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Started by Numinous, March 09, 2006, 05:20:09 PM

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how important is post count?

very, the bigger, the better
3 (13.6%)
semi-important, it just tells me if they know what they're taling about
5 (22.7%)
not very, I don't even look at it, or really care for that matter
10 (45.5%)
not important at all, it doesn't matter if you post, as long as you read...
4 (18.2%)

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Numinous

March 09, 2006, 05:20:09 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2006, 06:06:08 PM by CYMRO
does it really matter?  do you think people are smarter or more important because it is a huge number?  Or would you rather know that everytime advice comes, it is profound and useful?  do lurkers deserve any respect?  answers shall be appreciated...
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#1
March 09, 2006, 05:25:28 PM
Yes, if you are an egomaniac like I am.
No, it is all about ego, not brains or image.
Maybe....
No, stand up, speak out and be counted!

Xathan

#2
March 09, 2006, 05:27:01 PM
I had to put semi-important, because I do look at it, and it does influence how I precive someone. However, Lurkers should get respect, IMO. Of course, having a low post count myself here is a matter of insecurity for me, so I guess I do care about it.
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#3
March 09, 2006, 05:29:10 PM
I vote that it is semi-important, in that if the boards were used more frequently for on-topic purposes, or if Ishy implements his changes to post count / "XP", then it would be a clear indication of who is most helpful to campaign building.
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#4
March 09, 2006, 05:29:19 PM
I find it semi-important: at least I take a look at it occasionally. But I certainly don't judge stated opinions or arguments by post count, which is why I feel my vote can go to none of the presented poll-options.
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#5
March 09, 2006, 05:42:55 PM
the only time i notice it (mostly on other boards) is if someone has like 1-3 posts. otherwise, i don't think of it as any virtue to have a high post count. it doesn't mean they know what they're talking about, it just means they talk a lot. ;)
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#6
March 09, 2006, 05:43:21 PM
That second option is a little confusing.  It seems to imply that Joe Schmoe, looking at these boards, will trust those with a higher post count than those with a lower.  I don't think that's necessarilly the tendency of the average guest, but I could be wrong.
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#7
March 09, 2006, 05:48:07 PM
I was just asking, as I seem to notice a subconcious contest for the higher post counts.  Perhaps if the old ranks were put back up, and post count itself left undisplayed, it would be less of an issue.  I try to ignore it, but the fact is that most rewards go to those who talk more, which can lead to a decy in standard post integrity over time.


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#8
March 09, 2006, 05:49:59 PM
Quote from: brainfacethe only time i notice it (mostly on other boards) is if someone has like 1-3 posts. otherwise, i don't think of it as any virtue to have a high post count. it doesn't mean they know what they're talking about, it just means they talk a lot. ;)

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#9
March 09, 2006, 05:52:03 PM
may the gods spare us, politics are invading this thread too...
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#10
March 09, 2006, 05:55:34 PM
Quote from: brainfaceit doesn't mean they know what they're talking about, it just means they talk a lot. ;)
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#11
March 09, 2006, 09:24:58 PM
Pass judgement only after seeing how insightful their responses are.

A high post count shows interest and devotion, but those two things do not have an direct correlation to post quality; they do increase the odds though. Not all newb posters are in fact, newbs of the subject matter at hand either.
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#12
March 09, 2006, 10:51:38 PM
Meh. As someone who once had the crushing dominance in post counts, I can honestly say it really doesn't matter to me. Sure, I may be a bit more surprised to see someone who rarely post reply to a thread, but it doesn't play that big a role in my viewing of these boards. Just my thoughts.

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#13
March 10, 2006, 01:03:24 AM
you guys should google 'evolution of forums' ...  or something similar.
i find it very interesting that you can map behavior patterns.
but the point is that post-count  matter 0%.

the ability to attact new users, and persuade (through content) users to return over and over is the actual power behind any site.
forums are a great way to produce content (because with activity, it produces itself), but the actual amount of post matters very little compared to the quiality of the content.

..so if your post count is 1-billion.  it doesnt matter 1 bit if the post are arbitrary, or 'low quality' (non-relative posting).
Quote"So, Scientology, you may have won THIS battle, but the million-year war for earth has just begun!" the two said in a statement that seemed to parody Scientology as science fiction. "Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!!!"

CYMRO

#14
March 10, 2006, 02:00:34 PM
Post count, over all, does matter.  The more people are posting, the more interest is being generated in the forums.  
Not every reply one makes will be a gem of wit and wisdom, but the more one replies to the threads of other members speaks volumes about how well engaged one is in the community.

Or, it shows you are a blow hard egomaniac.
 :D
I can go either way. :p
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