Post counts are to important.

[Random Fella]

That's rubbish.
I read peoples comments depending on where they are in the thread, not how many total posts the user has, hell I hardly ever read the total posts unless it appears in the corner of my eye
Anyway maybe some people do, but with over 2k posts I'm sure I get a good enough acknowledgement
(But you must know posts also count from talking in user groups, someone could have 30k+ posts and never even touched a thread)

 

[guidance]

To be fair, I don't value any ones opinion, high post count or no.

 

[Arakasi]

People occasionally quote me/talk about my opinion on various things.
It's not about count it's about content.

 

[Fitzcaraldo]

In my year here, I've only seen one person insult someone based on their post count. And he got about three people replying to him telling him to shut up. So I don't really see where you're coming from here.

 

[RedDeadFred]

First, I've never heard any news of this before.

Second, post count is TOO important.

 

[Stryc9]

Post count doesn't matter much here unless you're a spambot that posts a bunch of shit topics with links to crappy scam sites that sell shitty products. If you want people to respect your posts make intelligent well thought out posts, it's a simple as that.

 

[Conza]

Hello Escapist Community i am a little annoyed about the fact that to many people on here dont value your opinion if your post count is to low.
And i dont understand why. I myself dont respect people who dont even have a profile picture yet but it's come to a point where people either get high post counts or fade into the backround with the last topic they posted in beacuse they felt like nobody bothered with them.

So I'm smarter/better because I've posted more? That doesn't make sense.

 

[PatrickXD]

I've never encountered a problem like that. If your post is valuable to the discussion, it will be picked up on, if it isn't then it won't. I for one don't even look at people's post count or avatar etc. in relation to their post, and I'm sure plenty others are the same.

 

[StBishop]

Hello Escapist Community i am a little annoyed about the fact that to many people on here dont value your opinion if your post count is to low.
And i dont understand why. I myself dont respect people who dont even have a profile picture yet but it's come to a point where people either get high post counts or fade into the backround with the last topic they posted in beacuse they felt like nobody bothered with them.

In my experience you're more likely to be ignored for bad, or sub-par grammar or spelling. For example: capitalising "I", using the correct form of to/too/two or there/they're/their, not starting a sentence with the words "and" or "but" (I don't think this one matters to most people), and using paragraphs and commas.

 

[lettucethesallad]

A person with a high post count generally posts more, has more to say, and thus is better known in the community. I don't think anyone is slighted because of a low post count. I only post in threads that really interest me or where I feel that I have something to say, and I've never really been bothered about the number of posts. It's a bit like getting upset about the number of likes on something you post on facebook, just not worth my time.

 

[MetalMagpie]

Hello Escapist Community i am a little annoyed about the fact that to many people on here dont value your opinion if your post count is to low.

I personally haven't experienced this at all. *shrugs*

(And that should be "I am a little annoyed about the fact that too many people on here don't value your opinion if your post count is too low". Sorry, I have a condition.)

 

[Trippy Turtle]

I don't think people do. I don't even look at post count much and don't think it matters. I don't even care if they have an avatar or not.
I judge based on badge order sometimes though.

 

[Patrick Buck]

I personally pay attention to what people say. Not how many time's they've said it.
(But that might just be becuase I have a low post count...)

 

[JoJo]

The only time I judge someone by post count is when they are claiming something about the Escapist itself and they have few posts themselves... even with that though once you have about 1000 or so then I won't consider your opinion on the Escapist any less valuable than someone with 60000+ since post counts can be easily increased using forum games or user-groups. Influence is more about where and when you post really, there are people with 1 or 2K posts who are better known in the community than some with 10 to 15K. Typically this is a very tolerant community though and it's very rare to see put-downs due to post count.

As a side note on the avatar issue, I think it's a little odd for someone regularly on here not to choose an avatar since they must have something they like enough to put by their name and it helps increase recognisability if it isn't generic or too small to see. I wouldn't downgrade someone's opinion because of a lack-of-avatar but I don't understand the reasoning behind it.

 

[RickyRich]

I've never had an issue with the post counts, but the lack of a profile picture was always an issue. When my picture didn't load, I never got quoted or anything, or nobody even read my post. But, now I have FredFred Burger up, people tend to read my opinions. Profile Picture determines importance, not post count.

 

[Savryc]

Well if I were to post any more than I do there'd be an awesome overload and the Escapist, nay, the world as we know it (same thing really) will explode. All those guys/gals with the monolithic post counts are the awesome barons of the world and must be stopped before they doom us all.

 

[Andalusa]

Well it's taken me 5 years to get to where I am now, if people value my opinions any less because of it, they need to take a good hard look at themselves. I don't post for the hell of it, I post of and when I want to, even it that means a month or so between posts.
Being a semi active user of the escapist forums for so long has let me watch the community grow, not always for the best, but you can't have everything.

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Trust me, people with higher post counts can get equally flamed for saying 'stupid' things. I am proof of that ; )

People with low post counts can get many page threads if they have something worth saying.

If you have a low post count, and say something 'stupid', you might get ignored or named troll, but that's just how the www works.

EDIT: I just saw a guy (post 3) with over 60k posts? WWWHHHAAAA?!?!?!

While I think that number is fucking crazy... I think that his post here is good because I agree with it, it makes sense to me. Same would go if his post count was at 10. But I do admit I was a tad taken back at his post count... especially since I don't recall ever seeing him post!

Say something worth notice, and you'll get noticed.

To be honest, I (and likely most of the other people around here) am more likely to tell someone off for saying something stupid if they have a high post count/early join date than if they're clearly new. The mods are harsher on older members too, for that matter.

[sub][sub][sub][sub][sub]Besides, whoever said it was join date that mattered was right. Anyone who can last more than a year or two is practically an ancient around here, despite the fact that the forums have been around since, what, 2004? The moderations system is set up so older members are more likely to get banned than newer ones.[/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub]

Well, likely, since you want to try and talk about other people as well as yourself... can you explain why 'The Escapist Staff' gets away with stuff new and old posters can't?

I only ask you that since I likely read your statement saying: -'The moderations system is set up so older members are more likely to get banned than newer ones.'-

That's just likely ca razy, eh?

Really tho, the likely attitude you, for some odd reason, decided to quote me with leaves a bad taste... do you have any desire to reword it?



lolz

Your post rubbed just me the wrong way. Ignore my drunken rant.

Mods are fair and balanced on this site, as far as I've been able to tell. That's no bullshit. I'd put money on it. People that break the rules, know they deserve the punishment handed down to them. Post count doesn't matter.

Sorry for responding harshly... but I truly believe this.

Yeah, it's cool. The moderators really do discriminate against older posters, though; that's the way the health bar system works. Old users have a way of dying the death of a thousand cuts, while new users can get away with murder at least a couple times before getting banned.

 

[Lunar Templar]

judging on post count? since when?

and why dose post count even matter?

pretty sure i missed that memo

 

[Vault101]

its not how many you post..but HOW

hence why I am considered awsome roud thease parts ....

C'mon you know its true