Conquer Club, a free online multiplayer variation of a popular world domination board game.
https://beta.conquerclub.com/forum/
Agree with this Benny - Reckons you should starts another threads?MrBenn wrote:Hmm... this has developed into a good suggestion:
Flame Wars Posts Not Included In Post Count
Done: http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewto ... =4&t=61407yeti_c wrote:Agree with this Benny - Reckons you should starts another threads?MrBenn wrote:Hmm... this has developed into a good suggestion:
Flame Wars Posts Not Included In Post Count
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In case anybody didn't notice, this post was spot on and deserved the online equivalent of a standing ovation.pimpdave wrote:Okay, I can see where that might matter, but why then would a place like Flame Wars count? I just noticed that my post count has gone up 1, after posting some drivel in FW.
Looking over that forum, there seem to be a few regulars, who prattle on and on, repeating themselves ad nauseum and posting drivel even worse than mine.
Might someone look at those users and think "Well, this chap posts an awful lot, he must have something valid to say, let me just read some of this here, doop de doop dee doo, OH MY! I'm wasting my life reading this, and it contributes nothing except an opportunity for a bunch of mental dwarfs to repeatedly extol their own brilliance!"
Or instead perhaps they might think "Well, this guy seems to post an awful lot, guess he missed that day in school when we all learned about brevity being the soul of wit. I think I'll skip this post and read something by someone who puts more thought into their writing."
Point being, the whole thing is arbitrary. Something demonstrating more active involvement in the issues doesn't necessarily demonstrate more constructive, or valuable involvement. Honestly, a high post count, unless attached to someone having been on the website for a sizable amount of time would, to me, demonstrate a desire to have a high post count. Not active involvement in the issues.
But that's just my opinion. I think too many people are preoccupied with measuring themselves against others, and of course that carries over into this website. Instead of being worried about post count (all due respect to those of a differing opinion) why don't we try to be worried about posting quality content?
Dancing Mustard wrote:In case anybody didn't notice, this post was spot on and deserved the online equivalent of a standing ovation.pimpdave wrote:Okay, I can see where that might matter, but why then would a place like Flame Wars count? I just noticed that my post count has gone up 1, after posting some drivel in FW.
Looking over that forum, there seem to be a few regulars, who prattle on and on, repeating themselves ad nauseum and posting drivel even worse than mine.
Might someone look at those users and think "Well, this chap posts an awful lot, he must have something valid to say, let me just read some of this here, doop de doop dee doo, OH MY! I'm wasting my life reading this, and it contributes nothing except an opportunity for a bunch of mental dwarfs to repeatedly extol their own brilliance!"
Or instead perhaps they might think "Well, this guy seems to post an awful lot, guess he missed that day in school when we all learned about brevity being the soul of wit. I think I'll skip this post and read something by someone who puts more thought into their writing."
Point being, the whole thing is arbitrary. Something demonstrating more active involvement in the issues doesn't necessarily demonstrate more constructive, or valuable involvement. Honestly, a high post count, unless attached to someone having been on the website for a sizable amount of time would, to me, demonstrate a desire to have a high post count. Not active involvement in the issues.
But that's just my opinion. I think too many people are preoccupied with measuring themselves against others, and of course that carries over into this website. Instead of being worried about post count (all due respect to those of a differing opinion) why don't we try to be worried about posting quality content?
You're absolutely right, but I'm going to disregard it due to the fact you've only got 62 posts.pimpdave wrote:Okay, I can see where that might matter, but why then would a place like Flame Wars count? I just noticed that my post count has gone up 1, after posting some drivel in FW.
Looking over that forum, there seem to be a few regulars, who prattle on and on, repeating themselves ad nauseum and posting drivel even worse than mine.
Might someone look at those users and think "Well, this chap posts an awful lot, he must have something valid to say, let me just read some of this here, doop de doop dee doo, OH MY! I'm wasting my life reading this, and it contributes nothing except an opportunity for a bunch of mental dwarfs to repeatedly extol their own brilliance!"
Or instead perhaps they might think "Well, this guy seems to post an awful lot, guess he missed that day in school when we all learned about brevity being the soul of wit. I think I'll skip this post and read something by someone who puts more thought into their writing."
Point being, the whole thing is arbitrary. Something demonstrating more active involvement in the issues doesn't necessarily demonstrate more constructive, or valuable involvement. Honestly, a high post count, unless attached to someone having been on the website for a sizable amount of time would, to me, demonstrate a desire to have a high post count. Not active involvement in the issues.
But that's just my opinion. I think too many people are preoccupied with measuring themselves against others, and of course that carries over into this website. Instead of being worried about post count (all due respect to those of a differing opinion) why don't we try to be worried about posting quality content?
Well than if you don't care, then your not worried about the useless crap posted in CB. Yet you still support the desire for posts to count in CB.Snorri1234 wrote:I support this. I mean, ignoring the fact that people haven't actually stopped spamming, it's really silly to claim Chatter Box isn't an integral part of CC. It keeps people who are not concerned about dice/maps/payment/clans/more dice/rules/even more dice interrested.
Spammers don't really care about post-counts, they care about seeing their posts. I know I haven't held back since the change.
It's just that I think the rule was silly.xxtig12683xx wrote:Well than if you don't care, then your not worried about the useless crap posted in CB. Yet you still support the desire for posts to count in CB.Snorri1234 wrote:I support this. I mean, ignoring the fact that people haven't actually stopped spamming, it's really silly to claim Chatter Box isn't an integral part of CC. It keeps people who are not concerned about dice/maps/payment/clans/more dice/rules/even more dice interrested.
Spammers don't really care about post-counts, they care about seeing their posts. I know I haven't held back since the change.
-tig
Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.Juan_Bottom wrote:Yeah, I don't get this....CBers participate at least. How many members of CC don't ever bother to post? Why are we grouped with that lot?
Then why do we bother to have it? I could just as easily have those conversations somewhere else. On another site.cicero wrote:Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.Juan_Bottom wrote:Yeah, I don't get this....CBers participate at least. How many members of CC don't ever bother to post? Why are we grouped with that lot?
And posts in FW adds just what to CC??? How can a random insult/spam/whine be more important/contribute more to CC than its users staying at CC making/meeting friends when not taking turns???cicero wrote: Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.
I agree Thezzaruz. FW seems equally pointless to me, but I was simply pointing out what I believe to be the rationale behind the current distinction. FW - by it's definition in the Forum index - is supposed to be a place to "trash your opponents" and so is supposed to be Conquer Club related. However since it is frequently not vaguely CC related I believe it can instead be argued that FW is simply a forum for abuse which - as has already been noted - is not tolerated here at CC.Thezzaruz wrote:And posts in FW adds just what to CC??? How can a random insult/spam/whine be more important/contribute more to CC than its users staying at CC making/meeting friends when not taking turns???cicero wrote: Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.
It has to do with respect... It's like saying "Your posts don't count therefore you and your opinions don't count or matter."cicero wrote:I agree Thezzaruz. FW seems equally pointless to me, but I was simply pointing out what I believe to be the rationale behind the current distinction. FW - by it's definition in the Forum index - is supposed to be a place to "trash your opponents" and so is supposed to be Conquer Club related. However since it is frequently not vaguely CC related I believe it can instead be argued that FW is simply a forum for abuse which - as has already been noted - is not tolerated here at CC.Thezzaruz wrote:And posts in FW adds just what to CC??? How can a random insult/spam/whine be more important/contribute more to CC than its users staying at CC making/meeting friends when not taking turns???cicero wrote: Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.
Ultimately, as far as the "do count" v "don't count" suggestions are concerned whether it be regarding Flame Wars or Off Topic/Chatter Box/The (Not Yet) Banned I personally really don't see how counting posts can be of any importance whatsoever. Whatever a person's motivation for posting is surely they don't need the support of the post being counted to help them to decide whether to post or not? I know plenty of others feel otherwise, indeed spammers feel that the post count is the reason for posting, but as I say I personally can't get my head round that so - apart from moderating - I'm not going to participate in either thread further.
It depends what you consider CC to be though doesn't it. If you look at CC merely as maps and games then you're right. On the other hand if you consider CC to be a community of people who gather on line then of course it has something to do with CC.cicero wrote:Because the posts CBers make have nothing to do with CC. The sum total of the contribution to Conquer Club related discussion is zero. Just like the members who never post.Juan_Bottom wrote:Yeah, I don't get this....CBers participate at least. How many members of CC don't ever bother to post? Why are we grouped with that lot?
Well yea that it is. I still object to it though (whomever it is posted by.cicero wrote: I was simply pointing out what I believe to be the rationale behind the current distinction.
Completely agree. Post count is of no interest to me but I still find the principle stupid.cicero wrote: I personally really don't see how counting posts can be of any importance whatsoever.
squishyg wrote:I just started joined a couple user groups and a clan and I 'm surprised to see that my posts don't count in those forums, so I'm bumping this thread to renew the conversation. If user groups and clans are some of cc's more desirable qualities, why aren't our posts in there counted? And yes, I think bumpage/chatterbox/turtle soup/tea party HQ/monkey business should count too.
Evil Semp wrote:squishyg wrote:I just started joined a couple user groups and a clan and I 'm surprised to see that my posts don't count in those forums, so I'm bumping this thread to renew the conversation. If user groups and clans are some of cc's more desirable qualities, why aren't our posts in there counted? And yes, I think bumpage/chatterbox/turtle soup/tea party HQ/monkey business should count too.
Do people who like post counts like to hear themselves talk also?
I was thinking the same thing.Pfft shut it with your measley 2000 odd posts, noobEvil Semp wrote:squishyg wrote:I just started joined a couple user groups and a clan and I 'm surprised to see that my posts don't count in those forums, so I'm bumping this thread to renew the conversation. If user groups and clans are some of cc's more desirable qualities, why aren't our posts in there counted? And yes, I think bumpage/chatterbox/turtle soup/tea party HQ/monkey business should count too.
Do people who like post counts like to hear themselves talk also?
