Diego Varen Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This might sound like a stupid question and it is shouldn't be asked, but do you think that Forumites here take each other more seriously if they have a higher Post count? I think that is the case, but what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Nine Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I don't take any of you seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiEND_138 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 What exactly is taking somebody "more seriously"? Just because some choose not to spend their days on the boards their opinions aren't as valid? Personaly, I think it has more to do with ass kissing & trying to fit into the "clique". Keep in mind it's just a personal opinion. I mean, there's people here with hundreds of posts that amount to nothing more than spam, myself included. That doesn't really equal a superior point of view in the peers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth InSidious Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Nah. It has far more to do with the joining date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Possibly. In the more serious threads, there are times where i post and people go up in arms because no one can see that im just trying to relate my view on the subject. Which hurts me. I oft credit this to the fact that im seen as a relative nublet and it makes me want to post more. But my message inbox tells me otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoffe Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This might sound like a stupid question and it is shouldn't be asked, but do you think that Forumites here take each other more seriously if they have a higher Post count? I think that is the case, but what do you think? Post count and registration date are irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. It's what a person writes, and how it's written, that determines how seriously I take them, to some extent. I can think of a handful of members who haven't been members since the beginning of time and who rarely posts, but whenever they do post you can be 99% certain it's very worthwhile to read it. Being a "veteran" doesn't make your opinions carry any more weight than the opinions of others based on that merit alone. Someone who's insightful, funny, knowledgeable and makes meaningful posts are a lot easier to take seriously than someone who've posted 20 000 oneliners. (Gross generalization, but it's the general idea...) I'm not a very prolific poster myself, though when I do reply to something I try to treat other posters more or less equally regardless of how seriously I take them personally (not always succeeding though), and try to just avoid the (thankfully very few) people I really can't stand around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Jimmy Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 It does happen. I try to take everyone seriously (or at least in good humour) untill they prove me wrong. But you'll find that people will react in their own little ways to post counts and join dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC-1162 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 unusually high post counts can mean two things: 1) the person is a hardened spammer 2) the person joined LONG before you i think the age of the person matters more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Post count and registration date are irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. It's what a person writes, and how it's written, that determines how seriously I take them, to some extent. I can think of a handful of members who haven't been members since the beginning of time and who rarely posts, but whenever they do post you can be 99% certain it's very worthwhile to read it. Being a "veteran" doesn't make your opinions carry any more weight than the opinions of others based on that merit alone. I agree, I don't judge people based on what post count or date they have on their postbit, but by how they write their posts and their history of posting/reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth InSidious Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 In all seriousness, as stoffe said, the only thing that matters is what they post... i think the age of the person matters more. Soo...given a choice between a thirteen-year-old genius, and an idiot of 76, you'd pick the idiot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace MacLeod Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Soo...given a choice between a thirteen-year-old genius, and an idiot of 76, you'd pick the idiot? I believe the point was that kids tend to act like kids, and adults tend to act like adults. More often than not, the adult will behave in a more considered, rational and respectful manner than the younger poster. This is of course strictly a generalization as there are plenty of idiot adults and well-mannered kids running around to contradict this, but yes, us old farts are usually better at controlling our behaviour than the young'uns. I have seen this in every single online game or forum I've ever been to. And no, I couldn't care less about how many posts someone has left. Quality beats quantity every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This is the Intranets, people. It's all serious business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Personally I think if you want people to take you seriously on the forum, it depends on your track record of posting. I've seen posts were people joke but they make intelligent contributions to the discussions and I've seen those that are just spammers. If I had a choice, I would take the humorous, intelligent person. That is my take on people who are on the forum. Look at me, after June I haven't been coming around much except to post my fics and try to read others and post my thoughts. Other times I play an RP. As Mace MacLeod so eloquently put it, quality beats quantity. That's my take on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This is the Intranets, people. It's all serious business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I just hate it when people see you're new on one forum, they think you're new on forums in general, while it's most likely not the case... You can spot the uber n00bs like that, so post count really doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaelastraz Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 No post count does usually not matter that much. But reputation and prestige, matter in every forum I've ever been on. Those posters will get replies, whereas others will not. Usually because posters try to gain some reputation themself, by conversing with the famous guys. How to get a good reputation in the first place? Depends on the forum, but generally. 1.) highly intelligent comments. 2.) funny comments. 3.) Flaming/Trolling/Spamming/Wisecracking. 4.) Becoming moderator or administrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick5770 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I agree, psot count and join date don't account for much more than a date and a number under your name. What matters is stating yourself respectfully, helpfully and not say, F&Ck You, you suck. That won't get you anywhere. But I can see a lot of people who seem to think posts matter, because they post in every single thread, whether it's helpful , theirr opinion or just spam. P.S. How does Flaming/Trolling/Wisecracking/spamming get you a good reputation, it'll sure get you a reputation, but not a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Neither post count nor join date matter. Take me for example. I have over 1000 posts, and have been here for several months now, yet I doubt anybody here takes me seriously. I'm immature, rude, and vulgar, and it's a rare occasion when I contribute something useful to a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Jimmy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 It's a little difficult to take you seriously with an avatar like that milo^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Damn you Moelz for beating me to it with your quick posting skillz! See, everyone here has it wrong. Respect isn't given out due to post count or intelligent comments. It's all about thread pics. For example, if I throw up: Then my respect meter goes through the roof! Admit it! You all know I am right! Neither post count nor join date matter. Take me for example. I have over 1000 posts, and have been here for several months now, yet I doubt anybody here takes me seriously. I'm immature, rude, and vulgar, and it's a rare occasion when I contribute something useful to a thread. And yet I have huge respect for you. Isn't it funny how the system works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Devon Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I take people seriously depending on what their posts are, not the numbers of them. Thankfully, the staff here does too. I've seen moderators with less than 1,000 posts and regular members with over 5,000. A perfect example of this is RJM. He's made over 2,000 posts, but don't you believe a word of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace MacLeod Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Also, does the ability to spam "ROFL!" 4000 times qualify a person as respectable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Prime is so cool, look at the awesome pics he posts! I wish I was more like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 P.S. How does Flaming/Trolling/Wisecracking/spamming get you a good reputation, it'll sure get you a reputation, but not a good one.It happens. Try StarDestroyer.net Prime is so cool, look at the awesome pics he posts! I wish I was more like him.But you didn't post a pic in response, so... Which means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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