Unanswered: Member Count on PF Front Page?

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In summary, the number of members listed on the PF front page only includes registered members and does not account for banned or inactive members.
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Just curious.. on the PF front page it says there are 1894 members, but for instance, Nereid is member # 1955, and I've seen higher than that. What gives? Surely that many people couldn't have been banned by now?
 
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Sure there could.

There are a lot of spammers who register and get caught (hopefully) before anyone really takes notice.
 
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I suppose there's also some maximum period of time
between visits after which your access is turned off,
unlike the less popular forums...:wink: Don't know though,
we'll have to ask Greg about this.

Live long and prosper.
 
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Originally posted by hypnagogue
Just curious.. on the PF front page it says there are 1894 members, but for instance, Nereid is member # 1955, and I've seen higher than that. What gives? Surely that many people couldn't have been banned by now?

The homepage count is an accurate number for registered members. It does not include banned members or members who still have not activated their accout through their email. So we may very well have 2000 names in the database, but only 1894 are officially registered and able to post.
 

1. What is the purpose of the member count on the PF front page?

The member count on the PF front page serves as a way to track the growth and popularity of the website. It also allows users to see how many active members are currently using the site.

2. How is the member count calculated on the PF front page?

The member count is calculated by counting the number of registered users on the site. This includes both active and inactive members.

3. Does the member count on the PF front page include all members of the site?

Yes, the member count on the PF front page includes all registered users on the site, regardless of their activity level. It is a total count of all members since the site's inception.

4. How often is the member count on the PF front page updated?

The member count on the PF front page is typically updated in real-time. However, there may be some delays in updating the count due to technical issues or maintenance.

5. Can the member count on the PF front page be manipulated or artificially inflated?

No, the member count on the PF front page cannot be manipulated or artificially inflated. It is an accurate representation of the total number of registered users on the site.

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