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I noticed a couple of times during the last few days that whenever I posted a reply to a thread it did not get counted. This might seem to be a pretty trivial problem. But does anyone know the reason why this happens?
Is it really important the # of posts? (easy for me to say ) Shouldn't the content,quality,relevance and usefulness for the reader prevail?
Greg Bernhardt said:The general discussion forum doesn't increment your post count. We try to have it be a loose measurement of meaningful discussion. Not that there isn't meaningful discussion in GD, but you know...
Gza said:You pretty much said it all right there, dex. People need to stop complaining about not having their posts count. Last time i checked, there wasn't a prize for highest post count (great, next time i check, there'll be a little ribbon reading "highest posts" next to Dex's avatar, .)
dextercioby said:Is it really important the # of posts? (easy for me to say ) Shouldn't the content,quality,relevance and usefulness for the reader prevail?
Daniel.
mattmns said:You searched all 365 pages of that?
russ_watters said:And you probably have a good quarter million posts in GD...
Moonbear said:Nevermind what I said, post counts are an incredibly important indicator of status at PF. :rofl: :tongue2:
Moonbear,Moonbear said::rofl: I do sometimes wish I could get a count of posts there, just to be able to quantify how much time I'm really wasting. I'd say I might even surpass your post count if those counted, but with the politics subforum, you'd still give us all a run for our money. :tongue:
chroot said:Moonbear,
The database has 6,446 posts from you, including those in GD and any posts which have subsequently been deleted.
- Warren
Phobos said:Not counting posts in GD is a good thing, IMHO. Otherwise, we'd start getting so-called "post padding parties" where massive threads crop up all the time with zero content merely for the purpose of increasing post counts.
You haven't been in GD recently, have you?Phobos said:Not counting posts in GD is a good thing, IMHO. Otherwise, we'd start getting so-called "post padding parties" where massive threads crop up all the time with zero content merely for the purpose of increasing post counts.
Evo said:You haven't been in GD recently, have you?
By the third page, there's rarely a topic anymore.Phobos said:Guess not!
I must be click-shy of GD topics that go on for more than 3 pages.
Phobos said:Not counting posts in GD is a good thing, IMHO. Otherwise, we'd start getting so-called "post padding parties" where massive threads crop up all the time with zero content merely for the purpose of increasing post counts.
Evo said:By the third page, there's rarely a topic anymore.
enigma said:Third page?!?
Try third post...
In the past they did..Moonbear said::rofl: You mean threads in GD have a topic?
There are several reasons why a reply may not be counted in a forum thread. One common reason is that the reply was posted in a thread that has been closed or archived. In this case, the reply may still be visible, but it will not be included in the total reply count. Another reason is that the reply may have been deleted by a moderator or the original poster. Additionally, some forums have filters or algorithms in place that may exclude certain replies from being counted, such as replies that contain spam or inappropriate content.
To ensure that your reply is counted in a forum thread, make sure to post it in an active thread that is not closed or archived. Also, be sure to follow the forum's guidelines and avoid posting spam or inappropriate content. If your reply still does not get counted, you may want to reach out to a moderator for assistance.
In most cases, replies cannot be manually added to a forum thread's reply count. The reply count is typically automated and reflects the number of visible replies in the thread. However, if a reply was mistakenly deleted or not counted due to a technical issue, a moderator may be able to manually adjust the reply count.
In most cases, replies that are marked as "read" will count towards the reply count in a forum thread. However, some forums may have settings that allow users to mark replies as "read" without actually viewing them, in which case these replies may not be counted.
An accurate reply count in forum threads is important because it helps users gauge the level of activity and engagement in a particular thread. It also allows for easier navigation and organization of threads, as users can quickly see which threads have the most replies. In addition, an accurate reply count can help moderators identify and address any issues that may be preventing certain replies from being counted.