Post Counting?

lx mike · 01-18-2002, 07:13 PM

Does anyone here really care what their post count is? I've noticed on some other boards that people with low post counts don't seem to get the same respect that someone with a lot of posts gets.

Not on this message board but on a few that are local to me they all seem to 'base' things on how many posts you have. Anyone ever go into a forum and see someone respond to a post just to get their count up?

Free post they call it or post whoring.

Mr 5 0 · 01-18-2002, 07:43 PM

Sure, some folks do the 'Post Counting' thing here and although I think it's a bit silly it's also basically harmless; just another form of competition.

High post counts usually mean that you're either a long-time member/contributor or just very active on the boards. Something to be noticed, for sure, but on Mustang Works, we generally give our respect to those who earn it by the quality - not the quantity - of their posts.

Dark_5.0 · 01-18-2002, 09:51 PM

I get a kick out of the new guys that post as much as they can just for senior member status.

Then its not enought o be a post ***** then you have to post a topic like " I hit 600 post"

One time there was a guy that had two topics posted at once one said "I hit 500 post" and the other said "I hit 600 post"

That means this guy posted like 100 times in 2 or 3 days.

The phrase "Get a life" comes to mind

1969Mach1 · 01-18-2002, 11:07 PM

lol I did it for alittle bit, I don't really go by it. I don't spam like most people *Cough* mustangman65_79 *Cough* hehehe.... But it's all fun and games, I post quality posts usually. Like I've had long posts where it's taken me like half-n-hour to give my feedback or opinion.

Happy Postings All,
§am

Mach 1 · 01-19-2002, 02:11 AM

I agree, quality over quantity is whats important here.

mustangman65-79 please take note...cough...cough...

HiFlow5 0 · 01-19-2002, 07:57 AM

speaking of posts, wheres marty on this one? haven't seen anything from him in awhile. (no offence marty!)

Stang Runner · 01-19-2002, 09:29 AM

or they might be Layed off and have not much esl to do But to sit here and make post......... Wait that might be me.....

silver_pilate · 01-19-2002, 11:25 AM

Heck...like you, Mike, I've been here as long or longer than probably 90% of the people who are now active on the board. I remember the old days of the good ol' branching tree-diagram boards and some of the classic arguments and flame wars that went on.

I remember Mr 5 0 and of course Dan from those days and a few others who are still active that I can't call to mind just now. I know there are some others who were active at that time and then changed their accounts later on, losing thier original sign-up date and post counts.

I've never kept track of my post numbers, but I know that I don't have as high a post rate as many of the other members. That's fine. I live a busy life, and I don't have much time to be on the boards, so I don't really post all that much. Also, depending on my mood, I usually only post when it's something that peaks my interest or when I feel that I can contribute something worthwhile to the discussion...and of course, if I need some advice.

That being said, I don't mind those who count posts. It's kinda fun to watch, and it's all good fun and competition. As long as it doesn't needlessly clutter the boards.

I've keep a pretty low profile, and because of that, not many of the members know me that well. I guess that's my loss. Maybe in the future, as life settles down a bit, I'll try and get more active. Until then, I remain a shadow which only briefly exists in the light before fading back into the depths

.

--nathan
a.k.a. "la sombra blanca" (the white shadow)

Stang Runner · 01-19-2002, 12:02 PM

Believe it or not, this was the first web page I found on the Internet - about anything. Not sure what year - it was early in 1997 - I think. I only had about 55 posts from that time to '99. I was a member for a year or so before my 'new' name. Only could get in during my PC class in shcool (if the Teacher wasn't looking). Not until last year did I really become active on the website...read a lot of posts, though.

I try to post intelligently and do my 'homework' before I post. Ask others I know on a few chat rooms and an older guy that has been working on cars for over 50 years...knows a lot of car stuff. I plan on meeting him in a few weeks in Florida; he's retired now. For an old man - he's cool.

joe4speed · 01-19-2002, 12:50 PM

I am a member of a few other forums, but this is the one I go to first everyday. The quality of this board by far surpasses all the others! I have a few posts but not as many as some people that haven't been here as long. I come here every day but don't post every day! I guess some people are just more talkkative! That's not a bad thing!

Crazy Horse GT · 01-19-2002, 01:00 PM

High Flow 5.0:

I'm still here but have been busy helping my wife with her cancer battle.

Yes, I guess I got carried away with posting but I hit 1000! I'm happy with that so I'm cooling it some -uuhhm 6t9pony -hehe. See Ya.

marty

mustangman65_79 · 01-19-2002, 01:02 PM

Hmmmmmmmmm

Seems to me that my name gets thrown around here quite a bit. In case u haven't noticed, since 1969Mach1 and me stopped our posting battle, I haven't been posting quite as much. I just now post to what I feel needs me addition to the page, thank u very much.

P.S. no I'm not mad, I had to laugh at this.

1969Mach1 · 01-19-2002, 08:54 PM

hahaha... yeh it's all in good humour. And I was going agaist you but you just went postal. You'd reply to every post in the last 6 months. lol And then the spam posts you did. lol It's all in good humour.

Take it easy bud,
§am

6T9PONY · 01-20-2002, 07:41 AM

ME? POST WHORING? NEVER!!!!!!!!!!! Haha.....only their for awhile...I had to catch up with tireburner163....since I got up past him I have backed way off and have just been enjoying reading the boards and not responding to them as much....I don't get to spend as much time on the boards as I used to awhile back since basketball started. Basketball is very time consuming. I'm sick of it...

srv1 · 01-20-2002, 09:53 AM

I AM UP TO 488 POSTS! WOO HOO!

what happens when you hit a 1000? do you win a prize? do you get a cookie?

mustangman65_79 · 01-21-2002, 04:31 AM

1969Mach1, I'm not even trying, and I'm still outgunning u. Hehe.

fiveohpatrol · 01-21-2002, 09:09 PM

Quote:

what happens when you hit a 1000? do you win a prize? do you get a cookie?

I sure hope so, because I'm close and I want a cookie. That would be sweeet.

01-18-2002, 07:13 PM	#1
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Post Counting? Does anyone here really care what their post count is? I've noticed on some other boards that people with low post counts don't seem to get the same respect that someone with a lot of posts gets. Not on this message board but on a few that are local to me they all seem to 'base' things on how many posts you have. Anyone ever go into a forum and see someone respond to a post just to get their count up? Free post they call it or post whoring. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

01-18-2002, 07:43 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Who's counting? Sure, some folks do the 'Post Counting' thing here and although I think it's a bit silly it's also basically harmless; just another form of competition. High post counts usually mean that you're either a long-time member/contributor or just very active on the boards. Something to be noticed, for sure, but on Mustang Works, we generally give our respect to those who earn it by the quality - not the quantity - of their posts.

01-18-2002, 09:51 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I get a kick out of the new guys that post as much as they can just for senior member status. Then its not enought o be a post *** then you have to post a topic like " I hit 600 post" One time there was a guy that had two topics posted at once one said "I hit 500 post" and the other said "I hit 600 post" That means this guy posted like 100 times in 2 or 3 days. The phrase "Get a life" comes to mind __________________ 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

01-18-2002, 11:07 PM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	lol I did it for alittle bit, I don't really go by it. I don't spam like most people Cough mustangman65_79 Cough hehehe.... But it's all fun and games, I post quality posts usually. Like I've had long posts where it's taken me like half-n-hour to give my feedback or opinion. Happy Postings All, §am __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

01-19-2002, 02:11 AM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I agree, quality over quantity is whats important here. mustangman65-79 please take note...cough...cough... __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-19-2002, 07:57 AM	#6
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	speaking of posts, wheres marty on this one? haven't seen anything from him in awhile. (no offence marty!) __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

01-19-2002, 09:29 AM	#7
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	or they might be Layed off and have not much esl to do But to sit here and make post......... Wait that might be me..... __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

01-19-2002, 11:25 AM	#8
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Heck...like you, Mike, I've been here as long or longer than probably 90% of the people who are now active on the board. I remember the old days of the good ol' branching tree-diagram boards and some of the classic arguments and flame wars that went on. I remember Mr 5 0 and of course Dan from those days and a few others who are still active that I can't call to mind just now. I know there are some others who were active at that time and then changed their accounts later on, losing thier original sign-up date and post counts. I've never kept track of my post numbers, but I know that I don't have as high a post rate as many of the other members. That's fine. I live a busy life, and I don't have much time to be on the boards, so I don't really post all that much. Also, depending on my mood, I usually only post when it's something that peaks my interest or when I feel that I can contribute something worthwhile to the discussion...and of course, if I need some advice. That being said, I don't mind those who count posts. It's kinda fun to watch, and it's all good fun and competition. As long as it doesn't needlessly clutter the boards. I've keep a pretty low profile, and because of that, not many of the members know me that well. I guess that's my loss. Maybe in the future, as life settles down a bit, I'll try and get more active. Until then, I remain a shadow which only briefly exists in the light before fading back into the depths . --nathan a.k.a. "la sombra blanca" (the white shadow) __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

01-19-2002, 12:02 PM	#9
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Believe it or not, this was the first web page I found on the Internet - about anything. Not sure what year - it was early in 1997 - I think. I only had about 55 posts from that time to '99. I was a member for a year or so before my 'new' name. Only could get in during my PC class in shcool (if the Teacher wasn't looking). Not until last year did I really become active on the website...read a lot of posts, though. I try to post intelligently and do my 'homework' before I post. Ask others I know on a few chat rooms and an older guy that has been working on cars for over 50 years...knows a lot of car stuff. I plan on meeting him in a few weeks in Florida; he's retired now. For an old man - he's cool. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

01-19-2002, 12:50 PM	#10
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I am a member of a few other forums, but this is the one I go to first everyday. The quality of this board by far surpasses all the others! I have a few posts but not as many as some people that haven't been here as long. I come here every day but don't post every day! I guess some people are just more talkkative! That's not a bad thing! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

01-19-2002, 01:00 PM	#11
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	High Flow 5.0: I'm still here but have been busy helping my wife with her cancer battle. Yes, I guess I got carried away with posting but I hit 1000! I'm happy with that so I'm cooling it some -uuhhm 6t9pony -hehe. See Ya. marty __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

01-19-2002, 01:02 PM	#12
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Hmmmmmmmmm Seems to me that my name gets thrown around here quite a bit. In case u haven't noticed, since 1969Mach1 and me stopped our posting battle, I haven't been posting quite as much. I just now post to what I feel needs me addition to the page, thank u very much. P.S. no I'm not mad, I had to laugh at this. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

01-19-2002, 08:54 PM	#13
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	hahaha... yeh it's all in good humour. And I was going agaist you but you just went postal. You'd reply to every post in the last 6 months. lol And then the spam posts you did. lol It's all in good humour. Take it easy bud, §am __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

01-20-2002, 07:41 AM	#14
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	ME? POST WHORING? NEVER!!!!!!!!!!! Haha.....only their for awhile...I had to catch up with tireburner163....since I got up past him I have backed way off and have just been enjoying reading the boards and not responding to them as much....I don't get to spend as much time on the boards as I used to awhile back since basketball started. Basketball is very time consuming. I'm sick of it...

01-20-2002, 09:53 AM	#15
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	I AM UP TO 488 POSTS! WOO HOO! what happens when you hit a 1000? do you win a prize? do you get a cookie? __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

01-21-2002, 04:31 AM	#16
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	still outgunning u 1969Mach1, I'm not even trying, and I'm still outgunning u. Hehe. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

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