Don't increase post count in Welcome forum

jackass · 04-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Why are you treating post count as some sort of magical money-making resource? It merely counts how many posts you have made, so why would you disable it for a random forum?

Makes no sense whatsoever.

Chippiewill · 04-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by -:Undertaker:-

Why, at a time when the forum is in decline and Habbox itself is in decline, are we trying to introduce measures that will cause a reduction in posts?

Talk about trying to shoot yourself in the foot.

Oh yes, of course, having the entire forum post all day in the Welcome forum would be OHHH so much better :rolleyes:.

Why are you treating post count as some sort of magical money-making resource? It merely counts how many posts you have made, so why would you disable it for a random forum?

Makes no sense whatsoever.

People can post their way out of post moderation for one.. as I have already pointed out is effectively letting Spammers onto the forum.

**Inseriousity.** · 04-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by 00chips

People can post their way out of post moderation for one.. as I have already pointed out is effectively letting Spammers onto the forum.

I'm under the impression that it was meant to stop bots or whatever they're called. Naturally members will want to get out of the 5 post rule as soon as possible and we shouldn't be making it harder for them!

It may encourage them to post elsewhere, it may encourage them to not bother posting at all.

**Seatherny** · 04-12-2009, 08:15 PM

I say disable it. A majority of people who post in there do it to increase their post count.

**-:Undertaker:-** · 04-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by invincible,

It would mean users post elsewhere than the welcome forum to get their posts...

Good thing if you ask me :rolleyes:

You would think that wouldn't you, the fact is that people see that forum as a quick way to get their post counts up, whereas other topics take time and thought to put in a proper reply - which a lot of people don't have the time or interest to do.

Originally Posted by MattGarner

Well if all they are going to do is post in the welcome,e forum, then that's pretty pointless to me? Surely it should encourage them to post else where on the forum.

As above.

Originally Posted by Biohazard

Why are you treating post count as some sort of magical money-making resource? It merely counts how many posts you have made, so why would you disable it for a random forum?

Makes no sense whatsoever.

I agree, its as if we want everyone on Habbox Forum to have low post counts, and at a time when posting is in decline they are trying to futher limit posting?? :S

Originally Posted by 00chips

Oh yes, of course, having the entire forum post all day in the Welcome forum would be OHHH so much better :rolleyes:.

People can post their way out of post moderation for one.. as I have already pointed out is effectively letting Spammers onto the forum.

Are the whole forum solely posting in that forum now? - no they are not. Let people choose where they want to post instead of having limits on every single little thing.

Originally Posted by SauravG

I say disable it. A majority of people who post in there do it to increase their post count.

..is that against forum rules all of a sudden?

xxMATTGxx · 04-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by -:Undertaker:-

You would think that wouldn't you, the fact is that people see that forum as a quick way to get their post counts up, whereas other topics take time and thought to put in a proper reply - which a lot of people don't have the time or interest to do.

As above.

I agree, its as if we want everyone on Habbox Forum to have low post counts, and at a time when posting is in decline they are trying to futher limit posting?? :S

Are the whole forum solely posting in that forum now? - no they are not. Let people choose where they want to post instead of having limits on every single little thing.

..is that against forum rules all of a sudden?

It isn't against the forum rules but if a person says "Welcome to the forums, enjoy your stay" in like most of the new threads. Then that isn't allowed.

**Seatherny** · 04-12-2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by -:Undertaker:-

You would think that wouldn't you, the fact is that people see that forum as a quick way to get their post counts up, whereas other topics take time and thought to put in a proper reply - which a lot of people don't have the time or interest to do.

As above.

I agree, its as if we want everyone on Habbox Forum to have low post counts, and at a time when posting is in decline they are trying to futher limit posting?? :S

Are the whole forum solely posting in that forum now? - no they are not. Let people choose where they want to post instead of having limits on every single little thing.

..is that against forum rules all of a sudden?

You know, I have read many threads over the last few weeks, and all you do is post negatively EVERY TIME.
I never said its against the rules so stop presuming things.
Post count should represent posts made which actually contribute to discussions. Proper discussions. They show how active a user is. I find it hard to explain, but it shows how much people contribute to GOOD (discussions etc) threads. There are people who only post in the Welcome forum to get their post count up so they look good.

You would think that wouldn't you, the fact is that people see that forum as a quick way to get their post counts up, whereas other topics take time and thought to put in a proper reply - which a lot of people don't have the time or interest to do.

So there you are admitting that people only post in the Welcome Forum to get their post count up?

Chippiewill · 04-12-2009, 08:29 PM