Some ideas concerning C&G

[T*]

It's now off season so one of the most active sub forums is C&G ~Sooo because they are posts and help the forum stay active and stop its pipes freezing in the winter (:hehe:) could they count? It may encourage people who don't normally post in there to post too...

I was also thinking maybe move the Non Big Brother Chat subforums closer to the top of the forum during off season which'd be handy and also give it more attention

(Please be civil- usually when I make threads about C&G posts counting etc. It derails into arguments and if this could just be civil about it all that'd be great)

[Niamh.]

Do you really think people are that bothered about Post Counts that they don't post in C&Gs because the posts there don't count? I don't personally

[Firewire]

I don't know why they don't count anyway, it's stupid

But to be fair I don't care if my post count is increased or not

[Firewire]

Do you really think people are that bothered about Post Counts that they don't post in C&Gs because the posts there don't count? I don't personally

Yeah pretty much I post most in there and I'm not bothered about my post count

[Cal.]

Why doesn't Chat & Games count towards post count anyway? Is it because most of it is 'spam' or whatever? (cos it's just usually gifs or chatting)

[Marsh.]

Who cares?

Tbh, my post count is already too high. I might break the counter if C&G counted. :worry:

[Niamh.]

Why doesn't Chat & Games count towards post count anyway? Is it because most of it is 'spam' or whatever? (cos it's just usually gifs or chatting)

yeah pretty much

[Crimson Dynamo]

what kind of apartheid

did Bob Geldoff die in vain?

[Cal.]

Hmm I see the logic In that.

But like if you're getting rewarding for taking part in a game but your contribution to the game doesn't appear in your post count that's a tad weird?

[Wizard.]

Yeah I agree with moving it to the top, and in addition my HEX application thread should be stickied too.

[Vicky.]

I dread to think what my post count would be if C&G counted. Maybe close to what Niamhs is now :umm2:

[Niamh.]

I dread to think what my post count would be if C&G counted. Maybe close to what Niamhs is now :umm2:

and what would mine be? :worry:

[Jordan.]

It's just not realistic, if you want a higher post count try make the other forums more active.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, Tom, you want a higher post count? Actually contribute to a serious section like SD. :smug:

[Cal.]

Where did Tom say he wanted a higher post count? He's just making some suggestions for the forums...

[Jordan.]

Make C&G posts count but not because we care about post counts

I love logic!

[Cal.]

FYI: I never said it should happen or that I didn't are/did care about my post count.

I just asked why it didn't count and what the reason was.

:hee:

[T*]

Yeah, Tom, you want a higher post count? Actually contribute to a serious section like SD. :smug:



I have that subforum on ignore for a reason

[T*]

It's just not realistic, if you want a higher post count try make the other forums more active.



Make C&G posts count but not because we care about post counts



I love logic!



It's a bit more logical to have them count like when people put effort into things like games - not for my personal gain??

[T*]

Do you really think people are that bothered about Post Counts that they don't post in C&Gs because the posts there don't count? I don't personally



It could be a factor... Mostly it's because people don't even scroll down to find out about it which is why I made my second point :laugh:

[armand.kay]

Yeah people put a lot of effort into forum games and I think they contribute more to the forum than other section so why shouldn't they count?

[T*]

Like I wasn't thinking add on the previous C&G posts - if the posts did eventually count it'd be a lot more logical to it from that point onwards

[armand.kay]

They should just randomly remove post counts and leave the girlies shook.

[Jack_]

My thought process has always been that a post count by its very nature is supposed to reflect the actual number of posts you have made on a forum.

If you start discounting certain posts, then it isn't really a 'post count' is it? All the figures are entirely inaccurate, and that to me just makes the whole thing silly and pointless

[Daniel.]

What about making them count bar the chat thread? hs that possible?.

[T*]

What about making them count bar the chat thread? hs that possible?.

Hmm that'd be a good idea too

[Marsh.]

Tbh, I'd rather we got rid of the post counts. I don't feel the need to see the number. :worry:

But when it comes to games, do the mods have the ability to make individual threads count?
In which case when there's a new game they can allow that specific thread to contribute to post counts.

[T*]

My thought process has always been that a post count by its very nature is supposed to reflect the actual number of posts you have made on a forum.

If you start discounting certain posts, then it isn't really a 'post count' is it? All the figures are entirely inaccurate, and that to me just makes the whole thing silly and pointless

:clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I hope this thread does not ruin Josy's weekend?

she is going away you know

:worry:

[Cal.]

All this sounds over complicated.

Just make every post you make count or keep it as it is. Making random threads count is silly.

[Niamh.]

Hmm that'd be a good idea too

You couldn't have them for games which are basically either just like chat threads or tasks that require you to spam etc

[Jessica.]

Wth just make them count, the whole point of having a post count is it showing how many posts you've made :umm2:

[Jessica.]

My thought process has always been that a post count by its very nature is supposed to reflect the actual number of posts you have made on a forum.

If you start discounting certain posts, then it isn't really a 'post count' is it? All the figures are entirely inaccurate, and that to me just makes the whole thing silly and pointless
This is exactly what I meant

[Niamh.]

They should just randomly remove post counts and leave the girlies shook.

:laugh:

[Jack_]

I mean I do understand why you may not want 'spammy' posts to count, but the point still stands - it isn't a post count unless all of the posts you've made count towards the total.

I have never got the 'it encourages people to spam!' argument though. Does anyone really do that? Does anyone really care that much? And if they do, spamming is against the rules anyway so just infract and/or ban them? That seems a lot easier that discounting entire subforums which essentially renders the 'post count' pointless

[Jessica.]

Removing it is better than having an inaccurate count

[Crimson Dynamo]

tbh some of my funny posts should count double

[T*]

I mean I do understand why you may not want 'spammy' posts to count, but the point still stands - it isn't a post count unless all of the posts you've made count towards the total.

I have never got the 'it encourages people to spam!' argument though. Does anyone really do that? Does anyone really care that much? And if they do, spamming is against the rules anyway so just infract and/or ban them? That seems a lot easier that discounting entire subforums which essentially renders the 'post count' pointless



I agree completely with this :clap1:

[Jessica.]

But this thread is just going to be ignored no matter how much we pour our hearts into it

[Headie]

Tbh, I'd rather we got rid of the post counts. I don't feel the need to see the number. :worry:

This, I don't even see the point of post count even being a feature tbh. Removing it would solve all the problems of "oh this section should count but this other section shouldn't" etc. And it would be less intimidating for new members.

[Withano]

My thought process has always been that a post count by its very nature is supposed to reflect the actual number of posts you have made on a forum.

If you start discounting certain posts, then it isn't really a 'post count' is it? All the figures are entirely inaccurate, and that to me just makes the whole thing silly and pointless

I agree.

But in answer to OP, I Dont think it would encourage people to use the forum more

[Ashley.]

I'm happy with how the post count works. It's not like many of the posts within Chat and Games contribute much to the forum, and that's not meant in a negative way.

[Marsh.]

I hope this thread does not ruin Josy's weekend?

she is going away you know

:worry:

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

I'm happy with how the post count works. It's not like many of the posts within Chat and Games contribute much to the forum, and that's not meant in a negative way.

Shade at my 8k?

[T*]

This, I don't even see the point of post count even being a feature tbh. Removing it would solve all the problems of "oh this section should count but this other section shouldn't" etc. And it would be less intimidating for new members.



I disagree. Taking them completely away will just make the forum look like there's another common feature absent from this one that's available on basically any other forum

[Marsh.]

I disagree. Taking them completely away will just make the forum look like there's another common feature absent from this one that's available on basically any other forum

So? It doesn't actually do anything.

If they were removing an image posting feature or something that actually makes a difference to the forum then that would be an issue but a post count doesn't do anything. :shrug:

[T*]

So? It doesn't actually do anything.



If they were removing an image posting feature or something that actually makes a difference to the forum then that would be an issue but a post count doesn't do anything. :shrug:



It just makes it look inferior which in turn makes people not want to stay here

[Marsh.]

It just makes it look inferior which in turn makes people not want to stay here

If someone wants to leave the forum because they have a problem over a post count feature then maybe we don't want that person here in the first place. :nono:

[Vicky.]

It just makes it look inferior which in turn makes people not want to stay here

Who has left, or is considering leaving because (mostly) spam posts do not count towards their total? :suspect:

[Ashley.]

It just makes it look inferior which in turn makes people not want to stay here

Well you'd be surprised at the amount of times I've seen "20K posts? Get a life." or something along those lines in the year that I've been here. :laugh:

[T*]

Who has left, or is considering leaving because (mostly) spam posts do not count towards their total? :suspect:
I was talking about if the post count was completely gone...
All I'm saying is there's probably loads of newbies that have already faded away because the forum already lacks features seen commonly on other ones and I'm not Ben saying that to be spiteful- it's probably true.

[Ammi]

I mean I do understand why you may not want 'spammy' posts to count, but the point still stands - it isn't a post count unless all of the posts you've made count towards the total.

I have never got the 'it encourages people to spam!' argument though. Does anyone really do that? Does anyone really care that much? And if they do, spamming is against the rules anyway so just infract and/or ban them? That seems a lot easier that discounting entire subforums which essentially renders the 'post count' pointless

..:worry:...

[Niamh.]

Well you'd be surprised at the amount of times I've seen "20K posts? Get a life." or something along those lines in the year that I've been here. :laugh:

:worry:

[armand.kay]

Actually I don't want c&g to count because mods will start getting pressed when I make random pic threads

[Marsh.]

Actually I don't want c&g to count because mods will start getting pressed when I make random pic threads

Not Niamh jealous of your wit?

[Ammi]

...but yeah, what Marsh says really..I'm not really bothered either way/if we have post counts or not...

[T*]

I don't really care anymore
I was only trying to be helpful

[Marsh.]

I don't really care anymore
I was only trying to be helpful

Yeah, well, we have Ammi on our team so back t'fuq down pal. :nono:

[Niamh.]

I don't really care anymore
I was only trying to be helpful

Don't take it so personally Tom, someone suggests this almost every off season

[T*]

Don't take it so personally Tom, someone suggests this almost every off season

...Usually me.
Never comes to fruition though

[Shaun]

I'm indifferent about the post count because I secretly don't want C+G to be implemented for fear it turns out my actual post count is something like 180,000 :umm2:

But yes to moving the off-topic stuff up the page a bit. Some of the subforums near the top need tidying up anyway, there's a handful of redirect links that look a bit messy. (BB1-16 series; CBB1-16 series, in the top section)

[Ashley.]

I don't really care anymore
I was only trying to be helpful

Nobody's shunning your idea, it's not a bad idea at all and I get where you're coming from, but I think people are just saying that if someone cares that much about their post count and/or uses other people's post counts against them, then that's not the fault of the forum but a fault of themselves x

[Ammi]

...as a compromise and to acknowledge those who run games and their effort and time...maybe a set amount post count addition could be added to the game host after the game or some kind of award/star/acknowledgement type thing given to them..?...

[T*]

Right so clearly people don't care about the first one so can we bring more attention to my second idea that I actually had the nerve to think was a good idea

[Ammi]

..some kind of acknowledgement in the avatar like with game awards for winners would seem like the thing, other than an added on post count...?...

[Shaun]

Or just move forum games to another section that does count? :shrug: idk it's really of no concern to me though

Because I know fine well that forum games have a tendency to have main threads that're also used as chat threads 70% of the time rather than actual tasks/competitions. And I also know I've been guilty of setting lazy "post count" tasks which really would be considered spam/unnecessary by the forum rules.

[Ammi]

Right so clearly people don't care about the first one so can we bring more attention to my second idea that I actually had the nerve to think was a good idea

..I think that it's a really good point to acknowledge and encourage game hosts, Tom...maybe not through post counts, though...

[Marsh.]

Your second idea isn't a bad one considering you always get people wandering into the chat threads saying they had no idea they existed so some kind of banner at the top or something making its existence known at least would be good.

[Ammi]

Your second idea isn't a bad one considering you always get people wandering into the chat threads saying they had no idea they existed so some kind of banner at the top or something making its existence known at least would be good.

..llama guides would be good, keeping members in the right direction...

[Niamh.]

Right so clearly people don't care about the first one so can we bring more attention to my second idea that I actually had the nerve to think was a good idea

Jeez Tom, why are you getting so touchy? :laugh:

I like the second idea

[Marsh.]

..llama guides would be good, keeping members in the right direction...

:joker:

:clap1: Here for it.

[T*]

..I think that it's a really good point to acknowledge and encourage game hosts, Tom...maybe not through post counts, though...

I agree here - game hosts need a little something back
Like
You put so much effort in and you get some people who don't even respect that and insult you whilst they're playing your game... It's bizarre

[Ashley.]

I don't think the other sections are that hard to find, if people genuinely cared about the other sections then they'd post in them but I imagine a lot of people who visit during on-season are those that only really care about the site when the show is on, and there's no changing that.

[reece(:]

Regarding post count stuff, IMO keep it as it is.

[Crimson Dynamo]

It took me about 4 days before I realised what the Powell thing actually was

:worry:


Also if we just ban Tom* would that not be a simpler and less complicated way forward?

[reece(:]

I agree here - game hosts need a little something back
Like
You put so much effort in and you get some people who don't even respect that and insult you whilst they're playing your game... It's bizarre

Power to the hosts :clap1:

[Niamh.]

It took me about 4 days before I realised what the Powell thing actually was

:worry:


Also if we just ban Tom* would that not be a simpler and less complicated way forward?

:laugh2:

Re: The Powell thing - When I joined first i had no idea the other sections other than the BB forum existed and even when i figured that out I never clicked in the chat threads till ages after either. The active one at the time was called Andymans Brotherhood

[T*]

Power to the hosts :clap1:

:clap2:
We do really deserve more respect
I got told 'hosting games is not your forte!!!' Because I was trying to sort out a small issue...
People can be really nasty without even thinking

[Crimson Dynamo]

Tom*

Is this just about you feeling a little unloved on t' forum

:hug:

[T*]

Tom*

Is this just about you feeling a little unloved on t' forum

:hug:

It's not just me this happens to...

[Josy]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

[Marsh.]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

Sure Jose

[Vicky.]

I think I suggested something similar last year or the year before (about BB sections always being at the top and everything else being a bit hard to find for newbies). Not sure what the answer was but I assume I did get one and just cannot remember why James didn't think it was a good idea :suspect:

[T*]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

Where have I even said I want a higher lost count I was being logical but okay lash out :joker:
The fact you can't even make a suggestion without walking on eggshells is ridiculous BTW. Not being rude, just honest.
My second idea wasn't acknowledged either

[Josy]

But this thread is just going to be ignored no matter how much we pour our hearts into it

Ok now posts like this are pretty annoying you know? Both Nimah and Vicky replied to this thread in the first few replies so no it doesn't just get ignored.

Although a few members on here do tend to say things are 'always ignored' when they don't get the answer they would like.

[Marsh.]

Ok now posts like this are pretty annoying you know?

I'm sure Tom being told his contributions outside of the "intelligent" sections aren't worth much is pretty annoying too you know?

[Josy]

Where have I even said I want a higher lost count I was being logical but okay lash out :joker:
The fact you can't even make a suggestion without walking on eggshells is ridiculous BTW. Not being rude, just honest.
My second idea wasn't acknowledged either

I'm not lashing out at all Tom hence me posting that I wasn't being rude, but the fact I even have to post that speaks for itself IMO, we aren't the enemy you know, we just don't always agree with what some members want implemented into the forum, it's how life works.

[Ashley.]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

I was waiting for you to post a Josy'd to-the-point version of my post. :laugh::love:

[Josy]

I'm sure Tom being told his contributions outside of the "intelligent" sections aren't worth much is pretty annoying too you know?

Maybe so but he wanted a reply to the thread and I gave mine, like I said, I cant please everyone on this forum, it's impossible, I know that and deal with it and so should others :shrug:

[Cal.]

I'm sure Tom being told his contributions outside of the "intelligent" sections aren't worth much is pretty annoying too you know?

Oh you can shut up an'all

[Vicky.]

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/05/Nerds-fighting-gif.gif?gs=a

[Daniel.]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

Screamin

[T*]

If it's compulsory to have intelligent posts constantly on here then this forum is ****ing done for
It just seems weird that you don't agree with basically anything anyone suggests except smilies and even then it's a rarity that happens :spin:

[Marsh.]

Oh you can shut up an'all

:joker::joker::joker:

[Josy]

I do agree that game hosts should get more recognition with the effort they put into running things.

[Josy]

If it's compulsory to have intelligent posts constantly on here then this forum is ****ing done for
It just seems weird that you don't agree with basically anything anyone suggests except smilies and even then it's a rarity that happens :spin:

Its not compulsory to have them constantly which is why the c&g forums exist?

[Marsh.]

Maybe so but he wanted a reply to the thread and I gave mine, like I said, I cant please everyone on this forum, it's impossible, I know that and deal with it and so should others :shrug:

Oh, I get that and I agree with your side of this particular issue. Just thought it was a bit of a harsh response after Tom's made it known he's a little offended already.

[Niamh.]

Jeez Tom, why are you getting so touchy? :laugh:

I like the second idea

Where have I even said I want a higher lost count I was being logical but okay lash out :joker:
The fact you can't even make a suggestion without walking on eggshells is ridiculous BTW. Not being rude, just honest.
My second idea wasn't acknowledged either

ehem

[T*]

I'm done
Members only suggest stuff because they care about the forum but no we're treated like we're insulting the damn place which isn't the case at all

[T*]

ehem

I meant acknowledged by Josy

[Josy]

If it's compulsory to have intelligent posts constantly on here then this forum is ****ing done for
It just seems weird that you don't agree with basically anything anyone suggests except smilies and even then it's a rarity that happens :spin:

Insta, vine, strikethrough text, a lot of smileys are a few things i've added or asked James to off the top of my head but yes lets turn this thread into a 'you don't ever want to do anything we ask' thread. Thatll be fun.

[Niamh.]

I'm done
Members only suggest stuff because they care about the forum but no we're treated like we're insulting the damn place which isn't the case at all

tbf Tom, you're the one getting offended because we don't agree with this particular thing....that's brought up every off season and the same answers/reasons are rehashed

[T*]

Insta, vine, strikethrough text, a lot of smileys are a few things i've added or asked James to off the top of my head but yes lets turn this thread into a 'you don't ever want to do anything we ask' thread. Thatll be fun.

Basically bare necessities for ensuring your forum survives in the 21st century then

[Crimson Dynamo]

*cough


post #29

[Josy]

Basically bare necessities for ensuring your forum survives in the 21st century then

Jeez here we go

[T*]

tbf Tom, you're the one getting offended because we don't agree with this particular thing....that's brought up every off season and the same answers/reasons are rehashed

I got offended when my posts were called practically worthless and unintelligent tbqh

[Niamh.]

I'm done
Members only suggest stuff because they care about the forum but no we're treated like we're insulting the damn place which isn't the case at all

Basically bare necessities for ensuring your forum survives in the 21st century then

:suspect:

[Vicky.]

I didn't know we added strikethrough text and still use the generator on google for the bit I want like that and copy and paste it into my post :facepalm:

[T*]

Jeez here we go

:)

[Cal.]

I really don't want it to seem like I'm moaning or whatever bc admin/mods have been good to me in the sense that I have done some awful things in the past and they've still allowed me chances to rectify my behaviour (and hopefully I have and this isn't an attack so please don't view it as one) but like I understand where Tom is coming from as he does seem to make a lot of suggestions for the forum and most of it he's just told no for. He seems to work hard to suggest things that could improve the forum and usually just gets a 'we work hard on this forum how dare you criticise' response when I genuinely don't think he means any harm by it. He loves the forum evidently and I don't think he'd want to criticise James/Josy/the moderators he's just possibly a bit frustrated that his ideas don't come to fruition.

[Cal.]

I didn't know we added strikethrough text and still use the generator on google for the bit I want like that and copy and paste it into my post :facepalm:

I still do that if I want it but it's because I genuinely have no idea how to do it :laugh:

[T*]

:suspect:

Not really an insult though, as we found out it's not being rude it's being honest

[Ashley.]

I still do that if I want it but it's because I genuinely have no idea how to do it :laugh:

Like this, I think?

[Vicky.]

I got offended when my posts were called practically worthless and unintelligent tbqh

I don't think josy meant your posts inparticular. Just C&G posts ARE mainly gifs, one word posts of ILY type stuff, especially in the chat threads.

I wonder how many members would leave due to embarrassment if we added C&G posts to their totals and it turned out they had like 300k posts in a few years :suspect:

[Ashley.]

Yeah, like that.

[Niamh.]

Not really an insult though, as we found out it's not being rude it's being honest

Sure

[T*]

I still do that if I want it but it's because I genuinely have no idea how to do it :laugh:

[s ] [/ s] I think

[Josy]

I really don't want it to seem like I'm moaning or whatever bc admin/mods have been good to me in the sense that I have done some awful things in the past and they've still allowed me chances to rectify my behaviour (and hopefully I have and this isn't an attack so please don't view it as one) but like I understand where Tom is coming from as he does seem to make a lot of suggestions for the forum and most of it he's just told no for. He seems to work hard to suggest things that could improve the forum and usually just gets a 'we work hard on this forum how dare you criticise' response when I genuinely don't think he means any harm by it. He loves the forum evidently and I don't think he'd want to criticise James/Josy/the moderators he's just possibly a bit frustrated that his ideas don't come to fruition.

Yeah it's great that Tom makes suggestions for the forum and others do too but none of ideas get 'shot down' that's just not being fair, most of the time if we don't agree with suggestions we give perfectly good reasons why but no matter what we say it always turns into a slanging match saying that we don't ever add anything at all which again just isn't true.

[Vicky.]

I only just 'got' how to post youtube videos properly without having to search for the youtube vid thread each time. I am too much of a dinosaur for this place now I think :laugh:

[Tom4784]

If you want a higher post count then post some intelligent content in another section rather than going into the chat & games threads and posting ' oh ma gawd <3 '

Not being rude btw just honest.

https://67.media.tumblr.com/6244d294d41c31e29ea4951c673bdfa9/tumblr_ntxmgyDJyz1smsjjdo1_250.gif

[Josy]

Christ the threads I make in c&g are 99% rubbish that I genuinely would not want my post count to gain from.

[Niamh.]

Christ the threads I make in c&g are 99% rubbish that I genuinely would not want my post count to gain from.

I need all the help I can get not to add anymore posts to my post count :worry:

[Ashley.]

I only just 'got' how to post youtube videos properly without having to search for the youtube vid thread each time. I am too much of a dinosaur for this place now I think :laugh:

It still takes me a good five tries to get it right, and that's if I make it far enough without giving up and deleting the post. :laugh:

[Josy]

I need all the help I can get not to add anymore posts to my post count :worry:

:joker:

[Ammi]

Basically bare necessities for ensuring your forum survives in the 21st century then

...awww, this isn't fair, Tom..it really isn't...you've said about game hosting etc getting insulted and no thanks for doing it and giving your time but who gives more time to the forum than staff/admin and voluntarily also and it isn't for themselves ..and it's really a thankless thing because there is going to be abuse/insults every which way just by the very nature of it...

...anyways/last post because these things always seem to find themselves with many directing toward particular people and that never feels comfortable..I think the better way is to speak directly in PM to Josy/James about it all anyway and I'm sure that it would always be considered if thought possible and a positive thing...

[Tom4784]

I need all the help I can get not to add anymore posts to my post count :worry:

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[Vicky.]

I need all the help I can get not to add anymore posts to my post count :worry:

http://static.politifact.com.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/Tumbleweed.jpg

Couldnt find the proper gif ffs

[Crimson Dynamo]

I never know that

[Jamie89]

I don't mind either way about the post count, although I do like that in C&G I can just post about random crap (I mean literally, this morning :worry:)... whereas in other sections I don't, and maybe if posts were counted in C&G there'd be more restrictions on meaningless posts, which I wouldn't like, and they're sometimes the most fun :laugh:

Or just move forum games to another section that does count? :shrug: idk it's really of no concern to me though

Because I know fine well that forum games have a tendency to have main threads that're also used as chat threads 70% of the time rather than actual tasks/competitions. And I also know I've been guilty of setting lazy "post count" tasks which really would be considered spam/unnecessary by the forum rules.

I think a separate section for forum games would be a brilliant idea. If someone joined the forum now and saw the section, and maybe started reading through some of the games, it's the kind of thing that grabs interest and makes people want to stay. As it is there's no way for anyone to see anything about any game that isn't currently running or being promoted unless they search specifically for it (but obviously they're not going to know it existed to be able to do that). Some of the most fun I've had on the forum has been when taking part in games so promoting that aspect of the forum could be beneficial.

Your second idea isn't a bad one considering you always get people wandering into the chat threads saying they had no idea they existed so some kind of banner at the top or something making its existence known at least would be good.

I don't think the other sections are that hard to find, if people genuinely cared about the other sections then they'd post in them but I imagine a lot of people who visit during on-season are those that only really care about the site when the show is on, and there's no changing that.

I had no idea for months after I joined about all the non-BB sections, or maybe I'd seen them and just hadn't thought much about clicking into them, I remember thinking "oh well I bet noone's posting outside the BB section anyway since it's a BB forum"... and my first off season I just assumed noone would use the site and I left... I know a lot of people do explore but if you're not really used to using forums which I wasn't then maybe not so much, so again promoting certain sections might be a good idea.

I agree here - game hosts need a little something back
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You put so much effort in and you get some people who don't even respect that and insult you whilst they're playing your game... It's bizarre

Agreed. A forum award for hosting is a great idea, the winners get one (usually... hint hint Tom) but the hosts put more effort into them than anyone.

[Greg!]

Hmm it seems a bit silly for some posts to count and some not to count. Just me humble opinion

[Liam-]

The post count doesn't really matter though surely? seeing as it doesn't necessarily add anything to the forum, if it was something constructive and beneficial I'd agree, but it's not, it's just a few numbers, 90% of my posts that have counted were **** anyway, I'd hate to have my number doubled with even more **** :worry:

[Black Dagger]

Post count awards are all I have to show for my time on here :laugh:

But I've never cared for C&G being a thing in any of the times it's been brought up.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes post counts are nothing special, I agree with old the miserly 36k poster above me and the pitiful 10k :umm2: above that

[Crimson Dynamo]

ew, 1k above that

[Marsh.]

Size doesn't matter. It's what you do with the posts that count. :smug:

[Vicky.]

Size doesn't matter.

Spoken like a true bloke :idc:

[Liam-]

I would like to take this moment to contradict myself and wonder about my 10k award tyvm.

[Samm]

Can we add this emote? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/duca_zps480ab501.gif :shook:

[Pete.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/duca_zps480ab501.gif

[Cal.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/duca_zps480ab501.gif

[Smithy]

It's just not realistic, if you want a higher post count try make the other forums more active.

Tbh


I don't get why people want a higher post count, so it looks like you spend too much time on an Internet big brother forum? :shrug:

[Jessica.]

My issue is that it's pointless to have a postcount showing under all of our names if it's not the actual amount of posts we've made. :umm2: To be honest, some of the best posts on the forum have been in C&G too. Just remove post count or add C&G, otherwise it's completely and utterly pointless to have that number next to all of our posts.

[Marsh.]

Spoken like a true bloke :idc:

Not counting saggy baggies. :nono:

[Marsh.]

My issue is that it's pointless to have a postcount showing under all of our names if it's not the actual amount of posts we've made. :umm2: To be honest, some of the best posts on the forum have been in C&G too. Just remove post count or add C&G, otherwise it's completely and utterly pointless to have that number next to all of our posts.

It's pointless either way, like who actually cares?

[reece(:]

My issue is that it's pointless to have a postcount showing under all of our names if it's not the actual amount of posts we've made. :umm2: To be honest, some of the best posts on the forum have been in C&G too. Just remove post count or add C&G, otherwise it's completely and utterly pointless to have that number next to all of our posts.

Don't see the big fuss, in another forum I'm part of Spam doesn't count to post counts, so it's not only here. And it's not that big of an issue altogether in the grand scheme of things. If something isn't broke then don't fix it? I'm sure admin have many other problems on there hands to be dealing with than this endless and needless debate.

[Jack_]

Don't see the big fuss, in another forum I'm part of Spam doesn't count to post counts, so it's not only here. And it's not that big of an issue altogether in the grand scheme of things. If something isn't broke then don't fix it? I'm sure admin have many other problems on there hands to be dealing with than this endless and needless debate.

To be fair the phrase 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' could've (and should've) been applied when they originally decided to discount C&G posts, it wasn't always like this

It's not something I lose sleep over and only remember or care when the question is brought up again but it doesn't make it any less stupid. A post count is just that, a tally of the number of posts you've made on a forum (this could arguably even include deleted posts tbh). If you start discounting whole swathes of posts then it's not a genuine figure, and it makes all of the awards that are given out pretty ridiculous when you think about it cause the 10k one is probably for like 12,726 posts :joker: I'm sure when shops or theme parks award their 'millionth visitor' or something they haven't discounted a bunch of people who loitered or didn't buy anything or whose contribution wasn't deemed worthy enough. TV shows don't discount filler episodes or ones they didn't like in hindsight when they celebrate a 'hundredth episode'. It's all exactly the same, either count the actual number of something or it's pointless

[kirklancaster]

I have that subforum on ignore for a reason

You are Most Wise Tom.

[Jessica.]

I don't get why people who don't care are even defending that they shouldn't count. :joker: You clearly care in that case. I just want it to be accurate because it bothers me that it's not, I want it either to be gone or accurate. ;shrug:

[Vicky.]

OK Jacks post doesn't mention this but I was just reminded (maybe by the shops bit?) about the time when members actually said they would pay for coloured usernames and a bunch of other crap.

[Marsh.]

OK Jacks post doesn't mention this but I was just reminded (maybe by the shops bit?) about the time when members actually said they would pay for coloured usernames and a bunch of other crap.

OK Jacks post doesn't mention this but I was just reminded (maybe by the shops bit?) about the time when members actually said they would pay for coloured usernames and a bunch of other crap.

pay for coloured usernames and a bunch of other crap.[/SIZE]

pay

http://puu.sh/qWJbz/d44a304f41.jpg

[Jessica.]

I would pay 50 pence for a multicoloured name.

[Cal.]

http://puu.sh/qWJbz/d44a304f41.jpg

omfg:joker::joker:

[Marsh.]

I would pay 50 pence for a multicoloured name.

Jessica.

That'll be a fiver love.

[Jessica.]

Jessica.

That'll be a fiver love.

I said multicoloured, not bloody red. :nono: :fist:

[Marsh.]

I said multicoloured, not bloody red. :nono: :fist:

Jessica.

That's an extra tenner for your cheek.

[Vicky.]

http://puu.sh/qWJbz/d44a304f41.jpg

I vaguely remember the thread, it was for some kind of 'perks' and I believe the amount most people said was they would pay a fiver.. :laugh:

[Marsh.]

I vaguely remember the thread, it was for some kind of 'perks' and I believe the amount most people said was they would pay a fiver.. :laugh:

I never had TiBB down as a place frequented by people with money to burn. :omgno:

[Cal.]

They should donate the fiver to Dog's Trust not some perks on TiBB. Disgusting.

[Vicky.]

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249626&highlight=rainbow+names

[andybigbro]

I remember the thread too Vicky :laugh:

[Jessica.]

I never had TiBB down as a place frequented by people with money to burn. :omgno:

They have to spend their allowance SOMEWHERE.

[Cal.]

Not him wanting a private unmoderated forum the little ****

[andybigbro]

I would pay for TiBB perks. I'm filthy rich :evilgrin:

[reece(:]

I would pay for TiBB perks. I'm filthy rich :evilgrin:

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/holleratalex/11490921/73393/73393_600.gif

[Marsh.]

I'd pay for TiBB perks if they involved some one on one with Our Niamh. :creep:

[Jessica.]

50p - Name colour
£1 - Avatar size limit raised to 1mb
£1.50 - 1k characters in signature (still has to stay within size limits)
£2 - Hotel weekend away with TiBB's very own Josy and her OH
£5 - A signed portrait of the forum sweetheart, Sticks.
£10 - Unban anyone for a week
£20 - That screenshot of conzors

[Vicky.]

Niamh is unavailable. We can offer you Dezzy as a replacement.

[EspeonBB]

The only thing I'd pay for is more PM space

[Vicky.]

50p - Name colour
£1 - Avatar size limit raised to 1mb
£1.50 - 1k characters in signature (still has to stay within size limits)
£2 - Hotel weekend away with TiBB's very own Josy and her OH
£5 - A signed portrait of the forum sweetheart, Sticks.
£10 - Unban anyone for a week
£20 - That screenshot of conzors

Dare I ask :S

[Cal.]

Oh I didn't see Marsh's post hmm my joke is a tad redundant now no one quote it.

[Marsh.]

Niamh is unavailable. We can offer you Dezzy as a replacement.

I'll pay you to keep him away? :worry:

[Jessica.]

£500 - Cal for the night

£501 - Cal for the night and a squirt of "Shh..." By Jade Goody

[Cal.]

Wow yes!

[Vicky.]

I'll pay you to keep him away? :worry:

Deal. All donations to be sent to BigDaddyJames@tibb.co.uk

[Jessica.]

Dare I ask :S

I haven't seen it myself, but I know he did some MSN cam stuff in 2008/2009 or something

[Cal.]

Can't promise any proceeds will go to The Estate of Jade Goody x

[Ross.]

Niamh is unavailable. We can offer you Dezzy as a replacement.

You're coming with me Dezzy <3

[Marsh.]

Can we send all funds to the owner of the dog that attacked Danielle Lloyd? :clap1:

[Jessica.]

£1000 - A fine kilt produced by the teamwork of all Scottish members, LT provides the softest lambs wool after a wee in the river, Josy is the seamstress of course, Jonathan will measure and fit you to make sure it's snug on your thighs.

[Cal.]

Can we send all funds to the owner of the dog that attacked Danielle Lloyd? :clap1:

:joker::joker::joker::joker:

[Niamh.]

:laugh2: