Post Count Removal

[lily.]

Does anyone (besides spammers) care how many posts they have made on TiBB?

If not, I would suggest that the post count be removed altogether.

It doesn't make one member any better than another just because they have posted more.

Therefore I put it to the admin to consider removing it.

[SiMoN!]

i think its a good idea

[lily.]

Thanks :thumbs:

[Legend]

I just think it would be wierd without post count, i don't know but i think that removing it from the chat & games was a really good idea but alltogether? Personally i'd want it to stay because it's like... post count. :laugh: Jesus, the ****** strikes again. :hugesmile:

[Lauren]

I don't think it would make an overall difference. I think removing it from C&G was good, cos it eliminated spammers in there. But I don't think it's needed in all of the forums.

I agree with you AND disagree with you. I don't mind if the post count goes, but... like Ant... it's post count. :shocked: Haha.

[Corkie]

I think its a useful idea that the Mods got rid of it in C & G but I do still like to know how many post I have... likes Legend say it would be strange and post counts are post counts :hugesmile:

[Bells]

Yeah, I have the same mindset really - good thing that it was removed from C&G, because that lowers spam.

However the post count's just always looked upon as an integral part of any forum, so I can obviously see why people would be against removing it altogether.

For me personally though, I never really tend to check post count when I'm posting - I just post on threads I feel are relevant.

[Dan_]

Taking it away from chat and games was a good idea, perhaps move any silly threads to chat and games straight away to avoid people spamming that way.

[Chrizzle]

Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

YES! Thats what I was trying to say, haha.

Although the number of posts don't actually mean anything to me, they do, in a weird way - show the journey. Haha.

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

YES! Thats what I was trying to say, haha.

Although the number of posts don't actually mean anything to me, they do, in a weird way - show the journey. Haha.

Lmao!
Yay someone agrees with me. for once! :laugh:

[Sophii3x]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

I agree with you Chris:hello:
taking it away is a stupid idea
Every forum has a post count

[Lauren]

Well I don't think it's a stupid idea. It's a valid point Stropz has brought up.

But I don't agree with taking away post counts.

[BigSister]

stropz has a good idea and maybe it would be agood idea to just try and test it out but like soph says every forum has apost count so im on both sides really

[Bells]

I agree with you Chris:hello:
taking it away is a stupid idea
Every forum has a post count [/quote]

I mentioned the same thing earlier on - every forum has a post count, it's just...a part of a forum!

But at the same time I don't tend to keep an eye on my own post count too much.

[andybigbro]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

No I agree Post count should stay

The Chat and Games things was a better idea so just keep it that way

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah I like the post count..

It sort of shows the journey you've been on
I don't think its fair to take it away.

Unless majority of forum disagree..

I agree with you Chris:hello:
taking it away is a stupid idea
Every forum has a post count

I go a couple of forums without post counts.

[James]

I'm interested in all your comments. :wink:

[Crystal-Rose]

i like to see how many posts i made, to be honest it doesent make much difference to me how many people have or not i dont really look at it, i dont think theres an issue of whos got the most on this forum :conf: well i havent seen any going on anyway so i dont think they should be taken off.

[lily.]

Thanks for replying everyone. Obviously we don't all agree, but it's good that everyone has voiced their own opinion, and then the admin can see how the members feel about the idea in general.

[andybigbro]

Yeah lol

but i still feel that i like too look back on the posts i have made and how much

[xGemmax]

No way dont remove the post count!!! You can't! :sad::sad::sad:

[andybigbro]

lol Gemma :thumbs:

[MarkWaldorf]

I dont want the post count gone. A forum isn't a forum without the post count. :hugesmile:

[Bells]

Perhaps we could do a vote on it, even though it's not always 100% reliable it's an idea so we can see how people really feel.

[Sunny_01]

I like the post count :joker:

[andybigbro]

Yep me too

i think if peopel dont like it then dont look at it

but some people who like and want to look back on there TiBB Journey i say it should stay

[Siouxsie]

not bothered take it or leave it

[Ella]

Nooo you can't get rid of post counts, It's nice to see how many people have made and why should they be removed? People have worked hard to get as many as they have, so I think they should stay.

[Mark]

Yep, I don't see any real reason to remove them. It's interesting to see what people think about them though :cat:

- Mark

[andybigbro]

Yeah it is good to see people veiws on things

[sol]

I think it should stay, I don't see how removing it will have any major benefits to the forum.

[Rory]

Removing it will stop people from replying randomly to threads saying
"lol"
"ya"
"lmao"
"haha"

or any other un-unique posts. It will also help save some bandwidth and space.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Rory
Removing it will stop people from replying randomly to threads saying
"lol"
"ya"
"lmao"
"haha"

or any other un-unique posts. It will also help save some bandwidth and space.

Haha.







Just kidding with you. Wait, no I'm not. This isn't a unique post, ah my gads! :shocked:
(Sorry, I'm hyper)

[Mike]

I have nothing against the post count personally, now that the C&G section has been changed it should help with the spamming a bit because there was the odd few people just making topics/posts just to get there post count up, at least when your posting in the BB sections or other TV sections your chatting about something in particular and most of the time have something interesting to say, overall much better now IMO.

[Diablo]

I'm registered on 3 other forums and none of these forums have visible post counts and there are no "pointless" thread like counting or the alphabet etc etc...

Just proper topics for discussion

If it was up to me, i'd remove it altogether.

[lily.]

At last.. the Lamborghini girl... the voice of reason... :hello:

[Diablo]

why, thank you! :flowers:

as long as it doesnt make an upstart for saying that! LOL

[Nowhere]

Yeah I wouldn't mind if the post count was removed, although I don't have a major problem with it. I'm registered with a few other forums, but i tend to spend more time here, I think it's the atmosphere that makes this forum what it is, and the chilled moderators etc.

Overall I don't think removing the post count will harm the forum in any way, so I'm for it! :bigsmile:

[lily.]

And, another upstart on board.. :thumbs::bigsmile:

[Lauren]

I'm on a board where post count isn't visible and it does no difference to amount of "pointless" posts.

[Tanser_Man]

Well since Chat and Games got stopped, the problem has only been moved elsewhere. Rather then it dying with C&G, it's moved into other areas of the forum, a point i made last night.

I don't understand why people need a post count, if you want to "map your journey" as someone put it then i don't see how a post count draws that map for you. I mean theres people that joined say 5 months ago, and there persistantly spamming to get a certain amount of posts... why?

Is it a race to become the best poster?
Do you get recognition from being the biggest poster?

I thought this forum was about quality posts, not half hearted dribble that nobody can understand. I find it more and more annoying seeing "nothing" posts that i can also see as a 'spam' post.

Whenever i raise this issue, it gets rubbished. I'm not saying i want it all gone and people to do a four page essay on the current affairs in the BB house, but just a little effort! That compensates for dribble! I would much rather read a line of text then a word that tells you absolutely nothing.

You say use the ignore button but that stops you from seeing the 20% of relevant posts these people make, so it isn't really an option it just takes away the debate your looking for.

I think taking the post count away would bring back the proper posts and debate we 'used' to have on here.

[Chrizzle]

But was is a 'pointless post'

A pointless post to one, might be a good post to another..

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
But was is a 'pointless post'

A pointless post to one, might be a good post to another..

So your saying posts like this;

:laugh: yes

and this;

I agree

isn't pointless...

I mean how the hell can you debate of twenty message of yes and no? Your telling me a smilie best describes why Donny is an idiot?

If you set up a thread you want people to express there views, not give you nothing! Can you honestly tell me that's the responce you want from the forum?

Theres relevent posts and then theres spam, how you can keep a blind eye from this i do not know.... and that isn't a personal attack on you.

As i said i'm not bothered about the odd one but you see these posts time and time again from certain members and its really pathetic.

[Red Moon]

One thing I saw at another board years ago was that people put the letters ST, or the maybe it was the word Serious, in thread titles they didn't want people to post one liners to.

Could that work here?

[Tanser_Man]

I would love that to work here... but it's then telling everyone about it!

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by Red Moon
One thing I saw at another board years ago was that people put the letters ST, or the maybe it was the word Serious, in thread titles they didn't want people to post one liners to.

Could that work here?

Maybe..

I think its worth a try. Maybe give it a weeks trial, and see if it works.:thumbs:

[Red Moon]

Well lets see if a few more people think it's worth a try and if they do we can see what can be done about making some form of announcement.

It might be the compromise that we are looking for but we need more people on board for it to work. If we don't have them on our side then they will to make a mess of the serious posts.

[lily.]

Red, I like your suggestion.

I do agree with Tanser about this issue being swept under the carpet. I figured it was because the people who object to the spamming are in the minority, and therefore the admin didn't see the point in changing things to suit a small number of people.

However, it is nice that you have made a suggestion and are willing to work at a compromise.

I admit I don't always handle these complaints in the best way. Ranting and raving doesn't solve anything, nor does stooping to the level of the inane posters by spamming other threads. Yes, I know, I can be immature and troublesome when I have a point to make and, in the clear light of day, I usually regret doing it. Nobody will take our point seriously if we do that.

It's frustration that leads me to do that for the most part. I enjoy coming here, obviously. I spend more time on this board than any other one I'm a member of. I don't think I'm entirely intolerant to others. I tolerate semi-illiterate posts and a certain amount of "smiley only" posts. But, sometimes enough is enough, and it gets to the point where my head is about to explode! I think the response to my spamoblie last night pretty much sums up how it makes me feel. Other people were getting really annoyed with the spam I was posting while they were trying to have a serious discussion. That was what I was trying to illustrate!

Anyway, when a forum annoys someone to this extent, then it's probably time to just take a break. But instead, I chose to make a stand.. twice.. with the hope that someone else felt the same and that something would change. There are a few people who have admitted to feeling the same. Maybe there are others who haven't spoken out.

I understand that these things don't change overnight, and that the admin can only do so much about the pointlessness being posted, especially during the BB shows when the board is so busy and there are other issues to address.

I'm not getting into CBB this year at all, so I may just visit here less while it's on and that way avoid going off on one of my trademark rants!!! ... Then I can return chilled in February.. :thumbs:

However, again, like I say, it's good that you are considering some options to alleviate the problem. Obviously it's not just me who feels this way, and it might be an idea to create a poll to get an idea of how many members prefer serious discussion, and how many don't mind.

Now, whatever happened to that New Year resolution I made to be more tolerant and less troublesome? It didn't last long did it? :rolleyes:

[Lauren]

You're saying that post count encouraged dribble to be posted. But everyone can see the post count and it's usually only repeat offenders that post pointlessly. I don't think it's the post count causing the problems, but moreso the people themselves. If it was post count - we'd all be doing it, and we're not.

[lily.]

Yes, I see what you are saying Lauren.

However, my argument is that without post-count, where's the incentive to post rubbish? I do think it might be the spammers incentive to be the top poster.

I could be wrong.

[Lauren]

You could probably count on one hand the serial-spammers. I think to remove postcount for that small percentage of people would be a shame.

I agree with the tagging idea of threads, but I've been a mod on a forum that has used this technique in the past and it's hard to moderate because then the problem occurs that "whats the definition of a pointless post?".

[lily.]

Yeah I know what you mean Lauren. I have also moderated in places, and I believe it was suzy who said it's a "thankless task". You can't please everyone. That's why I sometimes think I should just take a week off and chill out when stuff starts to bug me.

After all, the internet is meant to be fun and enjoyable. Real life is stressful enough without letting trivial online rubbish annoy you...

Anyway, I need to go peel some tatties.. be back in a bit.. x

[andybigbro]

Taking away post count - WHY if you dont want it then just dont lok at it is it not as simple as that?

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by andybigbro
Taking away post count - WHY if you dont want it then just dont lok at it is it not as simple as that?

You use that reply in every circumstance, it isn't always that simple mate when theres an abundance of it.

Origionally Posted by Lauren

You could probably count on one hand the serial-spammers. I think to remove postcount for that small percentage of people would be a shame.

I agree with Lauren it would be a shame that the post count being removed for the minority would be a bit harsh on everybody as a whole, but the minority should know that it isn't a game to want to have the most posts! It seems alot of the younger members are adopting this mass posting serial spamming and i just don't understand the motive.

Overall i think we're going to have to put up with it but it is sooo annoying and ruins threads.

[lily.]

Did you actually read my reasons for wanting it removed?

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Stropz
Did you actually read my reasons for wanting it removed?

Is that aimed at me?

[lily.]

No.. sorry, it was aimed at Andy.. LoL

u posted at the same time mate.. :thumbs:

[andybigbro]

Look i dont want to cause a big argument but why do use always have to complain if you dont like spam then ujust innore the people who are doing it and you wont see it. Celeb big brother is on so loadz of people will be posting and maybe posting short answer because thats all thats needed

So basically can we just make this forum peaceful then just ignore the person who is doing it there is an ignore button in the control pannel

Andy :thumbs:

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by Lauren
I agree with the tagging idea of threads, but I've been a mod on a forum that has used this technique in the past and it's hard to moderate because then the problem occurs that "whats the definition of a pointless post?".

Yes that would be hard to start with but once the moderators and the posters got use to the system things would become easier. The moderation system would have to based around posts that advanced and progressed a discussion.

It simple to work out those post from the one liners. There were some wonderful examples of great posts and threads today and they promoted so great replies.

Do you think it would help if these threads had there own forum space as well?

[Lauren]

I think thats a good idea Red Moon. A specially designed discussion forum for people who are prepared to give in-depth answers with opinions and reasons will definitely provide somewhere for someone to have a structured debate. If the mods can deal with it then I feel it would be great for the forum :thumbs:

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by andybigbro
Look i dont want to cause a big argument but why do use always have to complain if you dont like spam then ujust innore the people who are doing it and you wont see it. Celeb big brother is on so loadz of people will be posting and maybe posting short answer because thats all thats needed

So basically can we just make this forum peaceful then just ignore the person who is doing it there is an ignore button in the control pannel

Andy :thumbs:

It isn't an arguement.

If you read back, most of the things you've just brought forward have been discussed.

The peace is always there, i'm not making you participate, it's just good to hear peoples views.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Lauren
I think thats a good idea Red Moon. A specially designed discussion forum for people who are prepared to give in-depth answers with opinions and reasons will definitely provide somewhere for someone to have a structured debate. If the mods can deal with it then I feel it would be great for the forum :thumbs:

That would be great, i would love something like that. Because we aren't distrubing the rest of the forum but at the same time people who want a proper debate will get what they want without the poop and smilies etc...

[Dan_]

Originally posted by andybigbro
Look i dont want to cause a big argument but why do use always have to complain if you dont like spam then ujust innore the people who are doing it and you wont see it. Celeb big brother is on so loadz of people will be posting and maybe posting short answer because thats all thats needed

So basically can we just make this forum peaceful then just ignore the person who is doing it there is an ignore button in the control pannel

Andy :thumbs:

It should not really be a case of having to ingore some members just because they make a lot of pointless posts, some of those who make pointless posts also take part in debates and also start off interesting threads, it's a hard choice to make to either ignore someone totally and not get the chance to read and reply to some debates or not to ignore them and having to read through a whole load of pointless posts.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by Lauren
I think thats a good idea Red Moon. A specially designed discussion forum for people who are prepared to give in-depth answers with opinions and reasons will definitely provide somewhere for someone to have a structured debate. If the mods can deal with it then I feel it would be great for the forum :thumbs:

That would be great, i would love something like that. Because we aren't distrubing the rest of the forum but at the same time people who want a proper debate will get what they want without the poop and smilies etc...

I suppose the only possible problem with that is:
1) It won't stop the small percentage of people posting pointless smilies in other areas of the forum.
2) What happens to those that post in the further discussion forum with a pointless post?

But in response to my own question - although we can't stop 1) - it still offers somewhere without the pointless posting people.

[lily.]

Originally posted by BB fernzy
Originally posted by andybigbro
Look i dont want to cause a big argument but why do use always have to complain if you dont like spam then ujust innore the people who are doing it and you wont see it. Celeb big brother is on so loadz of people will be posting and maybe posting short answer because thats all thats needed

So basically can we just make this forum peaceful then just ignore the person who is doing it there is an ignore button in the control pannel

Andy :thumbs:

It should not really be a case of having to ingore some members just because they make a lot of pointless posts, some of those who make pointless posts also take part in debates and also start off interesting threads, it's a hard choice to make to either ignore someone totally and not get the chance to read and reply to some debates or not to ignore them and having to read through a whole load of pointless posts.

That's the problem I have Dan... there are certain members who I have considered "ignoring", but I didn't want to miss out on the chance to participate in a discussion with them if they were in the mood to post something worthwhile. The "ignore" function is really only useful if someone is offending you in my opinion.

[Sunny_01]

Even though I stated that I quite like the post count I really DO understand why some of you think it may be useful to remove it. Tanser opened a really interesting thread a while ago about the death sentence. I thought he had opened it as a way to seriously get your teeth stuck in and debate the subject and wrote a large reply yet it was lost in one word answers of NO :rolleyes:

I dont think it is as easy as some people think to simply ignore things, everyone has to trawl through pages of complete dross sometimes to find a sentence worth reading. Harsh I know but hey thats the way it is.

Sometimes a naughty face or a roll of the eyes smiley is enough other times people post them just for the sake of posting.

I suppose a lot of it comes from some people being unable to put together a well reasoned argument in an intellignet way so end up using the smilies instead :conf2: My theory is if you havent got anything to add why add something useless :nono:

But like everyone else that is simply my opinion :dance2:

[andybigbro]

Why for the Posts now its got Like For me 5000 + i prefered when i could see the number of posts i had below my avatar
Why did it get changed

Is it because people Keep going on about Spamming?

[BigSister]

I think that has got something to do with it yes andy

[andybigbro]

Originally posted by BigSister
I think that has got something to do with it yes andy

lol i liked it better the way it was

[James]

Yeah, it's a compromise measure. We'll see how it goes - accurate post-counts are still stored on the forum.

[andybigbro]

Originally posted by James
Yeah, it's a compromise measure. We'll see how it goes - accurate post-counts are still stored on the forum.

Yeah but i liked to look at it without going into members :sad:

[Red Moon]

But it's still there.... and it's not an important thing. It's just a number.

I use to be top poster but do I care..... no not one bit.

[andybigbro]

i supose lol

but i dont see why it had to get taken away:dance2:

[Red Moon]

Things were getting silly. People were posting to threads just to increase their post counts. To run up the league of posters.

First we tried stopping the games threads adding to the post count, but it didn't work, the posts just moved to another part forum. So now the games threads have died and people post all over the place. Sometimes with just smilies.

Something had to be done. What we have is a compromise between the members that wanted the post count removed and those that wanted it to stay.

[andybigbro]

Oh Ok

Well i am getting Kinda Used to it Now lol

[xGemmax]

oh i just noticed the change, i dont really mind, but it seems a bit pointless :conf:

[Diablo]

I think its a good compromise.. but i really dont understand why it matters for people to know how many times they have posted..?

[AnthonyX]

Mine is still the same. :puzzled:

EDIT: Nevermind, it must just be because I have under 1000 posts.

[Diablo]

maybe..??

[Red Moon]

Just because some people see post count as some kind of status. Be it people with lots of post or those with a few that resent not have many posts. Some people where actively trying to push there post counts up in some kind of race. Something had to be done.

In the end it's not about how many posts you have it's what you say that matters. A good long post is worth so many more a lot short post that don't say anything. Quality posts are more important.

This isn't MSN it's a forum for discussions. Not everyone is logged in 24/7. People come and read the board and want to take part in something a bit different.

Another problem we have and we can all work onto together to solve is producing good thread tittles and the duplication of threads topics. Having a meaningful thread title means people post to it. If you are being cleaver in the title the thread dies. And we all at times think we are the first person to post a thread, but we all need to check that the thread hasn't already been started.

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by AnthonyX
Mine is still the same. :puzzled:

EDIT: Nevermind, it must just be because I have under 1000 posts.

The cut off point is 500 posts. then you will go to 500+. It helps us know the new members from the older members. I hope that helps answer your question.

[BigSister]

the only reason i have such a large post count is that ive been here nearly 5 years in February if i had been here like dan/jamie i might be still round about 4-5 thousand mark so sometimes im embarrased by it

[AnthonyX]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by AnthonyX
Mine is still the same. :puzzled:

EDIT: Nevermind, it must just be because I have under 1000 posts.

The cut off point is 500 posts. then you will go to 500+. It helps us know the new members from the older members. I hope that helps answer your question.

Thanks. Doesn't matter to me anyway as I don't post that much. I'll get to 500 eventually.

[Red Moon]

I know BigSister, the number of post per day shows you as being a steady poster over the years.

It is great we have people like you on the site. It adds a bit of history to the place.

All my posts come from playing the game threads over the years. I'm a sucker for word association games when things get quiet. Just gives me something to do. I'm rather glad the stopped the games threads adding to the post count, but I fear it will be years before one of the other forums appears as the most too in my profile.

[BigSister]

aww thanks maybe it will be the BB8 forum as you are in the CBB forum a lot now and BB8 will be on a lot longer

[Sophii3x]

I dont like the new thing:sad:

[Ella]

Lol its weird this new post count thing! It's cool though, It just makes it easier to sort the old members like BigSis, Dan ect from then newer members.

[MarkWaldorf]

I think the new post count is the best way to solve both these arguments.

Great idea. :thumbs:

[Bells]

As soon as I saw it I found it weird, but now thinking about it the whole 5000+ thing IMO is a good idea as for me, I don't tend to focus on my post count anyway; instead, you can have proper discussions/arguments whilst at the same time being able to distinguish between members. :thumbs:

[BigSister]

Yeah Ash has a good point im just thinking will the next point for the 10000 members will be 20000 posts or will it just stick at 10000

[Chrizzle]

Aww I can't get used to it.
I used to enjoy seeing how many posts ive done. I guess i'll get used to it and forget about it.

[AnthonyX]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Aww I can't get used to it.
I used to enjoy seeing how many posts ive done. I guess i'll get used to it and forget about it.

Just check your profile, it says there. But the thing is its not even accurate anyway since the Games posts don't count. Like for me, I am a fairly new member and most of my posts are in the Games forum so it looks like I have hardly any posts when I probably have double what my post count says. So knowing your post count on here doesn't mean anything since its not accurate. I think you should keep this new system.

[Princess]

Oooh I'm liking it!

[xGemmax]

Im not liking it now, i thought i could get used to it but its weird. This is the only forum i know of that has this:cloud: I miss the old way!

[Red Moon]

The problem is people are posting for just increasing their post counts. To them it doesn't matter what they post as long as they get another post.

You have to understand we had to do something and, other than removing the post count, this is what we came up with. I'm sure a lot of people miss the number of posts they have done next to their posts, but I'm sure most would agree some of the pointless posts were destroying the forum. To put it bluntly, people were spamming the forum because they think that post count equals status. However in the real world one good, well thought out post that starts a debate, is worth so many one liners by people that without reading what has gone before.

Respect on the site is generated by good posts not quick posts.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Red Moon
The problem is people are posting for just increasing their post counts. To them it doesn't matter what they post as long as they get another post.

You have to understand we had to do something and, other than removing the post count, this is what we came up with. I'm sure a lot of people miss the number of posts they have done next to their posts, but I'm sure most would agree some of the pointless posts were destroying the forum. To put it bluntly, people were spamming the forum because they think that post count equals status. However in the real world one good, well thought out post that starts a debate, is worth so many one liners by people that without reading what has gone before.

Respect on the site is generated by good posts not quick posts.

Couldn't have put it better myself!!!!

*Stands and claps*

[Bells]

Is it possible for us to find out how many posts we would have if all our C&G posts were removed?

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by ice_maiden02
Is it possible for us to find out how many posts we would have if all our C&G posts were removed?

Oooo, now that would be a very interesting thing to view!

[lily.]

The C & G posts could be counted again now that the post count has been removed from the side panel. The problem has been solved by removing that in my opinion.

[Bells]

To be fair though, I'd rather have an honest post count. Sometimes when I am or was bored, I'd go to C&G and just post letters, words, numbers and smilies. I know the whole spam aspect has been removed a lot more with the new post count system, but I'd still rather that what I do post is valid. So it'd be interesting to know how many C&G posts I received in the past, whether it'd be possible to remove them and how many I'd have as a result. The forum is a much better place now IMO with the new post count system and C&G post count being removed.

[lily.]

Don't you think that the C&G posts could be counted now that the post count has been removed from the side? That way, we would all have an accurate post count even if it isn't displayed.

edit: also.. a lot of C&G threads are being created in the General Chat area now that the C&G doesn't count. So it never really solved anything.

[Chrizzle]

Yeah I agree Ash.
I couldnt get used to it at first, but now I havn't even noticed it.

I just post normally now. Now that you dont get a post number for saying 'Love' or something in C and G, its much better.

[lily.]

Most people have gotten used to it now I think. And, hopefully anyone who was obsessed with boosting their post count wont bother now.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Stropz
edit: also.. a lot of C&G threads are being created in the General Chat area now that the C&G doesn't count. So it never really solved anything.

Just thought that, all the less relevant topics are suddenly at the top.

:rolleyes:

[James]

Originally posted by Stropz
Don't you think that the C&G posts could be counted now that the post count has been removed from the side? That way, we would all have an accurate post count even if it isn't displayed.


People will start new count-up threads if we allow posts-counts for Chat and Games again and they tend to clutter the Today's Posts while Big Brother is on.

We'll consider it again when Celeb BB finishes but I'm not sure.

[Siouxsie]

why do people have a thing about post counts does it really matter
its geting boring now take it away altogether for me couldnt are less :rolleyes::conf:

[Rory]

Post counts really don't matter.

I can name a few spammers on here, but I wouldn't do that.