29-05-2001 06:50									#1
	Post Count rewards as well as punishments Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

Mark, Dan

I think this the whole PCR/ban regime errs too far on the punishment side. You have a stick but where is the carrot for good site citizenship?

I suggest that in addition to post count reduction (PCR's), you also have post count increases (PCI's) to reward people who have made a significant contributions to the site. Deserving people would include people like WesW on the CTP forums, who is widely respected and has made a significant contribution to the game's development and the enjoyment of members.

This would also go some way to address the problem that MarkG has alluded to about spammers being the leading posters and getting titles and so forth.

Maybe other rewards in terms of titles could also be considered?

What do you think?

	29-05-2001 09:03									#2
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Good idea.

Maybe you want the official "Troll" title back?

	29-05-2001 09:23									#3
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Urban Ranger, for example, is someone who've I've thought for some time should be rewarded for his tireless efforts.

	29-05-2001 10:58									#4
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That's one way to put it, AH.

	29-05-2001 11:07									#5
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I would think that most if not all posters (excluding blatant knee biters) would be a coveted treasure, considering a site is only as marketable as its traffic?

	29-05-2001 11:47									#6
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quote: Originally posted by SuperSneak I would think that most if not all posters (excluding blatant knee biters) would be a coveted treasure, considering a site is only as marketable as its traffic?

That's quite true. In fact, if it wasn't for this site I would have never met you.

	29-05-2001 16:14									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Alexander's Horse Urban Ranger, for example, is someone who've I've thought for some time should be rewarded for his tireless efforts.

Most definitely.

Even after taken that into consideration nobody comes close to you for the official Troll title.

	29-05-2001 16:35									#8
	I beg to differ... Increase Your PM Length

I disagree, AH. Anything that sets the membership apart could only be disruptive. Reputation alone should be enough, based on the respect of fellow posters to any one poster in question.

I find that when people have titles, they stop being themselves, and start posting to the title, to justify it's exisistance. Post counts are only relavent to me as far as the Avatar goes. I still think that keeping the count is pointless, and that all should be permitted to chose thier own Avatar.

	29-05-2001 16:46									#9
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quote: Originally posted by cpoulos I disagree, AH. Anything that sets the membership apart could only be disruptive. Reputation alone should be enough, based on the respect of fellow posters to any one poster in question. I find that when people have titles, they stop being themselves, and start posting to the title, to justify it's exisistance. Post counts are only relavent to me as far as the Avatar goes. I still think that keeping the count is pointless, and that all should be permitted to chose thier own Avatar.

Ya I can see you practice what you preach - trailing that airborne patch around with you everywhere

	29-05-2001 17:54									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Alexander's Horse Ya I can see you practice what you preach - trailing that airborne patch around with you everywhere

I earned it in the real world, now I can wear it in the cyber world, too.
But seriously, I believe titles should go toward length of time on the site. I wouldn't have one, and that's fine with me. I don't even use a nick-name on this site. You yourself, AH, commented on the fact that your troll title was a bother after awhile. Why saddle someone with this headache?
Besides, you know how the kiddies are about titles and counts.

	29-05-2001 22:24									#11
	Re: I beg to differ... Increase the size of your Attachments

quote: Originally posted by cpoulos I disagree, AH. Anything that sets the membership apart could only be disruptive. Reputation alone should be enough, based on the respect of fellow posters to any one poster in question. I find that when people have titles, they stop being themselves, and start posting to the title, to justify it's exisistance. Post counts are only relavent to me as far as the Avatar goes. I still think that keeping the count is pointless, and that all should be permitted to chose thier own Avatar.

I like the idea of some sort of reward system, but I think the reality of implementing it would be more divisive than the current PCR/banning. Imagine the whimpering and whining that would go along with people trying to suck up to a Post Count Addition. I think the traditional bribes of money/sex/favors should stay as is.

And I couldn't agree more with cpoulos and Sneak. Reward people for longevity and reputation as well as simply being a good customer.

	29-05-2001 23:22									#12
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then it'd be like in irc, where kids would suck up to ops. and irc is.... yuck. wouldn't want boards to be yuck too.

	30-05-2001 00:49									#13
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F**K post count & post count status.

	30-05-2001 02:22									#14
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I think anyone who is this concerned with postcounts should just be given the custom rank of "Post count whore" and be done with it.

	30-05-2001 02:35									#15
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Post count additons are an interesting idea...but I think I have a better one...

BBs!

Ever since I went to The Frontier site, I've been thinking how cool it would be to have them here. Think about it--instead of plain, mediocre, generic post counts, there would be specific awards for specific accomplishments, like helping out in various on-topic fora, answering newbies questions, etc.

I WANT BBs, DANGIT!!!

	30-05-2001 02:49									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Gibsie I think anyone who is this concerned with postcounts should just be given the custom rank of "Post count whore" and be done with it.

Wouldn't the moderators be the post count whores, in this case?

	30-05-2001 04:42									#17
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What actual benefit is received from getting an increase in posts? I don't see the logic...
John III

	30-05-2001 07:17									#18
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AH, good idea! Let's give the good posters all the posts from the "bad posters". I got dibs on yours!!!

	30-05-2001 08:25									#19
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TMM,

What are BB's?

	30-05-2001 08:47									#20
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They're also called 'bouncey balls' over at The Frontier; they tiny GIF(?) images of ball in an assortment of colors and designs, given out by the administrators there for various accomplishments and misdeeds. You can get a good 'feel for them in this thread:

http://www.tb3.org.uk/forums/Forum3/HTML/000445.html

It's a long load (big thread), so be patient...

	30-05-2001 10:14									#21
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quote: Originally posted by JohnIII What actual benefit is received from getting an increase in posts? I don't see the logic... John III

What actual benefits are received from male hippos having lumpy bits on their forehead?

	30-05-2001 10:19									#22
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Why not mention me? .
I think PCI's would break it all apart. In fact, little people deserve things like that, and those who do, get rewarded by posters, by their attitude and words. WesW and Velocyrix do get so.

	30-05-2001 13:51									#23
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And precisely for what activities would you reward increments for AH? 100 posts for every successful grass-up? Nah, sounds like a ridiculous idea...