Some posts show Zero posts for the user

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In summary, there has been a recent issue with the post count on profiles, where some users have noticed that their post count appears to be zero despite having posts on the forum. This issue is most likely due to the exclusion of posts in certain forums, such as General Discussion, from the overall post count. This was likely done to reflect the contribution to scientific discussions rather than general conversations.
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For instance https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/6856847/ by @MinorFret shows zero posts for him/her, as does the profile.

But the profile will list 5 posts when clicking on "Postings".

I've noticed this on a few other posts recently but just got around to mentioning it.

Tom
 
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I believe a post is an original thread. While comments on a thread are shown under "activity".

I could be mistaken though.
 
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Posts in General Discussion don't count towards post totals. I think it was felt that the post totals should reflect contribution to the science discussions only.
 
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@scottdave: Posts in a thread count as posts (we don't have anyone starting over 10,000 threads, not even close) - but a few forums (especially General Discussion) are excluded from the count. Answering 100 science questions has a different impact than posting in the lame jokes thread 100 times.
 
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1. Why are some posts showing zero posts for the user?

There could be a few reasons for this. Firstly, it could be due to a technical issue with the platform or app where the posts are being viewed. It's also possible that the user has deleted all of their previous posts. Another possibility is that the posts have been hidden or marked as private by the user.

2. Is there a way to fix this issue and make the posts visible again?

If the issue is due to a technical problem, it's best to contact the platform or app's technical support team for assistance. If the user has deleted their posts, unfortunately there is no way to retrieve them. However, if the posts have been hidden or marked as private, the user can change their privacy settings to make them visible again.

3. Can other users still see the posts even if they are showing zero for the user?

It depends on the privacy settings of the user. If the posts have been marked as private, then only the user can see them. If the posts have been hidden, other users may still be able to see them depending on the platform's privacy settings.

4. Will the posts eventually reappear on their own?

If the posts were hidden or marked as private, they will only reappear if the user changes their privacy settings. If the posts were deleted, they will not reappear.

5. Is there a way to prevent this issue from happening in the future?

If the issue is due to a technical problem, it's best to report it to the platform's technical support team. To prevent posts from being deleted or hidden, it's important for users to regularly review and update their privacy settings to ensure their posts are visible to the desired audience.

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