No Post Count - Your Views

[King]

I personally like it because it is a large step forward to reducing spam. I was thinking of suggesting this earlier, but I had a feeling that all the people that have been try to get a million posts would bombard me with a bunch of No's and stuff so I stayed quiet. But what is even better about it is that there is no more popularity on the forums, these forums are basically democratic. I know that sounds wierd, but it's true. I'm really glad that they removed posting.

[Tuuttipingu4]

i think it was okay idea now there is not spam

[King]

I think it was an okay idea. Now there is no spam

Yeah, and just as some Constructive Critism, fix up your grammar a tad.

[Tuuttipingu4]

Yeah, and just as some Constructive Critism, fix up your grammar a tad.
TEACHER!
look that:

WHY DED TH3Y HAV 2 tAK IT AWY!

[nickster532]

I actually think its good because now hopefully there will be less spam

[King]

TEACHER!
Look at that:

WHY DED TH3Y HAV 2 tAK IT AWY!

I wrote that way on purpose because there are a bunch of noobs trying to get a bunch of posts and it's very stereotypical for them to talk that way.

[Tuuttipingu4]

are nickster532 then noob because he voted ''WHY DED TH3Y HAV 2 tAK IT AWY!''

[nickster532]

oh yeah I accedently did that and im not a noob my hand slipped

[King]

oh yeah I accedently did that and im not a noob my hand slipped

Only noobs have their hands slip while voting on polls..

[Tuuttipingu4]

Only noobs have their hands slip while voting on polls..

then nickster532 are sure noob?:sick:

[nickster532]

ok well I didnt mean to vote that ok? I ment to hit the other one

[King]

ok well I didnt mean to vote that ok? I ment to hit the other one

Lol, I know I was just messing around. So, let's get back on topic and discuss the issue of Post Counts.

[Tuuttipingu4]

ok well I didnt mean to vote that ok? I ment to hit the other one

why teacher then said ''Only noobs have their hands slip while voting on polls..''

[Intel]

then nickster532 are sure noob?:sick:

I think you don't get the point of this poll, it's not meant to call anybody n00bs, King just wants to see where everyone stands on this. I for one think that no post count will maybe make people even attempt to post better, now that theres nothing to compete with.

[Haklii]

Im glad, they toke it away, now there is less spam:P

Bye bye Spam!

[Brock Lensar]

Im glad, they toke it away, now there is less spam:P

Bye bye Spam!

Yes and me to so people wont spam to get there posts up

[Biggyp]

You still have a post count. If you view someone's profile, you can see it.
You can just not see it from a post.

[blingstr]

Yes!! they said they would do it but so soon? this is brilliant. im sure spam will go low now

[914mgtj914]

id like to have it back and maybe if your a rule violator
like me-_-
then maybe you should have it taken away until the time expires:O

[Shades]

I'm fine with it, It's not a big deal.

[Tetsumonchi]

While the number of posts you have can indicate a long-standing and dedicated member, it can also be a sign of a spammer or post-*****, which sadly tends to be the case on this forum. Hopefully, by removing post count, it will help put more emphasis on the quality of members' posts, rather than how many they make.

[Newtown11]

I find this good, but a liitle suprising. I never realized they took it away untill now.
But you can still go to a user's profile and see their post count.

[Chappers]

While the number of posts you have can indicate a long-standing and dedicated member, it can also be a sign of a spammer or post-*****, which sadly tends to be the case on this forum. Hopefully, by removing post count, it will help put more emphasis on the quality of members' posts, rather than how many they make.

that is a good reason for the post count being shut off

but

if you go to the users profile it shows the number of posts, is that intentional???

[11dx11]

Im glad It was taken away, People won't just showoff to get there post count up they will actually put their effort's In posts

[Tetsumonchi]

I think its intentional. But most members won't to the trouble of checking each other's profiles to see how many posts they have.

[11dx11]

Yea I noticed you can still see your's or other's post count by looking on their profile....I won't do It though, There's no use

[granite123]

:O I actually think its good because now hopefully there will be less spam

That comment made no sense !
and it will stop n00bs going wow i got 400 posts :O
*coughs* 11DX11 lol

[hypnobe]

i dont think this will completely eliminate the spamming.. because the rank are still under our names..

when you see mumbling penguin you know that players has posted a lot, i dont know if that is a good thing or a bad thing but i think the mods should gave the same name to each rank, if they do that you cant see in what rank they are..

but yeah i think it is good that the post count is gone..

[SteveTParkin]

Well, I am glad they have taken away the post counts. At least there wont be anymore people going, ''w00t, 200th post'' or posting spam to get a higher rank.

Now everyone is stuck with there rank :P

Unless you have RV ect..

[Dancing Flame]

i dont think this will completely eliminate the spamming.. because the rank are still under our names..

when you see mumbling penguin you know that players has posted a lot, i dont know if that is a good thing or a bad thing but i think the mods should gave the same name to each rank, if they do that you cant see in what rank they are..

but yeah i think it is good that the post count is gone..

Yeah that was what I was thinking but then like the first rank please read the rules you could have 99 posts or 1 post and you wouldnt know so then it dosnt make it as good to be a high rank.

[paintboy100]

I personally like it because it is a large step forward to reducing spam. I was thinking of suggesting this earlier, but I had a feeling that all the people that have been try to get a million posts would bombard me with a bunch of No's and stuff so I stayed quiet. But what is even better about it is that there is no more popularity on the forums, these forums are basically democratic. I know that sounds wierd, but it's true. I'm really glad that they removed posting.

Finally they removed the post count. It would be better if they removed the ranks too:D

[goury rules]

Even though post count encouraged some spam,
I preferred it. Now it is hard to determine what users
are new, and which ones are older on the forums.
Since the forums are new you can not tell the difference.

[Balthasar]

I'm actually glad that it was taken away from the side panel next to the posts. Honestly, post count is what has been hurting us the most. All people do is think about how more posts and higher ranks makes you "cooler" than someone else. I think that judging someone based on post count and ranks is one of the biggest mistakes one can make.

The next thing I'm hoping for is that the ranks finally get abolished for good. There is no need for ranks on here as it was proved to be part of the problem with spam as well.

[Gaara]

I don't like it at all. Post counts are a big part of forums.

[bigy™]

I don't like it at all. Post counts are a big part of forums.

no there not!
forums are about
talking about topics and having fun
no counting how many posts you have ;)

[Bam Margera]

yeah this is really good,finally there is no spam and my post count that for no reason has been reset to 0 is not viewable anymore

[Biggie Shmin]

Not as many hypocritical views in this thread as I thought there would be. Come on, stop lying, the only reason why you penguins post here is for your post count. All most of you care about is popularity on Mammoth. Post count doesn't get you popularity anyway, helpfulness does. Unfortunately, you nine years olds haven't realised that yet. I exclude a few people from this, you know who you are.

I predict a mass user migration to a forum with post count. Oh well, it will give this forum a larger quantitly of mature users, which will benefit the forum greatly

[Tokyo Boy]

Best idea EVER! I'm throwing a party on Club Penguin for the celebration!

[Jmclark911]

Well, this isn't COMPLETELY done with. I mean there still are post ranks, which are different though.

But overall, I think this idea is great for the forums!

[FunnyBoy]

I really am glad that they did this. Now we wont have to deal with people wanting a high post count and thinking they are popular or something. :)

Hopefully it will cut off the spam this time.

[KiddyPool]

I just Noticed This Too!I am Glad They did this, I think it will Help The forums out A lot.:)

[Tyl3r4]

My view is THANK GOSH, i love you mods and admins, there will still be spam though

[Pengo]

Biggie Shmin's post :: Ditto.

The post ranks are still stuck. If we're definately keeping post count off for good, I think we should have ranks based on how long you've been a member of this place. (IMO.)

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[Chibi Goku]

i don't really care as long as i can still post pictures and links

for the "please read the rules" rank i actual like it like this

it reminds everyone who looks at my posts to read the rules


Ps: when did they post count go away? and if theres a thread about it please post a link

[King]

Oh and just a little question to the mods- This 'No Post Count' thing is permanent, right?

[Gamerboy]

Oh and just a little question to the mods- This 'No Post Count' thing is permanent, right?

Yes, for until further notice.

Perhaps if a drastic change occurs then we may get it back but that isn't likely.

[Tokyo Boy]

Oh and just a little question to the mods- This 'No Post Count' thing is permanent, right?

Yup, post count is gone for good!

I like the idea of ranks for how long you've been a member, Pengo.

[Crazay]

In the long run, yeah that was a great idea, but now the side panel looks so empty. :(

[King]

In the long run, yeah that was a great idea, but now the side panel looks so empty. :(

Amen to that! The side panel does seem a tad blank.

[Gamerboy]

Amen to that! The side panel does seem a tad blank.

King you sad person.

Who cares about post count? Only spammers or people trying to be cool put fake post counts into their profiles.

[Bill Rimers]

I would rather have post count. I just liked post counts.

[Dracophile]

Biggie Shmin's post :: Ditto.

The post ranks are still stuck. If we're definately keeping post count off for good, I think we should have ranks based on how long you've been a member of this place. (IMO.)

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Ranks have been deleted, but users that have not posted since the change will retain their old rank. Tomorrow Ben will recount posts and titles, which will fix everyone's rank to the default setting "Club Penguin Player".

Post count being shut off is permanent, and post counts displaying in profiles was a minor mistake which will also be removed.

[Balthasar]

Ranks have been deleted, but users that have not posted since the change will retain their old rank. Tomorrow Ben will recount posts and titles, which will fix everyone's rank to the default setting "Club Penguin Player".

Post count being shut off is permanent, and post counts displaying in profiles was a minor mistake which will also be removed.

I know that you specifically stated that there will be no ranks, but will staff have their own ranks and will there be infraction ranks?

[Dracophile]

I know that you specifically stated that there will be no ranks, but will staff have their own ranks and will there be infraction ranks?

Staff members will continue to be able to customize their own ranks, and infractions will also alter ranks still, so users know that they have been given an infraction.

[Balthasar]

Staff members will continue to be able to customize their own ranks, and infractions will also alter ranks still, so users know that they have been given an infraction.

Pengo mentioned "special ranks". So, would there be any special ranks such as one relevant to "Miniclip Master" or "Still Wetting the Bed" on these forums? I know you said that it wasn't working out on the old forums, but I was wondering if that would be a consideration now.

[Snowball3028]

Ranks have been deleted, but users that have not posted since the change will retain their old rank. Tomorrow Ben will recount posts and titles, which will fix everyone's rank to the default setting "Club Penguin Player".

Post count being shut off is permanent, and post counts displaying in profiles was a minor mistake which will also be removed.

So you now can't change your rank?
For example, if I get 300 posts, I'll still be a club penguin player instead of a mumbling penguin?

[Juancri98]

I'm happy now, now NO more spam. :O

[Balthasar]

So you now can't change your rank?
For example, if I get 300 posts, I'll still be a club penguin player instead of a mumbling penguin?

Nope. Now, it's impossible to change your rank. We're all going to have the same rank so that we are all treated the same.

[Ozymandias]

Nope. Now, it's impossible to change your rank. We're all going to have the same rank so that we are all treated the same.

COMMUNISM.

It's a great thing that we don't have ranks, but couldn't you at least set it to something like "Posts here" or something? :/

[Hockey_Dude]

I don't really care if I have a post count or not.

[Dracophile]

Pengo mentioned "special ranks". So, would there be any special ranks such as one relevant to "Miniclip Master" or "Still Wetting the Bed" on these forums? I know you said that it wasn't working out on the old forums, but I was wondering if that would be a consideration now.

There likely will not be any positive ranks, as that is associated with "playing favorites" and will break the "all users are equal" thing we are trying to enforce. "Still Wetting the Bed" may or may not carry over, but we think problem users are just going to rack up infractions and be gone anyways.

So you now can't change your rank?
For example, if I get 300 posts, I'll still be a club penguin player instead of a mumbling penguin?

No ranks. All users are equal.

[Bill Rimers]

Club Penguin Player. But what if someone doesn't play CP anymore but they just like the forums?:O

[Ozymandias]

There likely will not be any positive ranks, as that is associated with "playing favorites" and will break the "all users are equal" thing we are trying to enforce. "Still Wetting the Bed" may or may not carry over, but we think problem users are just going to rack up infractions and be gone anyways.



No ranks. All users are equal.


I say again, COMMUNISM.

omg rfs cn i have my own rank plz? I can see how that would be annoying.

But, are you eliminating it from sight? or just freezing all ranks as they are (minus Rule violater ranks) because I reaaaaaaallllyyy don't like "Please read the Rules", nor will I like "Penguin" in any way, shape or form.

EDIT: Oh well, I AM CP PLAYERZ NOW

[Dracophile]

Club Penguin Player. But what if someone doesn't play CP anymore but they just like the forums?:O

If we come up with a better rank before tomorrow we will use that. Once the ranks are reset it will apply to everyone.

This is a CP forum though. People that dont like or play the game really shouldn't be here in the first place.

[Balthasar]

There likely will not be any positive ranks, as that is associated with "playing favorites" and will break the "all users are equal" thing we are trying to enforce. "Still Wetting the Bed" may or may not carry over, but we think problem users are just going to rack up infractions and be gone anyways.

That's definitely understandable. No one wants to be accused of playing favorites and the consequences can be harsh. I'm assuming this is going to take effect as of tomorrow morning or whenever Ben logs on, correct?

Oh, and one more thing, would it be possible to allow everyone be able to vote on a new rank?

[Dracophile]

I don't think we'd have time to vote on ranks, I don't have any suggestions and, just as all the kids complained and whined about last week, I SUCK at making ranks.

[icee weissy]

There likely will not be any positive ranks, as that is associated with "playing favorites" and will break the "all users are equal" thing we are trying to enforce. "Still Wetting the Bed" may or may not carry over, but we think problem users are just going to rack up infractions and be gone anyways.



No ranks. All users are equal.

I have another suggestion for the ranks that you may want to consider. Since the post count has been shut off and there are no more ranks, In thought it would be useful if we could have our own personal ranks, that way everyone is still equal, and they are satisfied. If you dont like the idea, fine, this is just a suggestion.

[Snowball3028]

I don't think we'd have time to vote on ranks, I don't have any suggestions and, just as all the kids complained and whined about last week, I SUCK at making ranks.

I know the old ranks will be gone but will there still be ranks like rule violator?

[Heat 4eva]

I have another suggestion for the ranks that you may want to consider. Since the post count has been shut off and there are no more ranks, In thought it would be useful if we could have our own personal ranks, that way everyone is still equal, and they are satisfied. If you dont like the idea, fine, this is just a suggestion.

It would take too long to make them all, and with more users signing up everyday, just too much hassle...

[Ozymandias]

It IS easier if we could possibly make our own ranks, php or whatever it's called doesn't allow you to do that though..right?

[Balthasar]

I don't think we'd have time to vote on ranks, I don't have any suggestions and, just as all the kids complained and whined about last week, I SUCK at making ranks.

Ah, don't be so hard on yourself, RFS. ;)

Anyway, could either I or you open up a suggestion thread maybe? Then you could pick from the ones that are there. The users will comment on them and you would get a pretty good idea for a new one.

[Dannyboy]

I would have to stick with the Mods. reasons to stop the post count. It is true that the post counts do cause tremendous chaos here on the forums, so I'll have to say that.

[Dracophile]

Nobody is getting their own personal ranks. There is an option to turn it on, but we wont'.

[Tokyo Boy]

Nobody is getting their own personal ranks. There is an option to turn it on, but we wont'.

May I ask why we can't do that? Not trying to be smart or anything; I was just wondering.

[Ozymandias]

Nobody is getting their own personal ranks. There is an option to turn it on, but we wont'.

Yeah, as Tokyo Boy asked, why? you should make it a privlage, as in earning a RV rank= no custom title.

[Sandman]

I'm glad they took it off

[Heat 4eva]

May I ask why we can't do that? Not trying to be smart or anything; I was just wondering.

Yeah, as Tokyo Boy asked, why? you should make it a privlage, as in earning a RV rank= no custom title.

I like the idea, if someone misuses it, just take it away from them, or give them an infraction. I don't see the problem.

[Beckett360]

Thats good. Spam is really annoying. But this change is new to me...

[hobo jo3]

i know, why did they take it away even if we did break the forum rules whats the point of doing that:mad:

[Dracophile]

Yeah, as Tokyo Boy asked, why? you should make it a privlage, as in earning a RV rank= no custom title.

Because the word filter doesn't apply to the custom title field, and being able to have your own title is something you need to EARN. Giving it out to everyone ruins the privilege. I am not turning it on, and I am fairly certain Ben is not turning it on either.

i know, why did they take it away even if we did break the forum rules whats the point of doing that:mad:

You seem to be here only for post count, and even though it is turned off you still continue to post like you want a high count...

[bayerhoff]

I think that it would be a good idea to leave the post count in profile..
Spammers have got what they had to, and I'd really like to see how much posts I have..

[Jojo101432]

I am glad that they took it away because now people have no reason to spam because everypne's post count is always the same. I think it was a smart move! It doesn't bother me at all.

[Dark]

I am glad that they took it away because now people have no reason to spam because everypne's post count is always the same. I think it was a smart move! It doesn't bother me at all.

You just spammed because you said useless post he said that the post count and going up but not showen in the threads just when you click on someone's profile.

[Chappers]

i wouldnt of minded post count being shut off if they hadnt taken away the ranks

but seeing as they took away the ranks i am not to happy-_-

[kogeck]

Yeah, spaming now might be a thing of the past :)

[Heat 4eva]

You just spammed because you said useless post he said that the post count and going up but not showen in the threads just when you click on someone's profile.

That wasn't spamming. All she did was post her veiws on the post count being taken away, which is the topic of this thread. Do you think that because you were 'Famous' on the old forums for having alot of posts that you can put down others for not doing anything wrong?

It's a good idea, it should reduce spam, but I doubt it will... (PENGUINS)

I also noticed you had neally 400 posts before it was shut off, I'm not saying anything (SPAM)

[I Ate A Fish]

I'm glad it's gone. I definetly think it will reduce spam, but I think people will still spam, so that's why I voted Option 3.

Personally, on a normal forum, post count is fine and not a problem, so I like it. It's not good or bad. On this forum, it's a number that people use to tell how "famous" someone is. I'm glad it's gone here because I think it'll make for a better forum.

[Heat 4eva]

I'm glad it's gone. I definetly think it will reduce spam, but I think people will still spam, so that's why I voted Option 3.

Personally, on a normal forum, post count is fine and not a problem, so I like it. It's not good or bad. On this forum, it's a number that people use to tell how "famous" someone is. I'm glad it's gone here because I think it'll make for a better forum.

People like... Dark

Yeah, only on a forum were the average age is probably 11, it was just used to build up famousness (eh?) and popurlarity

[Yellowtail]

It's pretty cool, you can still look at profile pages though...

[bored567]

finally this will kill spam for sure good for u mods

[Snowball3028]

This will fry tons of spam. And if someone spams in the future, it's a worse cause.

[flubby10]

I'm glad there is no more because there is less spam and less ppl having competitoins and what not.

[RacerPeng]

If you care about post count you ARE a spammer. Biggie Shmin said it all. I am not just being a hypocrite when I say this. As a few of you will remember a long time ago I made a thread basically saying down with post count, and it finally happened. Post Count unfortunately leads to popularity (at least to the penguins). Popularity leads to pride. Pride leads to jealousy. Jealousy leads to wanting more posts. Wanting more posts leads to spam.

[Tyl3r4]

I say thank goodness, it's slowed down the pace of the forums, which means less spam.
It also means a better community.

[Burgerfries]

I can't possibly see what you don't like? It's necesary because people focus too much on being a celebrity poster on day two, and not focusing on what they post.

I personally liked the ranks, and I admit I really did care about post count for around two months after I joined. But that's over....

[Pengo]

Ranks have been deleted, but users that have not posted since the change will retain their old rank.

Wait, so, if you haven't posted since the count shut off, it means you keep a post rank? o.o Sorry, not too clear on that.

[Dannyboy]

Considering the time distance between the first time I posted on this and now, the spam has dropped tremendously, I am still sticking by my post. I might post here in another week or so on the differences on the spam issue.

[Died By Bear]

These are the people that said they didn't want it taken away...

WHY DED TH3Y HAV 2 tAK IT AWY!
Babidu, Chiby101, hobo jo3, iamyellow, Laxster™, mahogony, nickster532, Rigsandbill™, The Grim Reaper 9

I would rather have post count
914mgtj914, Antarctic, bayerhoff, Beckett360, Bellito, Bill Rimers, conman1001, Dude19, Gaara, goury rules, Julysa, leelad999, New Guy, Sk8ter1000, Snowball3028

Some people might of said it as a joke. Still, kind of makes ya laugh, eh?

[Icemanrobot]

O N0z no m0rE p0stE c0uNts!!!!!!111! N000o0ooooooo0!!!!!111!!

Just kidding, But I don't care about post count that much.

[Gamerboy]

Wait, so, if you haven't posted since the count shut off, it means you keep a post rank? o.o Sorry, not too clear on that.

Yeah, that's correct. VBulletin checks whether your post rank is correct every time after you make a post. Ben I believe can get the system to recalculate the ranks for everyone, but it doesn't really matter too much in my opinion.

[Mattinho]

I am feeling strongly about this staying this way. Its brilliant, I can be funny and no one rates me for my number of posts.
e.g. "z0mg lykm ur nt pstin enuf funeh jkz coz i was lyk gttn brd." - This person's posts - 7,932,893 - Rank, On my way out...

[Dracophile]

Wait, so, if you haven't posted since the count shut off, it means you keep a post rank? o.o Sorry, not too clear on that.

I do not have "Super Administrator" permissions. Those forum powers are reserved for my supervisors, aka Ben and Rob. Only Ben can resync the ranks.

[Poisenman101]

If you care about post count you ARE a spammer. Biggie Shmin said it all. I am not just being a hypocrite when I say this. As a few of you will remember a long time ago I made a thread basically saying down with post count, and it finally happened. Post Count unfortunately leads to popularity (at least to the penguins). Popularity leads to pride. Pride leads to jealousy. Jealousy leads to wanting more posts. Wanting more posts leads to spam.



And SPAM leads to this post....so you are "not just being a hypocrite" when you say what???
You are patting yourself on the back because you think you caused this change to happen? This does NOT follow logical sequence and you are admitting to be a hypocrite...think before you post...or is that what you intended to say? Hmmmm.

[Michelle]

Eh I never cared about post count or any stupid **** like that, so it doesn't bother me.

[Geopoke]

I am glad they took it away because it will reduce spam. I liked it a little though cuz it can help you determine how long people have been on the forums.

[RacerPeng]

And SPAM leads to this post....so you are "not just being a hypocrite" when you say what???
You are patting yourself on the back because you think you caused this change to happen? This does NOT follow logical sequence and you are admitting to be a hypocrite...think before you post...or is that what you intended to say? Hmmmm.

Get you're facts straight. I am NOT saying I caused this change. I'm saying I'm not being a hypocrite because I have wanted no post count for a LONG time. Read my flim-flamming post before you try to sound like a genius. I'm not being a hypocrite, Einstein.