A proposal for a change in the Gen Forum...

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:08 am

I propose that a change be made -- that all posts in the General Forum no longer contribute to your post count, only posts in other forums do, and those posts can't be spam; they must be germane to the forum.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:11 am

I'm down with that, they have that same policy on another forum that I am a member in, good idea. Would virtually eliminate JCOS and Brent from the Gen forum though!

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:16 am

And from the looks of it, might not see Wee here much also!

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:23 am

It doesn't matter to me but since I still have the opportunity...........

+1

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:24 am

(+1)

chevyman282 · Post by **chevyman282** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:28 am

[quote="Burke"]I propose that a change be made -- that all posts in the General Forum no longer contribute to your post count, only posts in other forums do, and those posts can't be spam]

Burke I disagree, I have gotten a lot of info from the general forum, sure I know about the spam being sent, but if in the general forums, Post counts encourage people to post, why not?........I am really not sure what post counts have to do with this change you are proposing, but I think it is a bad idea..JMHO....I did get a lot of good recipes for the holidays from the Gen forums..

..so maybe I am being selfish..
Have a good day sir..
chevyman282.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:30 am

Post count? What is that anyway?

It shouldn't matter one way or the other. If spamming *Cough* gets out of hand, Philip, Ken, Bouncer, Downhill, YOSC, Kip and who all can lay the smack down. Post count really shouldn't make difference if everyone is following the rules.

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:32 am

Bah!

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:33 am

I'd agree, if I cared that the next guy had more posts than I did.

I find it amusing when someone goes through an insane post-phase type dealio.

SeedOfChaos · Post by **SeedOfChaos** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:34 am

I opt for C, I don't care about post count, other than knowing when to do givebacks...

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:35 am

There is a forum for forum proposals.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:36 am

Cypher · Post by **Cypher** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:36 am

I like the no post count idea for the general forum. Post count is over rated IMO, which is why I have mine reduced when it hits a certain level.
It would be too time consuming to determine spam based post on other boards though, so the other proposal would never happen.
I'd like to see spam result in a negative post count similar to FYAD on something awful.

*Revised*
(sorry Pat, Drunk Burke, Brent and Spammy Sammy.)

That wouldn't work either unless the hack applied to a specific board.

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:37 am

LOL by the way Burke you spam too.

But im the ULTIMATE SPAMMER.

ME AND JCOS ACTUALLY.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:50 am

[quote="Sammy"]LOL by the way Burke you spam too. ]
If spamming were a sin, you'd be doin backstrokes in the lake of fire right about now!

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:51 am

Prey521 wrote:If spamming were a sin, you'd be doin backstrokes in the lake of fire right about now!

Touche..

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:54 am

Prey521 wrote:And from the looks of it, might not see Wee here much also!

*whistles*

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:04 pm

Who cares about post counts anyway???
They don't mean anything...its just a useless number????

Bouncer · Post by **Bouncer** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:17 pm

Moving to feedback forum.
-B-

Teirney · Post by **Teirney** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:22 pm

Post count isn't really important to me, but this is the only forum I visit and if post counts were taken away in here I would have none.

I don't spam..well maybe once or twice because of sheer boredom, but I do agree that some of the posts in here are ridiculous..

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:23 pm

Well maybe we did'nt want it moved?
Calls My Dog to sick on you..............Here Bouncer...cmon boy

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:12 am

I voted no. But NOT because it's not fair. I just don't see a need for it. I'm pretty sure JCOS and others would still spam regardless if it counted towards their post count. Eh, you get rid of post count's everyone will start touting their join dates or dick size, or somethin'. braggin' rights are for fun, not to be taken seriously.

vinnie · Post by **vinnie** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:02 pm

Disagree. It puts too much focus on postcount. How about just not caring?

Bouncer · Post by **Bouncer** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 4:04 pm

Burke,

As a practical matter it'd be very difficult to implement and enforce. Who decides what is "germane?". In effect the Moderators would have to read and approve of every single post in every single forum besides the Gen one. For basically no practical gain to the site. It would also confuse new members.

I think I understand your goal, but I honestly doubt you'll get there using this.

Regards,
-Bouncer-

Joint Chiefs of Staff · Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:20 am

Hell, just get of the post count thingy here altogether. I'll still be here whether you all like it or not.

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