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No, a high post count does not warrant higher acclaim.
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No, a higher post count likely stems from rampant spamming.
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No, I never look at the post count.
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| Following a post off another thread, I thought this would be a worthwhile topic to discuss since there seems to be diverging opinions. The question relates to the idea of a post count relating to the worth of a person's opinion. Now, this is taking into account post count and only post count since the other thread handles the actual posting. I'd like to know if one's post count really affects your opinion before taking into account a post and even if so, does it do so in a manner favourable to the poster? Understandably, a poster with a post count of less than, say, 10 or 50 might not warrant a warm reception due to the association of ever-repeating topics such as ' YOUR FAVOURITE ANIME, POST HERE' but I'd think we'd agree on a number of around 2000+ to be a 'high' post count. |
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| I think that when you first join a forum it is a big part of you finding out who are the 'regulars' and from that you could say that their opinion is more respected. But I think that when you've been on a forum long enough you can differentiate between those who make meaningful posts and those who speak absolute garbage. I actually find people with 8000+ posts to have the opposite affect on me, I tend to just think they spam alot. Thus my opinion of them isn't as high as it could be. |
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| it's the title of the topic that attract me |
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| Nope never does. I never go "OMG it's over 9000!" I best post there. I just post on topics which interest me. |
| I don't pay attention to post counts at all. Why should they matter? Plenty of people with high post counts are just spammers, and some new people or infrequent posters turn out to be decent folk. How people present themselves (including a good thread title as mentioned above) is far more important. If people can type properly, capitalise, punctuate, spell and get their points across clearly and preferably concisely, I'll pay more attention than people dribbling on with poor writing or spewing walls of text. |
| No, a high post count does not warrant higher acclaim. (your vote) The person with a huge post count might be popular but that doesn't make his opinion more worthwhile. I've encountered members with -200 posts that are far more intelligent than many of the regulars. |
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| I used to care more. When joining a forum it's useful to see who has been there for a long time. As you learn to distinguish the regulars from the regular spammers, you start to use the post count to distinguish new users. |
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| This is the first time I think I even noticed this forum had a post count. A lot of fora simply don't have it. It's useless, judge a man by his words, not by posting just after ladyxzeus to appear sophisticated. |
| What's needed is a rep system. |
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| I usually read the post first (or the first few lines if it's too long to see if it's worthwhile of my attention). Sometimes I just look at the user name first, to see if it's someone whose posts I've read before, allowing for me to better evaluate if the post is worthwhile of attention. I look at the post count after I've read the post in most cases. The post count does matter in getting an impression of what the person is like, but it comes after reading the post, so it does not create a bias. In my mind, however, those who have more posts and who have been on the forums longer warrant a certain amount of respect, despite certain individuals clearly spamming a lot. Edit: Also, to the original poster, the shaping of a question often affects how people will answer it. The way you have asked it will naturally incline people to answer negatively to the question, which also seems to be your position. |
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| Nah. People get addicted to it. |
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| post count means nothing. |
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| No, a high post count does not warrant higher acclaim. (your vote) Post counts are a general indicator of those that deserve more respect, but should never be taken seriously. Like what LolitaDecay (and many others have) said, I can easily tell LolitaDecay's a decent forum user. Of course, i've also seen her post in plenty of other topics, AND she has a pretty high post count :P |
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| Sorry OP, I'm not going to reply seriously to you until you have more than 1000 posts. Because I'm an elitist wanker. |
EddieHitler said: Sorry OP, I'm not going to reply seriously to you until you have more than 1000 posts. Because I'm an elitist wanker. Says you, i don't think you deserve my attention unless you get at least 3000 posts. Anyway, post counts don't matter. What matters is grammar and insight when posting, since it is that which gives you reputation and authority. Unless you post in spam, then only post count matters. ; ) |
| The two have absolutely no relation. Post count only means you're on the board more than others. Usually means that you usually spend more time in club areas here in MAL. :P Some of the more insightful posts I've seen around are from people who are on less and provide a much more refreshing view on issues. |
| Post count + join date + post all serve to provide more information. Rather than giving an idication of someones' reputation level, I find that it's useful for determining usage habits (how often someones' on and where said user inhabits MAL). Quite frankly, I find the concern of ones reputation on an internet forum to be a farce itself. |
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Saito-sama said: Post count + join date + post all serve to provide more information. Rather than giving an idication of someones' reputation level, I find that it's useful for determining usage habits (how often someones' on and where said user inhabits MAL). Quite frankly, I find the concern of ones reputation on an internet forum to be a farce itself. you're lack of concern for reputation as an asian bothers me. |
Sohei said: Saito-sama said: Post count + join date + post all serve to provide more information. Rather than giving an idication of someones' reputation level, I find that it's useful for determining usage habits (how often someones' on and where said user inhabits MAL). Quite frankly, I find the concern of ones reputation on an internet forum to be a farce itself. you're lack of concern for reputation as an asian bothers me. I see no tangible benefit from upping my rep, as I have yet to receive a single naked pic via pm from a girl wanting in my pants |
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magic said: hardly the case. There is a clear distinction between an online forum and an offline forum. A distinction that quite a few choose to abuse, including myself on occasion. >_>Quite frankly, I find the concern of ones reputation on an internet forum to be a farce itself. Contrary to popular belief, the internet actually is serious business and how you present yourself online should not differ from how you present yourself offline. |
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| the thing that is important to keep in mind is that the whole "lol internet" mentality is bullshit. actions and words do not lose meaning across the internet. |
| A user's post means everything, I think very highly of those with impossibly high post counts. Especially if all of them are made inside the introduction sub-forum. |
| I lost myself when Internet turned serious business. |
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| I read everything doesn't really matter. |
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| high post count shows how active you are in the forums IMO Dx |
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| Only fools look at the number of post count to mean "anything". Despite the spammish nature of the posting going on around here -- it's still interesting how a few can still write decent stuff. Not bad. |
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| i have mad respect for the users who have tons of posts by getting 50+ a day in the introduction board man if that's not dedication i dunno what is!! |
audiodoll said: i have mad respect for the users who have tons of posts by getting 50+ a day in the introduction board man if that's not dedication i dunno what is!! Me too. I mean, I try and get in there and end up posting one or two welcomes, but that's some dedication to go through the whole topic and post. I don't pay too much attention to post numbers. I just take people for what they post. |
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| I'm in favour of post counts not even being visible. Rep? oh yeah like that is actually going to matter to anyone with a functioning brain. I have zero interest in anything devoted to promoting your epenis or whatever is the relevant term for the ladies. I figure an avatar image is about the limit of my interests. It's a convenience in recognizing your posts out of the rest. |
| While not technically anime, currently I am a big fan of Hatsune Miku. At least I can go see her in concert. |
| If I cared about my reputation I'd put some effort into my posts. But I don't. |
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Rub_my_Fanny said: The more posts you have the bigger your penis is. But I don't want a penis. :( Well. Maybe. Futa can be pretty awesome, but I myself... I don't think it's really for me. Can't say for certain without experiencing the futa lifestyle though, I suppose. Anyway, I second (third etc) people in favour of postcounts not even being visible. However I seem to recall Xinil dismissing the idea back when he made spam posts not count. |
tehnominator said: Rub_my_Fanny said: The more posts you have the bigger your penis is. You seem to have the concept reversed. More posts, more compensation. 1UP! audiodoll said: i have mad respect for the users who have tons of posts by getting 50+ a day in the introduction board man if that's not dedication i dunno what is!! It's dedication all right. Dedication to get higher post counts. Its pretty obvious that you can't really tell whether a post on an intro board is troll or not. I tend to avoid intro boards for that matter. I LIKE my posts being important :D |
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khorven said: This is the first time I think I even noticed this forum had a post count. A lot of fora simply don't have it. It's useless, judge a man by his words, not by posting just after ladyxzeus to appear sophisticated. A lot? The only one that I have ever seen remove them completely is Arlong Park. Other sites just make some sections of their sites not count towards total posts. Also they don't really matter. Only people who care about their e-penis care about if they have more than somebody else or don't count somebody else's opinions. |
| In an ideal world every forum would have optional avatars, signatures, post counts, join dates, and there would always be an option to post Anonymously. |
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| Why not pay attention to both the time they have been here AND the post count? Khorven for example has been here for a short time and already has near 1000 posts, and he is uesless unless you feel like realising what the world really is, which we don't. On the other hand I have been here for 9 months and only have half his amount of posts, yet I am equally as useless. In other words I have no point which is a direct reflection of my feelings towards this topic. If that makes no sense, basically it's the quality of the post that matters which is almost a contradiction of my own damn words. |
Bucket said: ...and he is uesless unless you feel like realising what the world really is, which we don't. Huh? Bucket's Details Last Online Now Gender Male Birthday August 25, 1991 Location middle of nowhere, Australia Website www .myspace .com/paran... Ah... now I get it. |
Chavez said: Ah... now I get it. Go and actually visit my myspace. You won't find much. Forgive me if i'm wrong about khorven as I havn't been on the forums in a while but last I was here, khorven seemed to have a very depressing yet very true outlook on life. |
Bucket said: Chavez said: Ah... now I get it. Go and actually visit my myspace. You won't find much. Forgive me if i'm wrong about khorven as I havn't been on the forums in a while but last I was here, khorven seemed to have a very depressing yet very true outlook on life. It was where you stated how nobody wanted to know how the real world was where I questioned your implications. |
Chavez said: It was where you stated how nobody wanted to know how the real world was where I questioned your implications. I said "we" as in me and plenty of others. There are people who want to know, it just seems like there's much more people who would rather live their lives blissfully ignorant to how much the world sucks, helps them get by I guess. and you obviously realise i'm an idiot so -_- for making me explain myself. |
Chavez said: Bucket said: ...and he is uesless unless you feel like realising what the world really is, which we don't. Huh? Actually, he's kinda right. khorven's post are pretty much about: 1. how fucked up and stupid humans are (and how realistic and smart he is). 2. bashing people who don't agree with him . 3. latin and this "ae" stuff. |
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