Quoted: Quoted: what is considered a high post count, 1k, 5k, 10k? Depends. I think that pretty much anything 3k or more is a high post count. I also note posting frequency too. i remember when 82ndAbn first started here, i thought he had an assistant to help him reply.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Do you think you should have your date of registration and # of posts under your screen name? And why? -poll coming- Ever notice only new guys with low counts ask this. Ever notice that whenever guys with low post counts ask this, it takes two pages to get more than one decent answer? Now that was funny! Sad, but true.

Thank you, sir!  

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. I usually wont deal with people with low post counts in the EE. I dont think a scammer would run up a big post count. agreed.  i will absolutely not deal with anyone who uses this site just to sell things. Even the vendors? unless they are giving stuff away, then prob. not....the ones i have bought stuff from at least make some posts in the other parts of the forums

Why would you NOT buy from the dealers that support this site? That seems Moronic to me. Your actually saying we should buy from dealers WHO DO NOT make this forum possible? I would love for you to explain this statement to me.

Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site.

Translation: How much free time you have on your hands, how little else there is going on in your life, how big your ego is, how much in love you are with your own opinions, u.s.w.

Barbara Cartland cranked out more than 700 romance novels during her career.  Does sheer volume make her a significant figure in world literature?  If you're a bean counter, I guess.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. I usually wont deal with people with low post counts in the EE. I dont think a scammer would run up a big post count. agreed.  i will absolutely not deal with anyone who uses this site just to sell things. Even the vendors? unless they are giving stuff away, then prob. not....the ones i have bought stuff from at least make some posts in the other parts of the forums Why would you NOT buy from the dealers that support this site? That seems Moronic to me. Your actually saying we should buy from dealers WHO DO NOT make this forum possible? I would love for you to explain this statement to me.

This would be an interesting debate.  I'd like to see what the other gentleman's response is.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Do you think you should have your date of registration and # of posts under your screen name? And why? -poll coming- Ever notice only new guys with low counts ask this. Ever notice that whenever guys with low post counts ask this, it takes two pages to get more than one decent answer? No. Then what have you noticed if your answer is no?

I guess I will spend a few more minutes on this thread.

Most people seem to be honest on this board. Ask them a question, they will ansewer it.  If you don't like what they post, then move along. IMHO

Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. Translation: How much free time you have on your hands, how little else there is going on in your life, how big your ego is, how much in love you are with your own opinions, u.s.w. Barbara Cartland cranked out more than 700 romance novels during her career.  Does sheer volume make her a significant figure in world literature?  If you're a bean counter, I guess.

Dissention!  How about that!  This has the potential to get interesting!  Thank you for your response, sir.

Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. Translation: How much free time you have on your hands, how little else there is going on in your life, how big your ego is, how much in love you are with your own opinions, u.s.w. Barbara Cartland cranked out more than 700 romance novels during her career.  Does sheer volume make her a significant figure in world literature?  If you're a bean counter, I guess.

You saying something about my posts

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Do you think you should have your date of registration and # of posts under your screen name? And why? -poll coming- Ever notice only new guys with low counts ask this. Ever notice that whenever guys with low post counts ask this, it takes two pages to get more than one decent answer? No. Then what have you noticed if your answer is no? I guess I will spend a few more minutes on this thread. Most people seem to be honest on this board. Ask them a question, they will ansewer it.  If you don't like what they post, then move along. IMHO

Sir, its not whether I like it or dislike it - I was merely furthering the question by asking "why?".

Quoted: Yes.

Thanks, Bob.  

Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. Translation: How much free time you have on your hands, how little else there is going on in your life, how big your ego is, how much in love you are with your own opinions, u.s.w. Barbara Cartland cranked out more than 700 romance novels during her career.  Does sheer volume make her a significant figure in world literature?  If you're a bean counter, I guess.

That's not really a sound analogy.  If people didn't participate in this site, it wouldn't exist.  I like to read other people's opinions, learn what's going on in the world, and get answers to questions.  I assume that the other people on the site feel the same way.  If I ask a question, I like to get lots of answers and opions.  If someone else asks a question, I answer it if I can or if I have time.  Do unto others.  That's why the site works.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes. Because I've earned it. Now go away. You've "earned it" with posts similar to that? You asked a question. You asked for a justification. That's what I gave you. Now just what the fuck else do you want? Nothing else from you.  But I appreciate your initail participation.

Let me break it down for you Pale o' dirt
- You don't agree with my response, as it is contrary to what you would like to hear
- You try to 'handle' me, to no avail
- And you do it with a smile on your face

I think I will simply ignore you antagonize you further.  I have reviewed a sampling of your previous 162 posts and have determined that you mean well.  As such I bow to you respectfully.  I advise you that you are in danger of thinking like a socialist though.

I've gained 25 posts in this thread alone - does that bear significance?

Quoted: I've gained 25 posts in this thread alone - does that bear significance?

And yet you slander others

My heart goes out to you and your situation.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. I usually wont deal with people with low post counts in the EE. I dont think a scammer would run up a big post count. agreed.  i will absolutely not deal with anyone who uses this site just to sell things. Even the vendors? unless they are giving stuff away, then prob. not....the ones i have bought stuff from at least make some posts in the other parts of the forums Why would you NOT buy from the dealers that support this site? That seems Moronic to me. Your actually saying we should buy from dealers WHO DO NOT make this forum possible? I would love for you to explain this statement to me. This would be an interesting debate.  I'd like to see what the other gentleman's response is.

He will probably just avoid answering my question.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes. Because I've earned it. Now go away. You've "earned it" with posts similar to that? You asked a question. You asked for a justification. That's what I gave you. Now just what the fuck else do you want? Nothing else from you.  But I appreciate your initail participation.   Let me break it down for you Pale o' dirt - You don't agree with my response, as it is contrary to what you would like to hear - You try to 'handle' me, to no avail - And you do it with a smile on your face I think I will simply ignore you.  I have reviewed a sampling of your previous 162 posts and have determined that you mean well.  As such I bow to you respectfully.  I advise you that you are in danger of thinking like a socialist though.

Whatever your final judgement is, please believe me when I say that I do appreciate your input.  In addition to this, I don't recall disagreeing to what you had to say.  I simply offered feedback.  And I assure you, sir, that I would take my own life before submitting to socialist idealisms.

Thank you again for your participation - and that's not a tactic to be interpreted as "handling you."

Quoted: Quoted: I've gained 25 posts in this thread alone - does that bear significance? And yet you slander others My heart goes out to you and your situation.

It was an added talking point, nothing more.  And I fail to see your reasoning behind assuming my "situation."

Its not worth fighting over.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I've gained 25 posts in this thread alone - does that bear significance? And yet you slander others My heart goes out to you and your situation. It was an added talking point, nothing more.  And I fail to see your resoning behin assuming my "situation."

Of course you don't.

I'm just going off of what's being said in the Team Forum.

It's not your fault.  Just don't put any more thought into it.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. I usually wont deal with people with low post counts in the EE. I dont think a scammer would run up a big post count. agreed.  i will absolutely not deal with anyone who uses this site just to sell things. Even the vendors? unless they are giving stuff away, then prob. not....the ones i have bought stuff from at least make some posts in the other parts of the forums Why would you NOT buy from the dealers that support this site? That seems Moronic to me. Your actually saying we should buy from dealers WHO DO NOT make this forum possible? I would love for you to explain this statement to me. This would be an interesting debate.  I'd like to see what the other gentleman's response is. He will probably just avoid answering my question.

That's too bad.  I'd enjoy learning something from an exchange like that.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I've gained 25 posts in this thread alone - does that bear significance? And yet you slander others My heart goes out to you and your situation. It was an added talking point, nothing more.  And I fail to see your resoning behin assuming my "situation." Of course you don't. I'm just going off of what's being said the Team Forum. It's not your fault.  Just don't put any more though into it.

I'll take your advice.  I won't put any more thought into it.  I'll bide my time until my membership kicks in and seek out what you're refering to.  Thank you....again.

Quoted: Its not worth fighting over.

My intention was not to fight over anything.  It was merely to seek an honest response from those who chose to offer an honest opinion.  You have certainly done that.  My regards.

Quoted: Quoted: Its not worth fighting over. My intention was not to fight over anything.  It was merely to seek an honest response from those who chose to offer an honest opinion.  You have certainly done that.  My regards.

Thanks. Hope you got your answer. I guess some of the guys got a little touchy and throught you were trolling or something.

Palo_Duro, what is your opinion on this?  How would you vote?  Thanks.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A post count shows how involved you are in the site. I usually wont deal with people with low post counts in the EE. I dont think a scammer would run up a big post count. agreed.  i will absolutely not deal with anyone who uses this site just to sell things. Even the vendors? unless they are giving stuff away, then prob. not....the ones i have bought stuff from at least make some posts in the other parts of the forums Why would you NOT buy from the dealers that support this site? That seems Moronic to me. Your actually saying we should buy from dealers WHO DO NOT make this forum possible? I would love for you to explain this statement to me. This would be an interesting debate.  I'd like to see what the other gentleman's response is. He will probably just avoid answering my question. That's too bad.  I'd enjoy learning something from an exchange like that.

No, it was just a moronic statement. Thats why he will avoid this thread and my question. The paying dealers make this forum possible. We should be making every effort to support them every chance we get.

Quoted: Palo_Duro, what is your opinion on this?  How would you vote?  Thanks.

I voted "yes."  My reasoning mirrors what a few have stated already.  I believe that it does give you an impression of how involved someone is with the site.  In addition to the total posts, the registration date may reflect how long one nay have spent "lurking."  This, IMO, would carry some weight as well - it would assume that the poster has noticed and recognized things in the past and could offer a reasonable, if not, nearly expert opinion.

I have also noticed that many who may have a significantly lower post count than others may present a higher quality response than someone who offers no more than "+1."

I've heard and seen many times over that its the quality of the post not the quantity.

Quoted: No, it was just a moronic statement. Thats why he will avoid this thread and my question. The paying dealers make this forum possible. We should be making every effort to support them every chance we get.

That, I whole-heartedly agree with.  They assist in keeping this site alive.

Quoted: Quoted: Palo_Duro, what is your opinion on this?  How would you vote?  Thanks. I voted "yes."  My reasoning mirrors what a few have stated already.  I believe that it does give you an impression of how involved someone is with the site.  In addition to the total posts, the registration date may reflect how long one nay have spent "lurking."  This, IMO, would carry some weight as well - it would assume that the poster has noticed and recognized things in the past and could offer a reasonable, if not, nearly expert opinion. I have also noticed that many who may have a significantly lower post count than others may present a higher quality response than someone who offers no more than "+1." I've heard and seen many times over that its the quality of the post not the quantity.

That's a very good point.  Thanks for answering.  

I dont really care ..... but I'll reply to add 1 more to my count

Quoted: Quoted: what's the point of this thread What the point of having a post count?

Sounds like envy to me.  

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: what's the point of this thread What the point of having a post count? Sounds like envy to me.

Ah, LARRYG.  Always a breath of fresh air, but not necessarily a crowd pleaser.

a big +1 on that

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Quoted: Quoted: what's the point of this thread What the point of having a post count?

Your an interesting little fellow you know that?


Sgtar15

Quoted: what's the point of this thread

I am wondering the same thing.

Anyone read this thread all the way through?  has it been 4 pages of +1 and IBTL's?  Just wondering since I didn't read it past the first page.

Quoted: Quoted: what's the point of this thread I am wondering the same thing. Anyone read this thread all the way through?  has it been 4 pages of +1 and IBTL's?  Just wondering since I didn't read it past the first page.

No, it's actually been a decent thread, IMHO.  No IBTL's that I can remember.

Quoted: post counts give a person ligitamacy. I have a low post count so no one cares what I say. Sgtar15 has a post count of 39000000000000000000000000000000000000 so he can post idiotic things and people will still give him the benifit of the doubt.

+1

Quoted: Quoted: post counts give a person ligitamacy. I have a low post count so no one cares what I say. Sgtar15 has a post count of 39000000000000000000000000000000000000 so he can post idiotic things and people will still give him the benifit of the doubt. +1

Make that +2

Quoted: Do you think you should have your date of registration and # of posts under your screen name? And why? -poll coming-

6% say 'No'. Is that anywhere near how many you thought would favor your position?

I voted Yes. And I think I have a low post count. But have been a member for 2 years. I originally became a member mainly to sell some stuff on this site. And yes some of you got those good deals back then. Two years ago I spent most of my time on the FAL Files. But now I find this site more interesting. But I still feel like an outsider so I don't post much. But that don't make me any less honest. I have a fair amount of knowledge about may things just not AR15's. So how long before I get my foot in the door?

another added to my count...see look under my name hah.

Quoted: what's the point of this thread

+1

Quoted: I voted Yes. And I think I have a low post count. But have been a member for 2 years. I originally became a member mainly to sell some stuff on this site. And yes some of you got those good deals back then. Two years ago I spent most of my time on the FAL Files. But now I find this site more interesting. But I still feel like an outsider so I don't post much. But that don't make me any less honest. I have a fair amount of knowledge about may things just not AR15's. So how long before I get my foot in the door?

I wouldn't sweat it too much if I were you.

I voted yes, but it's really not an issue that's going to cause me to lose sleep either way. I do see some benefit to having post counts and registration dates. Many I mention will likely be repeats, but some may be new. Here are my thoughts:

1. Post counts and registration dates can be helpful to newbies who are seeking advice and input about firearms, ammo, gear, etc. A person who has been here several years and has several thousand or more posts has likely been very involved. They have seen many debates. They have seen lots of data and info. So chances are, they are going to have something valuable to add to a discussion. That's not to say people with low post counts are irrelevent or stupid. Some of the best posts I've ever seen here came from guys with 5 posts who had been here 2 days. But in general, I have more faith in experience and time involved. When I buy a gun or ammo, I generally go with stuff made by a company who's been in business long enough to have built up a good reputation. You won't see me buying a weapon or ammo from a company that's just getting started. I will wait until they've been around a year or so and then make up my mind based on what they've done and the feedback they get. That's kinda how I look at post counts. Whether good or bad, I can usually tell what type of person someone is by the time they've hit 500 or 1000 posts.

2. A post count shows your level of involvement. If you've got 10,000 posts, I think it's safe to say you at least care enough to participate. Participation is what keeps this place alive.

3. Think of the post count as a sort of badge of honor. It's really no different than moving from belt color to belt color in karate class. Other than learning and doing it for just the sake of  doing it, there isn't many other rewards for doing karate or posting here. When in Aikido, I would accept the belt progressions as I learned and moved on, but when I came to class the next time, I chose to wear my white belt always. Even when I made brown belt, I still wore the white one. The white belt is the beginner's belt and shows lowest rank. So while belt color didn't bother my ego, it did help motivate others in the class. So if a post count can help motivate some people to be more involved, then I am all for it. Afterall, it doesn't hurt anyone, that's for sure.

Now, considering all the other REAL problems in the world that need my attention, this is all the time I feel like putting into a subject that doesn't really matter to me anyway. But I say keep the post count. It's worked out well this long, why change? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Now, back to more important issues such as gun control, the AWB expiration, terrorism, etc.

-CH

We come together initially with a common interest..........the AR15.   My immediate family, in-laws, neighbors and co-workers don't share this interest.  

There are real people here with valuable experience and knowledge that are willing to share their information with you.  

Over time you learn insight about the people who post here, their other interests besides the AR, their sense of humor or lack of, some history about them and the quality of their input.

You get to see pictures of their weapons and gear, hear how they like it or why they don't.

Then one realizes that there is other "rooms" (forums) that offers other interests.   From handgun to General where you might learn about something happing in the world and how a real person feels about it rather than getting info from a generic  "NEWS" media.

There are funny posts that make me laugh and stupid posts that make me laugh.  There are good points, bad point and useless points.............but such is life.

We come from all walks of life, different parts of the country.  Listing to everyone has been a great learning experience and source of entertainment.  

I would rather get on this site than watch a "Shit Com" on TV.   I would rather get on this site than go to a Strip Club.   Uh........................wait a minute..........I'm going a little too far on this one.  

In the evening it is relaxing to get on this site and surf.  During the week I like to lay back after work, chase the treadmill and wrestle with the Soloflex.  On the weekends I'm on the go with the wife and family or going to gun matches.

So...................................

Quoted:  "A post count shows how involved you are in the site." Quoted:  "Translation: How much free time you have on your hands, how little else there is going on in your life, how big your ego is, how much in love you are with your own opinions, u.s.w..............................."

Rosstradamus,
Looks like you don't get it.   Mybe because you haven't been around long enough or maybe it's your negitive attitude to begin with.   You are coming across as a Troll.  So don't let the door hit your ass on the way out....    

Palo_Duro,
Well.............time will tell.  

Quoted: Quoted: what's the point of this thread +1

+2

Yes, it scares people when I tell them I have over 1000 posts on a gun forum

No and Yes....

No to the post count.....  In what way does having a post count of 4,000,000 bring any legitimacy to what you have to say?

Yes to registration date.....  Differentiates the serious enthusiast from the troll

Just my 2 cents, in no way related to my post count / registration date......

I like to know when people registered... I get to compare post-whoring.

- BG