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[quote name='Mookyjooky']Sorry but this is just getting sad.

In the 225 days you've been a member you've posted 5014 posts.

Thats 23 posts a day.

Now if you work 8 hours and sleep 8 hours, then you have 8 hours left.

The average post takes 5 mins, give or take and it still takes 10-15 to read past posts. (on average)

So on average its 20 minutes for a post. They're maybe 6 posts in 6 minutes...and 1 post in 45 minutes...but I'm going with averages.

So if you spend 20 mins on average and you post 23 times a day that equates to 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.

Leaving you with about 15 minutes to eat breakfast or jerk off to porn.

So in the past 6 1/2 months you've dedicated 1672 hours (rounded to the nearest hour.)

Thats about 10 weeks of posting.

So you're out 2 1/2 months of your life you'll never get back talking about cancer genes named after pokemon, or if Z.legend is truly a horse and shit.

This is why I dont understand the OTT forums. I'd rather work or play games. But thats just me :wink:[/quote]

This was posted in my thread and I would just like to thank you for singling me out. Why don't you go do this to Ryback or CheapyD or someone else who is an administrator and has a lot of posts. Did you know that they actually have more than me?
 
[quote name='youruglyclone']I just think it's funny he took the time to do all the math...[/quote]

Yeah, what a fucking loser, instead f banning people who make 'useless' threads we should ban and/or castrate those who bitch about the aforementioned threads.
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers'][quote name='Mookyjooky']Sorry but this is just getting sad.

In the 225 days you've been a member you've posted 5014 posts.

Thats 23 posts a day.

Now if you work 8 hours and sleep 8 hours, then you have 8 hours left.

The average post takes 5 mins, give or take and it still takes 10-15 to read past posts. (on average)

So on average its 20 minutes for a post. They're maybe 6 posts in 6 minutes...and 1 post in 45 minutes...but I'm going with averages.

So if you spend 20 mins on average and you post 23 times a day that equates to 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.

Leaving you with about 15 minutes to eat breakfast or jerk off to porn.

So in the past 6 1/2 months you've dedicated 1672 hours (rounded to the nearest hour.)

Thats about 10 weeks of posting.

So you're out 2 1/2 months of your life you'll never get back talking about cancer genes named after pokemon, or if Z.legend is truly a horse and shit.

This is why I dont understand the OTT forums. I'd rather work or play games. But thats just me :wink:[/quote]

This was posted in my thread and I would just like to thank you for singling me out. Why don't you go do this to Ryback or CheapyD or someone else who is an administrator and has a lot of posts. Did you know that they actually have more than me?[/quote]

While I think Mooky's post was terribly rude (not to mention terribly inaccurate), it seemed to me that you were waiting to freak out at the first semi-rude post. When you make threads like that, you have to expect rude responses and just take it in stride.
 
[quote name='defender']The post whoring must stop...and it will too. I guarantee it.[/quote]

As those Guiness commercials now say "Brilliant!" What is the actual benefit of having post counts?
 
My issue, since the Political topics are no longer posted on the front page, I vote something similar be done with the OTTs. I get tired of seeing half the new topics on the front page being one of the 100 variations of the OTT. Just a thought.
 
Everytime somebody posts some sort of "me too" post in a thread, their post count should go down instead of up. I'm sick of reading threads where four out of every five posts is "yeah" or "what he said" or similar crap. Maybe this would cut down on the whoring.
 
[quote name='polaricecaves']more deals
less bullshit[/quote]

Hah...like Christopher Lloyd in Cuckoo's Nest.....play the game....cut the bullshit.....play the game.....

There should be a Cuckoo's Nest game....
 
[quote name='AdamInPlaidum'][quote name='hiccupleftovers'][quote name='Mookyjooky']Sorry but this is just getting sad.

In the 225 days you've been a member you've posted 5014 posts.

Thats 23 posts a day.

Now if you work 8 hours and sleep 8 hours, then you have 8 hours left.

The average post takes 5 mins, give or take and it still takes 10-15 to read past posts. (on average)

So on average its 20 minutes for a post. They're maybe 6 posts in 6 minutes...and 1 post in 45 minutes...but I'm going with averages.

So if you spend 20 mins on average and you post 23 times a day that equates to 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.

Leaving you with about 15 minutes to eat breakfast or jerk off to porn.

So in the past 6 1/2 months you've dedicated 1672 hours (rounded to the nearest hour.)

Thats about 10 weeks of posting.

So you're out 2 1/2 months of your life you'll never get back talking about cancer genes named after pokemon, or if Z.legend is truly a horse and shit.

This is why I dont understand the OTT forums. I'd rather work or play games. But thats just me :wink:[/quote]

This was posted in my thread and I would just like to thank you for singling me out. Why don't you go do this to Ryback or CheapyD or someone else who is an administrator and has a lot of posts. Did you know that they actually have more than me?[/quote]

While I think Mooky's post was terribly rude (not to mention terribly inaccurate), it seemed to me that you were waiting to freak out at the first semi-rude post. When you make threads like that, you have to expect rude responses and just take it in stride.[/quote]

I was expecting something but not a slaughtering. I just didn't want it to become like my first 1000 thread but that is exactly what happened. There is such a double standard here on CAG. Some can do it and not get chastised (or very little if they do get) while others get a freaking bomb shot at them. Sneaky could do one, Rockhero could do one, but I can't?
 
I thought Mookyjooky's comment was appropriate.

This thread, however, is dumb.

[quote name='Mr.Answer']
What is the actual benefit of having post counts?
[/quote]

It seems to boost some people's egos to the extent that they think they are better than other posters on the site. However, many people with low post counts are the ones posting deals or actually contributing worthwhile material to the site. This is why it is not necessary to display people's counts. At one time it was ok, but nowadays, some posters get too into them.
 
[quote name='scsg75']My issue, since the Political topics are no longer posted on the front page, I vote something similar be done with the OTTs. I get tired of seeing half the new topics on the front page being one of the 100 variations of the OTT. Just a thought.[/quote]

There are never more than 2 on the main page, and that's only when it gets switched from an old to a new one. The function of the OTT was just that, to keep it all in one place.
 
Everytime somebody posts some sort of "me too" post in a thread, their post count should go down instead of up. I'm sick of reading threads where four out of every five posts is "yeah" or "what he said" or similar crap. Maybe this would cut down on the whoring.

Brilliant!

My issue, since the Political topics are no longer posted on the front page, I vote something similar be done with the OTTs. I get tired of seeing half the new topics on the front page being one of the 100 variations of the OTT. Just a thought.

Brilliant! Although I think that if there simply wasn't a post count most of the OTT posts would die off.
 
[quote name='Mr.Answer'][quote name='defender']The post whoring must stop...and it will too. I guarantee it.[/quote]

As those Guiness commercials now say "Brilliant!" What is the actual benefit of having post counts?[/quote]

I agree with defender here, and struck the first two blows last night. The days of post-whoring are ata n end.
 
[quote name='moiety']I thought Mookyjooky's comment was appropriate.

This thread, however, is dumb.

[quote name='Mr.Answer']
What is the actual benefit of having post counts?
[/quote]

It seems to boost some people's egos to the extent that they think they are better than other posters on the site. However, many people with low post counts are the ones posting deals or actually contributing worthwhile material to the site. This is why it is not necessary to display people's counts. At one time it was ok, but nowadays, some posters get too into them.[/quote]

While 900 posts aren't astronomical, how'd you get that many man? That sure is a lot more than some peoples :roll:
 
[quote name='Mr.Answer']What is the actual benefit of having post counts?[/quote]

There's really only one point - and it's an important one to me and a lot of others who use this site.... I'd rather trade with someone with a high post count. I know you can artificially inflate your post count with meaningless crap posts but I'd find it hard to believe that someone would get up over 1000 posts over a period of 6 months to rip someone off in a $20 trade. If that's what happens then so be it I guess but I feel a lot safer trading with someone like that than with a total noob. IMO, the higher the post count the more likely that you are not going to get ripped off by that person.
 
[quote name='moiety']I thought Mookyjooky's comment was appropriate.

This thread, however, is dumb.

[quote name='Mr.Answer']
What is the actual benefit of having post counts?
[/quote]

It seems to boost some people's egos to the extent that they think they are better than other posters on the site. However, many people with low post counts are the ones posting deals or actually contributing worthwhile material to the site. This is why it is not necessary to display people's counts. At one time it was ok, but nowadays, some posters get too into them.[/quote]

The actual benefit of post counts is to show how many times you have posted. Duh.
 
Hey, I just thought it was funny....and the math is off....I rounded up...and maybe the averages arent right, but I wasnt gonna equate it all.

It took me less than 5 mins to add all that up and I just thought it was hilarious.

Personally, I just skip the OTT post whoring threads, but once in a while I'll just in for some good ol' fashioned put-down fun.

PS: I didnt mean to single you out, I mean all post whorers! That doesnt mean just cause the count is high that they're a whore though. Cheapy fu(king owns the damn site....I'm talking the massive influx of people trying to beat each other in post counts by posting nothing more than, "agreed" 47 times a day.
 
[quote name='scsg75']My issue, since the Political topics are no longer posted on the front page, I vote something similar be done with the OTTs. I get tired of seeing half the new topics on the front page being one of the 100 variations of the OTT. Just a thought.[/quote]

I suggested this awhile ago too, and for the exact same reason. I still agree with this, and I welcome defender's crusade with open arms.

[quote name='Machine']Everytime somebody posts some sort of "me too" post in a thread, their post count should go down instead of up. I'm sick of reading threads where four out of every five posts is "yeah" or "what he said" or similar crap. Maybe this would cut down on the whoring.[/quote]

Hey you don't even have 200 posts, your opinion doesn't matter at all! :wink:
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin'][quote name='Mr.Answer'][quote name='defender']The post whoring must stop...and it will too. I guarantee it.[/quote]

As those Guiness commercials now say "Brilliant!" What is the actual benefit of having post counts?[/quote]

I agree with defender here, and struck the first two blows last night. The days of post-whoring are ata n end.[/quote]

YES. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. TEH REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!!!!!!!!3 THE END IS NEAR OTT"ERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!118
MUAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA

disclaimer: J/K
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']

While 900 posts aren't astronomical, how'd you get that many man? That sure is a lot more than some peoples :roll:[/quote]

That's funny. I've been here for a lot longer than you have. There are times where I go a few weeks without posting if nothing is going on on the site. If discussions are going on, I post. So nice try trying to put me on the "same level" as you.
 
What would happen if all the OTT were erased... wouldnt that delete all those post counts. Then those who do OTT will realize how much time and effort was wasted, since now, they dont have such and inflated post count. And who cares about post counts... except for all those people who yell out newbie, or whatever.

More deals, less BS, stop harassing each other, and spend more time gaming and/or locating cheap ass games or (gasp) working and earning money.
 
[quote name='fragmanslayer']What would happen if all the OTT were erased... wouldnt that delete all those post counts. Then those who do OTT will realize how much time and effort was wasted, since now, they dont have such and inflated post count. And who cares about post counts... except for all those people who yell out newbie, or whatever.

More deals, less BS, stop harassing each other, and spend more time gaming and/or locating cheap ass games or (gasp) working and earning money.[/quote]

The OTTs were once erased a while ago and it didn't do anything to anyone. They just continued to post.
 
I am beginning to feel like the anti-OTT OTTer. There definately needs to be some clean up though. The past few months have been a mess for randomness.
 
[quote name='moiety'][quote name='hiccupleftovers']

While 900 posts aren't astronomical, how'd you get that many man? That sure is a lot more than some peoples :roll:[/quote]

That's funny. I've been here for a lot longer than you have. There are times where I go a few weeks without posting if nothing is going on on the site. If discussions are going on, I post. So nice try trying to put me on the "same level" as you.[/quote]

Yea, at his rate....he posts around 2 1/2 posts a day. ;-)
 
Actually I think it'd be cool if after 1000 posts the number dissappered ans was replaced by new poster titles, unless you actually WANT an custom title.
 
[quote name='fragmanslayer']What would happen if all the OTT were erased... wouldnt that delete all those post counts. Then those who do OTT will realize how much time and effort was wasted, since now, they dont have such and inflated post count. And who cares about post counts... except for all those people who yell out newbie, or whatever.

More deals, less BS, stop harassing each other, and spend more time gaming and/or locating cheap ass games or (gasp) working and earning money.[/quote]

When the first two OTT's were erased, I alone lost over 1000 posts off my count. Yet I am still a man OTTer. Post counts dont matter to all of us. Take them off the site for all I care, it's not going to stop me from posting.
 
[quote name='Alpha2']Actually I think it'd be cool if after 1000 posts the number dissappered ans was replaced by new poster titles, unless you actually WANT an custom title.[/quote]

I like this idea. You can see who are the big regulars by their custom ranks, but there would be no competition between the regulars.
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin'][quote name='fragmanslayer']What would happen if all the OTT were erased... wouldnt that delete all those post counts. Then those who do OTT will realize how much time and effort was wasted, since now, they dont have such and inflated post count. And who cares about post counts... except for all those people who yell out newbie, or whatever.

More deals, less BS, stop harassing each other, and spend more time gaming and/or locating cheap ass games or (gasp) working and earning money.[/quote]

When the first two OTT's were erased, I alone lost over 1000 posts off my count. Yet I am still a man OTTer. Post counts dont matter to all of us. Take them off the site for all I care, it's not going to stop me from posting.[/quote]

My exact thoughts. Erase it I don't care. I fI have a little fun on the site what does it bother anyone? Let me ask you guys a question, If you swayed Cheapy into getting rid of our post counts will it make all of you guys feel better?
 
Just take the post count off, and leave the mr. moneybags....

when it gets to half way....then you can trust them, and maybe start being nicer to them for sticking it out ;-)

Then put OTT in its on topic thread and keep them off the front page.

They bury the real deals, which is the soul purpose of this site.

If you want to confess your gay infatuation with each other you can do it in a seperate part of CAG that doesnt show everyone new to the site that all we talk about is moldy boners, circle jerks and getting busted in the cinnamon ring.
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']thank you for singling me out. Why don't you go do this to Ryback or CheapyD or someone else who is an administrator and has a lot of posts. Did you know that they actually have more than me?[/quote]

I think a big difference is that CheapyD and other administrators don't make obnoxious joke topics asking others to bow down before them simply because they have a high post count. I could post a bunch of meaningless crap in a bunch of OTTs too simply to boost my post count if that was important to me, but I choose not to. I've got plenty of more important things to do with my time.
 
Somebody made a good point about trading, and I hadn't thought of this. I know we have a feedback tally going, but I think it needs to be expanded a little. Instead of post count we should have a trading feedback count, OR, perhaps a database in which you can search for usernames.

Post count SHOULDN'T equal reliability, and I think that with a small amount of effort it wouldn't have to.
 
[quote name='Mookyjooky']Just take the post count off, and leave the mr. moneybags....

when it gets to half way....then you can trust them, and maybe start being nicer to them for sticking it out ;-)

Then put OTT in its on topic thread and keep them off the front page.

They bury the real deals, which is the soul purpose of this site.

If you want to confess your gay infatuation with each other you can do it in a seperate part of CAG that doesnt show everyone new to the site that all we talk about is moldy boners, circle jerks and getting busted in the cinnamon ring.[/quote]

Cinnamon ring. :lol:

I wish the post counts were gone as well, but I don't think thats the problem. I just believe some of you guys hate the OTTs and the OTTers.
 
[quote name='evilmax17']Somebody made a good point about trading, and I hadn't thought of this. I know we have a feedback tally going, but I think it needs to be expanded a little. Instead of post count we should have a trading feedback count, OR, perhaps a database in which you can search for usernames.

Post count SHOULDN'T equal reliability, and I think that with a small amount of effort it wouldn't have to.[/quote]

I made this suggestion a few months back and I think its a great idea. I wish they would implement it into the site.
 
the ranking of users should consist of a formula of
post count
time spent logged in (unreliable but important)
other users's opinion
number of threads viewed
 
[quote name='MaxBiaggi3'][quote name='hiccupleftovers']thank you for singling me out. Why don't you go do this to Ryback or CheapyD or someone else who is an administrator and has a lot of posts. Did you know that they actually have more than me?[/quote]

I think a big difference is that CheapyD and other administrators don't make obnoxious joke topics asking others to bow down before them simply because they have a high post count. I could post a bunch of meaningless crap in a bunch of OTTs too simply to boost my post count if that was important to me, but I choose not to. I've got plenty of more important things to do with my time.[/quote]

First off it is good for some of the tension in the site to go. Second, they have (maybe not Cheapy) posted stuff like that. And I don't simply post a lot of meaningless crap in a bunch of OTT too simply boost my post count. I could care less. Erase it now. What does it freaking matter? Does it make you feel insignificant or something? I trye to contribute to the site in any way I can be it deals, game news, game advice or my opinion on a game or subject but unlike some I do it a little more than others and I think that bothers them. od you actually think that all of my posts came from the OTTs?
 
[quote name='zewone']

I wish the post counts were gone as well, but I don't think thats the problem. I just believe some of you guys hate the OTTs and the OTTers.[/quote]

That's what I feel it is.
 
Lunch break rules ... I need to jack off like DLF in the bathroom .... I have had dial up at home for the last 4 days ...... I haven't slept in 33 hours ........ that was a lot of bullshit ........ +1 to my post count :)
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']Hey now, i'm not saying erase them, there's some comedic gold there, at least archive them. But we should say bye bye to post counts.[/quote]

NO I'm saying totally erase them. That way it will appease some of these people. IF they want them gone they can have them gone. All the OTT, the versus forum, the console forums, should all go. They have nothing to do with the site and its namessake. This is for deals on games and only that so we'll only have those forums and the CAG news and feedback forum and that's it.
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']For anyone that has some issue on CAG or has a problem with how it is conducted, POST HERE.[/quote]

The owner is a dick.
 
I've seen on some other threads where you can vote if the post was useful like on Amazon....and you can give them karma points. Which was place where the post count is. I think I saw it looking like...


Jedi---------------------Default-----------------------Sith

I thought that was really cool...
 
[quote name='CheapyD'][quote name='hiccupleftovers']For anyone that has some issue on CAG or has a problem with how it is conducted, POST HERE.[/quote]

The owner is a dick.[/quote]

:rofl:
 
[quote name='CheapyD'][quote name='hiccupleftovers']For anyone that has some issue on CAG or has a problem with how it is conducted, POST HERE.[/quote]

The owner is a dick.[/quote]

Best. Post. Ever.

So cheapy, can we keep the OTT's in existence, but lose the post count?
 
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