Post Count : A Defining Factor?

[n4n0]

Feb 2011, 800 posts ^ Good god


Posts do mean something. Imo someone is less likely to risk losing their 2000+ post account over someone with 15 posts. Do posts mean everything? No, but they do mean something

Then again, post count doesn't necessarily mean the person is trusted either. There are many people with 1k+ posts who have barely done any trades. When I was at 600-700 posts, I was still easily a more trusted person than a lot of 1500-3k+ posters. Post count means very little in my eyes. Just means you can go and post on a lot of threads. Big deal. I can do it too, I just choose not to. Most of my posts end up being in the marketplace, some I'll admit are to boost post count, but that's probably 1 in 5 of my actual posts.

Vouches and quality of them > Post count

 

[sjeeenk]

posts mean somthing

 

[Spyike]

posts mean somthing

This guy is a good example, pardon me for using you please. He has had 3 other accounts I was able to track down and has been on Sythe since 2007.. I'd trust him based upon what I see and he only has 137 posts..

 

[The Don Kiluminati]

It's about quality not quantity. If Post count has any value to you, then be sure to always check their history.

 

[Kabal]

Then again, post count doesn't necessarily mean the person is trusted either. There are many people with 1k+ posts who have barely done any trades. When I was at 600-700 posts, I was still easily a more trusted person than a lot of 1500-3k+ posters. Post count means very little in my eyes. Just means you can go and post on a lot of threads. Big deal. I can do it too, I just choose not to. Most of my posts end up being in the marketplace, some I'll admit are to boost post count, but that's probably 1 in 5 of my actual posts.

Vouches and quality of them > Post count

I'm just saying that it does mean something. How many OMMs or staff are stomping around with less than 1k posts.

I don't think anyone in this thread is trying to argue that it is the defining factor or trust. I think everyone knows that quality and quantity of vouches is what is important

 

[OldFinn]

If you feel that it is a defining factor in one's perception of trustworthiness, how do you suggest we detract from the idea of postcount equating to legitimacy?

 

[I Like Brawl XD]

I'm just saying that it does mean something. How many OMMs or staff are stomping around with less than 1k posts.

I don't think anyone in this thread is trying to argue that it is the defining factor or trust. I think everyone knows that quality and quantity of vouches is what is important

Kabal is completely right here. I'm not trying to argue, nor do I believe that anyone else is, that post count is the most important factor. I merely created this thread to gather opinions and observations regarding its (post count) importance to people.

 

[I Like Brawl XD]

If you feel that it is a defining factor in one's perception of trustworthiness, how do you suggest we detract from the idea of postcount equating to legitimacy?

That's a fine question, and also a difficult one to answer. Of course a simple sticky could be made, stating that post count should not be regarded as the "all high" for trust, but that would just be stating common knowledge. I'm not saying that I necessarily believe that post count is a defining factor, in fact, I don't feel that way at all. I do however, feel that some people are using it as a means to "muscle" others into going first in trades / luring them into a sense of trust that may or may not be warranted.

 

[OldFinn]

That's a fine question, and also a difficult one to answer. Of course a simple sticky could be made, stating that post count should not be regarded as the "all high" for trust, but that would just be stating common knowledge. I'm not saying that I necessarily believe that post count is a defining factor, in fact, I don't feel that way at all. I do however, feel that some people are using it as a means to "muscle" others into going first in trades / luring them into a sense of trust that may or may not be warranted.

I see. Could you show me some examples of where people have been linking postcount to legitimacy so I can get a greater sense of the situation at hand?

 

[I Like Brawl XD]

I see. Could you show me some examples of where people have been linking postcount to legitimacy so I can get a greater sense of the situation at hand?

I can give that a try, assuming you're making a serious request and not just trying to prove a point that the issue isn't serious. Should the latter be the case, please let me know now, so as not to waste my time.

It'll take some digging, as the majority of times that this has occurred to me, it has been via MSN. I'll see about locating some in-thread proof though.

 

[Painted Rain]

I've received some comments about my post count, but I can assure you I see very little value in the actual number.

I have not used my post count as a reason for anyone to go first to me, I let my vouches speak for that.

I see post count not as a representation of trust (as trust can really only be proven over time and through successful trades), but as a representation of the dedication to the community and/or the desire to contribute to it.

It's like post count is related to your social status, while vouches relate to your economic status

 

For me, I check different factors to see if they are trustworthy or not. First, I check their vouches, then their join date, and finally their post count. I ACTUALLY check their posts to make sure they aren't spam or anything. You should do the same, you shouldn't solely rely on post count to deem someones trustworthiness.

 

[i noob killer i]

Not going to call you out painted rain but you do post alot and from what Ive seen its not really helpfull to the subject at hand.

OT:I feel that vouches is the way to gain someones trust and the size of the trade they recived the vouches from. Its the best way to judge if they are worthy of you going first but I would always say use a omm then the chance of getting scammed are slim to none.

 

[Insidious Insinuations]

If you feel that it is a defining factor in one's perception of trustworthiness, how do you suggest we detract from the idea of postcount equating to legitimacy?

Remove the counter.

 

[Warlace]

Something like 10k+ posts you KNOW they are trusted. I mean how could they not be if that have that many posts.
But anyways thats just me.

 

[i noob killer i]

Remove the counter.

No why would they do that ? I think its built in with the vb code I may be wrong though. And also some people like having a post count so they feel they have achived something.

 

[Its 4 19 Got a Minute]

i saw a girl the other day 365 posts per day she joined that day

 

The most important factor to me is vouches. PC is just a smalllllllllll part.

 

[KerokeroCola]

Doesn't do anything.

You trust who YOU deem trustable and that can be from many different factors, each person having different ones.

The irony of Gohan (Mr. One-Week-Til-20k-Posts) posting first in this thread is tickling. :laugh:

I've never given a second glance to a person's post count. As I say in any thread that insinuates post count matters, I couldn't even name within 100-200 posts of accuracy what mine is. I'm gonna guess..... 2200?
EDIT: Holy crap, I've been on a posting frenzy.

No why would they do that ? I think its built in with the vb code I may be wrong though. And also some people like having a post count so they feel they have achived something.

Iirc from when I had my own forums like 5 years ago, removing the counter is impossible but removing it from being displayed is incredibly easy. However, I will never suggest removing post count outright. There are several instances where post count is valuable; for example, if I was offering advice to somebody, as well as being a correlative reference to somebody's activity.

 

[ChristmasCracker]

I don't care for post counts, unless they joined in 05 and have 50 posts.
Then it's a fuck no to trading them.

But other than that, I don't base anything off post counts.
I myself have a lot because well.. I have a lot to say in all matters lol.