Unofficial poll on Postcounts

Rkolter · Post by **Rkolter** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:16 am

The original poll was taken away, and I'm genuinely curious, plus I feel the members should have a say in something like this.

This is not a flame thread nor a thread to start a new arguement. It's just to give an idea of how people feel about postcounts and if they should be visible or remain hidden. Please don't hijack it or turn it into a new thread for argueing about it. You're welcome to give your reasons, briefly, in a response.

"Remain Visible" means you are voting to have the postcounts visible under the username, as they have been in the past.

"Remain Hidden" means you are voting not to have postcounts visible under the username (the current situation).

The poll will operate for seven days, the same time for the original poll.

Remain Visible - I like postcounts for whatever reason
Remain Visible - Other people like them; I don't care either way.
Remain Visible - Other reason

Remain Hidden - I do not like postcounts for whatever reason
Remain Hidden - Other people don't like them; I don't care either way.
Remain Hidden - Other reason

Joel Fagin · Post by **Joel Fagin** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:21 am

Well, I really don't care either way so I won't vote.

- Joel Fagin

Vorticus · Post by **Vorticus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:24 am

hehe, voter apathy.

Garneta · Post by **Garneta** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:28 am

Wow, I didn't know there was an original poll. Darn work for making me be there and miss stuff!

Black Sparrow · Post by **Black Sparrow** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:30 am

It appeared and disappeared in a span of twelve hours or so. Like MAGIC.

Keffria · Post by **Keffria** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:41 am

Thanks, Kolter -- considering the explosion of the last thread, I think this is a good way to figure out who supports the various propositions. An "apathetic" option would be nice for Joel's sake, though.

Komiyan · Post by **Komiyan** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:53 am

Uhm, I can still see postcounts.

Either way, this has actually caused arguments? Bloody hell. Who cares?

Netpoet · Post by **Netpoet** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:53 am

yes, I'd have to vote apathetic as well.

Can you put that in as an option? I'd be genuinely curious to see how MANY really don't care about their post counts.

>Net

[AlmightyPyro] · Post by **[AlmightyPyro]** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:54 am

Huh?! See, I don't check up for one day and the place turns all the way around! OMG!

Vorticus · Post by **Vorticus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:55 am

And as is with the case with most internet polls, I can see the "apathy" option getting the most votes. Which is probably why it wasn't included.

CaptainClaude · Post by **CaptainClaude** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:56 am

Vorticus wrote:And as is with the case with most internet polls, I can see the "apathy" option getting the most votes. Which is probably why it wasn't included.

if they were truly apathetic they wouldnt even click that

Keffria · Post by **Keffria** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:57 am

ryclaude wrote:
Vorticus wrote:And as is with the case with most internet polls, I can see the "apathy" option getting the most votes. Which is probably why it wasn't included.
if they were truly apathetic they wouldnt even click that

Foiled by their own philosophy!

Well, in spite of rampant apathy, the love of post counts persists.

Edit: I find it rather funny that I am entering postwhore territory in these threads. ;>_>

Black Sparrow · Post by **Black Sparrow** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:00 am

Keffria wrote:Well, in spite of rampant apathy, the love of post counts persists.

It did that in the other poll too, but most of the people against postcounts were more vocal (with the exception of rkolter and McDuffies)

CaptainClaude · Post by **CaptainClaude** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:14 am

Keffria wrote:
ryclaude wrote:
Vorticus wrote:And as is with the case with most internet polls, I can see the "apathy" option getting the most votes. Which is probably why it wasn't included.
if they were truly apathetic they wouldnt even click that
Foiled by their own philosophy!

Well, in spite of rampant apathy, the love of post counts persists.

Edit: I find it rather funny that I am entering postwhore territory in these threads. ;>_>

ah but is it ironic or poetic?

Vorticus · Post by **Vorticus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:26 am

ryclaude wrote:
Keffria wrote:
ryclaude wrote: if they were truly apathetic they wouldnt even click that
Foiled by their own philosophy!

Well, in spite of rampant apathy, the love of post counts persists.

Edit: I find it rather funny that I am entering postwhore territory in these threads. ;>_>
ah but is it ironic or poetic?

Either way it's delicious.

McDuffies · Post by **McDuffies** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:28 am

I don't think results of this poll will surprise anyone.

ShardZ · Post by **ShardZ** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:34 am

I was beginning to wonder if my browser hated me, not showing users' post counts in the threads (the same with the "Views" count for each thread); I couldn't fathom why they would be deactivated, since it seems like most other forums have them.

I dunno why I like them... maybe it's just nice to see at a glance how active a poster is, and what the chances are of seeing a post/response from them.

Vorticus · Post by **Vorticus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:36 am

Much as I like to see everyone have their say, we had this discussion in depth, in another thread and I'd like for said discussion to not break out again here. Thanks.

Keffria · Post by **Keffria** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:39 am

mcDuffies wrote:I don't think results of this poll will surprise anyone.

I think the point is that in the past, people have criticized decisions made by administrators without properly consulting the people they will affect. If we have a long discussion followed by a good poll with a majority outcome, it will be much harder for people who disagree to cry "foul".

I mean, honestly, when this has blown over, I won't hold a grudge, whatever the result, as I'll know that it was reached in a fair manner.

And with that, I bid y'all farewell for a few hours at least -- the books, they call; exams this week. T_T

Rkolter · Post by **Rkolter** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:11 am

Vorticus wrote:And as is with the case with most internet polls, I can see the "apathy" option getting the most votes. Which is probably why it wasn't included.

This is why I did not include it, exactly correct. If you don't have an opinion at all on the topic, then you can't be logically affected by either outcome. Those people who do have an opinion, who could be affected, need to vote.

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