[Z]

This isn't quite serious enough to be a Serious Debates thread but thought it was an interesting one at any rate. Posts in C&G don't count. This is for a variety of reasons, primarily so that people can't use a game thread to spam their post count up - but what if we just had a games subforum where posts didn't count and the rest of C&G did? Just thought it would make for an interesting discussion because people often post wondering what their post count would be if C&G counted, and so much of the forum's activity takes place in that section.

[Niamh.]

I think it's probably because of the chat threads too Greg.

[Kate!]

I'd have triple my post count if C&G counted as that's where I spend the majority of my time on Tibb. Been here 2 and a half years and still nowhere near 10k.

[Shaun]

It's weird, because I think the TiBB BB4 posts count. I know the Mole ones do, and not sure about Elimination. If anything they're the most spammy

But then you've got threads like "random picture thread", the actual chat threads, and what not. I don't think they should count. But threads like Kate's "i went to the shop and bought ____" should... they require effort

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Shaun

It's weird, because I think the TiBB BB4 posts count. I know the Mole ones do, and not sure about Elimination. If anything they're the most spammy

But then you've got threads like "random picture thread", the actual chat threads, and what not. I don't think they should count. But threads like Kate's "i went to the shop and bought ____" should... they require effort

Nope, the only game which counts is The Mole I believe. It's been like that since Rory hosted it. I would rather that didn't change as my post count would go very far down.


But yeah, I have always wondered why C&G doesn't count. Even the chat threads. I mean if someone is spamming to bump up their post count then we will see it or somebody will report it and that person will be infracted/banned like is the case now with any other sub-forum.


Also, damn you Shaun and Zee for ruining my 22,222 post count with this thread.

[Niamh.]

I don't think the game posts should count

[Z]

Aye, those kinda threads too Niamh. But for threads where somebody's linked a YouTube video or posted a thread with a poll - members always think to post them in C&G because they're not deemed serious but they're still contributing to the forum. Perhaps a sub forum of chat threads and games while the rest should maybe be directed into General Chat or something in future?

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by Zee

Aye, those kinda threads too Niamh. But for threads where somebody's linked a YouTube video or posted a thread with a poll - members always think to post them in C&G because they're not deemed serious but they're still contributing to the forum. Perhaps a sub forum of chat threads and games while the rest should maybe be directed into General Chat or something in future?

This is what I think too, they're too samey as they are now. I think C&G's should be a sub forum for General Chat where people with permission to run games / chat thread are only be able to make threads.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

This is what I think too, they're too samey as they are now. I think C&G's should be a sub forum for General Chat where people with permission to run games / chat thread are only be able to make threads.

I actually like that idea.

[Z]

Yeah I think the spam thing is a bit, idk, irrelevant nowadays. Well no, not irrelevant, but the definition has changed with time. Someone signing up just to advertise a link = spam; but a regular poster doing the same thing = informative. It's a bit mad to have this blanket ban on the same thing when, in reality, we act in a different way. Similarly I think the no post count in C&G was relevant back when it was put in place but not so much nowadays - it's the most active section of the forum, I believe, when BB isn't on, and perhaps it's even still the most active section (or at least, one of) when it is on. Seems mad that the rule is still there.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Zee

Yeah I think the spam thing is a bit, idk, irrelevant nowadays. Well no, not irrelevant, but the definition has changed with time. Someone signing up just to advertise a link = spam; but a regular poster doing the same thing = informative. It's a bit mad to have this blanket ban on the same thing when, in reality, we act in a different way. Similarly I think the no post count in C&G was relevant back when it was put in place but not so much nowadays - it's the most active section of the forum, I believe, when BB isn't on, and perhaps it's even still the most active section (or at least, one of) when it is on. Seems mad that the rule is still there.

The thing that I don't understand is how the Websites forum is locked. It was supposedly to stop people advertising their own forums and blogs and stuff - but I regularly do that with mine in the music section, and it's spilled over into Chat and Games with people going LOOK AT THIS HILARIOUS WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN PAINT CATS PINK or whatever.

I still don't think chat-threads should count though... they're more of a social networking purpose than a forum messaging one.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Shaun

The thing that I don't understand is how the Websites forum is locked. It was supposedly to stop people advertising their own forums and blogs and stuff - but I regularly do that with mine in the music section, and it's spilled over into Chat and Games with people going LOOK AT THIS HILARIOUS WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN PAINT CATS PINK or whatever.

I still don't think chat-threads should count though... they're more of a social networking purpose than a forum messaging one.

I agree with this.

[InOne]

Even when I joined 2009 there wasn't any of those all gif threads of just ones with pictures and stuff. Just seemed to be random topics and that, as far as I can remember. So it's a bit different these days, although the gifs have died down a bit.

[Josy]

It is probably the most active section but most of the threads in there are spam imo, like omfg look at this amazing video with a youtube vid that most people dont give a crap about.

[Benjamin]

I would like to know what my actual post count would be though during my time on TiBB. It's a shame I will never know.

[GypsyGoth]

Originally Posted by ukturtle

I would like to know what my actual post count would be though during my time on TiBB. It's a shame I will never know.

I counted them for you, you'd have 57,872.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

I counted them for you, you'd have 57,872.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

I counted them for you, you'd have 57,872.

Much love Claudia, much love.

[Josy]

I also think with C&G posts not counting some members try to contribute more to other sections of the forum.

[Z]

But then people do that in Music too, Josy, they'll post a video and maybe one person will respond going "song's alright" and the thread dies. So why not C&G?

[CharlieO]

I do not understand why anyone cares. It is a number of posts on a forum, surely the higher number means you have a sadder life?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

I do not understand why anyone cares. It is a number of posts on a forum, surely the higher number means you have a sadder life?

-throws self off cliff-

[CharlieO]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

-throws self off cliff-

ur welcome sxc lady

[Niall]

I think they should count to be honest, not actual games but the regular part of C&G itself. I post in there most often so my post count isn't really an accurate representation of my posts.

[Niall]

I just worked out that my true post count is 21,015.