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jakery

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Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I am beating a dead horse, but I still disagree with the display of post count, and by extension, the ranks based on this number.

Quality trumps quantity in written language; don't use seven words when four will do. Our schools reenforce the opposite; I can trim my five page essay down to five paraghraphs and get my point across with no fluff, but then I fail the assignment for disregarding the arbitrary minimum page requirement.

My opinion extends to forum post count, which psychologically reinforces, "The more I post, the more the forum values me." I'd rather occasionally post a well-thought-out message than impulsively reply to every thread I see.

Last edited by jakery (Apr 26 2011 10:17:38 am)

tokebot

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

step 1: get rid of "forum games"

Gamer1120

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

step 2:minimum characters

Shift

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I agree with Jakery, but neither of the two above me...

Panic

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I agree with Jakery, but neither of the two above me...

Really? I agree with all of them.

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supadorf24

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I like having a post count. It encourages members to stay active, and I think the ranks are fun. Jakery brings up a good point, though. We don't want to over-encourage members to post often, because that'll just result in spam and whatnot. I say we keep the count but ditch the ranks if it becomes a problem. Right now, it doesn't seem like such a big deal to me.

Rurigok

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I see no point in removing the post count/ranks.   If members go out of their way to spam to get a new rank, they get warnings/bans.   Plus, many forum users enjoy having ranks.

Tako

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

^Yes.

But still, Rurigok, there are way too many spam posts. Giving them 6 warnings until you permanently ban them is being a little too easy, imo.

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JadElClemens

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

Post count != full ranking system, post count = how active someone is.

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Panic

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

Post count != full ranking system, post count = how active someone is.

There are obviously exceptions. For example, I think of myself as pretty active, and usually read every topic that I feel is interesting, but I don't post in every single topic I enter just because I can. I post because I feel there should be something said that hasn't been said yet.

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jakery

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I think of myself as pretty active, and usually read every topic that I feel is interesting, but I don't post in every single topic I enter just because I can. I post because I feel there should be something said that hasn't been said yet.

I say you're doing it right.

Tako

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

Different, on the other hand, comments on everything he sees, giving him his high post count.

(Btw, he told me this; it's not my opinion)

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Cyclone or Meredith

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I would like to point out that a high forum rank is meaningless and grants no special privileges.

Hurricane

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

Make Off-Topic, and Forum Games section post unable to count as real post.

Shy Guy

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I don't see what's the big deal, just because you have a high post count doesn't mean anything. The only thing it points out is that you are always posting.

jakery

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I would like to point out that a high forum rank is meaningless and grants no special privileges.

Correct. I'm just thinking of the psychological effect, even if it's a subtle one.

JadElClemens

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

I don't think you should take away something that somebody earned just because you disagree with it. They posted, probably within the rules if they're not banned, to get to that rank, and they should get to keep that rank. Even if there's something subliminal about it, experienced forum members will be unaffected. New forum members may respect those with a higher post count more, but that's it. Other than that, it's just a name.

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Chimi

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Re: Forum Ranks: Part XVIII

haha, next april fools day all the post counts and ranks should be messed up for like a month to see what people do.