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08-21-2019, 05:58 PM #61
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08-21-2019, 07:02 PM #62
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Post counts, like on any other forum, means absolutly nothing. It's the quality of the posts that have meaning!
SOLD my 2017 Momentum 376TH being pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Crew Cab, Longbed, Dually. Not pulling the 5er, catch me on my 2013 CVO Harley Ultra Classic.
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08-21-2019, 09:13 PM #63
Membership (Site Sponsor)
I agree in theory but...
Most people that have high post counts got that far by posting helpful comments, answering questions and engaging in active discussions, not just saying “thanks”.
Generally speaking people that have no interest in being helpful just don’t bother posting at all.
So even though a few stars under your name might seem silly, I feel it’s vital that members who actually participate be recognized in some small way, due to the fact that the vast majority of registered members don’t bother to contribute at all... They’re purely parasitic, leeching information without ever giving anything back.
This is true on all online communities.
I would guess there’s several thousand people reading posts here on a given day yet only a hundred or less “regulars” that actually take the time to post.
Anyway that’s my 2cLast edited by DaveMatthewsBand; 08-21-2019 at 09:22 PM.
Resistance is Not Futile, It's Voltage Divided by Current.
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08-22-2019, 06:00 AM #64
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You just made my point. If they have a high post count because they've been helping people by answering their questions, etc. then those are posts of value however, if people are posting things like "I agree" or the thumbs up or some other non-value post, just to get another star by their name then it is what it is.
I've been a Global Moderator on another forum since 2003. It was a very small forum when it started however, now we have members from 27 countries. We noticed that those that were asking about the different levels of badging (stars in this case) were often those that really had nothing to offer. A couple of them would get on a ride of welcoming members every day. Soon we noticed that they were posting welcoming members that had been on the forum longer than they had been. Eventually, us moderators decided to do away with the badging and post counts and then we noticed all the dumb chit posts fell by the way side and got back to posts of value only.
The badging, stars, post counts has no value, signicance......in my opinion, worthless.SOLD my 2017 Momentum 376TH being pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Crew Cab, Longbed, Dually. Not pulling the 5er, catch me on my 2013 CVO Harley Ultra Classic.
Map = states that we've stayed at least one night in our RV.
http://visitedstatesmap.com/image/AR...TNTXUTWYsm.jpg
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08-22-2019, 06:15 AM #65
Thank you JCZ, and I really mean that. Not just another post.
I too believe the number count gets out of control for the wrong reasons.2018 Momentum 376TH
2016 RAM 3500 Dually
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08-24-2019, 08:55 AM #66
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What if instead of posting post counts and/or stars/badges the number of Likes and/or Thanks were listed instead?
Not sure I care either way since I generally look at the content and decide whether the person's input is worth the number of stars. For frequent users of a forum it is readily apparent who is in it for the recognition and who is in it to help and learn.Larry KE4DMG
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08-24-2019, 09:27 AM #67
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What if we stopped counting entirely and instead concentrated on helping others and learning ourselves.
I am firmly with @JCZhome on this one I have been involved in large communities for many years and almost all have virtually eliminated ranking their participants. That process in and of itself has a definite tendency to reduce post-count players.
On another site I frequent, the users decided that they didn't even want Sponsors called out. Many, myself included, would prefer to keep our donations private.Last edited by JColeman; 08-24-2019 at 09:30 AM.
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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
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08-24-2019, 07:24 PM #68
One of the private forums I’m on actually waves my VIP membership dues because of the fact that I’m so active there and spend so much time helping other members.
It’s nice to be recognized for your efforts.
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10-31-2019, 04:17 PM #69
The text above is incorrect.
I see Traveldawg and Vonzoog above that have 500 or 600 posts that are listed as "Site Sponsor".
JC has 1,463 posts and is also listed as a site sponsor.
Yet I'm listed as a "Senior Member" even though I have been a site sponsor for over 2 years.Last edited by DaveMatthewsBand; 10-31-2019 at 04:26 PM.
Resistance is Not Futile, It's Voltage Divided by Current.
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10-31-2019, 04:56 PM #70You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. | Dr. Seuss
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