Post Counts

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 16:03

What's the view?

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 16:04

Where is the "I don't care" option?

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 16:28

spokey wrote:Where is the "I don't care" option?

Tattooed across your forehead?

A.

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 16:37

Get rid of them once and for all.

The people who like to post and participate because they enjoy being part of the forum will continue to do so.

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 16:49

The only useful purpose it serves is in determining who is an active member and who is new to the forum. If turning if off will put an end to the petty scoring and seeing who can be king (or queen) of the posting count tree, then please get rid of it.

Cheers R.

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 17:45

garythefish wrote:I see this has raised its ugly head again

That's funny, that's just what she said last night!

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 17:48

I am only posting this to make up for the numbers I lost when the Lounge was cleared out

LP · Post by LP » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 18:17

the only time i ever look at a post count is to see if the author of an unnecessarily vehement post is a newbie trying to sling some weight about.
Either way I dont really care

LP

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 18:44

I think it is useful to see newbies but once it gets above hundreds there is no point. What about putting 'Over 500'? Stops the numbers game.

LP · Post by LP » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 19:14

agreed, but maybe cut offf at 200 or so....

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 19:24

spokey wrote:
garythefish wrote:I see this has raised its ugly head again
That's funny, that's just what she said last night!

She said it to me aswell.....................

Gazza.

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 21:06

How about changing to a coloured star system, say green for novice through to gold being a posting whore

icarus · Post by **icarus** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 21:34

So long as the total is available in the profile you could remove it from the avitar area.

I find it fascinating that some of our members post so few posts over so many years and yet remain committed and involved members. I always take the time and trouble to read these posts carefully and because I'm new I read all their previous posts as well.

BimBeema · Post by **BimBeema** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 21:45

I'm in the I don't care category but I do think it helps when determining if someone is a newbie or not - i guess everyone on here knows the usual crowd anyway but it is a good indicator when dealing with newbies (I remember a case recently when someone with a low post count was asking about how to open a locked boot and somepeople were not sure whether he/she should be helped as they were deemed to be a newbie based on their post count, without the post count or something similar, it may not have been possible) - if removed maybe it can be replaced with the star idea or a title based on number of posts, for example ranging from "Newbie/New Zedder" to "Veteran/Long Time Zedder" or something like that!

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 23:03

I don't care what you say....the opinion of someone with (say) 2000 posts who's been registered for years should have (quite rightly) more clout on this forum than someone who's joined a week ago but has hit (say) 100 posts.

Get rid of the post count....fine....but you need some kind of alternative to show dedication and commitment over time to Zroadster.

Newbies and infrequent visitors need to see whose opinion is presumably considered as respected amongst peers.

And every time I read a post from a new name, I'll look at the post count and date of registration to see if the poster's contribution is really worth my consideration.

If something controversial comes from someone who's joined this week with 10 posts to their name, then they can get stuffed.....I'm seriously not interested.
But if someone who's been registered for yonks and has gained respect on the forum said the same thing, I'd be keen to read and consider their opinion.

You have to earn respect, and post counts is not perfect, but everybody needs some kind of scale to judge how much 'weight' to proportion to a poster's comments.

Don't ask me for the answer, coz after a few Stellas I'm not feeeling that constructive......

A.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Tue 26 Jun, 2007 23:03

Yeah....wot Alfie said above......

mich · Post by **mich** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 04:08

icarus wrote:So long as the total is available in the profile you could remove it from the avitar area.

I agree, its quality not quantity, put in profile.

greg_ch · Post by **greg_ch** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 05:49

Alfie wrote:I don't care what you say....the opinion of someone with (say) 2000 posts who's been registered for years should have (quite rightly) more clout on this forum than someone who's joined a week ago but has hit (say) 100 posts.

Alternatively, we all know of users on a multitude of forums that have hundreds or thousands of posts, yet don't say very much of any substance!

It's actually a tricky one. With this particular forum software a reasonable approach would be to assign levels/status based on hidden post counts. Just need to come up with some sensible categories to rank people.

Another option would be a php mod to take the membership period in to the calculation. Not too dificult to do but would require someone's time to develop, dcocument and test it for this and subsequent versions of the software.

icarus · Post by **icarus** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 06:36

Lets have a poll to rank forum members, that thread would run for years and be the subject of interesting debate.

We could even extend it to cover mods have them elected every two years

Ok I'll get my coat.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 07:32

Dumping post count is fine by me, but it needs to be replaced by comething else as stated.

Forum newbie, forum guru, etc

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 09:04

Oxford_gruen_II wrote:Dumping post count is fine by me, but it needs to be replaced by comething else as stated.

Forum newbie, forum guru, etc

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Dave L

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 09:16

Would that need a high post rate or a low one ?????

The ironic thing is that this topic is adding to the post count

Gazza.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 11:08

I find the post count and joined date particularly useful when looking in the 'Stock Exchange' section. It helps me determine whether someone has just joined the forum to sell something or whether they've been committed to the forum. Maybe it's not perfect but the post count and length of time on the forum does contribute to understanding members' attitude to the forum.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 11:28

It cost nothing to leave it & it's mildy interesting to occasionally look at so I think best leave it.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 11:40

myredzed wrote:I find the post count and joined date particularly useful when looking in the 'Stock Exchange' section. It helps me determine whether someone has just joined the forum to sell something or whether they've been committed to the forum. Maybe it's not perfect but the post count and length of time on the forum does contribute to understanding members' attitude to the forum.

Good point about stock exchange.

I think "understanding members' attitude to the forum" can be achieved by coming onto the forum, reading and interacting w/o the post tally.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 15:48

There are a few of us who like to give a welcome to the Newbies, if the count goes we won't be able to identify the Newbie or make allowances for the FAQ's

Gazza.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 16:04

garythefish wrote:There are a few of us who like to give a welcome to the Newbies, if the count goes we won't be able to identify the Newbie or make allowances for the FAQ's

Gazza.

Not if we have an alternate method of designation such as newbie, junior member, senior member etc.....

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 16:13

I take your point C.
But Forum Newbie is maybe upto 10 posts is not the same as post No.1

Gazza.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 16:26

True, G. You're right... but its only the regulars that seem to welcome the newbies anyhow with regularity. We see the newest member on the home page but of course that doesn't help if we have multiple new members. Then again we only welcome the new members who post a message on the forum, either a personal introduction, quick hello or Zed query.

If we move from post count to a non-numeric hierarchical structure such as junior, senior, guru, expert member could we not install a forum newbie status for first post, defaulting to junior member on post number 2.

Like yourself, I like to be able to greet new members so I wouldn't want to lose a way of recognising them joining up.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 20:47

I think the post count should stay as it is evident from this thread that it is useful in lots of ways.

Gazza

mich · Post by **mich** » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 23:48

Oxford_gruen_II wrote:
If we move from post count to a non-numeric hierarchical structure such as junior, senior, guru, expert member could we not install a forum newbie status for first post, defaulting to junior member on post number 2.

I think ranking some one as : EG "senior" or heaven forbid a "guru" based on the number of posts would go against those who make less posts but of a more helpful nature. It would rate the guy who posts " hello" "welcome" "nice" "cool" or even just a smilie above those that post well thought out helpful posts but less overall

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 06:57

Quite a few forums/fora just use stars -- say one to ten.
Easy to spot the regulars

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 08:34

spokey wrote:Where is the "I don't care" option?

I concur totally with opinion , it is concise and gives all the information required.
this thread, IMHO has gone a bit anal .... people only seem to be posting here to get there count up

BimBeema · Post by **BimBeema** » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 09:02

garythefish wrote:I think the post count should stay as it is evident from this thread that it is useful in lots of ways.

Gazza

I agree - after all its not doing any harm!

Toon_Kev81 · Post by **Toon_Kev81** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 11:13

I'm still working out a search algorithm that allows me to be King Guru Newby Tosser. Posts now 25! Yay!

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 14:17

Just for the instance of Stock Exchange I think we need a post count..

Most of us are probably already used to seeing someone drop in on 1 post to offer the deal of the century to the forum.. Yeah right..

garyw

kingy1 · Post by **kingy1** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 14:49

Well as a relative 'newby' with three weeks under my belt, my opinion is that the post count is a good idea. To me when joining, it helped define users who were dedicated to the site and also dedicated if you like to their vehicles. The advice and technical knowhow that was given to someone like myself, with very little mechanical knowledge, helped me take on a job that perhaps I would not have taken on without looking at the users posts prior and deciding on their level of experiance.
Perhaps this approach was unwise, but needless to say all the advice i was given was superb resulting in a successful repair.

Long live the counts!

Toon_Kev81 · Post by **Toon_Kev81** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 14:52

Totally agree. The help on here has already saved me hundreds and hundreds of pounds and given me the confidence to try these jobs where I wouldn't have dreamed of doing so otherwise.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 15:17

Hi

I still class myself as a newbie
because there is so much to learn on here

Its strange i have been a member longer than most
of you on this topic

Ray

How do you become a Zroadster Sponsor

Toon_Kev81 · Post by **Toon_Kev81** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 15:42

That is some avatar Boysie. What happens if there is an oil leak?

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 23:49

Hi

Do you mean the women having a whale of a time

Or the two slick cars

Ray

kruisn · Post by **kruisn** » Thu 17 Sep, 2009 20:07

If it ain't broke it don't need fixin. Its fine as it is. Keep up the good work.

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Fri 18 Sep, 2009 14:49

Why not put a check box in the profile page to allow individual users to choose whether the post count is on or off.

The default setting could be set to on and the check box would only be able to be changed after say 10 posts, this would allow new members to be identified. After that it is the choice of the individual

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri 18 Sep, 2009 18:56

I've been here for ever and my count is low and I dont care -----

I didnt realise it was a race !!!!!!

unclemart · Post by **unclemart** » Fri 18 Sep, 2009 19:46

I think this thread is just a ploy by Giles to get our collective post count up and I would just like to say I am NOT taking part............Doh!

Geoff H · Post by **Geoff H** » Sat 19 Sep, 2009 09:24

Do people realise this is a 2007 thread, and was forgotten about years ago

Toon_Kev81 · Post by **Toon_Kev81** » Sat 19 Sep, 2009 10:38

Phil wrote:I've been here for ever and my count is low and I dont care -----
I didnt realise it was a race !!!!!!

Don't worry, it's not a race...

Toon_Kev81 · Post by **Toon_Kev81** » Sat 19 Sep, 2009 10:44

Oops double post...

SCORPION · Post by **SCORPION** » Sat 19 Sep, 2009 10:58

myredzed wrote:I find the post count and joined date particularly useful when looking in the 'Stock Exchange' section. It helps me determine whether someone has just joined the forum to sell something or whether they've been committed to the forum. Maybe it's not perfect but the post count and length of time on the forum does contribute to understanding members' attitude to the forum.

If I want to know if someone is a Newbie I look at the Date "Joined".

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