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View Poll Results: Would you prefer it if users did not have a post count in the GB forums? | |
Yes!
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No!
|    | 34 | 58.62% |
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05-18-2006, 07:20 PM
|  | Site Owner/Administrator | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Nine Hells
Posts: 1,333
| | | Would you prefer it if users did not have a post count in the GB forums?
This topic has been discussed several times over the years, and has recently been brought up for evaluation by our members. Therefore, I'm posting this poll to determine which course of action the majority of our visitors would like to see. It will only be open for two weeks, so please vote as soon as you can.
Keep in mind that if you vote "Yes" to this poll, it would require that I install a hack here in the forums to remove the post count feature. I don't necessarily mind doing this, but it does require some extra work and may have a few drawbacks in the long-term. Even with the hack installed, all post counts would still be calculated, but nobody except the original poster, moderators, and administrators would be able to see them.
Vote away! |
05-18-2006, 08:35 PM
|  | Banned | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: There
Posts: 4,139
| | | Like I tried to bring up in the discussion thread, is there any way to give each member the right to view or hide post counts (Not just his own, but everyones) while he is viewing, but still have others be able to see them. While I dont care either way, I think it would be nice to reach some sort of a compromise in this situation. |
05-18-2006, 10:34 PM
|  | Super Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Denmark
Posts: 13,240
| | | I voted yes. I see no valid reasons what so ever to keep post count in a forum such as GameBanshee. |
05-18-2006, 10:58 PM
|  | Exalted Member | | Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,256
| | | I vote no. Removing post counts does not bring any benefits and potentially causes instability to the forum software. |
05-19-2006, 05:40 AM
| | Site Owner/Administrator | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Nine Hells
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Originally Posted by Phreddie Like I tried to bring up in the discussion thread, is there any way to give each member the right to view or hide post counts (Not just his own, but everyones) while he is viewing, but still have others be able to see them. While I dont care either way, I think it would be nice to reach some sort of a compromise in this situation. | Actually, after reading the hack description again, it sounds like the original poster can see their own post counts. However, unless you're a moderator or administrator, you won't be able to see anyone else's. I've edited my post above to reflect this. |
05-19-2006, 08:54 AM
|  | Banned | | Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,361
| | | I didn't vote since I was looking for a 'Doesn't matter' option. I really wouldn't be put out if it continued as-is or if it changed. Either way is fine with me. |
05-19-2006, 01:44 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: There
Posts: 4,139
| | | I ended up voting no because I dont really care either way, and the part about not installing a potentially dangerous hack swung me to the no. (Call me paranoid)
Buck, I was more lookng for the option that each individual user could have as to wether or not they see post counts while they are viewing, sort of in the same way we can turn off sigs and avs. |
05-19-2006, 06:43 PM
|  | Exalted Member | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Asylum
Posts: 1,142
| | | Those with the high post counts seem to want to show them off lol
I vote we should remove post count because people seem to judge people on their post counts. Like low post count = nubcake and high post count = someone who has way to much time and they seem to like to read their own words.
I really don't care either way though. |
05-19-2006, 09:48 PM
|  | Banned | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The biggest island in the world
Posts: 4,420
| | | As mentioned by others, I used post count to see if someone is new or not, but I mostly judge on their posts. I voted yes, because I can still check that by looking through their previous posts anyway. |
05-20-2006, 10:54 AM
|  | Moderator and Board Bimbo | | Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The space within
Posts: 9,786
| | | I voted yes because it would be good to get a final solution to the post farming issues and also I am strongly against that people use the postcount to judge our members.
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05-20-2006, 11:01 AM
|  | Exalted Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 353
| | | I have never thought much about the post count.As some previous forums that i visited had some useless posts in them due to the post increase-don't see that here-then i would still vote for delete them.
It saddens me when i think people are judged by their post count...
Also,taking it off would clearly lower some peoples urge to post insignificant posts.
Last edited by Lonelypilgrim; 05-24-2006 at 12:34 AM.
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05-20-2006, 04:01 PM
|  | Temporarily on Leave | | Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The sun, the moon, and the stars.
Posts: 28,399
| | So, does it mean, "Yes, we would prefer that users did not have a post count in the GB forums"? Which answer has the higher value? I'm a little confused the way the question was stated, which is actually an improvement, in some ways, since I'm often very confused. 
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05-20-2006, 04:15 PM
|  | Banned | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cursing the Sphere of Madness
Posts: 22,478
| | I agree, the question could have been worded in a clearer manner...it actually seemed a bit biased to me. 
I voted to keep the postcount, as determined post farmers wouldn't care whether they can see a number or not.
I don't care what number my postcount is at, but I think it helps in accommodating the newer people to an extent. |
05-20-2006, 04:24 PM
|  | Exalted Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Freezing Over
Posts: 7,763
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Originally Posted by C Elegans I voted yes because it would be good to get a final solution to the post farming issues and also I am strongly against that people use the postcount to judge our members. | If it is still viewable from profiles, I doubt it would matter either way. Ravager is right, IMO, determination is everything. 
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05-20-2006, 04:54 PM
|  | Exalted Member | | Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,319
| | I voted for it to stay, and I've given my reasons in previous discussions | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread |  Linear Mode | | 
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