Bug Post counter does not increase

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The post counter does not increase when users post in the Lounge Section of the forum, which includes categories like Philosophy and General Discussion. This behavior is not a bug but a feature of the forum's design. The issue is commonly raised, indicating a need for clearer communication. Currently, this information is not included in the FAQs, but plans are in place to update them soon. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding forum rules to avoid confusion.
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Hi

I noticed that whenever I make a new post, the post counter doesn't increase. It's fixed on 33 total posts. What's the problem?

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Post count will NOT increase if you post in the Lounge Section of the PF. This includes Philosophy, General Discussion, Politics, etc. It is not a bug.

Zz.
 
I suppose this is mentioned in a FAQ topic somewhere. I fail again at reading rules and facts of forums.

Sorry for the disturbance.
 
Actually, it's not mentioned in any of our FAQs right now, as far as I know. So you can stop flagellating yourself. :smile:

Your question does come up fairly regularly. We're going to add something about this soon to our main FAQ in this forum. Thanks for nudging us!
 

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