are actually ok with it as is or don't really mind either way? Initially I thought remove them for all the reasons others have given but now you've got us thinking about it I've been considering it while looking at other fori and would now vote to keep them. If I'm on a forum I'm unfamiliar with or visit infrequently it does help to give you a feel for who you are posting amongst. Consider the Charlie Wenzel thread on P4x4 (gosh funny but what a time waster) looks at the masses of first time posts. You'd never have worked out who was a regular or a newbie if that had been on Outerlimits. It would be very easy for a post from a relative newbie to disproportioatly color my impression of such a forum. Conversely on here I hope we all treat new members gently and friendly. Seeing the post count and knowing someone is new helps us to do that until they have settled in and is I think another important reason for keeping them. Just my 2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Just my 2p That was at least 30p Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 That was at least 30pLes. I've been saving up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 That was at least 30pLes. I'm sure Tony can sort out the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Maybe that implied the vast majority are actually ok with it as is or don't really mind either way?Initially I thought remove them for all the reasons others have given but now you've got us thinking about it I've been considering it while looking at other fori and would now vote to keep them. If I'm on a forum I'm unfamiliar with or visit infrequently it does help to give you a feel for who you are posting amongst. Consider the Charlie Wenzel thread on P4x4 (gosh funny but what a time waster) looks at the masses of first time posts. You'd never have worked out who was a regular or a newbie if that had been on Outerlimits. It would be very easy for a post from a relative newbie to disproportioatly color my impression of such a forum. Conversely on here I hope we all treat new members gently and friendly. Seeing the post count and knowing someone is new helps us to do that until they have settled in and is I think another important reason for keeping them. Just my 2p Trev has put very eloquently much of what I was thinking, personally I guess that if abuse of the forum by people trying to up their post count is a problem then perhaps the mods can freeze their post count.( if mine gets froze at 99 then teddie gets it OK ) Sorry if this is dropping it back on the mods, but a degree of inconsequential nonsense posting is part of what makes this forum light & fun. Just my halfpennies worth , again. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 invoices to be issued am I have changed my mind to post counts are ok just meaningless crud posted for the sake of it undermines a good site. if the real offenders just used PM's instead of the forum most probs would disappear overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 just meaningless crud <cough> Wibble.................. <cough> Just entered the "Exclusive 1000 Club*" don'tcherknow Nige WARNING * = May inc the odd meaningless drivel and or crud content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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