06-07-2005 15:51									#1
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would we still be active here if it went from the numger of posts to the number of days active?

	06-07-2005 17:52									#2
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How's that?

I sign up at 1970 (as some have.. ), I leave this place till 2020 and when I came back Im suddenly an uber-deity?

Or - I just keep Poly open in one browser window 24/7 and Im an uber-deity again?

Sure! Works for me!

	06-07-2005 18:12									#3
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quote: Originally posted by binTravkin I sign up at 1970 (as some have.. )

It's a trade secret. Once you figure out how to switch to the 1970/69 start date you'll be "in".

	06-07-2005 18:16									#4
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Well I think I know howto do it, but it was not the thing i wanted to point out.

	06-07-2005 18:17									#5
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And AFAIK you can't have startdate less than 1970-01-01 with the current software Poly is using.

	06-07-2005 18:19									#6
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OK. I think by 'active' he meant that poly could track how much time one is logged on to the site (which would be pointless and probably a strain on the server).

Either that or it was a poorly worded attempt to say he doesn't want post counts to be used.

	06-07-2005 18:20									#7
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quote: Originally posted by binTravkin And AFAIK you can't have startdate less than 1970-01-01 with the current software Poly is using.

Well mine IS Dec 1969.

	06-07-2005 18:23									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Platypus Rex would we still be active here if it went from the numger of posts to the number of days active?

Iīm not really sure what you mean, but sure... PC doesnīt mean much to me anyway...

	06-07-2005 18:39									#9
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This isn't a community issue.

	06-07-2005 18:42									#10
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quote: Well mine IS Dec 1969.

Still Poly shows (1st) Jan 1970.
It's the code below that, Im a programmer myself and could search for the function vBulletin is using - there's one in PHP which counts time exactly like 1970 -> 2050, no more no less.

quote: Iīm not really sure what you mean

He was proposing to rate activity by time online which is pretty nonsensible, just read my first post here.

For lazy people:
There are 2 ways to exploit/fool such a system and they depend on how exactly it works:

1.If system is set to work that your activity = current date - your signup date,
then people who have been the founders of this site or at least the first participants or admins (have access to DBs) will be VERY active as their signup date is usually the first possible date by current software (vBulletin Version 2.0.3) - 1970-01-01.

2.If it's set up the way like
your activity = (current date - your signup date) / time you've actually spent online and at Poly
there' another abuse - Im working in Software Development company, moreover, Web development / Business solutions and my PC is never shut down, only restarted time by time (as I use it remotely, it usually runs some processes overnight etc), so I just open Poly and keep it open 24/7 and voila' - Im a really active person without a single or with a very few posts or even views!

	06-07-2005 18:47									#11
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The second way would also make people like Theben lose their "Emperor" status and be more like "Chieftain" or so as they're not likely to keep Poly open just for the sake of activity.

	06-07-2005 18:50									#12
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i like my posts, even though i don't have many and the other system would likely favor me better since i spend most of my time in OT. However, just being active isn't contributing like posting...

	06-07-2005 19:18									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns This isn't a community issue.

Yes, it is.

But itīs a rather pointless suggestion...

	06-07-2005 19:57									#14
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i think the point is to discuss it, no more, no less

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quote: Originally posted by binTravkin The second way would also make people like Theben lose their "Emperor" status and be more like "Chieftain" or so as they're not likely to keep Poly open just for the sake of activity.

People like me?

I think the pc and start date are good reflections of one's contributions to the site. Admittedly, most of mine were long ago. But I know when I go to others sites it's usually a good idea to solict advice from someone who has been there awhile if you want info about the site. Removing one or the other impairs that to a degree.

	06-07-2005 21:08									#16
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oh, it's the post count discussion again...

	06-07-2005 22:54									#17
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Yes, we would still be active. Yes, it's a stupid suggestion.

	07-07-2005 04:32									#18
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And the poll lacks the banana option, which makes it totally invalid...

	07-07-2005 06:19									#19
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns This isn't a community issue.

quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg Yes it is.

No it isn't.
If an admin had started it, sure. As it is though, it is just a "what if" discussion and should be in the OT.

And not much of a discussion, either.

	07-07-2005 11:39									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg Yes, it is. But itīs a rather pointless suggestion...

thank you for your support

this is my rant and I am sticking to it

like all posts have a meaning or point

I am not rich, so yes...poorly worded

	07-07-2005 13:18									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns This isn't a community issue. quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg Yes it is. No it isn't. If an admin had started it, sure. As it is though, it is just a "what if" discussion and should be in the OT. And not much of a discussion, either.

I beg to differ. It is community related as it has to do with a community issue (ie post count). But as I said before I think itīs a rather pointless discussion therefore:

	07-07-2005 13:20									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Platypus Rex thank you for your support this is my rant and I am sticking to it like all posts have a meaning or point I am not rich, so yes...poorly worded

Are you thinking of challenging Dr Spike as the A/C spam king?

	07-07-2005 16:23									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg I beg to differ. It is community related as it has to do with a community issue (ie post count). But as I said before I think itīs a rather pointless discussion therefore:

It will only become that if you guys spam it to death.

	07-07-2005 20:28									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg Are you thinking of challenging Dr Spike as the A/C spam king?

That simply isn't possible.

	07-07-2005 23:44									#25
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I guess not

	07-07-2005 23:59									#26
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These days A/C spam doesn't exist to any significant degree. It was in it's heyday about 2 and a half years ago.

	08-07-2005 04:48									#27
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Yes, just before you became deity.
"By any means necessary."

	08-07-2005 05:26									#28
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for such a pointless topic

there seems to be enough interest

SPAM SPAM SPAM, wonderful SPAM (Monty Python)

	08-07-2005 06:00									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Alex And the poll lacks the banana option, which makes it totally invalid...

Indeed. If the banana option ever had a chance of winning a poll, it would be here.

This is a banana question if I ever saw it.

	08-07-2005 07:11									#30
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike These days A/C spam doesn't exist to any significant degree. It was in it's heyday about 2 and a half years ago.

Sorry, I meant your "contributions to the A/C community".