21-06-2005 01:38									#1
	thread views, please clarify Support Apolyton

in the fora, the threads are listed with number of replies, and number of views. Does views count a given register member only once (regardless of how many times he views that thread) or will it count the same user again, if he logs off in the meantime, if a new reply is added etc.

I ask, because while Im sure it doesnt count each view, the number of views (And implicit number of "lurkers") on the Paradox games subforum seems unrealistically high, relative to the amount of posting,etc.

	21-06-2005 01:40									#2
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I'm pretty sure it counts each view, no matter who it is. It might be a time limit before one single user is counted again though, I don't know.

	21-06-2005 02:33									#3
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It's each view, even if the same person looks at the thread twice. And there's no time limit.

	21-06-2005 02:49									#4
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If you go into a thread and then use the "back" option to get out of it then it doesn't seem to count as a view. At least that has been my experience so far.

EDIT: okay I've tested it again and I was wrong.

Last edited by Rhothaerill on 21-06-2005 at 23:17

	21-06-2005 05:51									#5
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It counts each unique time you load the page. If you sit there hitting F5, it will likely boost a thread's views. Now, go have fun.

	21-06-2005 05:57									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns It counts each unique time you load the page. If you sit there hitting F5, it will likely boost a thread's views.

Or if you automate the proces...

	21-06-2005 06:29									#7
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Infuriating joncha be Yarrr and woo.

	21-06-2005 07:02									#8
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I wish I knew what that meant....

maybe if i reload....

	21-06-2005 23:13									#9
	Re: thread views, please clarify Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by lord of the mark in the fora, the threads are listed with number of replies, and number of views. Does views count a given register member only once (regardless of how many times he views that thread) or will it count the same user again, if he logs off in the meantime, if a new reply is added etc. I ask, because while Im sure it doesnt count each view, the number of views (And implicit number of "lurkers") on the Paradox games subforum seems unrealistically high, relative to the amount of posting,etc.

It's number of views as Skanky said, and the latter point is explained by the fact that the same people view the threads over and over as they all remain on the first page forever.