Lookin for YOUR opinion on Postin like a fool!

[CatdrvR]

I agree! I have noticed the post count padding which doesn't really matter to me since post count isn't what matters. It's the knowledge they offer. If somebody has 8,000 posts at the end of the first year that were all "nice," I probably wouldn't think much of that person. I think upping the character count isn't a bad idea, but at the same time I don't think it really matters. If the moderators notice the post padding in a timely fashion, then they can take care of it before it becomes a huge problem. I think the character limit should be upped though so posts have more substance. I am guilty of posting simply to compliment the person who built an awesome truck... but I try and offer SOME substance in that compliment. That's how I feel about it. Not sure if it's clear or not. haha

Dan

[SmallHaul]

I don't really care what my post count is because it really doesn't mean much. But, there are so many times that someone has a really nice build and I want to say "Nice Build" and just compliment them.

How about no minimum on characters per post but... it only adds to your post count if the post is over 25 characters? That would be cool.

[ihbuilder]

freddy , It dose not matter to me . sometimes I am short for words heck why not just boot em after a couple of warnings if thats all they're doing is typing 400 post with nice,nice build they're not really contributing unless they have a build of they're own or helping others out . I've seen a few like that in other places , gets annoying

just my blunt $0.02
IHSteve

[sparkycuda]

Guess I'm just dense - don't understand why some people have to make a big deal about "count" or something else. Some seem to be in this for themselves. Anyway, I like Small Haul's idea of minimum characters before it applies to their count. Sometimes, a "nice build" says all you want; other times calling out specific items that you really like is warranted. I'm so new at this (working on a Komatsu dozer), I appreciate just being able to read the descriptions and see the pictures, with no concern about the counts. On the "previous forum" I was able to buy some items to help me along, so I do have an interest in being qualified to use the B/S/T.

Can the B/S/T forums be read-only for those with low post counts? Once you meet the requirement, then you could actively participate.

BIG THANKS! to Freddy and those who made this forum happen.

Ken Sharp

[Juganought]

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

I don't really care what my post count is because it really doesn't mean much. But, there are so many times that someone has a really nice build and I want to say "Nice Build" and just compliment them.

How about no minimum on characters per post but... it only adds to your post count if the post is over 25 characters? That would be cool.

Didn't even know that you had character limits. I agree with SmallHaul, I would up it too