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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331597/#p331597</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Since we have a clear consensus here, I'm going to lock this thread to avoid it getting too meanspirited.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Sméagol)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331595/#p331595</link>
			<description><![CDATA[None of these ideas will benefit the forum or the members. Having a thread for posting spam is just dumb, there are all ready post counts, ranks are stupid especially if one of them is noob. Seriously, I have no idea why anyone would think of any of these ideas to be useful.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[rockydude411@yahoo.com (Rockydude411)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331594/#p331594</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As others have explained, these suggestions are things we've avoided for a reason. Visible post counts / rankings incentivize high quantity of posting, but not quality. In my opinion there's no title or distinction somebody should be able to earn on the basis of mere volume of posts. I'd rather that site members be treated as equals to the extent that is possible.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Sméagol)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331593/#p331593</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Refugee Camp had visible post counts and it led to some kids posting a smiley face or "lol" in every thread just to bump their count. Removing it was very well received.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[sillypenta@gmail.com (Penta)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331584/#p331584</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The only thing public post counts do is serve people's egos.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (AquaMorph)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331583/#p331583</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To see anyone's post count, just go to their profile (by clicking their username) and then click "See all of (insert person's name here)'s posts". At the top of all of the posts, it should say "20 out of (however many posts they've made).]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Brickelodeon)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331582/#p331582</link>
			<description><![CDATA[[b]Brickelodeon[/b] I can understand what your saying, again this wasn't meant to support competing against each other but I understand your point. It's valid.

I can understand what your referring to [b]Jampot[/b], and realisticly you do have a lot of valid and true points regarding the facts.

I appreciate the responses none the less if I think of any other suggesstions I'll be sure to mention them.

Also [b]Jampot[/b] I'm a little confused because I am not able to see visible post counts from anyone, I've never been able to infact. I can only see my own when I click my profile.

Is something wrong on my end? If I was aware of this I would have never suggested the post count implement. 

Can this be checked on my end?

Sincerely,
Divine.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Divine)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331580/#p331580</link>
			<description><![CDATA[[quote=Divine]There could be a thread just for posting spam, where its off topic of course guidelines and rules would still apply and for the spam section there would be no post count.[/quote]

Spam posts aren't encouraged, but are tolerated to an extent in these forums, as sometimes they can be productive. However, an entire dumping ground for spam wouldn't be productive, and would end up causing more spam in the rest of the forums if users got into the mentality that spam was okay.

[quote=Divine]@[b]Brickelodeon[/b] Almost all forums have at least public post count why do you feel they more trouble than they are worth?[/quote]

We're not almost all forums, though. BiM is a forum for an incredibly niche hobby, and as such we have very few members compared to forums like Comicvine, Eurobricks or BZPower (which aren't even the biggest forums I can think of, just the ones that spring to mind first). We're a small community - most people know most people here - so it wouldn't be appropriate to start encouraging people to compete for having posted the most.

On every Wiki community I've spent time in, the 'most active' users try to throw their weight around like it gives them actual authority, which is something that culd easily happen here if new members thought that getting the most posts would automatically entitle them to the absolute respect of long-time, hard-working brickfilmers.

And the post counts are already visible, just under where it says your location. You've made 135 posts, Brickelodeon has made 403, Greenshirt has made 217, and Littlebrick has made 2,148. All members can see them.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (jampot)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331579/#p331579</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As soon as you turn anything into a competition, it becomes more of a race than anything else. People, even though it effects nothing at all, will try to have the highest post count, even if it means making spam posts in every thread. While it's not meant for members to compete, that's what will inevitably happen, and then the fun stops.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Brickelodeon)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331578/#p331578</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One can see how many posts you have made.  You have posted 134 times.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Greenshirt)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331576/#p331576</link>
			<description><![CDATA[@[b]Brickelodeon[/b] Almost all forums have at least public post count why do you feel they more trouble than they are worth?

I'm just wondering why the post count isn't publicly viewable.


Sincerely,
Divine.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Divine)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331575/#p331575</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I honestly don't like any of the suggestions. Seems like they are more trouble than they are worth.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Brickelodeon)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331574/#p331574</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There could be a thread just for posting spam, where its off topic of course guidelines and rules would still apply and for the spam section there would be no post count. 

Some forums can't control posts or topics like others I feel this forum does have the potential to do it. But of course this is only suggestions.

Topics of how to rank up are a bit absurd those topics could easily be locked or closed by a Moderator/Admin.

(Sorry for double post)

Sincerely,
Divine.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Divine)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Implements that could benefit the forum/site and members (suggestions)]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331573/#p331573</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Post counts do already exist but why aren't they publicly shown?  It's not for competition rather to show activity on posts and how frequently the user posts on the forum.

Is it not still important to notice how active members are by having some implements such as post count if nothing more?

I can understand what your saying none the less [b]@Jampot[/b], @[b]LittleBrick[/b].

Sincerely,
Divine.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Divine)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/331572/#p331572</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been on the LEGO Message Boards which has a rank system which can lead to spam, topics about how to rank up, and general focus on ranking up instead of just participating. It can also lead to sub par posts and topics (especially in the hands of younger posters).]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (END films)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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