View Full Version : Member Post Totals?
Logged in today and noticed it has gone from each members info in a thread. Is it coming back?
I thought it was a cool feature.
Silly Dreamer
01-30-2003, 9:41am
I kinda like it! Reminds me of when I first came here ;) *lol*
Ben
It seems to have disappeared :uhh: :huh:
Annette
01-30-2003, 11:54am
yeah, I have noticed that too:huh: No more celebration threads to hijack now?:p
:funny: :funny: :funny: Just birthday threads :funny: :funny:
Annette
01-30-2003, 12:53pm
Damn! We will have to make UP! some more things to celebrate then:p
La Diablesa
01-30-2003, 1:42pm
ALWAYS WAS IN THIS WAY ;) AND I LIKE THAT WAS CHANGED AGAIN :p WE ALL ARE FANS OF SHANIA BUT NOT NUMBERS ;) :p
:devil:
Longshot
01-30-2003, 2:57pm
You can still find out how many posts someone has if you really want to by looking at their profile but I agree with Silvi. The number of posts someone has is immaterial really..
ka-ching
01-30-2003, 3:03pm
Yeah... I was already wondering about this too.. Hope it'll come back soon :) :) :)
twaintrain
01-30-2003, 3:51pm
Me too! Not to look at others really, but my own. Ya know, without having to go through any trouble. Too lazy! :)
I thought it helped in identifying the bashers earlier this week. It is a good feature and also would like it back.
SHANIANUTS!
01-30-2003, 8:41pm
Most bashers are new so look at the Registered: date.
AHH HAAA!!! How wise you are BOB!!
I think it has to do with all the congratulatory threads on postcounts. I'm Captain Obvious!
danielfred1235
01-30-2003, 10:18pm
Hi. This is mainly directed to Matt, but anyone who knows can feel free to answer. I was just wondering if anyone knows what happened to the member post totals that used to be viewable in the information under a member's avatar. I personally thought that information was useful and would like to be able to see it without having to go to a member's (to be specific, my) profile. I mainly use it for myself, but I like to look at other members' totals too. Would we be able to get it back, possibly, please? I hope so. That would be great if we could. :)
Shaniabomber99
01-30-2003, 10:21pm
Ahhh I notice it too Can we have em back please:)
Carley
danielfred1235
01-30-2003, 10:25pm
Whoopsie. Guess I shouldn't have posted this on the "Open Forum" forum w/o looking at the "Public Response" one first. LOL
Shaniabomber99
01-30-2003, 10:31pm
Mistakes happen:) I think if we didn't have the numbers we'd just keep on posting untill we know how many we got untill the next thousand:) like this now my 5588th post I still have a long way to go to get to 6000:)
Carley
ya i noticed that too!.....how am i supposed to know how many posts ? lol :funny:
If this thread is confusing, it's because I've merged 2 threads in one. I'm not very happy with the general idea of merging, but I thought I'd give it a try, since the 2 threads had no interlaced posts as far as posting time was concerned. However this is not a solution in case we have more threads dealing with the same thing. I hope this is becoming clear to everybody.
NiaFriend
01-31-2003, 3:50am
I like having it too, but I can just check my profile every now and then to check on it.
Shaniabomber99
01-31-2003, 5:57am
Well personaly I like it this way as you don't need to worry about howmany you have if you look at your Profile once in awhile you'll never know someday you may never check your Profile and you could be up to 8000 without checking for months. That's just my view so don't go ahead with it :funny:
Carley
so this is how a merged thread looks like.. always wondered about that.. well, at least i have wondered about it since Caleb said: "merge me!" :p :funny:
Hmm, i thought the post count was a cool feature.
Shaniabomber99
01-31-2003, 6:35am
Merge me?? :funny: That's a good way of putting it Thea:)
Carley
SHANIANUTS!
01-31-2003, 12:38pm
congrats on 5600 posts carley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
La Diablesa
01-31-2003, 2:24pm
DAAAAMN WE ARE JUST NUMBERS AGAIN!!!! :p
:devil:
SHANIANUTS!
01-31-2003, 2:49pm
kINDA PESSIMISTIC TODAY AINTCHA?!:)
danielfred1235
01-31-2003, 4:32pm
YAY!!! They're BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!
Shaniabomber99
01-31-2003, 5:45pm
Originally posted by SHANIANUTS!
congrats on 5600 posts carley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhh thank you Bobbie :D
Carley
Shaniabomber99
01-31-2003, 5:46pm
And I notice the little squars now.
Carley
Gandalf
02-01-2003, 5:43am
I'm glad they're back, I feel lost without them, I need them to set myslef posting targets.
ka-ching
02-01-2003, 8:32am
:up: :D They 're back!!! COOL:kiss:
ianluvshania
02-01-2003, 8:59am
Well, if i'm TOTALLY honest i am very glad there back, but it really shouldnt matter about post counts, as were all Shania fans, and it doesnt make you any more or less of a fan depending on how many you have. As people have said, you could check them on peoples profiles.......... But it is nice to have them there. I've enjoyed all the congratulation threads we've had, cause they always seem to turn into something completely different!! LOL :)
Ian
Gandalf
02-01-2003, 9:46am
Originally posted by ianluvshania
I've enjoyed all the congratulation threads we've had, cause they always seem to turn into something completely different!! LOL :)
Ian
Me also!:p :)
Esther
02-01-2003, 10:17am
It's Back!! :):)
danielfred1235
02-01-2003, 1:05pm
Originally posted by ianluvshania
I've enjoyed all the congratulation threads we've had, cause they always seem to turn into something completely different!! LOL :)
Ian
I agree 110%!
SHANIANUTS!
02-01-2003, 8:04pm
Originally posted by Shaniabomber99
And I notice the little squars now.
Carley Eh??
Originally posted by SHANIANUTS!
Eh?? The Quote boxes on the top right corner.
Enabling us to quote several posts with one reply :D Very handy feature :D
SHANIANUTS!
02-01-2003, 9:25pm
Ah so ! Muchas gracias! No I am unconfused!:)
danielfred1235
02-01-2003, 10:19pm
Originally posted by SHANIANUTS!
No I am unconfused!:)
A truly remarkable occurrence on these Forums!!
Originally posted by danielfred1235
A truly remarkable occurrence on these Forums!! :funny: :funny:
danielfred1235
12-28-2003, 4:18pm
Just thought I'd bump this back up to remind everybody of how many people like the post counts and to ask for them back again. The music threads are gone (for our intents and purposes), so what reason is there not to have them? :D
cftennisnative3
12-28-2003, 8:46pm
Yeah...they're gone again..I just noticed that a few mins ago.
Why? :dunno: ...I think I might know...I think some people believe that some members are just trying to get as many posts as they can, posting in every thread possible, so I think the people don't want any of the members to see the post total by your name b/c of the 'competition' of posts totals.
It's silly i think. :smirk:
shaniarools
12-28-2003, 11:35pm
[TD Bank Commercial] Because here, we're more than numbers. [/TD Bank Commercial] :p
Originally posted by shaniarools
[TD Bank Commercial] Because here, we're more than numbers. [/TD Bank Commercial] :p
Right on Kate.;) This is not about how many posts someone
can rack up! Its about Shania, and music and some good
times with the good people here. I could care less about
how many posts I had put up, and if I wanted to know?
Its easy to see if you want to.:)
FinnFreak
12-29-2003, 1:27am
...another interesting feature would be to add a word counter
to the profile view - so not only do you see the number of posts
by a member, but also other characteristics...
hmm...
FinnFreak - :D
cftennisnative3
12-29-2003, 2:25am
:D:up:
danielfred1235
12-29-2003, 3:43am
Originally posted by shaniarools
[TD Bank Commercial] Because here, we're more than numbers. [/TD Bank Commercial] :p Well, duh, but I'd still like to be able to look at my own count without having to go to my profile every time I wanna see. :rolleyes:
Originally posted by Dig-it
Right on Kate.;) This is not about how many posts someone
can rack up! Its about Shania, and music and some good
times with the good people here. I could care less about
how many posts I had put up, and if I wanted to know?
Its easy to see if you want to.:) I never said it WAS about that, but some of us don't want to have to spend time looking for it on the profiles. There was no reason to get rid of it, other than to cause aggravation. I like to keep informed of things like that w/o having to spend an exorbitant amount of time pulling up other pages of the site. Why should a few bad apples obsessed with that ruin it for everybody? :rolleyes:
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 5:14am
Eh not again whats going on...I am Not going back to 8000 LOL!!!
Carley
hmm it's weird indeed...they're gone!! :(
Originally posted by FinnFreak
...another interesting feature would be to add a word counter
to the profile view - so not only do you see the number of posts
by a member, but also other characteristics...
hmm...
FinnFreak - :D
That's an interesting suggestion. :up:
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Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 6:46am
lalalaohlayola
:)
Carley
LOL :p
but Matt....do you know something about the dissapearence of the counters?! :p
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 7:09am
Yeh Matt do you?
Our Main ring leader of the forums...Or our Co-Ring Leader...
Carley
ka-ching
12-29-2003, 7:23am
You can still see them in the members erea :bounce:
Originally posted by shania-little
LOL :p
but Matt....do you know something about the dissapearence of the counters?! :p
Mmmmm maybe. :p
There just seems to be a little too much importance being put on post counts by some members. On a discussion forum like these, the content of a post should mean more than the number that comes along with it. So we're just trying to cut down on some of the fluff and see if we can't encourage a little more substance. :)
Originally posted by Matt
Mmmmm maybe. :p
There just seems to be a little too much importance being put on post counts by some members. On a discussion forum like these, the content of a post should mean more than the number that comes along with it. So we're just trying to cut down on some of the fluff and see if we can't encourage a little more substance. :)
aha I understand..!
Well I hope it works then..! :)
ka-ching
12-29-2003, 7:49am
OK!! But tell me there isnt much to discuss lately cuz Shania has a little break. Im not even mad cuz of the post total are gone but u are now suggesting that we post just cuz we wanna have higher post totals! Ever thought that we were bored it is holiday for two weeks now and Shania has a break!!!!!!! :scowl: She wont even tour in january !! We are just having fun together so!
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 7:52am
And that's what we do?
Carley
Originally posted by ka-ching
OK!! But tell me there isnt much to discuss lately cuz Shania has a little break. Im not even mad cuz of the post total are gone but u are now suggesting that we post just cuz we wanna have higher post totals! Ever thought that we were bored it is holiday for two weeks now and Shania has a break!!!!!!! :scowl: She wont even tour in january !! We are just having fun together so!
I agree with you completely Leena :)
FinnFreak
12-29-2003, 8:34am
Originally posted by Matt
That's an interesting suggestion. :up:
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:rolleyes: I said: word count - NOT character count..! :p
hmm...
no ASCII pics so far..? ;)
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FinnFreak - :)
Ammoguy
12-29-2003, 8:38am
:eek: Whatta? The post counters are gone? :eek: I just hope theyīre gone for good.. :p :p :up: Iīm glad to confess that Iīve been waiting for this moment (not for all my life :p) long enough...
:D :D :D :up: Iīve said this many times before, but I just canīt resist saying it once again: Man, I like the modīs & adminīs here around! :]
To just have fun together, I think messengers and chatīs are made for that purpose.. :smirk: This board is a great discussion forum about Shania related stuff, and that should remain the main thing here around...
Itīs pretty obvious that the post hunt has gone way over board.. :rolleyes: Why do people have to set up some goals to reach? Just because they want to be congratulated, or just because it feels neat to overtake someone else in post totals? Or to make it to the Top 25? I hope nobody thinks that the way to get esteemed here around comes from the post totals... :smirk: Uh-oh, the word "esteemed" sounds a bit rough here, but I hope You know what I mean.. I personally donīt care if a person is a newbie or a 30ī000 + poster... I feel that the most important thing is what the person has to say.. :) Thereīre so many members, who have only posted a few times (unfortunately) but theyīve came here just to give out some wonderful piece of Shania information.. :) I really appreciate those human beings (regardless of their small post total) and I wish theyīd take more part in the discussions.. And thereīre also many "post machines", who seem to write great stuff day after day.. :) And many many people between these extremes, who really make these Forums great. Those are the people who make me come back every now and then.. They make this place worth visiting! :D :up:
I hope that people would actually stop for a while and think what this removal of the post totals actully means.. What are the benefits of the removal and does it actually have some kind of effect on posting... :)
FinnFreak
12-29-2003, 9:09am
:rolleyes: hmm..?
:uhh: *checks one's profile*
:sad: ...does this mean I'm not getting a congrats-thread anytime soon..?
:p
FinnFreak - :D
Annette
12-29-2003, 9:51am
First let me say that I coild't care less about whether the post count is showing or not.
So, the only reason for posting are that most of us want to get our post counts up? Whatever you say...but I don't completly agree. Like Leena said some people are posting because they are bored and have nothing to do because it's holiday and Shania is on a break. And that doesn't necessarily mean that they post only to get post count up.
Originally posted by Ammoguy
To just have fun together, I think messengers and chatīs are made for that purpose.. :smirk: This board is a great discussion forum about Shania related stuff, and that should remain the main thing here around...
So, basicly you are saying that the chat threads are no good and that we should only have discussions around here? What if the people you wanna chat with doesn't use messengers?
I like having fun here, talk to other Shania fans and not being serious all the time.
I kinda like the congrats threads, not because of some person having hitted another 1000, but because we have fun in them! Often the first 2 pages are congrats and then the thread goes off track and that's when you start to get to know people.
I'm not saying that I don't like the serious threads for a good discussion about Shania related thing, because I do, but we need the fun too.
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 10:03am
Originally posted by Annette
First let me say that I coild't care less about whether the post count is showing or not.
So, the only reason for posting are that most of us want to get our post counts up? Whatever you say...but I don't completly agree. Like Leena said some people are posting because they are bored and have nothing to do because it's holiday and Shania is on a break. And that doesn't necessarily mean that they post only to get post count up.
So, basicly you are saying that the chat threads are no good and that we should only have discussions around here? What if the people you wanna chat with doesn't use messengers?
I like having fun here, talk to other Shania fans and not being serious all the time.
I kinda like the congrats threads, not because of some person having hitted another 1000, but because we have fun in them! Often the first 2 pages are congrats and then the thread goes off track and that's when you start to get to know people.
I'm not saying that I don't like the serious threads for a good discussion about Shania related thing, because I do, but we need the fun too.
I'm with you there Nettie, What is wrong with Congratlating People? So sorry that ever occurred But We can all be seriouse if it was a seriouse place there no one would come here. Why you think most of us have fun. I know a few I don't always chat on Messanger but I still like to have fun with everyone. So let's just lighten up alttle :)
Carley
FinnFreak
12-29-2003, 10:24am
Originally posted by Annette
I'm not saying that I don't like the serious threads for a good discussion about Shania related thing, because I do, but we need the fun too.
I couldn't agree more: it's the balance of seriousness and fun
we're after... trying to persuade people to discuss matters more,
rather than post for posting's sake... or that's the plan, anyways...
quality comedy before quantities of drama...
...err... or was that the other way around..? :uhh:
well, I feel that the post count is irrelevant and in
some cases might appear as some kind of elitism
that should be avoided...
...but these are of course the extreme situations, and I'm
in no way implying that this happens on a general level...
...may the discussion continue...
FinnFreak - :)
Esther
12-29-2003, 10:28am
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:funny:
:rolleyes: I said: word count - NOT character count..! :p
hmm...
no ASCII pics so far..? ;)
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FinnFreak - :)
wowie!! beautiful..!!! have you made it by your own?!
Esther
12-29-2003, 10:32am
Originally posted by Annette
First let me say that I coild't care less about whether the post count is showing or not.
So, the only reason for posting are that most of us want to get our post counts up? Whatever you say...but I don't completly agree. Like Leena said some people are posting because they are bored and have nothing to do because it's holiday and Shania is on a break. And that doesn't necessarily mean that they post only to get post count up.
So, basicly you are saying that the chat threads are no good and that we should only have discussions around here? What if the people you wanna chat with doesn't use messengers?
I like having fun here, talk to other Shania fans and not being serious all the time.
I kinda like the congrats threads, not because of some person having hitted another 1000, but because we have fun in them! Often the first 2 pages are congrats and then the thread goes off track and that's when you start to get to know people.
I'm not saying that I don't like the serious threads for a good discussion about Shania related thing, because I do, but we need the fun too.
WOW! good one Annette..!! You're exactly saying what I thought too..!:) :up:
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 10:42am
Will make no further comment:)
Carley
Annette
12-29-2003, 11:16am
Originally posted by FinnFreak
I couldn't agree more: it's the balance of seriousness and fun
we're after... trying to persuade people to discuss matters more,
rather than post for posting's sake... or that's the plan, anyways...
quality comedy before quantities of drama...
...err... or was that the other way around..? :uhh:
well, I feel that the post count is irrelevant and in
some cases might appear as some kind of elitism
that should be avoided...
FinnFreak - :)
With or without post counts I still think some people will post just for posting's sake especially if they are bored, but I see your point.
Elitism will always be here if not in post count then in something else...
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 11:18am
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:funny:
:rolleyes: I said: word count - NOT character count..! :p
hmm...
no ASCII pics so far..? ;)
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FinnFreak - :)
Like what you done there Jussi:)
Carley
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:funny:
:rolleyes: I said: word count - NOT character count..! :p
hmm...
no ASCII pics so far..? ;)
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FinnFreak - :)
That is :cool:
Dig-it
12-29-2003, 11:42am
Originally posted by danielfred1235
Well, duh, but I'd still like to be able to look at my own count without having to go to my profile every time I wanna see. :rolleyes:
I never said it WAS about that, but some of us don't want to have to spend time looking for it on the profiles. There was no reason to get rid of it, other than to cause aggravation. I like to keep informed of things like that w/o having to spend an exorbitant amount of time pulling up other pages of the site. Why should a few bad apples obsessed with that ruin it for everybody? :rolleyes:
Who said it was you? Its very easy to see how many posts
anyone has. And I am curious as to just who the,
"few bad apples" are?
It seems your happy with the "Music threads are gone ,
(for our intents and purposes")
Many others are not all that happy about that.
I can say I did not remove the count.
Not my idea, and not my doing.
Shaniabomber99
12-29-2003, 12:12pm
Let's just leave it now...Or we'll fight..So come on guys...It's 2 more days till 2004 and we don't want to be fighting over this till 2004 do we? No...
Carley
It's weird not seeing the post numbers but I think we'll get used to it......I'm sure there are some Shania fans with lower amounts of posts that are far bigger fans than others....it means nothing!!!
I often wonder about how many Shania fans don't ever use the internet at all. I've only been here since the Summer and I was a huge fan years before I knew about the forums...Sometimes I even think I spend too much time on the forums and less time listening to and watching Shania anyway (which is what it is all about!).....
Lets all enjoy the Forums and forget about the stats.....
Paul:)
cftennisnative3
12-29-2003, 4:25pm
Originally posted by FinnFreak
I couldn't agree more: it's the balance of seriousness and fun
we're after... trying to persuade people to discuss matters more,
rather than post for posting's sake... or that's the plan, anyways...
quality comedy before quantities of drama...
...err... or was that the other way around..? :uhh:
well, I feel that the post count is irrelevant and in
some cases might appear as some kind of elitism
that should be avoided...
...but these are of course the extreme situations, and I'm
in no way implying that this happens on a general level...
...may the discussion continue...
FinnFreak - :)
I agree...the congrats threads to me were kinda funny sometimes...but kinda silly too.
I never got one, so I don't care if they go anyways :funny: :p
Originally posted by Paul
It's weird not seeing the post numbers but I think we'll get used to it......I'm sure there are some Shania fans with lower amounts of posts that are far bigger fans than others....it means nothing!!!
Paul:)
All members can go back to equality :] (w/out any quick knowledge of post totals :p )
danielfred1235
12-29-2003, 6:37pm
Originally posted by Annette
First let me say that I coild't care less about whether the post count is showing or not.
So, the only reason for posting are that most of us want to get our post counts up? Whatever you say...but I don't completly agree. Like Leena said some people are posting because they are bored and have nothing to do because it's holiday and Shania is on a break. And that doesn't necessarily mean that they post only to get post count up.
So, basicly you are saying that the chat threads are no good and that we should only have discussions around here? What if the people you wanna chat with doesn't use messengers?
I like having fun here, talk to other Shania fans and not being serious all the time.
I kinda like the congrats threads, not because of some person having hitted another 1000, but because we have fun in them! Often the first 2 pages are congrats and then the thread goes off track and that's when you start to get to know people.
I'm not saying that I don't like the serious threads for a good discussion about Shania related thing, because I do, but we need the fun too. That's EXACTLY what I'm talking about! *standing ovation* I barely talk with anyone here on any messengers b/c most of my friends on here don't have AIM (which is the one I'm on WAY more than anything else). We post to have fun; we don't care about how many posts we have except to celebrate when people hit new totals b/c it's always fun to watch the congrats threads evolve into something new. If the mods and admins here are trying to force in more seriousness into the fun (which they've said they're trying to do), they're bound to create a lot of resistance and strife in the board; besides, removing post counts won't force in more discussion, those who want to post their hearts out will continue to do so. The last time I saw one group of people try to force their ideas on how a place should be run on another group, America invaded Iraq, and look how that turned out; granted, that was a much more dire situation, but the parallel is still there. Please let us discuss what we want and kibitz in the music threads, and please don't make it harder for us to see how many posts we have by removing the counts. Please just let those of us who want to have fun and not be forced to be serious have that fun w/o the seriousness. Thank you. :D
Originally posted by Annette
With or without post counts I still think some people will post just for posting's sake especially if they are bored, but I see your point.
Elitism will always be here if not in post count then in something else... EXACTLY! I can SO see elitism remanifesting itself in length of time on the board, so what's next, removing the date of registry from peoples' member info? Doing away with anniversary threads? (Gawd, I hope not, I have one of those coming up tomorrow... :nervous: )
Originally posted by Dig-it
Who said it was you? Its very easy to see how many posts
anyone has. And I am curious as to just who the,
"few bad apples" are?
It seems your happy with the "Music threads are gone ,
(for our intents and purposes")
Many others are not all that happy about that.
I can say I did not remove the count.
Not my idea, and not my doing. I didn't say it was me, but I AM saying that I want the post counts back so I can see my own counts. The "few bad apples" are the people you referred to that only post for the sake of posting; you should know better than I do to whom that comment referred. I loved the music threads; I posted in them all the time (except for the musician / band one... I felt 3 music threads was enough for me). And I know you didn't remove them; you're not an admin. :D
Mizery1
12-29-2003, 6:39pm
Its all Bob's fault. They all wanna outpost him. :p
cftennisnative3
12-29-2003, 6:44pm
Marisuklaa's the only one that is closest to SN!'s post count...maybe it's a big plan for her to get past his post total, in the end... ;) :p
shaniarools
12-29-2003, 10:32pm
I don't really see what the problem is.
We're not saying everyone wants a huge post count. But to some people, it's important for some reason. I don't get it, but it is. :dunno:
This way we can all discuss, whether it's just a chat or a serious debate, without stupid numbers getting in the way.
And perhaps if those numbers are gone for long enough, everyone will realize that they are in fact just numbers.
So true Kate. The only numbers that should be of anyones
worries should be blood presure. LOL:p If some here could
take an anti cynical pill, things would just be back to normal.
Just like joining an older thread, its easy fast, and can be fun.
Just like looking at ones post count in their profile.
No one would force them to do it, but just quickly look and see.
As far as apples go, I'm not going to touch that one,
its winter and even bad ones are out of season.
Lets all enjoy the holidays.:) Amen
Oh just to clear one thing up, I also know I am not
an administrator LOL;)
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 3:59am
Originally posted by shaniarools
I don't really see what the problem is.
We're not saying everyone wants a huge post count. But to some people, it's important for some reason. I don't get it, but it is. :dunno:
This way we can all discuss, whether it's just a chat or a serious debate, without stupid numbers getting in the way.
And perhaps if those numbers are gone for long enough, everyone will realize that they are in fact just numbers. But my point is, the numbers weren't causing a problem for anybody, so why do they need to be gone? There wasn't any reason to get rid of them, and I know I'm not the only one annoyed by their departure. Just go back and read some of the discussion in this thread if you don't believe me. They weren't hurting anybody; why do we need to get rid of them? Like you said, they're just numbers, and having them there makes some peoples' (including my own) lives a little easier by not having to run to the "Members" page to look up our count; where is the downside?
Umm, where did the idea of not having fun here was not allowed? More seriousness? No way! :p
Ok, kidding aside, in my opinion, this time the post count stays away for a long time, maybe for good. It really does not matter how many posts someone has, and after a while, we get use to not having them and we can just relax, and have fun :p
Why would you need to know your post count all the time, every second? :uhh:
FinnFreak
12-30-2003, 4:34am
Originally posted by aFinn
Why would you need to know your post count all the time, every second? :uhh: :D
You're asking a math guy why he's fascinated with numbers..?!?
:p
...force, resistance..? ...somebody's been watching
Star Wars during the holidays...
;)
FinnFreak - :)
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 4:35am
No one said we need to. We said we WANT to. We shouldn't have to go to the added trouble to look up something we used to be able to glance at everywhere we post on the board. We're relaxed and having fun with them there. Sure it doesn't particularly matter, but some of us are just curious and don't like the added hassle this causes us. Hell, the numbers even help us have fun as the congrats threads branch off into other discussions. What next, you decide you get sick of the "congrats on X number of years here" threads and get rid of the "Registered" date b/c that's just another "stupid number," as Kate put it? The user's local time is a number too, so why didn't we get rid of that one? It doesn't even work for people in the Southern Hemisphere b/c they go on Daylight Savings Time when the Forums server goes off it, so what good does it do? At least the post count is always accurate. I don't often agree with Bryan anymore (not that I intentionally try to disagree with him, I just generally don't agree with him that much), but it does appear to me that this decision is being made without any care for the members' wishes, and when most people (not necessarily myself, but in general) see the people in charge making decisions without respecting their wishes, they get mad and leave. Well, granted, I can't leave the US even though I totally disagree with everything the administration does, but this isn't quite the same situation... Not trying to be disrespectful with this post, but I really think it would make a lot of people (including myself) happier if the counts were returned b/c it would make the lives of everybody who likes to look at those stats easier. :)
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 4:37am
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:D
You're asking a math guy why he's fascinated with numbers..?!?
:p
FinnFreak - :) :funny: :funny: :funny: But she's not asking only me, she's asking everyone lobbying for their return.... at least, that's what I gathered from the way she worded it... :D
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 4:38am
Originally posted by FinnFreak
...force, resistance..? ...somebody's been watching
Star Wars during the holidays...
FinnFreak - :) Not exactly... I'm not really a SW fan. I've seen Episodes I and II, but that's it. :p
But why would you want to look at your post account all over?
Why are you interested in your post count?
Why does it matter to you?
Annette
12-30-2003, 5:37am
Originally posted by aFinn
Ok, kidding aside, in my opinion, this time the post count stays away for a long time, maybe for good. It really does not matter how many posts someone has, and after a while, we get use to not having them and we can just relax, and have fun :p
If it does not matter how many posts a person has then why did you move them?:huh: Before they were just there...like they have always been...
FinnFreak
12-30-2003, 5:47am
...reaching the goal isn't the main thing - the keeping in motion is...
:rolleyes:
...and that didn't help a bit..!
:p
FinnFreak - :)
Ammoguy
12-30-2003, 6:19am
Originally posted by danielfred1235
No one said we need to. We said we WANT to. We shouldn't have to go to the added trouble to look up something we used to be able to glance at everywhere we post on the board. We're relaxed and having fun with them there. Sure it doesn't particularly matter, but some of us are just curious and don't like the added hassle this causes us. Hell, the numbers even help us have fun as the congrats threads branch off into other discussions. What next, you decide you get sick of the "congrats on X number of years here" threads and get rid of the "Registered" date b/c that's just another "stupid number," as Kate put it? The user's local time is a number too, so why didn't we get rid of that one? It doesn't even work for people in the Southern Hemisphere b/c they go on Daylight Savings Time when the Forums server goes off it, so what good does it do? At least the post count is always accurate. I don't often agree with Bryan anymore (not that I intentionally try to disagree with him, I just generally don't agree with him that much), but it does appear to me that this decision is being made without any care for the members' wishes, and when most people (not necessarily myself, but in general) see the people in charge making decisions without respecting their wishes, they get mad and leave. Well, granted, I can't leave the US even though I totally disagree with everything the administration does, but this isn't quite the same situation... Not trying to be disrespectful with this post, but I really think it would make a lot of people (including myself) happier if the counts were returned b/c it would make the lives of everybody who likes to look at those stats easier. :)
:rolleyes: Hmmm... "this decision is being made without any care for the membersī wishes.." May I call myself a member too? :smirk: You know, there are quite many members here around.. ;) Vice versa, vice versa.. Some people may feel unconfortable because of the post counts too...
"..and when most people see the people in charge making decisions without respecting their wishes, they get mad and leave." :smirk: most people? :shocked: ... :zzz: :zzz:
And it definitely makes a bunch of people here around happy to see the post counts gone, hopefully for good... :up:
Iīd still be happy to hear a good reason why itīd be so important to know the amount of posts under the avatar..
Originally posted by Annette
If it does not matter how many posts a person has then why did you move them?:huh: Before they were just there...like they have always been... Lol, cause having them visible created some undesired side effects, plus intentionally or unintentionally did seem to create some sort of "race" to have more posts or at least it made it maybe look more tempting to have as many posts as possible.
Now there is no such "pressure" :p
Big Swede
12-30-2003, 8:10am
I thought it was fun to watch those posts number and somehow compare them to the registration date just to get some kind of "picture" of the member in question, and iīm NOT saying that the person with the higher ammount of post would be better or something. And I thought it was fun to do, and post in those Congrats threads, even if it doesnīt matter if the thread was for 1000 or 15000 posts it was the celebration it self, and like Annette said, the way the rest of the thread turned out to be..
But if some members couldnīt handel it, and just trying to get a higher number of posts just to catch up with someone else or whatever, itīs maybe better if itīs gone..
I would probably have many more posts if I had broadband, and that wouldnīt be because I would like to have a higher number, it would be because I think itīs fun to post and spend time having fun on this forum, but now I just avoid to answer a lot of threads b/c it takes a couple of minutes every time and I donīt have so much time and my Internet bills already cost a fortune every month! :p
Esther
12-30-2003, 12:15pm
Originally posted by BIG SWEDE
I thought it was fun to watch those posts number and somehow compare them to the registration date just to get some kind of "picture" of the member in question, and iīm NOT saying that the person with the higher ammount of post would be better or something. And I thought it was fun to do, and post in those Congrats threads, even if it doesnīt matter if the thread was for 1000 or 15000 posts it was the celebration it self, and like Annette said, the way the rest of the thread turned out to be..
But if some members couldnīt handel it, and just trying to get a higher number of posts just to catch up with someone else or whatever, itīs maybe better if itīs gone..
I would probably have many more posts if I had broadband, and that wouldnīt be because I would like to have a higher number, it would be because I think itīs fun to post and spend time having fun on this forum, but now I just avoid to answer a lot of threads b/c it takes a couple of minutes every time and I donīt have so much time and my Internet bills already cost a fortune every month! :p
you're so right!:) that's what i thought too! (but because i'm not good in explaining in english I kept my mouth! LOL)
Originally posted by Ammoguy
:rolleyes: Hmmm... "this decision is being made without any care for the membersī wishes.." May I call myself a member too? :smirk: You know, there are quite many members here around.. ;) Vice versa, vice versa.. Some people may feel unconfortable because of the post counts too...
Like Matti says, there are members who want the post count to stay and those who are happy they're gone.
We've had this discussed before too, and always the two sides end up arguing. And previously the post count lovers have gotten their wish. What's wrong with making the other half happy this time, eh?
After a while we will see how it feels like without them,
if we never be without them, then how can we know?
Originally posted by aFinn
Like Matti says, there are members who want the post count to stay and those who are happy they're gone.
We've had this discussed before too, and always the two sides end up arguing. And previously the post count lovers have gotten their wish. What's wrong with making the other half happy this time, eh?
You can't satisfy everyone - I support the mods/admins etc on this. They are doing what they think is best for the forums, and anyone can still see the number of posts very easily if they want.
Paul:)
cftennisnative3
12-30-2003, 1:11pm
numbers are just numbers...:p
I'm agree with some of the arguments and disagree.....:)
On Martinaville, we don't have our post totals shown and I'm used to it, so I could get used to this :)
Big Swede
12-30-2003, 3:14pm
Originally posted by shania-little
you're so right!:) that's what i thought too! (but because i'm not good in explaining in english I kept my mouth! LOL)
Iīm not that good at explaining things in English either, but i hope this was understandable.
I do respect the decision that the administators and moderators made to take the post counters away, since they probably know much more about the "problem" than I do....
I think they always want the best for the forums... :)
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 3:29pm
Originally posted by aFinn
But why would you want to look at your post account all over?
Why are you interested in your post count?
Why does it matter to you? For curiosity's sake. It's fun to look at.
Originally posted by Annette
If it does not matter how many posts a person has then why did you move them?:huh: Before they were just there...like they have always been... Exactly! No reason to move them! :D :]
Originally posted by Ammoguy
:rolleyes: Hmmm... "this decision is being made without any care for the membersī wishes.." May I call myself a member too? :smirk: You know, there are quite many members here around.. ;) Vice versa, vice versa.. Some people may feel unconfortable because of the post counts too...
"..and when most people see the people in charge making decisions without respecting their wishes, they get mad and leave." :smirk: most people? :shocked: ... :zzz: :zzz:
And it definitely makes a bunch of people here around happy to see the post counts gone, hopefully for good... :up:
Iīd still be happy to hear a good reason why itīd be so important to know the amount of posts under the avatar.. Why would anybody feel uncomfy b/c of them? People joined up knowing that they'd be visible; if they didn't like them, they wouldn't join.
Yes, most people. I didn't say everybody, did I?
"A bunch of people" can still be a minority, and I've heard a lot more arguments for having them returned than for getting rid of them.
A good reason is curiosity and lack of time. Some people don't have time to post in every thread; others (including some of those same people) don't have time to waste by going to a separate section of the board to look up their post totals. Like Per said, he can't post in all the threads b/c he doesn't have time; well, if he wanted to see his post total, why should he have to use up some of the little time he does have looking it up?
Originally posted by aFinn
Lol, cause having them visible created some undesired side effects, plus intentionally or unintentionally did seem to create some sort of "race" to have more posts or at least it made it maybe look more tempting to have as many posts as possible.
Now there is no such "pressure" :p Wanna bet? As long as you leave post totals available, there will always be people racing. In fact, this will probably make some of the more belligerent on the board (not naming names b/c... well, b/c I can't really think of any right now) try even harder to run up their counts. I'm reminded of the analogy of the guy who got stung b/c he rattled the hornets' nest instead of leaving it well enough alone. :smirk:
Originally posted by aFinn
Like Matti says, there are members who want the post count to stay and those who are happy they're gone.
We've had this discussed before too, and always the two sides end up arguing. And previously the post count lovers have gotten their wish. What's wrong with making the other half happy this time, eh?
After a while we will see how it feels like without them,
if we never be without them, then how can we know? Obviously we're gonna have to see what it feels like without them, and since you don't like them we're never gonna get them back. :rolleyes: The post count lovers didn't get their wish b/c you just took it away from us again! I noticed you didn't mention reconsidering the situation either... Guess our cries are falling on deaf ears... :rolleyes:
Originally posted by Paul
You can't satisfy everyone - I support the mods/admins etc on this. They are doing what they think is best for the forums, and anyone can still see the number of posts very easily if they want.
Paul:) My point exactly; it's only what THEY think is best, and they don't care what the majority of the board wants.
why dont u make a poll to ask the members if they wanna keep it or not?
dont mean to be disrespectful to u marika, but this decision is a big "shi-shi" as we says here in France...:rolleyes:
Originally posted by danielfred1235
My point exactly; it's only what THEY think is best, and they don't care what the majority of the board wants.
I don't think this should be causing such a problem....if anyone wants to see the number, it's only a click away...
The reason the forums are the best place on the web for Shania fans is because people care about the content and the mods and administrators are doing a great job. I only joined in the Summer but I heard there were more problems in the past, with lots more people being banned etc. The forums are getting better all the time and I think its because we have great people running the forums.
Paul:)
Annette
12-30-2003, 4:42pm
Originally posted by Paul
I don't think this should be causing such a problem....if anyone wants to see the number, it's only a click away...
The reason the forums are the best place on the web for Shania fans is because people care about the content and the mods and administrators are doing a great job. I only joined in the Summer but I heard there were more problems in the past, with lots more people being banned etc. The forums are getting better all the time and I think its because we have great people running the forums.
Paul:)
If the people care about the content, then how can you say that some people only care about the post count?:huh:
I still don't see the reason to why to was removed...last time it was done, it came back again...why move it again?:huh:
The forums are a great place with or without post counts...and there will always be people posting just for posting's sake..can't change that.
I guess not having the numbers there to see all the time is more likely to stop people getting the idea in the first place.....I don't know why it was brought back again though after last time. Maybe it's a bit like leaving Suklaa lying around......people end up eating more of it....:p
Paul:)
Annette
12-30-2003, 4:54pm
Originally posted by Paul
I guess not having the numbers there to see all the time is more likely to stop people getting the idea in the first place.....I don't know why it was brought back again though after last time. Maybe it's a bit like leaving Suklaa lying around......people end up eating more of it....:p
Paul:)
So, with Marika as admin we will get them back eventually:p
Originally posted by Annette
So, with Marika as admin we will get them back eventually:p
Hehehe:p Eventually.....it depends on how much chocolate she got for Christmas.....
Paul:)
Annette
12-30-2003, 5:03pm
Originally posted by Paul
Hehehe:p Eventually.....it depends on how much chocolate she got for Christmas.....
Paul:)
A lot!:p
Maybe then people need to send her Christmas presents in monthly installments....damn I'm turning this into another chocolate thread here.....better stop.....(or maybe I'm doing well in getting my posts numbers up tonight....:p ...that should get the thread back on track....!!!)
Paul:)
FinnFreak
12-30-2003, 5:15pm
Originally posted by danielfred1235
My point exactly; it's only what THEY think is best, and they don't care what the majority of the board wants. :really:
Interesting statement.
And for what reason are we here discussing..?
And for what reason are you..?
I see the post counter a bit like a speedometer in a car,
one drives according to the other traffic on the road,
you need it only to check that you're not going too fast...
...and for some the whole driving experience might be
taking notice of just how fast you're going...
...and in the process one forgets where you started,
where you end up & what you saw on the way...
chew on that...
FinnFreak - :)
Pay-per-post?.....OK bad idea. :funny:
Paul:)
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:really:
...and in the process one forgets where you started,
where you end up & what you saw on the way...
FinnFreak - :)
Good point.....it's nice to think that we come up with memorable posts, not disposable ones that all get forgotten......It would be nice to think that we are adding to each other's Shania experience as fans....
Paul:)
Originally posted by danielfred1235
For curiosity's sake. It's fun to look at. :huh:
Just fun to look at? I fail to see that point totally.
If they aren't important, as everyone seems to
agree, why do they need to be on every post?
If they were removed totally, not just from posts, I could see there is a problem, but they are not.
Anybody that is interested can get access to them.
Simply checking your profile every once in awhile is easy enough.
FinnFreak
12-30-2003, 5:58pm
Originally posted by Paul
.....it's nice to think that we come up with memorable posts, not disposable ones that all get forgotten......It would be nice to think that we are adding to each other's Shania experience as fans....
we do..! :D:up:
http://www.shaniaforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24561
...gotta revive that one eventually...
FinnFreak - :D - watching the CMAs...
Originally posted by Tupi
why dont u make a poll to ask the members if they wanna keep it or not?
Before we could make a poll, there needs to be two as strong possibilities. Right now we have a coupla days without post counts, so we do not yet see what the impact will be.
I am fully aware that some decisions made are not popular with all members, but there is always a reason behind everything.
The good of the Forums is behind everything.
What we now need to do is calm down and see how we live without post counts.
ShaniaLookAlike
12-30-2003, 6:25pm
I've never put much emphasis on how many posts I or other members have. :uhh:
It doesn't matter to me if they're shown or not. :dunno:
I think the content of the posts is more important than the quantity of the posts. :]
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 10:33pm
Originally posted by Tupi
why dont u make a poll to ask the members if they wanna keep it or not?
dont mean to be disrespectful to u marika, but this decision is a big "shi-shi" as we says here in France...:rolleyes: Excellent idea. :)
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 10:46pm
Originally posted by Paul
I don't think this should be causing such a problem....if anyone wants to see the number, it's only a click away...
Paul:) It may be "only a click away," but some members on slower connections don't have time to look for it. As it is, I don't dare try to visit this board on a dial-up connection, I'd never get anything accomplished (too many damn pop-ups, but that's another story altogether...). To add to the congestion in this way is anathema to the cause.
Originally posted by Annette
If the people care about the content, then how can you say that some people only care about the post count?:huh:
I still don't see the reason to why to was removed...last time it was done, it came back again...why move it again?:huh:
The forums are a great place with or without post counts...and there will always be people posting just for posting's sake..can't change that. *standing ovation* Removing them isn't going to accomplish anything except annoying a large portion of the members. People who want to post will still post like the dickens.
Originally posted by Annette
So, with Marika as admin we will get them back eventually:p Don't hold your breath... :rolleyes:
Originally posted by FinnFreak
:really:
Interesting statement.
And for what reason are we here discussing..?
And for what reason are you..?
I see the post counter a bit like a speedometer in a car,
one drives according to the other traffic on the road,
you need it only to check that you're not going too fast...
...and for some the whole driving experience might be
taking notice of just how fast you're going...
...and in the process one forgets where you started,
where you end up & what you saw on the way...
chew on that...
FinnFreak - :) Since I don't drive, I don't totally see where this analogy fits in... if I did drive, though, I sure wouldn't be paying attention to what I saw along the way... I have a clear origination, a clear destination, and I know when I need to get where I need to get. I don't lose sight of any of those. And the few times I did try driving with my permit, I was constantly using the speedometer to make sure I didn't go over the speed limit, so yes, the speedometer is very important to me too. Almost as important as the hindside of the car in front of me.
Originally posted by aFinn
:huh:
Just fun to look at? I fail to see that point totally.
If they aren't important, as everyone seems to
agree, why do they need to be on every post?
If they were removed totally, not just from posts, I could see there is a problem, but they are not.
Anybody that is interested can get access to them.
Simply checking your profile every once in awhile is easy enough. It's not "simple" when you don't have time to do it and you're used to being able to glance at it on your posts when you get here and right before you leave. I thought the Forums only underwent modifications to make our lives easier, not more difficult... so much for that theory...
Originally posted by aFinn
The good of the Forums is behind everything. I don't see how taking these away is in the best interests of the Forums... it just creates extra hassle for anybody who wants to see their post count. I can guarantee it won't stop people from posting just for posting's sake. But whatever, nobody's actually listening to what I'm saying anymore...
shaniarools
12-30-2003, 10:48pm
Originally posted by danielfred1235
But my point is, the numbers weren't causing a problem for anybody, so why do they need to be gone? There wasn't any reason to get rid of them, and I know I'm not the only one annoyed by their departure. Just go back and read some of the discussion in this thread if you don't believe me. They weren't hurting anybody; why do we need to get rid of them? Like you said, they're just numbers, and having them there makes some peoples' (including my own) lives a little easier by not having to run to the "Members" page to look up our count; where is the downside?
Well then it looks like we have a different definition of what constitutes a problem.
Originally posted by danielfred1235
For curiosity's sake. It's fun to look at.
Obviously we're gonna have to see what it feels like without them, and since you don't like them we're never gonna get them back. :rolleyes: The post count lovers didn't get their wish b/c you just took it away from us again! I noticed you didn't mention reconsidering the situation either... Guess our cries are falling on deaf ears... :rolleyes:
My point exactly; it's only what THEY think is best, and they don't care what the majority of the board wants.
Why is it fun to look at?
Well Daniel, it looks like our explanations are falling on deaf ears as well.
Indubitably. I couldn't agree more. That's exactly what happened. All the mods woke up one morning and decided to **** half members on the forum off.
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 10:58pm
Originally posted by shaniarools
Well then it looks like we have a different definition of what constitutes a problem.
Why is it fun to look at?
Well Daniel, it looks like our explanations are falling on deaf ears as well.
Indubitably. I couldn't agree more. That's exactly what happened. All the mods woke up one morning and decided to **** half members on the forum off. I don't see how it ever caused a problem. It was a simple statistic that wasn't doing any harm.
Why is anything fun? Why is it fun to have the Confused Club and Chocolate Club threads in the Open Forum? Why is it fun for you to post jokes in the joke thread? Fun is in the eye of the individual, and I find it fun to look at the post counts. Explaining why some particular activity is fun is impossible b/c it's all a matter of opinion.
Your explanations haven't fallen on deaf ears, they simply don't hold water. Nobody wants to actually pay attention to what I'm (or what anyone lobbying for their return is) saying, so everybody's throwing out these ridiculous reasons like "Oh, it'll cut down on posting for posting's sake" and "It'll stop the post race." That's NEVER gonna happen. People will ALWAYS do those things as long as the post counts are available anywhere on the board.
Wouldn't surprise me one bit...
Shaniabomber99
12-30-2003, 11:03pm
I say we just let the Number post count stay of gor awhile and see how we go. If Members want them back well then we'll see. So far I find it easier for me...Anyway, It's up to The Mods, Admin and of course some of the members. IMO:)
Carley
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 11:13pm
Originally posted by Shaniabomber99
I say we just let the Number post count stay of gor awhile and see how we go. If Members want them back well then we'll see. So far I find it easier for me...Anyway, It's up to The Mods, Admin and of course some of the members. IMO:)
Carley If we're going to do that, let's set a specific date for when we'll consider their return. I say we have a poll to decide when we want to reconsider their return. My suggestions for options for the poll are the 1st and 15th of every month from February to May, and also the first choice being January 15th. Can we all agree to that?
shaniarools
12-30-2003, 11:15pm
Originally posted by danielfred1235
I don't see how it ever caused a problem. It was a simple statistic that wasn't doing any harm.
Why is anything fun? Why is it fun to have the Confused Club and Chocolate Club threads in the Open Forum? Why is it fun for you to post jokes in the joke thread? Fun is in the eye of the individual, and I find it fun to look at the post counts. Explaining why some particular activity is fun is impossible b/c it's all a matter of opinion.
Your explanations haven't fallen on deaf ears, they simply don't hold water. Nobody wants to actually pay attention to what I'm (or what anyone lobbying for their return is) saying, so everybody's throwing out these ridiculous reasons like "Oh, it'll cut down on posting for posting's sake" and "It'll stop the post race." That's NEVER gonna happen. People will ALWAYS do those things as long as the post counts are available anywhere on the board.
Wouldn't surprise me one bit...
It doesn't matter if you acknowledge it or not- there was a problem.
You still didn't answer my question.
Likewise for your explanations as to why the post counts should remain. What's the problem with checking the profile? By your logic, all information about a member, including interests, birthdays and job descriptions, should be displayed when they post, because someone may consider looking at them to be "fun". God forbid you should have to click a couple of extra buttons.
Well then you should have seen this coming. :smirk:
danielfred1235
12-30-2003, 11:19pm
Originally posted by shaniarools
It doesn't matter if you acknowledge it or not- there was a problem.
You still didn't answer my question.
Likewise for your explanations as to why the post counts should remain. What's the problem with checking the profile? By your logic, all information about a member, including interests, birthdays and job descriptions, should be displayed when they post, because someone may consider looking at them to be "fun". God forbid you should have to click a couple of extra buttons.
Well then you should have seen this coming. :smirk: Where was there a problem? Point out concrete evidence. I haven't seen one shred of evidence of a problem.
That's b/c your question is impossible to answer.
Interests could be too long a list for under the avatar, so I understand why that's not there. Birthdays are available on the very front page of the board, so everybody sees those when they login without having to go to a special page. And we have an option to list our job description? *curiosity piqued*
I did see it coming; doesn't mean I'm not gonna complain.
shaniarools
12-30-2003, 11:39pm
Originally posted by danielfred1235
Where was there a problem? Point out concrete evidence. I haven't seen one shred of evidence of a problem.
That's b/c your question is impossible to answer.
Interests could be too long a list for under the avatar, so I understand why that's not there. Birthdays are available on the very front page of the board, so everybody sees those when they login without having to go to a special page. And we have an option to list our job description? *curiosity piqued*
I did see it coming; doesn't mean I'm not gonna complain.
*sigh* Have you not noticed the general atmosphere of the forums? Cause that's where the problem is.
Some members feel awkward if they have been here for a long time and their post count is substantially lower than others who joined at the same time, or even after them.
Others feel superior if they have been here a short while and have a huge post count.
Some people talk about getting a high post count too often. Some place too much of an importane on "Congrats" threads. I've seen newer members mention in their first congratulatory threads that they were determined to have higher post counts. I've seen others laugh when they "passed" other members. True, they were joking. But if this is done over and over, it could have negative effects.
All this mention of the post counts makes people wonder. Why are they so important? They in no way measure the value of a member, or the content of their posts.
The reason for getting rid of the post counts was to take the focus away from the number of posts, and back on the forums. To encourage conversation and debate for their sake alone.
No one said that this will get entirely rid of the problem. But perhaps if the post counts are not staring you in the face every time you read a thread, people will realize how unimportant they really are.
Originally posted by shaniarools
*sigh* Have you not noticed the general atmosphere of the forums? Cause that's where the problem is.
Some members feel awkward if they have been here for a long time and their post count is substantially lower than others who joined at the same time, or even after them.
Others feel superior if they have been here a short while and have a huge post count.
Some people talk about getting a high post count too often. Some place too much of an importane on "Congrats" threads. I've seen newer members mention in their first congratulatory threads that they were determined to have higher post counts. I've seen others laugh when they "passed" other members. True, they were joking. But if this is done over and over, it could have negative effects.
All this mention of the post counts makes people wonder. Why are they so important? They in no way measure the value of a member, or the content of their posts.
The reason for getting rid of the post counts was to take the focus away from the number of posts, and back on the forums. To encourage conversation and debate for their sake alone.
No one said that this will get entirely rid of the problem. But perhaps if the post counts are not staring you in the face every time you read a thread, people will realize how unimportant they really are.
So very well put.! In truth I was going to request that when I had reached 1000 or 2000 or what ever the number would be, for me it is no accomplishment at all, and ask it to be removed!
If I want to know how many posts I put up, it takes about 15 seconds to look. And I won't look for the fact I don't care.
I am here for knowing more about Shania, News about her, music,and to meet new friends. And I have made many, most or all talked about multi posters that want to be on top of a numbers list, and have had threads bumped off from over zealous members that the goal seemed to be #1 in post counts. I think the Mods. and Admin. did the right thing! If your numbers are SO important just look, it takes seconds even with dial up. Its fun to look at numbers, then look? If a few seconds is to much of anyones time? How did they have the time to put up 20 or 30 some posts a day? That debate just does not hold water!
Ammoguy
12-31-2003, 3:07am
Originally posted by danielfred1235
For curiosity's sake. It's fun to look at.
Why would anybody feel uncomfy b/c of them? People joined up knowing that they'd be visible; if they didn't like them, they wouldn't join.
Ah. Itīs fun to look at? :rolleyes: And thereīs reason enough for post totals to remain? :smirk:
If one didnīt like the post totals, she/he wouldnīt have joined? Hmmm... interesting statement.. :uhh: :p You mean that a newbie should consider carefully, think hard for weeks, check out all the options which are used on the Boards and make the decision if she/he still would like to join. "Itīs too late to regret once Youīve joined" or what? :zzz: :zzz: Youīre saying that if somebody has something interesting to inform about Shania and wants to join here and post it to make other Shania fans happy, this person should be aware that she/he needs to enjoy every option over here.. No room for dislikes, eh..? :rolleyes:
The main reason why someone doesnīt like the post totals, is the oppressive atmosphere because of them. Thereīre members who simply donīt want to be congratulated because of their post totals and they donīt want to hear their names pulled up every now and then in sentences like "Woah! Soon Iīm gonna catch You and pull You out from TOP 300. I only need to make 70 more posts to make that happen.."
I would think, or hope! That Ammo guy, put this to rest! along with everyone else that has given more!!!! than a rational explaination about this! If not? I have watched the boards and put down some notes, well with all the contradictions I will wait until this gets to the point of total disrespect. Its close!
Ammoguy
12-31-2003, 4:20am
Originally posted by Dig-it
I would think, or hope! That Ammo guy, put this to rest! along with everyone else that has given more!!!! than a rational explaination about this! If not? I have watched the boards and put down some notes, well with all the contradictions I will wait until this gets to the point of total disrespect. Its close!
Sure Iīd be willing to put this to rest! :) But since one of the arguments from the opposite seems to be that there seems to be more replies from people who want the post totals back... :dunno: Meh! ;) :p :p :funny: :funny:
I only want to say that I donīt want to hide with my opinion. Iīm glad that the post totals are gone, hopefully for good. :)
Happy New Year everyone! ;)
FinnFreak
12-31-2003, 6:14am
Originally posted by danielfred1235
Since I don't drive, I don't totally see where this analogy fits in... if I did drive, though, I sure wouldn't be paying attention to what I saw along the way... I have a clear origination, a clear destination, and I know when I need to get where I need to get. I don't lose sight of any of those. And the few times I did try driving with my permit, I was constantly using the speedometer to make sure I didn't go over the speed limit, so yes, the speedometer is very important to me too. Almost as important as the hindside of the car in front of me.
hmm... either you get it or you don't... let's see...
whenever I do travelling within any country I'm in, I prefer
to drive instead of taking a bus, train or plane... why..?
...because of the freedom of looking around, occasionally stopping
to admire the sights & scenery, no up-to-minute schedules, taking
some time to get to know the God's country - instead of driving
through it like hell... :p
I'll try another analogy: taking a walk (as I believe you DO walk) ;)
...it's a great way to get some fresh air, exercise, time to think
about stuff on your mind & the best way to get to know a town
you've never been to before...
...I know some people who NEVER take a walk without strapping up
with all kinds of sports equipment, high-tech shoes, heart/pulse/
distance/speed/calorie/efficiency/you-name-it devices... they always
run the same route, always at the same time, beeping away like
a time bomb about to explode...
IMO we are here to communicate, exchange thoughts & to find the
various levels on which we seem to share resembling qualities...
I'll walk until I feel it's time to head home, I'll do it in my own time,
and I don't need an atom clock to set my pace.
This is not some contest: slow down and stop to smell the roses...
...that's what's important.
FinnFreak - :)
Originally posted by FinnFreak
...I know some people who NEVER take a walk without strapping up
with all kinds of sports equipment, high-tech shoes, heart/pulse/
distance/speed/calorie/efficiency/you-name-it devices... they always
run the same route, always at the same time, beeping away like
a time bomb about to explode...
Bwa-ha.
Originally posted by shaniarools
Some people talk about getting a high post count too often. Some place too much of an importane on "Congrats" threads. I've seen newer members mention in their first congratulatory threads that they were determined to have higher post counts. I've seen others laugh when they "passed" other members. True, they were joking. But if this is done over and over, it could have negative effects.
All this mention of the post counts makes people wonder. Why are they so important? They in no way measure the value of a member, or the content of their posts.
The reason for getting rid of the post counts was to take the focus away from the number of posts, and back on the forums. To encourage conversation and debate for their sake alone.
Exactly.
Boasting about a post count has been known to happen, which is strange, as this is a messageboard about Shania Twain, not a message board for post counts.
Not having the post counts staring at your face, makes us all focus on our posts and conversations and not distract us from it.
Even the dial-up members can quite easily see their post count when they want, the only difference now is that other people might not know your post count, if they don't care to click , is that what this is about? Starting to sound like it.
You know, when I was new, I used to think high posts was good...until I took a look at my life, I realized that a lot of posts = no life. =\
FinnFreak
12-31-2003, 5:03pm
Originally posted by Marine
You know, when I was new, I used to think high posts was good...until I took a look at my life, I realized that a lot of posts = no life. =\
Bwa-ha.
FinnFreak - ;) - Have A Fun New Year Everybody..!
danielfred1235
12-31-2003, 10:27pm
Originally posted by Ammoguy
Ah. Itīs fun to look at? :rolleyes: And thereīs reason enough for post totals to remain? :smirk:
If one didnīt like the post totals, she/he wouldnīt have joined? Hmmm... interesting statement.. :uhh: :p You mean that a newbie should consider carefully, think hard for weeks, check out all the options which are used on the Boards and make the decision if she/he still would like to join. "Itīs too late to regret once Youīve joined" or what? :zzz: :zzz: Youīre saying that if somebody has something interesting to inform about Shania and wants to join here and post it to make other Shania fans happy, this person should be aware that she/he needs to enjoy every option over here.. No room for dislikes, eh..? :rolleyes:
The main reason why someone doesnīt like the post totals, is the oppressive atmosphere because of them. Thereīre members who simply donīt want to be congratulated because of their post totals and they donīt want to hear their names pulled up every now and then in sentences like "Woah! Soon Iīm gonna catch You and pull You out from TOP 300. I only need to make 70 more posts to make that happen.." Yes it was reason enough, b/c there wasn't a good enough reason to get rid of them. Granted, it may not be the strongest of reasons, but the same reasoning was used in regulating the signatures; to make members' lives easier and faster. Leaving the post counts up makes peoples' lives easier. Getting rid of the counts only creates hassle for the people who want to look at them. If we're gonna go creating more hassle for people, why not ease up the restrictions on sigs?
That is not in any way, shape, or form what I meant. You are totally distorting everything I say, and I seriously don't appreciate it. I meant that if it really bothered anybody anywhere near as much as you claim it does, they knew it was visible from the very beginning and should have reconsidered accordingly. And the only place where these post count threads are even created are the open forum, and nobody is forcing anybody to read any of those threads. Nobody forces anybody to read ANY threads around here, for that matter, so I don't see why the threads are in any way a problem.
danielfred1235
12-31-2003, 10:30pm
Originally posted by FinnFreak
hmm... either you get it or you don't... let's see...
whenever I do travelling within any country I'm in, I prefer
to drive instead of taking a bus, train or plane... why..?
...because of the freedom of looking around, occasionally stopping
to admire the sights & scenery, no up-to-minute schedules, taking
some time to get to know the God's country - instead of driving
through it like hell... :p
I'll try another analogy: taking a walk (as I believe you DO walk) ;)
...it's a great way to get some fresh air, exercise, time to think
about stuff on your mind & the best way to get to know a town
you've never been to before...
...I know some people who NEVER take a walk without strapping up
with all kinds of sports equipment, high-tech shoes, heart/pulse/
distance/speed/calorie/efficiency/you-name-it devices... they always
run the same route, always at the same time, beeping away like
a time bomb about to explode...
IMO we are here to communicate, exchange thoughts & to find the
various levels on which we seem to share resembling qualities...
I'll walk until I feel it's time to head home, I'll do it in my own time,
and I don't need an atom clock to set my pace.
This is not some contest: slow down and stop to smell the roses...
...that's what's important.
FinnFreak - :) I don't walk unless I have to, and that's only from class to class, since it's cold in NY. :D
Originally posted by aFinn
Not having the post counts staring at your face, makes us all focus on our posts and conversations and not distract us from it. Or so you think... unfortunately, that's where you are wrong, as we will soon see... anywho, I need to jet. Happy New Year everybody!
andrewgh123
01-01-2004, 12:13pm
I like it. I bet there are some people out there who posts just to get a lot of posts. Now, they don't need to post superfluous things just to achieve a high ranking of the shaniaforums.com society.
SHANIANUTS!
01-02-2004, 2:17pm
I never thought post counts gave anyone a high ranking. I post a lot because I enjoy posting on the message board.
I think it is a good thing not to show the post counts and this should be continued and congrats threads on post counts should be discouraged.
cftennisnative3
01-03-2004, 2:17am
just listen to Marika, eh? ;) :)
Well put SN! :up:
SHANIANUTS!
01-03-2004, 5:16am
Matt didn't make her the administratrix for nothing!!!!! She has a very wise and old soul.;)
Originally posted by SHANIANUTS!
Matt didn't make her the administratrix for nothing!!!!! She has a very wise and old soul.;)
Marika, very wise, yeppers.! a good soul yeppers.!
Old? lol I don't know about that one. ;)
Jeezzz I'm the old one...!!!:p
administratrix: A new word for Oxford..!!;) LOL.
Enjoy Thanks.!
cftennisnative3
01-03-2004, 4:27pm
:funny: ...very wise Finn indeed ;):up:
Hello,
Happy New Year Year to everyone, I don't post here much, but I was just curious where did everyone's number of posts go at the bottom of their name.?
Cathy
Hello,
Nevermind, I looked it up and figured it out, I should have done that before I made a new thread.
Cathy
Originally posted by aFinn
Not having the post counts staring at your face, makes us all focus on our posts and conversations and not distract us from it. Originally posted by danielfred1235
Or so you think... unfortunately, that's where you are wrong, as we will soon see... Well yes, if you insist on that and keep up the post race and the side effects that come with it, then yes, not much changes.
Others don't seem to be as obsessive about the post count as you appear to be, so I am still optimistic that it will have the desired effect.
cftennisnative3
01-10-2004, 3:30pm
I like that the post totals are gone (no more members competiting to get high numbers) and I don't think post congrats threads are necessary. :)
danielfred1235
01-11-2004, 8:53pm
Originally posted by aFinn
Well yes, if you insist on that and keep up the post race and the side effects that come with it, then yes, not much changes.
Others don't seem to be as obsessive about the post count as you appear to be, so I am still optimistic that it will have the desired effect. What I really don't understand in all this is why you feel we need to be "[made to] focus on our posts and conversations." I feel the congrats threads are fun and help us get to know each other. I can easily see this happening: Say f'rinstance, I get a congrats thread. Someone I don't really know too well says "Congrats" to me. I say "Thanks!" to that person, and then they reply to me. Then we get in a conversation and I (usually) make a new friend. That's what I like about these threads even more than the fun they metamorphose into. They help me make friends. :) That's why I continue to make the threads, b/c I think they actually promote friendship around here. :D But, I see you obviously don't share the same idea of promoting friendship (which isn't to say you don't share ANY idea of promoting friendship, just not this one), so hence we lose the counts. Oh well.
So do b-day threads and anniversaries, and graduations and pets and feet and reading and all threads :D
Making friends happens when it happens, and it requires some effort from both parties too. Members start to post with those they feel friendly with and sometimes those turn into real friendships :up:
cftennisnative3
01-12-2004, 1:11am
aFinn is the last to be classified as not promoting friendship :up:
http://www.my-smileys.de/bloedmann.gif
FinnFreak
01-13-2004, 3:11am
:funny:
SHANIANUTS!
01-13-2004, 3:14am
Originally posted by Matt
http://www.my-smileys.de/bloedmann.gif ...I don't know what that is but it reminds me of :ape: so I support it!! :)
Shaniabomber99
01-13-2004, 5:38am
That's true Markiza, We don't need a congras thread to make friends! We are friends with/without congratzzy Posts. Why need them.
:)
Carley
danielfred1235
01-13-2004, 3:32pm
Originally posted by aFinn
So do b-day threads and anniversaries, and graduations and pets and feet and reading and all threads :D
Making friends happens when it happens, and it requires some effort from both parties too. Members start to post with those they feel friendly with and sometimes those turn into real friendships :up: So why do we have to take away an opportunity for that to happen?
Originally posted by Matt
http://www.my-smileys.de/bloedmann.gif Somehow, I'm not surprised... :rolleyes:
Originally posted by danielfred1235
Somehow, I'm not surprised... :rolleyes:
:funny: Lighten up, junior.
danielfred1235
01-14-2004, 10:53pm
How am I supposed to do that with you sticking your tongue out at me? :p
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