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Post by Flash on Mar 15, 2006 17:01:03 GMT
As post counts don't matter and people spam to raise their post count (don't look at me), why not get rid of post counts altogether and switch it to being based on karma?
- Supreme poster
- Good Poster
- Moderate Poster
- Spammer
If you think people are rating people for the fun of it and not based on their actual post, you can... well, I wont tell you your job.
Good idea? Bad idea? Discuss.
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Post by Me on Mar 15, 2006 17:17:52 GMT
No one really looks at post count anyways. If it worked with karma, than people would ive them -1's for no reason and they would be labled spammer. I think the system is fine for now.
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Post by Flash on Mar 15, 2006 17:28:11 GMT
No one really looks at post count anyways. If it worked with karma, than people would ive them -1's for no reason and they would be labled spammer. I think the system is fine for now. Quiet 1891.  |
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Post by Admin on Mar 15, 2006 17:32:11 GMT
I don't think people really spam to raise their post count anymore, some people might make short posts but thats probably because they're having some fun. I found that with the Karma system, those who had a low karma would feel bad, not to mention those at the bottom of the level would struggle to reach to top.
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Post by Xeron on Mar 15, 2006 17:33:25 GMT
I look at post count. Although it isn't important I think it shows your dedication to a forum. This Karma system sounds good and it's unique but really how many people go around exalting others? It only happens every once in a blue moon. |
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Post by Me on Mar 15, 2006 17:34:16 GMT
No one really looks at post count anyways. If it worked with karma, than people would ive them -1's for no reason and they would be labled spammer. I think the system is fine for now. Quiet 1891.  Well, I am not spamming, but I would love to be a Solid Member. It comes through time. As long as no oe spams, you will get your member status rightfully. |
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Post by Tony on Mar 15, 2006 17:35:25 GMT
No one really looks at post count anyways. If it worked with karma, than people would ive them -1's for no reason and they would be labled spammer. I think the system is fine for now. Agreed. The system you're talking about Flash would cause more confusion and most likely a lot more arguments.  But I understand where you're coming from. But post counts don't matter to me. I've been here for like 3 years mainly and still don't have that many posts.  |
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Post by Flash on Mar 15, 2006 17:37:08 GMT
Well, that screws up my idea. ;D I tried. [EDIT] What about if the actual karma total was hidden? OR Only the user could see the ranking |
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Post by Admin on Mar 15, 2006 17:39:14 GMT
Often I find that sometimes some of the worst posters can become the best over time.
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Post by Flash on Mar 15, 2006 18:00:25 GMT
And that is so wrong if you look at me. |
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Post by Assassinator/Young Everest on Mar 15, 2006 18:00:38 GMT
Often I find that sometimes some of the worst posters can become the best over time. I think I know who you're talking about Yeah, it's not a very good idea. Although I would like to see a new karma system, it just needs some thought *gets to work* |
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Post by Pojo on Mar 15, 2006 18:58:20 GMT
Or, just kick out post count but leave like New member, senior member etc etc
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Post by Luke on Mar 15, 2006 19:00:23 GMT
No one really looks at post count anyways. If it worked with karma, than people would ive them -1's for no reason and they would be labled spammer. I think the system is fine for now. They do so look at your post count. People with a small amount of post count look up to the veteren members, who have been here awhile. Post count tells other newbie members how dedicated you are to that certain forum/site. So in my opinion. Post count is a cool little option. And I think we should keep it. (I also don't quite get where your going with this one Flash. ) |
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Post by Josh on Mar 15, 2006 20:05:56 GMT
Getting rid of the post count would be senseless. It is just a number and it does show dedication in a way. A Karma system does seem to put people in bad moods. Even at christmas when all you had were presents that people gave to you, it was bad. People were angry they did not have as many presents as the next person. In the long run, it was useless and more of a hassle than anything.
Disabling the post count would require a code as well if I am not mistaken and that would add some to the load time here which has been getting better for me lately, but still isn't spectacular.
And I'm not saying this because I have five thousand some odd posts. The only post count I would have any interest in getting would be somehow passing up Oliver, which is totally impossible, so it doesn't matter. People don't spam at large places like this to get their post count up, that is usually at smaller forums where they think a large post count can get them an admin spot or something.
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Post by nrich on Mar 15, 2006 22:29:42 GMT
Removing the post counts is a ridiculous idea. I for one do not see anyone around here bragging about their post count, not since SSDv4.
The karma always got removed because of complaints. It gets put back in, a week later, it's gone. Removing the smite link doesn't do much either because people can easily get past that.
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Post by artos on Mar 16, 2006 7:55:37 GMT
Removing the post counts is a ridiculous idea. I for one do not see anyone around here bragging about their post count, not since SSDv4. I've about 4100 posts across my many deletions and recreations. Do I get a cookie? The karma always got removed because of complaints. It gets put back in, a week later, it's gone. Removing the smite link doesn't do much either because people can easily get past that. What complaints? I never heard of any complaints.... (-whistles and points at his now-invisible massive karma-) Ohhhhhhhh.... |
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Post by Me on Mar 16, 2006 15:07:03 GMT
Some people hate having low karma for no reason. Also, [ a r t o s ], how many people do you think would complain to you directly? There are reasons why it was taken out.
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Post by Luke on Mar 16, 2006 18:57:11 GMT
Removing the post counts is a ridiculous idea. I for one do not see anyone around here bragging about their post count, not since SSDv4. Oliver does. And also. Why get rid of it, there is no point to it. It's just a few numbers that most people like to keep rising. I don't think Olivers getting rid of it. |
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Post by Del on Mar 16, 2006 20:42:44 GMT
Karma counts don't matter.
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Post by Eric on Mar 17, 2006 1:39:36 GMT
Karma counts don't matter. If they were an acurate reflection of the person, rather than the mood-swings of 10 year old children, karma could actually be a good system for things. For example, at many programming forums they have a karma system where you can agree or disagree with a post. You can specify how many points you agree or disagree with (1-10 or somethng like that). Then it is set up. So say you helped someone out in the code support section, they should then "agree" with your post and give you karma. Of course on PB you'd only click exalt. If someone did something that was rude or perhaps complained about something that they should be grateful for, you smite. However, I think that this forum lacks the maturity to be able to pull it off right now. |
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Well, I am not spamming, but I would love to be a Solid Member. It comes through time. As long as no oe spams, you will get your member status rightfully.
But I understand where you're coming from. But post counts don't matter to me. I've been here for like 3 years mainly and still don't have that many posts. 
