Post Count Poll

[epterry]

This is a poll to see the general feeling as to the post count indicator. It is very simple; the Ayes are for the post count, the Nays are against the post count. Please, If your post is less than 30 words long do not respond, but if you have a insight to the post count issue then you may express it.
Thank you for voting. EPTerry

Mods sorry if this a double or a redo of something posted recently but I have not seen a poll on this topic to my knowledge.

[PBX Ronin 23]

Emphasis should be placed on quality not quantity. Perhaps the elimination of the post counter would lead to some people not seeing any value to posting worthless material....but then again maybe not.

If what you're trying to do is to promote a collective appreciation for the "good stuff" and minimize the "useless stuff", this would be perhaps a good first step.

But a lot of other good ideas were put forth in that other thread. They do have merit as well and should also be considered.

[Cliffio]

i like having a post count, ive been here a long time

[space_weazel_45]

perhaps the addition of the gem system that the a-5 OG has but it would have to be limited as to who could give out these points.
just a thought.

[TMAXXKING1]

i second that

i like having a post count, ive been here a long time

makes life a lil more simple when you are looking to buy something used .. you kinda get the feeling this person spends time on here ....

[Evil1]

makes life a lil more simple when you are looking to buy something used .. you kinda get the feeling this person spends time on here ....

I feel the same way.

[SpecialBlend2786]

makes life a lil more simple when you are looking to buy something used .. you kinda get the feeling this person spends time on here ....

yeah, me too. It adds a little confidence knowing that you can always find the person on AO. However, i dont think that we should be judging peoples knowledge by their post count. I think that the post count should be shown like it is on PBN. In the persons profile, not on every post they make.

[Target Practice]

i like having a post count, ive been here a long time

Ditto. I like my post count.

[Automaggot68]

I'm a jerk.

[OmniM]

post count is OK, as long as you DON'T get em in the OT-section...

[shartley]

[1stdeadeye]

I'll second that. It a can help when talking about trades or the context of posts.

[v_3Sterns]

Posting Paradigm

I need another post counted; so I am posting.

Does it really matter? At best it should just be an unspoken nod of respect to someone who has supported the community for so long. Beyond that it should have no value. Anyone who would actually flaunt their post count in an arguement (as some form of seniority), doesn't deserve a secound thought. In a couple generations they will be edited out by natural selection anyway, such retards cannot survive! Or can they?

[RusskiX]

I'll second this feeling. Post count taken in the context of membership date and post search does help a reader get an idea of the quality of a given member. I.e. 1000+ posts for a one month old member = postwhore = ignore.

It doesn't hurt to leave the system as is. The post count can provide additional useful information about a member, especially with trading activity, BUT only when looked at against other factors.

And quite honestly, without the post count it might be a little more difficult to determine who is a postwhore.

[Creative Mayhem]

I'm a jerk.

You are.

I'm with Cliffio... I like my post count.