• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Serial Posters

I don't think the original issue is actually a persons post count. It's about how they get the high count numbers. I agree that friendship on the site is a good thing and positive reinforcement is also good. However when people post on threads (especialy technical threads) that they have little to no helpful knowledge of is wrong. How about all the people that use to (not as bad as it once was) post negative comments on another members for sale thread? I will admit it am one that started fighting that fight. If you have nothing valuable to add to the thread then stay the h#ll out of it. Unforunitly if you don't have an RT your not in the click on this site and your tread will be over run with "counter productive opinion" not helpful fact. Some RT owners will disagree with me on this, but those people are the posters in question... Just my $.02...
 
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Good to hear from you Randy

Don't let them s // t in your Wheaties. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
 
hchays said:
I don't think the original issue is actually a persons post count. It's about how they get the high count numbers. I agree that friendship on the site is a good thing and positive reinforcement is also good. However when people post on threads (especialy technical threads) that they have little to no helpful knowledge of is wrong. How about all the people that use to (not as bad as it once was) post negative comments on another members for sale thread? I will admit it am one that started fighting that fight. If you have nothing valuable to add to the thread then stay the h#ll out of it. Unforunitly if you don't have an RT your not in the click on this site and your tread will be over run with "counter productive opinion" not helpful fact. Some RT owners will disagree with me on this, but those people are the posters in question... Just my $.02...
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I thought it was just myself that noticed this. :shocked:
 
akspyderman said:
I was reading a Hijack portion in another thread yesterday. The subject of "serial posters" came up in what I thought was a bit of an attack mode. The subject has also been addressed by a couple others, also in attack mode.

Since I have a few posts, I felt as though I was included in the attack. Have been on the site now for 5 years and 2 months or so. The daily stats show that I average 9.9 posts per day. I must have left out some punctuation here and there to not have a full 10 to my credit. :roflblack::roflblack: With 50 to 75 active threads usually running at one time, I am not sure if I am a serial poster. No official rules have been posted that I know of. I do think that I would like to be considered as one though.

IMO: those who are regular posters do have a place on the site. IMO--of course.

What are some of the good things the regulars do for the site?

:ani29:: They welcome the newcomers that were brave enough to make that first post announcing their presence on the site.
:ani29:: They congratulate the person who has announced their new ride and welcome them to the :spyder2: fold.
:ani29:: Congratulations are given when a new farkle, baby, marriage, or other good thing is announced.
:ani29:: When someone is down, they are sometimes given words of cheer or encouragement.
:ani29:: When someone is ill or a death is announced, words of encouragement, tears, :pray:'s and condolences are offered.
:ani29:: When good stuff happens with the brand, cheerleaders are welcome.
:ani29:: When bad stuff happens with the brand, we also let them know.
:ani29:: Technical questions get answered. There are many knowledgeable people that have a wealth of experience on board.
:ani29:: There is an "off topic" thread which allows for non-:spyder2: banter to take place. I have received many chuckles, as well as picking up bits of new information from these sessions.
:ani29:: Occasionally, a troll gets shown the door.
:ani29:: Many who are "regulars" usually share in some daily banter, all in good fun, and amongst friends.
:ani29:: Sometimes a hijack is intentional, just to cool down a particular subject, or trying to put a different perspective on a hot button subject.

So, what am I trying to say? I do not think people should be criticized for being active on the site. I have been on a couple other sites where there were less than 10 posts a day. Not very interesting for me anyway.

We are fortunate to have the best site in the world for all things :spyder2:.

Kelloggs Corn Flakes :roflblack:
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Thanks all for your input.
 
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Everyone needs one of these.:roflblack:
 

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You sound apologetic . . . . .

akspyderman said:
I was reading a Hijack portion in another thread yesterday. The subject of "serial posters" came up in what I thought was a bit of an attack mode. The subject has also been addressed by a couple others, also in attack mode.

Since I have a few posts, I felt as though I was included in the attack.
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. . . . no need.

Let me see, you have been supportive, considerate, friendly, attentive, encouraging, humorous, and . . . well, let me stop before your head swells up. These are all good things in my book. I wish I was more like you. I don't think you or anyone should feel that they have to apologize for any of those traits ( except for humor - sometimes ).

On the other side, we have people who want to get to what interests them in the most efficient way possible. Things that get in their way are unnecessary, dismissed and despised. Sometimes, we all feel that way; the slow traffic in front of us when we are late, the line at the restaurant when we are hungry, ect. Life is full of those moments. But, it is a sign of maturity to be able to stop and put it into perspective - that life is not only about You, Yourself & I. Oh, and just maybe you are late because you got distracted and left the house later than you should have, or that when the time came for you to order - you couldn't make up your mind between the steak or lobster - and there were other people waiting behind you. Yup, we have all done it, we have all been immature - hopefully, we will all grow-up sometime.

Given that there are approximately 250 people born per minute, it does not look like we will have a shortage of self-centered people around those of us who are desperately working to maintain our own self-control, any time soon. The mature response is to just sigh and occasionally slap one of them when they get close enough. ;)

Several others have mentioned how posters keep a site interesting, vital and valuable. Yes, but even more - they keep it online. The more posts, discussions and referrals that are occurring, the more money that can be charged for advertisements - which pays for the costs of equipment, communications services, maintenance costs and so on. Without that, money would be constantly drained out of someone's pocket until they could not afford it. It is not free - it is not here just for any one of us' convenience.

Tom
( p.s. Since they have a pretty short attention span, I am pretty sure they will soon be be targeting people who's posts are too long next. I wonder who that would be? :popcorn:)
 
akspyderman said:
How about lets get back on track? A few are trying to de-rail from the subject matter.

If we have worn out the subject, I will be happy to get the thread closed.

Thanks all for your input.
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I take it this is a joke. Lol

If not, sorry.

I don't usually read long post.

I do like your posts.

Did I mention I don't like long posts?

I like posts w just smilies.

And post w useful info.

Yes Snoopy said that.

I like useful post...and funny posts...

Now all this postwhoring...I forgot what I was getting at....






or did I ?
 
Cough Cough................ POST !!!!!!


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:D




I just passed 50,000 posts on my second Mustang forum today, you all are lucky. roflmao


I think that puts me at about 140,000 useless posts web wide. roflmao



...if it makes you feel better, more than half were technical posts. :shocked:

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I see the "dislike" button is back and the "me too" button is gone again.

All but the last two posts or so were affected. Not to worry, I know who said what. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
 
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