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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 1:19:20 GMT
I don't often stick around forums, but I think I'm going to try to here. One of the reasons I ususally get bored of forums is because of the mass amounts of idiots that tend to crop up and flame everyone. But I'm not seeing that here yet, so I figure I'll be around for awhile, anyway.  |
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Post by rastarogue on Jan 29, 2007 2:57:15 GMT
Lurkers if you are afraid of getting insulted or your ideas trashed, just post anyway, if somebody does get out of line, report it to a moderator and let them ban the "bully". Please post.
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Post by alexthegreater on Jan 29, 2007 3:05:33 GMT
I find that offensive. It is oviously aimed at me.
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Post by mrw on Jan 29, 2007 3:22:24 GMT
I find that offensive. It is oviously aimed at me. you're too funny ;D |
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 29, 2007 3:29:25 GMT
Yay for more introduction posting. rastarogue has a point about taking it to a moderator a long time before it gets out of hand- eventually this forum will get to the point where the moderators cannot read every post, so they'll need us to be responsible and tell them when something is going on. ^^
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Post by rastarogue on Jan 29, 2007 3:38:03 GMT
How many Moderator's do we have currently?
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 29, 2007 3:46:21 GMT
1 + Tom. my2k is our mod, you can check by clicking on 'Members' in the top menu bar and then selecting 'Staff Members'
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Post by rastarogue on Jan 29, 2007 3:50:25 GMT
Thanks. Still looking at the number of posts each person has is kinda depressing. Some people have over 100(Aspen), a few over 50 (myself and a few others), maybe ten have 12 posts or so, and the rest have 1 or 0. PLEASE POST PEOPLE. out of 247+ views there are 37 posts, mostly by the same people.
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 29, 2007 3:52:07 GMT
That said, remember that some threads don't NEED a lot of posts, especially from the same person. Post Count != Respectability. (yeah, I know I'm a good one to talk)
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Post by alternativeoyster on Jan 29, 2007 8:43:57 GMT
intimidation. honestly it's a little weird that a forum that started, what, a week ago can already have experienced members but such seems to be the case.
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Post by Yin on Jan 29, 2007 9:19:13 GMT
Some people just have a lot more to say. I'm naturally a quiet person.
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Post by La Poire on Jan 29, 2007 12:52:40 GMT
intimidation. honestly it's a little weird that a forum that started, what, a week ago can already have experienced members but such seems to be the case. Yeah. I find it weird that someone can already have managed to make over a hundred posts – I feel like I've posted loads, but I'm still under fifty. That's no offense to anyone, though. |
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Post by waruitanuki on Jan 29, 2007 19:16:52 GMT
I have difficulty keeping up with even one forum. I don't get a lot of time sit around reading forums, so I end up having to pick just a few threads to read during the short time I have. For instance, I've got to get back to work as soon as I finish typing this. I've only read maybe 1/3 of the threads that have updated since the last time I checked the forum. One of my first posts here was basically just pointing out something that had already been discussed in another thread which I hadn't read. It was a minor offense and I wasn't flamed or anything, but I don't require the disapproval of others to feel like an idiot. As more people start posting and the forum expands, I'll be able to read a smaller and smaller percentage of the active threads. My fear of posting something that's not new and doesn't contribute anything will get to the point that I probably won't post anything in any story discussion/theory threads.
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 29, 2007 22:27:22 GMT
Tell me about it... I keep looking at my post count and thinking 'Have I been double posting? How the hell did that get so high?!' but I look at what I posted and only see a few that I probably shouldn't have.
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Post by owl on Jan 29, 2007 23:14:18 GMT
I usually have a slow start. Also, I'm sure a lot of people (such as myself) have other forums in which they are very active and have lasting friendships in. These take first priority, and sometimes if I have other things to do, that's the only place I go. Also, This is very new, so i forget it exists.
But I am trying to post more! Truly! XD
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 30, 2007 5:16:00 GMT
Don't worry! Having a high post count does not equal respect if you're posting silly off-topic things. I'd much rather see af ew well thought otu things than a high post count... That said, don't kill someone if they post off-topic every once in a while. Just if it looks like they're trying to up their post count for no reason.
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Post by rastarogue on Jan 31, 2007 1:56:13 GMT
The number of active members has gone up which is nice, I am starting to notice some of the lurkers posting which is awesome, keep it up lurkers.
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Post by owl on Jan 31, 2007 3:17:38 GMT
No, I know. Usually I will only respond if I have something to say...
It actually kind of annoys me when people have like thousands of posts within the first two hours. On one of the forums I'm at, which I've been at for almost two years, I have around 2000 or 2500 posts. Another girl, who's been there since August, has like 5000. But I'm much more likely to be taken seriously, since I post intelligently and add things to a discussion.
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Post by ekhornbeck on Jan 31, 2007 3:52:41 GMT
I know I have trouble posting when I have trouble navigating a forum. Everything is lumped in one big discussion thread, and I never feel I can stay on top of the posts, whereas I could concentrate my efforts on the subsections I was interested in if there were more divisions. E.g. one for comments on the episodes, one for art related things, and one for posts like this, or something. I dunno.
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Jan 31, 2007 4:26:23 GMT
I know I have trouble posting when I have trouble navigating a forum. Everything is lumped in one big discussion thread, and I never feel I can stay on top of the posts, whereas I could concentrate my efforts on the subsections I was interested in if there were more divisions. E.g. one for comments on the episodes, one for art related things, and one for posts like this, or something. I dunno. I know what you mean, I've been giving up on some threads entirely because they've either gone downhill or I'm more interested in other things. No, I know. Usually I will only respond if I have something to say... It actually kind of annoys me when people have like thousands of posts within the first two hours. On one of the forums I'm at, which I've been at for almost two years, I have around 2000 or 2500 posts. Another girl, who's been there since August, has like 5000. But I'm much more likely to be taken seriously, since I post intelligently and add things to a discussion. Ouch... I try to post intelligently and with a purpose, rather than letting my posts dissolve into 'Yes, I agree'.. Even when I post those, I try and at least give my reasons for doing so. If someone surpasses me... Sure, fine, probably even good because then people will stop asking if I'm a mod (why, why do they ask that?! You can check it REALLY easily- mods have 5 green stars, and will be listed under Member > View Staff Members). Plus, I don't -care-. I post so much because I'm so interested. |
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Post by owl on Feb 1, 2007 3:35:18 GMT
Really, that wasn't aimed at you at all. It was more a general statement. From what I've seen, your posts are very intelligent and interesting. Sorry if it souinded like I meant to aim it at you.....  |
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Post by julieth on Feb 1, 2007 4:08:17 GMT
I actually think it's easier to keep up with things when a forum is small...you make better friends with people. But I'm not discouraging anyone from posting!
I haven't posted as much as I could, mainly because I don't get answered very often.
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Feb 1, 2007 5:18:03 GMT
Really, that wasn't aimed at you at all. It was more a general statement. From what I've seen, your posts are very intelligent and interesting. Sorry if it souinded like I meant to aim it at you..... I keep thinking you're aiming them at me because I've been posting so much... Speaking of which, I think 3 or 4 of my posts disappeared today. 0.o They were really good ones about [edited]. |
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Post by La Poire on Feb 1, 2007 17:17:37 GMT
I haven't posted as much as I could, mainly because I don't get answered very often. It's really a bitch posting some really long an well thought-out theory and have it completely ignored. Keep in mind that no replies can just as well mean silent agreement, though. Unless it's a question, and then it's really okay to ask again. |
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Post by rastarogue on Feb 2, 2007 1:50:34 GMT
I haven't posted as much as I could, mainly because I don't get answered very often. It's really a bitch posting some really long an well thought-out theory and have it completely ignored. Keep in mind that no replies can just as well mean silent agreement, though. Unless it's a question, and then it's really okay to ask again. If your theory is not commented on, it could be that you have alredy fully explained everything, and the only thing we (that is the rest of the posters) can do is agree with you, which we all seem agreed we should not do. Sort of a "catch 22" |
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Post by Aspen d'Grey on Feb 2, 2007 1:59:44 GMT
Yup, got to agree with you there!
(This should illustrate Rasta's point nicely...)
Actually La Poire, I wanted to say that I think you're one of the best long-format posters on the forums right now, and I love reading your stuff. It's just that I feel a long, well thought out post deserves a reply in kind, and I usually write half of those and go 'wait, what was I doing?!'
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Post by owl on Feb 2, 2007 2:12:24 GMT
Really, that wasn't aimed at you at all. It was more a general statement. From what I've seen, your posts are very intelligent and interesting. Sorry if it souinded like I meant to aim it at you..... I keep thinking you're aiming them at me because I've been posting so much... Speaking of which, I think 3 or 4 of my posts disappeared today. 0.o They were really good ones about [edited]. Yeah, I think some of mine are gone. I could have SWORN I'd posted in the Wild Speculations thread, but there's nothing by me there... And I was mostly getting my fristration with the people on my other forum out. I can't do it there, since they might see it...Sorry again, this isn't the right place either. |
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Post by mrw on Feb 2, 2007 2:16:09 GMT
It's really a bitch posting some really long an well thought-out theory and have it completely ignored. Keep in mind that no replies can just as well mean silent agreement, though. Unless it's a question, and then it's really okay to ask again. If your theory is not commented on, it could be that you have alredy fully explained everything, and the only thing we (that is the rest of the posters) can do is agree with you, which we all seem agreed we should not do.Sort of a "catch 22" No offense, Rastarogue, but I disagree with the bold portion of your posting. I don't think it's fair to the poster, who has no idea if his post was received well or panned as trash. And it's not fair to the lurkers who are considering posting either, because they can't tell the "atmosphere" in the forum very well. There's been a few times when people have posted some complimentary response to a long analysis, and I felt it strengthened the sense of community here. Why should people be opposed to that? I don't understand. |
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Post by was readin threads on Feb 2, 2007 2:35:34 GMT
Yeah, I think some of mine are gone. I could have SWORN I'd posted in the Wild Speculations thread, but there's nothing by me there... uh, you're still there. on page two. the nav on this site is pretty crappy. no reason to get paranoid. |
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Post by owl on Feb 2, 2007 2:42:58 GMT
No, I meant after that. Thanks though! ;D
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