Vashna
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I would have to agree with welcoming newcomers. Even if you are not trying to simply build up post count, it really does make people feel welcome if a number of people respond to that fateful first post. After all, first impressions can only be made once  |
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ImTheGuyThatDidThat
Phoenix
Joined: May 21, 2008
Posts: 8603
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:57 am Post subject: |
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If anyone need to know how to screw up the first impression,
i`m a fountain of knowledge on that one so just ask 
j/k...but i do screw up first impressions to often. |
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Fluttershy11
Raven
Joined: Jan 12, 2012
Posts: 123
Location: Southern Maine, USA
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: Does Post Count Really Matter? |
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Hmmm, I can't say. Ask me again when you have 1300 more posts. 
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*sighs* You win, Arbie....you beat me. |
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Asp-Z
Clockwork Planet
Joined: Dec 07, 2009
Posts: 11016
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| There's studies that show people with a larger post count on forums get listened to more, get more replies in their threads, etc. Not sure how true that is in practice of course, but I do think having a large number of posts shows dedication to a community. |
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lostgirl1986
There's a party in my head.
Joined: Feb 29, 2012
Age: 26
Posts: 6250
Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I suppose in a way it gets you heard a little more but I think seniority rules over post count and how social you are with other members. I personally am kind of embarrassed with my post count considering I haven't been a member for that long and I already have a lot of posts. Then again I spend a lot of my time on the games board. |
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Fluttershy11
Raven
Joined: Jan 12, 2012
Posts: 123
Location: Southern Maine, USA
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Asp-Z wrote: | | There's studies that show people with a larger post count on forums get listened to more, get more replies in their threads, etc. Not sure how true that is in practice of course, but I do think having a large number of posts shows dedication to a community. |
Well, it certainly seemed to be true when I used to go by the name Usagi1992. Even though I gained quite the reputation as a whiner amongst some of the community, at least my starter threads were addressed and taken seriously once I started reaching into the 400+ posts range.
I guess I just want to start over with a clean slate, even if it means I'm just a baby bird to all you Phoenixes out here. ^_^ Take care.
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TenPencePiece
Curiosity Killed the Cone
Joined: Dec 12, 2009
Age: 18
Posts: 43046
Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Would like to think it doesn't...
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CockneyRebel
Mick Avory, Sensitive brown-eyed Sweet Pea
Joined: Jul 18, 2004
Age: 38
Posts: 87144
Location: In a quiet and peaceful garden, where gentle Mick Avory-like Sweet Peas grow.
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Kvornan
Sea Gull
Joined: Oct 04, 2009
Age: 22
Posts: 245
Location: Thailand
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| Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:43 am Post subject: |
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| Very much doubt it. |
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League_Girl
Proud mamma
Joined: Feb 05, 2010
Posts: 13482
Location: My house
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| Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| I have a high post count and I sure don't get lot of attention here nor get more replies. I think it's better than getting treated badly here. Instead of being mean or rude or attacking someone, don't say nothing at all. |
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Shatbat
Fénix
Joined: Feb 20, 2012
Age: 20
Posts: 3946
Location: South America
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Wow, that was some 4 years necroing there xP
I do give some importance to post count. It's the easiest and fastest way to get a feel on how much has someone contributed. Still, that one time I got 100 posts in a day from Tugs of War at the games forum I felt dirty on the inside, as if I was cheating 
Content beats number of posts in the long run though. A big post count may impress me right away, but after a while I remember the people who write interesting things and pique my curiosity.
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