Return post count or not?...lets see your votes. PLEASE REPLY!!!

tireburner163 · 01-10-2003, 12:14 AM

Well, we've had no post count here on Mustang Works for some time now. We've all had a chance for it to settle in and to see how the board is without it.

What I'm looking for here is to guage if members want the post count back.

Let's see your votes!

Fox Body · 01-10-2003, 01:17 AM

Hmmmm

Well, at first when they disappeared from the usual spot, I was kinda wanting it back, but now I could care less.... Seems like I know the people I know here so well, I don't need to see their post count everytime. Every once in a while I'll go to the top 100 posters and check it out. However, I'm glad we still have the option of viewing our post counts in our profiles. Reminds be how long I've been here.

Topless In Texas · 01-10-2003, 01:39 AM

I for one, dont really miss it, but I would not mind seeing it again.

Hell, every other message board has it....

and FoxBody is right, we can always look it up.....I just dont think its that big a deal if we have it or not. I just like it myself. Most EVERYONE here knows where everyone 'stands' in posts...it should just not be made a big issue of.....

TNT

PKRWUD · 01-10-2003, 01:44 AM

I'll say the same thing I've said all along: It helps me identify other members, just like their Location does. I don't care if mine is shown, I benefit from seeing other peoples post count listed. I would definitely like them put back.

Take care,
~Chris

cyberstang5.0 · 01-10-2003, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
I'll say the same thing I've said all along: It helps me identify other members, just like their Location does. I don't care if mine is shown, I benefit from seeing other peoples post count listed. I would definitely like them put back.

Take care,
~Chris

I agree, same here

Dark_5.0 · 01-10-2003, 10:37 AM

I find myself clicking on peoples profile quite a bit to see how many post they have.

About 80% of the members are newbies anyways.

XR1stang · 01-10-2003, 11:40 AM

post count != experience.

I know I don't post a tremendous amount here, but I have learned who knows what they are talking about just from reading the posts every day.

I have seen much too much contention on other websites because of post count and was actually pleasantly suprised to see that they weren't on here any more when I came back.

I don't care if they stay gone or they come back.

XR1stang

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XR1stang
post count != experience.

I know I don't post a tremendous amount here, but I have learned who knows what they are talking about just from reading the posts every day.

I have seen much too much contention on other websites because of post count and was actually pleasantly suprised to see that they weren't on here any more when I came back.

I don't care if they stay gone or they come back.

XR1stang

lol...im one of the top 50 posters here and i know very little about cars...so thats not really true...my post count means i have nothing else to do...

....oh, and im learning

hehe

i dont think it makes a difference anymore....i have 1/2 post anyways!

lol

Hethj7 · 01-10-2003, 02:35 PM

I am with Chris on this one. I help identify people by using their posts counts, although I realize that posts don't equal knowledge or even how long a member has been on the boards. I am here nearly everyday just browsing and keeping up with what is going on in BOL, but I rarely post anymore.

XR1stang · 01-10-2003, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj_jonathon
lol...im one of the top 50 posters here and i know very little about cars...so thats not really true...my post count means i have nothing else to do... ....oh, and im learning hehe

i dont think it makes a difference anymore....i have 1/2 post anyways! lol

umm that's what the != means. It is the only way to represent a not equal to symbol on a QWERTY keyboard. Can't even do it with extended ASCII. So programmers use the != to mean the same thing as the old = with a / through it in mathmatical terms

XR1stang

The Fireman · 01-10-2003, 04:33 PM

I don't really care about them, but it would be nice to have them back.

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XR1stang
umm that's what the != means. It is the only way to represent a not equal to symbol on a QWERTY keyboard. Can't even do it with extended ASCII. So programmers use the != to mean the same thing as the old = with a / through it in mathmatical terms

XR1stang

rofl...looked like a type-o!

its in m y character map...but i doubt itll post... ‚ ...thats it..whether or not it shows right...

PKRWUD · 01-10-2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj_jonathon
its in m y character map...but i doubt itll post... ‚ ...thats it..whether or not it shows right...

Yeah, I have it too, but it doesn't show up in here.

XR1stang · 01-10-2003, 04:58 PM

yah you can get a font to show it, but if someone doesn't have that font all they see is the square like on these boards

oh and most programming languages I know accept the != (pronouced bang equal) as the representative of not equal to.

XR½stang

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XR1stang
yah you can get a font to show it, but if someone doesn't have that font all they see is the square like on these boards

oh and most programming languages I know accept the != (pronouced bang equal) as the representative of not equal to.

XR½stang

bang equal is how you pronounce it? lol...interesting...id pronounce it not equal

...crazy programmers...lol...

XR1stang · 01-10-2003, 05:47 PM

lol, the funny thing is I'm not a programmer! I just have been around them for much too long now and I have picked up some of their bad habits of interjecting bits of code speak in to real life communications.

and no comment on my neato spiffy uber ½ symbol? w00t!

XR1stang

Rev · 01-10-2003, 05:57 PM

I liked the post count...............couldn't see what real harm it did. I can certainly live without it................but why should we? I guess Dan has his reasons?

Rev

jj_jonathon · 01-10-2003, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XR1stang
lol, the funny thing is I'm not a programmer! I just have been around them for much too long now and I have picked up some of their bad habits of interjecting bits of code speak in to real life communications.

and no comment on my neato spiffy uber ½ symbol? w00t!

XR1stang

no comment? lol...check my "post count" to the left...its said that for quite a while now...

01-10-2003, 07:22 PM

i don't care either way. if they come back cool, if not cool.

90'5.0 Conv · 01-10-2003, 08:20 PM

I liked the post count also. I'm not here much and people come and go. The post count really helped me identify the people that were really devoted to the site. I would like to see it put back.

James

View Poll Results: Would you like to see the post count return
Yes	26	44.83%
No	7	12.07%
I don't care either way	25	43.10%
Voters: 58. This poll is closed

01-10-2003, 12:14 AM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Return post count or not?...lets see your votes. PLEASE REPLY!!! Well, we've had no post count here on Mustang Works for some time now. We've all had a chance for it to settle in and to see how the board is without it. What I'm looking for here is to guage if members want the post count back. Let's see your votes! __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-10-2003, 01:17 AM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hmmmm Well, at first when they disappeared from the usual spot, I was kinda wanting it back, but now I could care less.... Seems like I know the people I know here so well, I don't need to see their post count everytime. Every once in a while I'll go to the top 100 posters and check it out. However, I'm glad we still have the option of viewing our post counts in our profiles. Reminds be how long I've been here. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-10-2003, 01:39 AM	#3
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	no problem w/ me....:) I for one, dont really miss it, but I would not mind seeing it again. Hell, every other message board has it.... and FoxBody is right, we can always look it up.....I just dont think its that big a deal if we have it or not. I just like it myself. Most EVERYONE here knows where everyone 'stands' in posts...it should just not be made a big issue of..... TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

01-10-2003, 01:44 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'll say the same thing I've said all along: It helps me identify other members, just like their Location does. I don't care if mine is shown, I benefit from seeing other peoples post count listed. I would definitely like them put back. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-10-2003, 10:37 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I find myself clicking on peoples profile quite a bit to see how many post they have. About 80% of the members are newbies anyways. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-10-2003, 11:40 AM	#7
XR1stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	post count != experience. I know I don't post a tremendous amount here, but I have learned who knows what they are talking about just from reading the posts every day. I have seen much too much contention on other websites because of post count and was actually pleasantly suprised to see that they weren't on here any more when I came back. I don't care if they stay gone or they come back. XR1stang __________________ I used to hate computers, until the server went down on me...

01-10-2003, 02:35 PM	#9
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I am with Chris on this one. I help identify people by using their posts counts, although I realize that posts don't equal knowledge or even how long a member has been on the boards. I am here nearly everyday just browsing and keeping up with what is going on in BOL, but I rarely post anymore. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

01-10-2003, 04:33 PM	#11
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	I don't really care about them, but it would be nice to have them back. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

01-10-2003, 04:58 PM	#14
XR1stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	yah you can get a font to show it, but if someone doesn't have that font all they see is the square like on these boards oh and most programming languages I know accept the != (pronouced bang equal) as the representative of not equal to. XR½stang __________________ I used to hate computers, until the server went down on me...

01-10-2003, 05:47 PM	#16
XR1stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	lol, the funny thing is I'm not a programmer! I just have been around them for much too long now and I have picked up some of their bad habits of interjecting bits of code speak in to real life communications. and no comment on my neato spiffy uber ½ symbol? w00t! XR1stang __________________ I used to hate computers, until the server went down on me...

01-10-2003, 05:57 PM	#17
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I lked it I liked the post count...............couldn't see what real harm it did. I can certainly live without it................but why should we? I guess Dan has his reasons? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

01-10-2003, 07:22 PM	#19
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	i don't care either way. if they come back cool, if not cool.

01-10-2003, 08:20 PM	#20
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	I liked the post count also. I'm not here much and people come and go. The post count really helped me identify the people that were really devoted to the site. I would like to see it put back. James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

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