Announcing Post Counts

[SacredWithin]

Honestly, I don't care. So what, some of us tend to talk more than others, big whoop-dee-doo! Some of those who posted are probably like "". I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I think those threads are quite pointless. It's not like we're getting medals for that. Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone felt the same way. Before, I'd pay no attention to it, but there is always a new one the next day....

...In fact, why the hell am I making this post, I don't even read those things!

Oh well, I'm sleepy. Probably a little cranky and need a nap. *sigh*

[Asthmorte]

I dont mind them. Peopel are proud about how much they contribute to the site:) nothing wrong with that imo.

[SacredWithin]

I dont mind them. Peopel are proud about how much they contribute to the site:) nothing wrong with that imo.

Oh. Never thought of it that way.

[teishabee]

I like them. People like to think they have grown or been around the site longer with the larger there post count. I dont think it does any harm. Like the birthay threads.There just there to spread some joy.:flowers:

[Immrama]

I suppose I really don't care. Given half a chance I'd talk anyone's ear off I could! *shrugs* but a nap sounds good

[Pol]

I'm all for them. It's good for people to take pride in such things, it's important to them to feel they are a part of a community. :fpartyman

[Dorchadas Síofra]

i don't really care. they are fun to read and it's just peoples' way of saying, hey i'm starting to feel more at home, see? hehe.

[Holly Ariadna]

I have to say they're annoying... There are so many more interesting threads that aren't just spamming the board that end up on the 2nd page because of all the post count threads and birthday threads.

[Xentor]

I like them! I like it when someone has reached a presence in the community, reach out and touch. Yeah, I'm a sentimental dork, but I just love them.

[tygherrayn]

I talk. A lot. Usually about nothing in particular, because I do most of my posting from a very slow, often boring job.

But post count posts? Eh. Don't care either wy. I've been known to post my own in fits of delerious boredom. But they are, by nature .. rather silly.

[Xander67]

huh?

:eek:
please dont let the posting goddess hear you say that :T

[Old Witch]

If the post count threads annoy you....don't read them. Some of us have rather large post counts and we like to acknowledge their milestones, and we like to acknowledge others as their counts grow...If there's a particular thread you are following and it goes to the second page, all you have to do is "bump"........

[Xander67]

:hugz: OW :D how are you!?!?!?!

[Old Witch]

I'm doing great!! :hugz: right back at you!! Working hard, playing hard...mad at this darn Hurricane....seems all those feeder bands are petering out right as they hit Augusta....I actually have the sprinklers on!!! And the doors and windows open letting all that fresh air ( read strong winds) blow thru the house...Whatcha been doing?

[Celtique]

I apologzie if I annoyed anyone with my post announcement down below. I assume I'm the one that pushed it over the edge, since mine is the most recent. It wasn't intended to do harm. I just feel more at home here now, like everyone's getting to recognize me a little more, and I'm becoming part of the family. Sorry guys. :excuseme:

[~*Ginger*~]

Ya know, I never worry about it.
In fact, I'll have to wait till this post to even go look to see how many I have.
I don't pay it much attention, unless someone calls me a big mouth.

*waits for page to download so she can see how much she talks*
:bubbles:

[~*Ginger*~]

I apologzie if I annoyed anyone with my post announcement down below. I assume I'm the one that pushed it over the edge, since mine is the most recent. It wasn't intended to do harm. I just feel more at home here now, like everyone's getting to recognize me a little more, and I'm becoming part of the family. Sorry guys. :excuseme:
Awww, now, no need for you to appologize at all.
Hey, it's better for us to post honestly, than to be taken over by trolls who have nothing good to say...

Cheer up! :huddle:

[Old Witch]

Hey! I have 23,423 posts...now that's a big mouth...and we won't even talk about Flaire.....:lol:

[Celtique]

Awww, now, no need for you to appologize at all.
Hey, it's better for us to post honestly, than to be taken over by trolls who have nothing good to say...

Cheer up! :huddle:
Thanks. :hugz:

[mothwench]

i'm a crabby biyatch tonight, so i have to agree with holly. sorry peeps. :p i do think it's a shame some threads get buried under all the blah. *shrugs* but it's not something i'd scream and shout about.

[Bec_W]

To be honest I don't really care, I find it a little silly when people are posting that they've made it to 100 or 200 posts *shrugs* I've been a member of another forum where there were set "milestones" because of the sheer number of post count posts.

I guess it also depends on the day, I mean there are days when there are so many threads about post counts and other less important things that the threads about actual stuff are on the second page.

[9-2-2]

I find it an annoying waste of bandwidth to put up a post count thread. I mean, whoopdedoo. I'm just bitchy that way. :) But I feel that a better alternative is to have a list of every member on MW, listing who posts the most. It would help weed out the ones who make an account here, and don't post for like, 2 years. It will also show you how often you have posted, and how often your buddies have posted, etc.

[Phoenix Blue]

Honestly, I don't care. So what, some of us tend to talk more than others, big whoop-dee-doo!
No one's forcing you to read them. Quit yer bitchin' and move on!

[Phoenix Blue]

I apologzie if I annoyed anyone with my post announcement down below. I assume I'm the one that pushed it over the edge, since mine is the most recent. It wasn't intended to do harm. I just feel more at home here now, like everyone's getting to recognize me a little more, and I'm becoming part of the family. Sorry guys. :excuseme:
You have nothing at all to apologize for. If other people want to get crabby about "post count" threads, that's their issue, not yours.

[nomadicdragon]

uhm honestly.. who cares either way? :wtf:

[Terestai]

I like them... in fact, I made my very own (in Just Silly) that I use for posting my milestones. I only use it for the thousands, but it's still fun. :D I hope other people get to have that sort of fun too.

[{Tigress}]

I like 'em... I just never remember to pay attention to my own post count to make an annoucement about it. LOL

[Radocs]

I'm indifferent.

[Flaire-FireStar]

huh?

:eek:
please dont let the posting goddess hear you say that :T

I'm going to assume that you're expecting me to come in here and get up in arms about this.

Honestly... I don't care. If you want to celebrate a milestone, go right ahead. Some days I don't feel like reading them, other days, I'll congradulate people. Are they a waste of space? Sure. But I can point out a lot of stuff that is.

:whatgives I just don't care.

And FYI. I hate my post count too.

[Xentor]

Almost 50k! You deserve a medal! :thumbsup:

[Xander67]

:sniffsnif

well no, I wasnt hopeing you would get "up in arms about it"

I was just being silly.......

this thread just brought back memories of alot of the Celibrations we had in JS ..
and the countdowns..

im sorry.

[Flaire-FireStar]

Don't worry, Xan. That's my tamed version of what I've said before. *nods solemnly*


Almost 50k! You deserve a medal!

You're such a tease. :p
It'll be a long time before I make it to 50K, sir.

[DragonsChest]

I like them! And I like to recognize them and my own. It's just another ray of sunshine in the board. :headphone

[Xentor]

I find it an annoying waste of bandwidth to put up a post count thread. I mean, whoopdedoo. I'm just bitchy that way. :) But I feel that a better alternative is to have a list of every member on MW, listing who posts the most. It would help weed out the ones who make an account here, and don't post for like, 2 years. It will also show you how often you have posted, and how often your buddies have posted, etc.

The one reason I can image for not being nice about people celebrating their milestones is that the less posting people get jealous. I hate popularity contests (even though yes, I like attention). And having a list with post counts will make little difference: some will continue to perceive it as a popularity contest.

[~ Monk ~]

I have to say they're annoying... There are so many more interesting threads that aren't just spamming the board that end up on the 2nd page because of all the post count threads and birthday threads.
You mean like threads about plotting revenge against your ex?

Hmm. I'll take the birthday and post count threads, please.

[WynnJera]

I have to say they're annoying... There are so many more interesting threads that aren't just spamming the board that end up on the 2nd page because of all the post count threads and birthday threads.


Now this negativity from people like you and Bellegreen about the Birthday threads is why I no longer do them ... too much b!tching from the bad apple spoils it for the good ones ... I just wish people could keep an open mind and learn to read the header intro's 1st and if it does not suit don't bloody click on it to read but at the same don't flame it either as you have not right to spread negativity like that ... not only have I taken my B-day wishes in private now ... there are now 2 people that will not be getting one from me ... you do not like me happy happy joy joy attitude ... that is fine ... I will no longer share my precious post thread milestones or any other for that matter from MW along with my B-day greeting .... it is painfully obvious it is too much for you to handle .....

[Flaire-FireStar]

Now this negativity from people like you and Bellegreen about the Birthday threads is why I no longer do them ... too much b!tching from the bad apple spoils it for the good ones ... I just wish people could keep an open mind and learn to read the header intro's 1st and if it does not suit don't bloody click on it to read but at the same don't flame it either as you have not right to spread negativity like that ... not only have I taken my B-day wishes in private now ... there are now 2 people that will not be getting one from me ... you do not like me happy happy joy joy attitude ... that is fine ... I will no longer share my precious post thread milestones or any other for that matter from MW along with my B-day greeting .... it is painfully obvious it is too much for you to handle .....

I always loved your birthday wishing, Wynn.

[Stormbeard]

They are testaments to the lives we do not lead

[Xander67]

huh?

[Stormbeard]

huh?

Exclaimations of confusion are OFF TOPIC

[Xander67]

They are testaments to the lives we do not lead

I was confused about this post.

[Stormbeard]

I was confused about this post.

What's confusing about it?

[Xander67]

well I didnt understand the meaning behind it, was it in reference to birthday threads?

[Stormbeard]

well I didnt understand the meaning behind it, was it in reference to birthday threads?

It was in reference to postcounts actually

[Xander67]

ok. :)

[Xentor]

They are testaments to the lives we do not lead

Really? I thought it clearly showed the life I do lead...

[Xander67]

:rotfl:

that is what I thought too, hence my confusion lol

[Stormbeard]

Sweeping generalisations rock

[Xander67]

well everyone has thier own opinion .

[Stormbeard]

well everyone has thier own opinion .

Opinions are like asshoBANNED

[Gothic Rayne]

I chose other. Here's why:

I'm not saying I've seen it here, but I have on other boards. When you have a higher post count, people seem to respect you more. When someone asks a question, two people give the same exact answer, the one with the higher post count is the one usually getting the credit.

I find post count to be a good thing too, gives you a feeling of how much you contribute (as a few have already stated).

So, its a love/hate thing for me.

[Stormbeard]

I chose other. Here's why:

I'm not saying I've seen it here, but I have on other boards. When you have a higher post count, people seem to respect you more. When someone asks a question, two people give the same exact answer, the one with the higher post count is the one usually getting the credit.

I find post count to be a good thing too, gives you a feeling of how much you contribute (as a few have already stated).

So, its a love/hate thing for me.

I make 20.6 posts a day.

That's 20.6 useless statements added to this board by me.

I should be banned for spamming

[Celtique]

The entire purpose for coming to a community forum is to take part and post...that's the whole point.

[Stormbeard]

Oh right, I signed up to make the place look untidy

[Xander67]

The entire purpose for coming to a community forum is to take part and post...that's the whole point.

I agree.

[Celtique]

Well if posting on a forum designed for posting is making it untidy, I'm guilty too. :) I'm here to take what helps me, and give what I can. That's a community.

[Stormbeard]

I was messing about. I'm not here to give or take, only to smile and make smile.

[Xander67]

now that I can agree with too :)

[Xentor]

I make 20.6 posts a day.

That's 20.6 useless statements added to this board by me.

I should be banned for spamming

Be careful what you wish for.

[Cinnamon Girl]

If we were to exclude all the threads/posts that are not 'important,' MW wouldn't be half so big as it is now (1,159,980 posts as of this post). And like others have said, if you don't like to read them, you don't have to - you can see by either the subject line or holding your mouse over the thread title what the poster's saying.

There are a lot of so-called 'important' threads that I have no use for, but you don't see me telling people they're a waste of space. :goodgrief

And on that note, I'm off to make a thread about my posting milestone (2K). :bigredgri



P.S. Wynnjera, I liked your b-day threads - I'm sorry a few grinches spoiled it for you. :rubhead:

[Lunacie]

I chose other. Here's why:

I'm not saying I've seen it here, but I have on other boards. When you have a higher post count, people seem to respect you more. When someone asks a question, two people give the same exact answer, the one with the higher post count is the one usually getting the credit (http://begin2search.com/cgi-bin//ezlclk.fcgi?id=8).

I find post count to be a good thing too, gives you a feeling of how much you contribute (as a few have already stated).

So, its a love/hate thing for me.

A simple post-count doesn't influence me much one way or the other. It's the content of a person's posts, not how many they have made, that makes a real difference to me.

[Desdemona]

A simple post-count doesn't influence me much one way or the other. It's the content of a person's posts, not how many they have made, that makes a real difference to me.
Amen.

[Old Witch]

Now this negativity from people like you and Bellegreen about the Birthday threads is why I no longer do them ... too much b!tching from the bad apple spoils it for the good ones ... I just wish people could keep an open mind and learn to read the header intro's 1st and if it does not suit don't bloody click on it to read but at the same don't flame it either as you have not right to spread negativity like that ... not only have I taken my B-day wishes in private now ... there are now 2 people that will not be getting one from me ... you do not like me happy happy joy joy attitude ... that is fine ... I will no longer share my precious post thread milestones or any other for that matter from MW along with my B-day greeting .... it is painfully obvious it is too much for you to handle .....

But your Birthday greetings were NICE!! Don't let the turkeys stop you, believe me, they are the minority, just trying to take the joy out of someones day....They are small people, bitter people......But they are entitled to their opinion, because this is MW, as I am entitled to mine....

[Avalon]

Wynnjera, don't stop with the birthdays and post counts. I like them. They reflect a sense of community to me.

If you have a problem with the threads, folks, don't click on them.

[Druchii]

Wynnjera, don't stop with the birthdays and post counts. I like them. They reflect a sense of community to me.

If you have a problem with the threads, folks, don't click on them.


It's not the size of the posts, it's how you use them. :lol:

[Terestai]

It's not the size of the posts, it's how you use them. :lol:

Want me to tie him to the comfy chair, Cardinal? :eek:

Seriously... I liked the birthday posts too! I agree with what Avy said. You don't have to click on them and read them if you don't like them. Same with the milestones.

And did you all know that (in IE anyway) if you hover the cursor over the post name, you can preview what's inside the post? You don't even have to click on the post if you don't like what the preview says!

[mothwench]

now who the hel brought birthday threads into this discussion? :huh:

[Terestai]

now who the hel brought birthday threads into this discussion? :huh:

*points at the polka-dotted hippo*

He did it!! :ghost:

[Gwenhwyfar]

I just wanted to say check out my post count
<<<-- its getting up there!! LOL, and a big ol happy birthday to my sister who just turned the big 25!

I like the well wishes and milestones....very simple thing, NOT READING A POST, takes almost no effort at all..imagin that....and hey, if it bugs you that much you can always give some red karma right?

[Terestai]

and hey, if it bugs you that much you can always give some red karma right?

Oh boy... let's not open up that can of worms too! :lol:

[mol]

Dont like em?

Dont read em.

[mothwench]

Dont like em?

Dont read em.
i think the point was actually that other threads get buried by them. so not reading them doesn't help any.

[WynnJera]

now who the hel brought birthday threads into this discussion? :huh:

Now this is funny ... the very person you just had to agree with ...


page 2 post 20 ( your post ) i'm a crabby biyatch tonight, so i have to agree with holly. sorry peeps. i do think it's a shame some threads get buried under all the blah. *shrugs* but it's not something i'd scream and shout about.


Now from page 1 from Holly

I have to say they're annoying... There are so many more interesting threads that aren't just spamming the board that end up on the 2nd page because of all the post count threads and birthday threads.


Holly brought it up ... do you not even read what you agree with :ack: .... that is why we are talking about both now as general Milestomes of MW ... Maybe since you were so crabby last night you did not see that Holly said more than you think she did ... and it had a bigger impact that you think it did ......

[mol]

i think the point was actually that other threads get buried by them. so not reading them doesn't help any.
Buried? If no one wanted them then no one would reply to them and they would drop down instantly.

[mothwench]

Now this is funny ... the very person you just had to agree with ...


page 2 post 20 ( your post ) i'm a crabby biyatch tonight, so i have to agree with holly. sorry peeps. i do think it's a shame some threads get buried under all the blah. *shrugs* but it's not something i'd scream and shout about.


Now from page 1 from Holly

I have to say they're annoying... There are so many more interesting threads that aren't just spamming the board that end up on the 2nd page because of all the post count threads and birthday threads.


Holly brought it up ... do you not even read what you agree with :ack: .... that is why we are talking about both now as general Milestomes of MW ... Maybe since you were so crabby last night you did not see that Holly said more than you think she did ... and it had a bigger impact that you think it did ......
nope, i didn't see that. sorry, then i'll correct myself. i agree with holly on all but the birthday posts. nothing wrong with them. :)

[DixieWitch]

Yup and this post wasted as much space as you think the post count thread do. Get over it! If you want to look for a specific post, go look for it. Don't get all pissy when a worthless thread is posted. I like to read the post count threads and the birthday threads...speaking of..WYNNJERA, get back to doing your job of the birhtday posts!!! As Mol said, you don't like them, don't read them. Just skip over until you find what you are looking for. Now I know why so many people are leaving this board..the pettiness of such things as this can only lead to bigger things.

[Autumn Scarletwolfe]

Meh...I just think they are fun to celebrate and change the monotony of the day *giggles*

[mothwench]

Yup and this post wasted as much space as you think the post count thread do. Get over it! If you want to look for a specific post, go look for it. Don't get all pissy when a worthless thread is posted. I like to read the post count threads and the birthday threads...speaking of..WYNNJERA, get back to doing your job of the birhtday posts!!! As Mol said, you don't like them, don't read them. Just skip over until you find what you are looking for. Now I know why so many people are leaving this board..the pettiness of such things as this can only lead to bigger things.
:rolleyes: just in case this was aimed at me: i didn't start the thread, and i did say it's nothing i'd scream and shout about. so no, i'm not getting pissy about anything. someone asked, and i answered.
is there a problem with that?

[Terestai]

This post is a waste of both my time and yours. I'm sorry in advance that I wrote it. I'm sorry that I obtained government funding to write it too, because it just wasted the dollars of every hard-working taxpayer in the U.S. of A. I'm sorry to my parents, who have to be wondering why their son turned into a time-aholic. Where did they go wrong?

No offense to Taureans in here, but did everyone just turn into a Taurus? Does every single thing have to serve a purpose and be in neat little rows (throw in the touch of Virgo)?

Let's just lighten up and have fun... stop taking these posts so seriously! Some things will inform. Some things will entertain. Some things will bring smiles, and some will bring tears. It's the way of the world, and it's the way things are here. We're a microcosm of the larger community, so things aren't going to be perfect.

[DixieWitch]

:rolleyes: just in case this was aimed at me: i didn't start the thread, and i did say it's nothing i'd scream and shout about. so no, i'm not getting pissy about anything. someone asked, and i answered.
is there a problem with that?
No, it wasn't aimed at you. And I sure don't have a problem. And I sure don't plan to start an argument over a stupid petty issue as this thread.

[DixieWitch]

Let's just lighten up and have fun... stop taking these posts so seriously! Some things will inform. Some things will entertain. Some things will bring smiles, and some will bring tears. It's the way of the world, and it's the way things are here. We're a microcosm of the larger community, so things aren't going to be perfect.
LOL Thanks! Yeah that made me laugh! :drinking:

[Lunacie]

Someone posted a poll asking for people's opinions about post-count threads and people posted their opinions. Whether those posting their opinions were 'pissy' seems to depend on your perspective. From my perspective far more folks were 'defensive'. I don't think this issue is worth getting that upset over.

[~Anamorata~]

Couldn't have said it any other way! :seehearsp
Someone posted a poll asking for people's opinions about post-count threads and people posted their opinions. Whether those posting their opinions were 'pissy' seems to depend on your perspective. From my perspective far more folks were 'defensive'. I don't think this issue is worth getting that upset over.

[RubyRose]

I just get bored. So I tend to post it all now in the Just Silly Forum. Sometimes in the real life threads everythings been said, so its hard to contribute meaningful stuff.

[Linx]

Just adding to the confusion :)