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Number of Posts -- Is it really important?
OK - please dont' hate me -- but a couple times now I've wondered --- why do they show post counts?
I've been a lurker seems like a long time, and frankly, SCS is not the only place people can go to chat. That said, is someone who has 1,000 posts 10 times more credible than one with 100 posts? Someone was judging a BST transaction based on number of posts the seller has, and another post today a reply was made about the number of posts. Everyone is a beginner at some point..... Maybe this belongs on the forum for the people that run the board - or maybe I'm missing the point, so tell me, is it important? |
I don't think it is all that important. I think it just shows that some people (like me!) love this place SO much! ;)
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Well, usually a person's first post goes along the lines of, "This is my first post! I hope I put it in the right place. Looking forward to finding all the cool things on this website!" When someone's first post is less hesitant than usual, or is about something other than how do I do this/where do I find this/Hello world! then that stands out and makes people wonder. I guess it is just our expectations of folks' first posts that lead us to pay attention to posters with low post counts.
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Not important to me at all.
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not that it matters but dont the # of posts we make change our little names under our profile- polyshrink goddess, embossing fanatic... i thought they did , if not how do those change?
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Not to but in....but it does seem sometimes that people tend to judge a persons 'reliability' or whatever (I'm not sure what word I need there, really) on how many posts they've made...
Personally...I don't are if it's your first or ten thousandth post....its just for fun here! Fun and inspiration! |
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And, yes, that is true: everybody is a beginner at some point. I guess I look at it the same as shopping online: would I do business with a person or company that has minimal transactions, or do I look for individuals/companies that have a higher number of transactions--a proven history of doing business, and given that, feel more comfortable assuming that the individual/company is more than likely a reliable one with whom to do business? Quote:
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This topic gave me a chuckle. While some are sitting here being concerned about low numbers others are obsessing about high numbers. I saw a series of meaningless posts from one member for the sole purpose of making her count higher. So I guess the numbers really do matter... to some people. |
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I think that it's like any other "home in cyberspace". You look for people who have been around for a while...have some history..even if that history is only 1000 posts long..that's about 800 more than I have...
I think that if you are going to go into a transaction of any type with someone then it comes into play more...like for swaps or B/S/T items... |
Well I hardly every post ;) , but I was going to say almost the exact same thing JulieHRR already said. So I guess I'll go back to lurking.:o
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What .....counting posts? LOL.....well I guess I never noticed ..........am I clueless or what???
Obviously not important to me either! this was good for a laugh for me......LOL and I needed one! lOL Lori |
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I have to admit that most of my first posts were comments in the gallery. I didn't venture over to the forums until I'd been on the site for a while. If you're concerned about your post count - head to the gallery!! Everyone LOVES comments.
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I just have to post to say I agree with everyone and am getting a chuckle out of some of the higher posters saying they just lurk!
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The number of posts do not give anyone "credibility" as far as skills and abilities. Say, for example, If Heidi Swapp started posting here, she would only have a few posts but...need I say more?
In fact, there are a couple of very quiet gals who are quite big in the industry who come here to ask a few questions about what stampers and scrabookers like and then use that info to do great things for us in this industry. Their amount of posts are very low. They read a lot but don't say much.They are busy and maybe don't have time to post a lot. Some have been here for years but maybe just joined so they could ask questions. So, don't worry about the numbers thing. Just have fun, share, learn and enjoy! Gina K. |
This is too funny! I never realized that posts were tracked. Interesting...lI do love this site and love checking out cards made with stamp sets I have.
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there are post counts on scs??
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...Ummm, yes, there are. Gina K. |
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The only reason I care is because I don't wanna be a "glitter guru". I am so NOT a glitter girl. Well, I take that back, I do own some stickles now . . . but I'll be happy when that changes. Otherwise I think it is just a fun thing to watch change.
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:cool: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA |
oh ya and no post cheating either! some SCSers out there have been warned.......:lol:http://www.millan.net/minimations/sm...utersmile1.gif
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Wow, been having lots of fun reading this! I just had to reply so that I could see if I had any posts? :confused: Never looked before, guess cause I don't say much unless I see a card by someone that I like then I like to let them know I liked it.......... but I did wonder why my name changed.
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O.K. ... Thank you, now I know I have posts and how many.
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I think the number of posting is just fun!
However on the BST board, you want to BST with someone who is crediable, so that would be someone that has more post and everyone knows and has successfully traded with. You might be warey of someone with only a few post, just a thought. K |
OK I am really sorry to just jump in on someone's forum, but I have a question and don't know who to ask. I just started to sell stampin up and I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference between white vellum cardstock and white vellum paper is. I am so confused! HELP!
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Oh and in answer to your actual question vellum paper is thinner than vellum CS. But you still might want to start a thread.:) |
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Gina K. |
Sorry to interupt i need help!!
hi i need to design a invitation for a "mystey dinner" it is for a large charity org. it will be a formal event minimum donations are $500 so it needs to look NICE not cheap or cheesy can anyone help me:confused:
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Thanks so much, I didn't know about the thread thing. Next time I'll do that, in the man time, thanks for the info~
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Just jumping in to say that Julie finds the best smilies Thanks for making me laugh every time you join in a thread! And Gina, you've got me very curious about these lurking celebrities you speak of........:cool:
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