Oh NO! Where are my 890 Messages?

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The discussion revolves around users expressing their feelings about losing their message counts and avatars after a transition to a new forum version. Participants share their old and new usernames, post counts, and avatars, while reflecting on the implications of these changes for their identities within the community.

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  • Some participants express disappointment over losing their message counts, with one noting a loss of 3,000 posts during a previous transition.
  • Others share their current feelings about the changes, with some maintaining a positive outlook despite the loss.
  • Several users mention their avatars, with some wanting to restore their previous ones while others are indifferent or have embraced new options.
  • There are discussions about the significance of post counts, with some arguing that it detracts from the forum's purpose as a discussion platform.
  • Participants share their usernames and post counts, indicating a mix of nostalgia and frustration regarding the changes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of nostalgia and frustration regarding the loss of post counts and avatars, but there is no consensus on the importance of post counts or the best way to handle the changes.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the transition from previous forum versions, indicating that the changes may have impacted their engagement and identity within the community.

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Greetings !

Oh... NO !
Where are my 890 messages ?!
(Hey... Whad'ya want ? I'm a guy ! We're
addicted to any ego boosters... :wink:)

What's your old/new username ?

What was your post count ?

What was your avatar ?

(How are you feeling ?

Are you tired of answering these questions ? )

Live long and prosper.
 
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My username didn't change.
I had about 1400 posts (don't remember the exact number).
Avatar: The same.
I am feeling great cause i know that the SQL power will be better than the Access power (for the number of users that will join the site).
It seems i am not really the kind of guy that changes his things easily :smile:
 
I want my avatar back
 
What was your avatar ?

It was the black and white Grim Reaper with blurry lines.

I'm going to ask Greg to help me implement a new one, 1 month from now, 'cause he must be real busy right now trying to fine-tune the new server and stuff.
 
Eh don't worry about it, that happened to me when they moved to PF 2 from PF 1. I lost.. oh .. 3k... i was the top before the community got so large.
 
Hi!, it's me, the Owl :) Again, lost 1242 or so posts.. :( besides the initial x K oh well, life goes on doesn't it?
 
I am still Mentat.

I had ~1350 posts (which put me at the bottom of the first page (in the "Browse Members" menu)). I really hate that the post counts are gone, I would have thought there'd be some way for Greg to save them, but I'll just keep a positive attitude (and post like mad! :wink:).

I didn't have an avater.
 
Originally posted by drag
What's your old/new username ?

Tom/Tom

What was your post count ?

2900 and change.

What was your avatar ?

A logo for The Best Band You've Never Heard Of, Super 400.

(How are you feeling ?

OK, thanks.

Are you tired of answering these questions ? )

Nah. Looks like I've got to start responding to all those topics I started, though. :wink:
 
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Originally posted by Tom
Tom/Tom

Who's that ?!
Never heard of you !
 
  • #11
I don't want my nearly 6000 posts back.
 
  • #12
Originally posted by Mentat
and post like mad!
Looks like some are going for it?

Who will be the top poster?
 
  • #13
i sort of wish we could do without the post count...this is a discussion forum over a race of how much blabbing we can do about science...
 
  • #14
I think the race for post counts is stupid too..

However, that is not the topic here :)

Same name, miss my avatar and only had about 160 posts for the 1 1/2 years or so I have been a member. Maybe 180. I'm very ambitious.
 
  • #15
Originally posted by Galatea
Same name, miss my avatar

Hey babe, good to see ya. :smile:

One of the kewl features of this new forum is that you can upload your avatar right from your PC. Go to the User CP (Control Panel) and edit your profile.
 
  • #16
i really like some of those avatars!
i also like the new layout in general.

i lost about 4 post. now I'm near the head of the pack! yes!
 
  • #17
I miss my avatar too. :frown: Anyhow, I like my new one too. Did the avatars come with the new PFs?
 
  • #18
I was FZ
Though now I've gained a +, I have lost over 2000 from my post count. *sniff*
 
  • #19
What's your old/new username ?

What was your post count ?

What was your avatar ?

(How are you feeling ?

Old/New Username: Sting1983/Sting

Post Count: 2800+ ? I'm not sure because I never paid attention to post count

My avatar was the "Stop Fascism" logo with the crossing out of the swastika

My current feeling? Stressed out because of an upcoming Electromagnetism test.
 
  • #20
Originally posted by Tom
Hey babe, good to see ya. :smile:

One of the kewl features of this new forum is that you can upload your avatar right from your PC. Go to the User CP (Control Panel) and edit your profile.

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  • #21
I kept the name, but dropped the sig and avatar - I was getting tired of them anyway. Glad to be here, and we all start equal now!
 
  • #22
Gratuitous post to bring count to one!

Njorl
 
  • #23
What's your old/new username ?

What was your post count ?

What was your avatar ?

(How are you feeling ?

I'm still the same zimbo . . .

post count? think I was approaching 200 . . .

old avatar was a green jumping bug.

when did this change occur anyway? (been too busy to check for the last 2-3 months hehe) Are the old forum posts preserved as an archive?
 
  • #24
I don't...
 
  • #25
...think we should try race to see who can post the most either...

Hmm.

Anyway, I had 600 something posts, my avatar and screename are unchanged. Man, I'm unoriginal.
 
  • #26
Originally posted by Another God
I want my avatar back
Me too.
In case my signature didn't already suggest that.

Well, I'm still Mistress Lilith (call me uninteresting, but that's all I could come up with in all the excitement)
 
  • #27
Allllll-right! I've done it! I'm back to being.. well.. me!
I've got my old avatar and my old signature back, and I'm happy as can be! :wink:

Note: in the above post, my signature was "I miss my old avatar"
 
  • #28
I'm back. I was Nebula before and I'm still Nebula. Back on PF Version 1 I was Natas Sanchez. My post count on PF2 was over 500, my post count on PF1 was 250 or somthing like that. Its good to see everyone made the switch Cheers!
 
  • #29
Weeha !

Hello Allz,
It's Great To Be Back again ...

I Was Named Zargawee Before , And I Didn't Change The username ...
I Has Exactely 666 Posts ... Cool Number

My Avatar Is Still The Same ( Look At It Down )

I'm Feeling Great To Be Here ... Again
 

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  • #30
My Old username (and it might still be my one for this PF I'm not sure) was Nicool002


I had (Ibelieve) 1309 posts but I'm not quite sure.


My avatar was and still is Boba Fett but I think i might use the new feature and get my own



Yes I am tired of answering these questions :wink:
 

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