This is not a democracy...

[RamboPreacher]

This is one of those wayward thoughts that serve to help us get a grip.

Don't worry Rambo we've all had them.

what's that? a wayward thought or a grip? hehehehe

Rambo, this is like the second or third time you've kinda set yourself up as the "Post Police" and there's a lot of irony there. I just don't see it being the issue you say it is. What division? We are only divided by opinions here, really. Useless posts? That's pretty subjective.

post police? Irony? I do have fun now and again like the rest, but would it still be irony if I had 50 posts and still believed the same way?

as far as useless posts goes, many of us make them, but, to me there is a difference between those and having fun/humor (which is why I would do this). And to be accused of building post counts, when I really could care less. It is especially a challenge when it comes to the P&P forum, and my posts are all very sincere. I am only doing what I think is "right" as a person who makes a request now and again. I have already explained this.

they spawn useless posts

I think you will have that no matter what.....

yes, but as I mention it is my experience that they are reduced.

they spawn useless posts

I think you will have that no matter what.....

I agree, but I don't know if I would term them useless

wendy k

true, subjectivity, but I have explained what I think is the difference (above) "useless" for post increase, is different than "useless" in attempt to being humorous. Not up to me, but I think that (as I mentioned) it is my experience that you can still have fun without post counts.

...how to quote someone without posting these massive embedded quotes or quoting a mile-long post just to say, "I agree!"

WOW! I feel so much better. Had to get that one off my chest! Thanks for listening!

Sorry for the momentary hijack!

I agree.

Whether the post counts show or not, most can tell who the frequent posters. I don't really see a correlation between showing the post totals and useless posts.

Many (maybe not so many here, but in a general sense) - people use post counts as a way to determine who is "more important". or categorize people and their posts. Those that are active, do recognize others that post alot, but that is part of getting to know folks.

[turbotim]

they spawn useless posts

I think you will have that no matter what.....

I would have to agree. People post for different reasons. It doesn't matter to me whether you have the count or not. I do like seeing mine though

[Ilovebigcats]

they spawn useless posts

That made me think of you and your "I like chicken" post. I think the true deal is that you can't keep the competitive Rambo inside you from making useless posts to run your count up.

without them, people don't get blamed/accused of posting just to increase post counts.

I see... how about we just agree to let you run your post count up and not comment??? Would that be better?

[Ilovebigcats]

BTW... I am almost at 2000!!!!!!!!!!!!!


And I like Chicken.

[DeWayneTN]

I like paintball.

[lady4jc]

Got to keep the count not going to be long till I am at 1000

[teach]

I like chicken, but I don't like paintball!

wendy k

[RamboPreacher]

I like chicken, but I don't like paintball!

wendy k

and apparently my post describing the difference was not read. oh well. never mind. I see that it is apparently beyond comprehension. mods can feel free to delete my useless thread if they wish.

[HogWild]

Rambo, I understand what you are trying to say...

I think the real irony here is the fact that in a thread about excessive attention on increasing one's own post count, we have it hijacked by people apparently wanting nothing more than to increase their own post count.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm.

[Ilovebigcats]

I like increasing my post count.







I understand what you mean. It is kinda like taking the competition out of sports cause it makes some people (who aren't as good) feel bad to lose. It is part of life. Competition, losing, winning.. life.

I never feel above or lower than anyone else. It actually sparked a nice game with MrDanger at one time. It made us closer. Get it???? LOL!!

Anyway... I like seeing the count.

[Pastor Gary]

I never notice the post count at all unless someone mentions it.

[Ilovebigcats]

I never notice the post count at all unless someone mentions it.

Honestly, me either.
Sometimes I look when someone posts that I never really noticed before. When I look and see 3 total posts then I know why. I never treat or think of them differently though. I hope it motivates them to post more.

Honestly I find myself coveting the fellowship and activity for my own board. I am trying to stir it up.

[Shellie]

I see that it is apparently beyond comprehension.

Gee whiz Rambo...why don't you just insult the posters over something as stupid as a post count.

I fight the desire to just delete your post because of attitude and insult.

DUDE, it's a post count...it has absolutely nothing to do with anyone's mental health. I doubt we will have any suicides over low post counts. Chill.

[doilooklost]

[quote="RamboPreacher"]
without them, (at least on the forums I admin/mod) there are far fewer repeated and useless posts




Sorry I will try to do better. Outside of p&p forum 99% of what I post is just for fun. The world is to crazy tell me where I can go and not here some body's view on the middle east, G W Bush. May be Cable news, talk radio, most of the debaters on here. Move on or find a way to change the world. Most people complain about the government. But come the first Tuesday in November will vote the same way they always do so they can complain the same way they always do. There you go a sad sack post. Just let me have some fun posting here and I will try to stay off the sad sak post

[Shellie]

doilooklost,

Don't you dare quit playing and having fun with posting. That's what makes this place home for a lot of people.

Stay just the way you are and post just the way you post.