Steven P. Administrators Posted January 12, 2010 Administrators Share Posted January 12, 2010 This subject was brought up in the staff forums, along with warning status bar view. On the update, members can only see their own warning status bar on their profile. In posts they have been removed, the thinking behind this was to relieve possible stress certain members might have while posting, because their warn status is right there after each post they make. Staff will still be able to see every members warning status on every forum post that's made. The other idea was also to remove "post count" from the post view, but keep it in the profiles. This would go a long way to making posts more equal, an opinion by a member can't then be based off the post count and time span of contribution. I was against this idea, but I think its fair to at least poll it! So, what do you guys think? PS: Unless there's an overwhelming vote to remove post counts from posts, we'll keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATGC Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes, post counts are useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted January 12, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'll go for yes or remove the entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furby Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Would you keep the Stars? And the Group associated with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran Posted January 12, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2010 The stars already give an idea of generally how many posts someone has. But I do like seeing mine in each post. The other thing is, many people might miss celebrating their milestones if they couldn't see post count in posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrizzMan Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I wouldn't mind either way, however I do not feel that displaying post counts within each postbit is crucial, nor significant, at all. Quality over quantity. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted January 12, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted January 12, 2010 Would you keep the Stars? And the Group associated with it? Nope, they would be visible only in the profile. I wouldn't mind either way, however I do not feel that displaying post counts within each postbit is crucial, nor significant, at all. Quality over quantity. :) Wow a Tier 2 subscriber after only 1 week? Do we know you from the past or something? :shifty: The stars already give an idea of generally how many posts someone has. But I do like seeing mine in each post.The other thing is, many people might miss celebrating their milestones if they couldn't see post count in posts. Yeah, but polling this is a good thing anyway, just to get a general idea before we launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrizzMan Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Wow a Tier 2 subscriber after only 1 week? Do we know you from the past or something? :shifty: Long-time lurker... and spy. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnporter29 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't think we need to see our post count on every post we make here. Or could be an option that we could set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted January 12, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm very for this idea and I think people would actually prefer it once they get used to it. After all, who wants to feel the need to compete in regard to post count? Doing this will remove from peoples' minds the idea that they must compete and increase their post count. Only great quality posts can come from this if it happens; I reckon there will be less of the bad quality posts if this is implemented. FMH 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensegrity Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 How about an option to turn the feature off/on along with signatures and avatars and member.no,join data, to provide an absolute minimum of information for mobile users/minimalists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minifig Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 How about an user enabled option for disabling them? Jynx btw..tensegrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Veteran Posted January 12, 2010 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2010 This won't be a per-user option if we do implement it - it's either a good idea (in which case we want it community-wide) or it's not. It's not a preference thing, it's whether it's good for the health of the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentaal Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes! Finally! (well, assuming it gets a majority of votes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Arrow Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I agree, take the post count off. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakuraKira Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't care either way. Every one of Neowin's members once had a post count of 1, and that didn't make what they had to say any more or less valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentaal Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What would happen with the stars? Would they also be hidden/removed? (I sure hope that's the case :p) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwhoiam Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 On the update, members can only see their own warning status bar on their profile. In posts they have been removed, the thinking behind this was to relieve possible stress certain members might have while posting, because their warn status is right there after each post they make. Staff will still be able to see every members warning status on every forum post that's made. I say keep the warn indicator there. If some get stressed over their warning level showing (only to them) then they should put more thought into what they're posting before they post it. The other idea was also to remove "post count" from the post view, but keep it in the profiles. This would go a long way to making posts more equal, an opinion by a member can't then be based off the post count and time span of contribution.I was against this idea, but I think its fair to at least poll it! So, what do you guys think? PS: Unless there's an overwhelming vote to remove post counts from posts, we'll keep it. IMO, I think removal of the post counts would be a good idea. Far too many times people have been ridiculed and their contribution discounted simply because they have a low post count.In that regard, the join date should also be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What would happen with the stars? Would they also be hidden/removed? (I sure hope that's the case :p) You won't see them except in the profile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowl Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What about rappy? With the warning, if your at around 80% then you should show it as a last warning to make sure you don't break the rules as people who already have 100% cannot make a mistake and they might forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Arrow Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 In that regard, the join date should also be removed. I agree, those who joined later have less of a chance of people actually taking their advice. An example: I'm going to guess that not many people will listen to me and take this post seriously as I joined on the 30th of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowl Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I agree, those who joined later have less of a chance of people actually taking their advice. An example: I'm going to guess that not many people will listen to me and take this post seriously as I joined on the 30th of December. Did the wind say something?/jokes You have more than 50 days and "apparently" thats "enough" to be heard. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes, I have nothing against it. What about the From field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yes, I have nothing against it.What about the From field? What about the "from" field? :huh: Why not remove everything and then all you will see are the posts?! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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