An Idea

[Guest Bruiser Chong]

I'm aware that the majority of the people here don't/aren't capable of posting something of worth, but it's sort of annoying to see people posting garbage just to up their post count. I know most people think that your post count makes you better than someone else or whatever, but wouldn't it save some money if people didn't post SO much? I have no problem with posting something worthwhile, but there's a lot of crap here that's only around because higher post counts are being chased after. So why not disable the post counts? People will have less reason to postwhore and people wouldn't get so worked up about them. The boards that have eliminated post counts seem to be hosting a lot less waste of space than the ones that do. I'm sure most of you will flame or whatever, but I'd be very interested to see what would happen if you took away the post counts even for a week.

[Guest Nevermortal]

This idea won't go over too well.

 

Perhaps they could make the counts private as opposed to public?

[Guest bob_barron]

Do you ever have anything nice to say about this message board???

[Guest Bruiser Chong]

*looks at name of folder*

 

*looks at threads contained in said folder*

 

*notes many of the threads deal with feedback of site and board*

 

*looks at initial post*

 

Now I see what you mean. What the hell's the matter with me, coming in the site feedback folder of all places to post a suggestion relating to the board. I'm sorry, Bob.

[Guest PORNFAQ]

Bob's just mad cuz he's a dork and you're infinitely better than him.

[Guest bob_barron]

There's nothing wrong with it at all.

 

It just seems like you're always complaining about the board that's all

[Guest Bruiser Chong]

I wasn't complaining, I was throwing out a suggestion that may benefit the board.

[Guest MrRant]

I don't need my post count as I am one of the most beloved posters on this board and have the respect of thousands.

Edited April 28, 2003 by MrRant

[Guest El Satanico]

I'd rather see the mods pick a random person monthly or even weekly and either put their post count to zero or a negative number.

 

Make a game out of discouraging post count contests.

[Guest PORNFAQ]

It's a sad day when someone as "respected" at TSM as the great Bob Barron can't tell the difference between a complaint and a suggestion.

[Guest bob_barron]

I never said he was complaining PornFAQ.

[Guest MaxPower27]

I'd rather see the mods pick a random person monthly or even weekly and either put their post count to zero or a negative number.

 

Make a game out of discouraging post count contests.

I love this idea.

[Guest HungryJack]

Bob...... by asking if he ever has anything nice to say about the board, you are implying that he is complaining.

 

C'mon. You're a college boy.

 

Anyhow, I support this initiative.

 

Good work Bruiser.

[Guest jonstreich]

I too am in favor of the removal of post counts. They serve no purpose.

[Guest evenflowDDT]

I'd rather see the mods pick a random person monthly or even weekly and either put their post count to zero or a negative number.

 

Make a game out of discouraging post count contests.

I volunteer to be the first random person.

 

Dammit Flyboy! Beat me to it! And MidnightExpress?! Curses! I'll show you what's for!

[Guest Lil Naitch]

I've been a member for going on 2 years, I think. I don't post often, and I am sometimes discouraged to see how little I have posted as opposed to how much others have posted.

On the other hand...

I like post counts. It gives me a goal to work towards, and I don't post for BS. If I have something to say, then I post. Otherwise I read and laugh at everybody else.