POLL: Move post count to profiles only?

By Steven P.
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Removing post count from posts  

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  1. 1. Should we display post count only in profiles

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    • No
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    • I don't care either way
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Grand Master

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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.

Grand Master

Steven P. Administrators

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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.

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Calum Veteran

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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.

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iamwhoiam

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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.

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Maple Arrow

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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.

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Snowl

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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

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