Well, post counts already exist, and I'm afraid I don't see the benefits of the other two, especially the rank system. BZP has one and it's convoluted, and also I don't like the idea of turning posting into a competition. Giving a new member the rank of 'Noob' is just encouraging them to spam the forums, IMO.

Sorry, but I don't think these ideas are all that great.

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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).

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.

@Brickelodeon 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.

Last edited by Divine (August 30, 2014 (07:41am))

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.

Brickelodeon 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 Jampot, 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 Jampot 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.

Last edited by Divine (August 30, 2014 (08:10am))

The only thing public post counts do is serve people's egos.

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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.