Individual Deletion of Post Count?

[ColonelHardisson]

I was wondering if there was a way that an individual could have his post count eliminated or hidden? I don't really want to register again, by the way.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

By the way, if post count can be reset to 0, that would work also. If a mod feels so inclined, I'd appreciate having mine reset. Of course, I may ask for it to be reset sometime in the future, so to avoid being a pain in the butt (well, any more than I already am), eliminating or hiding it permanently would be great.

 

[Sixchan]

I don't think there's a way for PC to be hidden individually (or at least, I haven't seen one). With vB, it is possible for Administrators to completely hide postcount in the threads, restricting it to profiles and memberlists, as is it possible for Admins (and maybe mods too) to reset the PCs of people individually.

Although, if PC is removed from threads, it is possible for people who want to keep it to have it displayed. Just add "Posts: ####" (#s equalling your PC) in your location field. You have to want it bad tough, as it requires Manual updating.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Then resetting is the ticket. If a mod would be so kind...?

 

[MEG Hal]

Then resetting is the ticket. If a mod would be so kind...?

Never understood what the big deal was with PC anyway.

 

[Darkness]

Then resetting is the ticket. If a mod would be so kind...?

Heh. Sorry; all I can do for you there is call in an Admin.

And I think that this thread can accomplish that on its own.

 

[Morrus]

I'm not sure I want to do that - I don't know if that postcount figure is used anywhere else by the boards for anything. As far as I can see there's no easy way to just hide postcounts for everyone, unless I'm missing something obvious on the admin page (and no, I'm ]not going to mess around with editing templates as someone is bound to suggest. I'd just break something).

Why, incidentally, are you so keen to have your postcount removed? Does it matter? I don't really see much of a difference between showing an accurate postcount or a deliberately altered one - both are trying to "say something" by way of postcount. If something must be said, then I'd rather it were the truth.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Why, incidentally, are you so keen to have your postcount removed? Does it matter? I don't really see much of a difference between showing an accurate postcount or a deliberately altered one - both are trying to "say something" by way of postcount. If something must be said, then I'd rather it were the truth.

I think that this is an unfair implication, Morrus.

Here is why: someone mentioned that post count is no big deal. I agreed. Someone else implied I was just boosting my own post count by doing so. I saw the point. My post count is high, so it's easy enough, in the view of those for whom post count matters, for me to say it's no big deal. Especially with post count being fairly prominently displayed; remember, I initially asked for it to be removed from where it could be seen, not reset. My request isn't made in a hostile manner, but apparently it's being taken that way. If I don't want what is considered a status symbol by some to be displayed, I don't see why that makes me out to be deceitful. Forget I asked. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you'd like to lock the thread or delete it, please do so.

EDIT: By the way, I have spoken the truth about the subject, in threads which asked if post counts matter. I did not press the issue; I merely stated my opinion, stated further that that my opinion does not imply that anyone else is deficient for placing importance on post count, and left the subject alone. I've never been deceitful regarding that issue or anything else (I don't hide my location, my e-mail address, etc.) here at EN World. Here are two threads where I have been straightforward about the issue:

http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31554&highlight=does+post+count+matter

Here is what I said on that thread, which still applies:

originally posted by me on 11/25/02

No, it means nothing.

Way back when Eric ran his site, it was discussed from time to time about giving titles to each poster. As the poster population grew, I imagine that titles would have to be automatically given upon certain numbers of posts. The general thinking was that such titles, and especially titles based on post count, would encourage the kind of negative poster competition seen on other sites, and would tend to discourage newbies from hanging around long.

Since the question was asked, I'll give my opinion, with no offense intended to anyone: imparting any kind of importance to post count is pointless, in my opinion. Quality is more important than quantity. There are plenty of posters whose posts I seek out who have relatively low post counts, and some with high post counts whose posts I often find myself automatically skipping over, due to what I perceive to have been a lack of relevant content in the average post by that poster (basically, a high signal-to-noise ratio). Again, no offense intended to anyone. I mean, I guess some would think my post count is high, but I don't think I'm particularly important because of it. I'm just my regular ol' dumb self.

http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35521

Another EDIT: I just want to make it clear, again, that I am in no way hostile. January 1st seemed to be a good day to start fresh. I really wasn't trying to start an argument.

 

[Darkness]

So it's the case that others are having a problem with it, not you?

Colonel, when people are attacking you just because of your post count, shoot me an e-mail, ok?
Also, consider: If it's just about the post count, they won't attack only you; they'll attack anyone with a high post count - so hiding/resetting your post count won't make the problem go away...

Or, less seriously, just show them this handy link; that should take care of the situation, too.

 

[Darkness]

Ok; I think I understand what happened now:

Bumping your own count I see...

When you gave a very short answer that agreed with the sentiment that post count means nothing, creamsteak (who has 500 posts more than you, BTW) rather icily wrote a sarcastic reply, implying that posting short posts is symptomatic of desiring high post counts. (So maybe he considers his post count important?)

And now, you feel that you have to prove him wrong. Don't; this is not worth getting worked up over...

(PS - creamsteak: Please let others consider their post count as important or unimportant as they like; if you like having a high post count, that's all what's important - and the same goes for everyone else and their own post counts. Oh, and if you indeed want a higher post count, maybe we should think about doing some huge message board game again...? Alternatively, feel free to join in on the Hivemind threads in GD; I would be glad to see you there...)