Post Rank/Medals

[Wolvenreign]

Hey, GBATemp.

I'm sure no one has been watching me or my posts since I'm hardly controversial, but on the off-chance that you have, you'll notice that I only post when it's absolutely necessary, and when I do post, it's usually helpful in some manner or another. I don't flame, I don't do single-word posts, and I always think carefully about my words.

Unfortunately, despite having completed numerous softmods posted on the forums and being generally helpful, I can't help but notice that my succinct posting has earned me only three medals throughout the years.

I also notice that some posters (not naming anyone) will post one-word posts in order to get a higher post count. and thus, more medals. I can't help but think that makes folks like me look a little...diminished.

So, on to the point. Wouldn't it be better to give someone medals based on their words-per-posts-per-time, perhaps with a side of the administrators taking a close look at who deserves to be ranked, rather than post counts themselves? Even if that isn't a great idea in and of itself, isn't there some way to improve the system?

Thanks for listening.

 

[ProtoKun7]

In my opinion, post count is fine as it is and the ribbons are fine as they are, so long as people know that besides looking nice they convey no special meaning. I've gone through a few, and it won't stop me posting, nor will it make me want to spam just to get them. If you really want them that much just write a client-side script so you can see them all the time.

 

[Wolvenreign]

Personally I couldn't care less about medals, its just another postcount indicator that doesn't really mean anything. At the moment its very simple, you get x amount of posts you get this ribbon. I really see no point in complicating an uncomplicated system by basing the ribbons people get on some sort of pre-determined merit system, especially in a way that would involve more work for staff in having to decide who earns x ribbons for x contributions. Such a thing not only creates more work for us, but leads to people bitching and whoring in an attempt to gain these titles that at the end of the day would still mean very little.


QUOTE(ProtoKun7 @ Dec 10 2010, 03:32 PM) In my opinion, post count is fine as it is and the ribbons are fine as they are, so long as people know that besides looking nice they convey no special meaning. I've gone through a few, and it won't stop me posting, nor will it make me want to spam just to get them. If you really want them that much just write a client-side script so you can see them all the time.

The problem isn't with individual attitudes of what medals mean. It's fine that you can rise yourself up enough to value each person separately outside their medals, but the fact remains that not everyone knows they convey no special meaning. On top of that, it's what others are willing to do (spamming to the point of server clog, etc) to get those medals. It creates a problem, and doesn't reward those who would rather lurk.

For example, some idiot who posts a thread asking a question answered a million times before, gets flamed, and responds to those flames will get more post count. (Maybe a bit of warning, as well, but still, he gets more post count.)

On the other hand, the guy who was smart about it and used the search function to find the answer to his problem while remaining entirely silent about it will get nothing.

Leaving a functional system alone for the sake of simplicity is ultimately dysfunctional, because it shuts down rational thought and the possibility of renovating what is old and broken. Why should we assume that not bothering to change things will always lead to everything being just fine? I can't see why simplicity would exist as a valid reason.

 

[The Catboy]

It would be interesting for them to do that, but that also sounds like they would have to convert a whole system.
Really the best idea what be to just report useless, off-topic, spamming, trolling, ect. posts and the admins (or who ever has the power to lower post counts) to decrease the member's post count to correspond with that.

 

[mameks]

If the temp was run using a voting system, how would you deem who was fit to gain access to the shoutbox, or the trading forum?

 

[Orc]

Professional Expert Knowledge No. 1:
POST COUNT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING. STOP WHINING.
Professional Expert Knowledge No. 2:
MEDALS MEAN NOTHING. STOP WHINING.
PEKPEK hehe

 

[naglaro00]

For example, some idiot who posts a thread asking a question answered a million times before, gets flamed, and responds to those flames will get more post count. (Maybe a bit of warning, as well, but still, he gets more post count.)

On the other hand, the guy who was smart about it and used the search function to find the answer to his problem while remaining entirely silent about it will get nothing.

I search before I make threads (unless I'm reaaaally that lazy).
So what you mean is...
The people who don't ask nor post should get rewards?
?_?

 

[Wolvenreign]

Professional Expert Knowledge No. 1:
POST COUNT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING. STOP WHINING.
Professional Expert Knowledge No. 2:
MEDALS MEAN NOTHING. STOP WHINING.
PEKPEK hehe
I get you, Orc. But you have to remember that not everyone sees things this way. That's why there are spammers to begin with. They want the medals that exist under the current paradigm, and they'll clog the servers to get them.

QUOTE(Wolvenreign @ Dec 10 2010, 11:39 PM) For example, some idiot who posts a thread asking a question answered a million times before, gets flamed, and responds to those flames will get more post count. (Maybe a bit of warning, as well, but still, he gets more post count.)

On the other hand, the guy who was smart about it and used the search function to find the answer to his problem while remaining entirely silent about it will get nothing.

I search before I make threads (unless I'm reaaaally that lazy).
So what you mean is...
The people who don't ask nor post should get rewards?
?_?

Look back to my "shadows" suggestion. This would balance general activity against posting, giving those who lurk and read rather than ask taller shadows. This would "complete" the medals, encouraging people to lurk and then post after they are at least educated on the subject.

 

[The Catboy]

Professional Expert Knowledge No. 1:
POST COUNT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING. STOP WHINING.
Professional Expert Knowledge No. 2:
MEDALS MEAN NOTHING. STOP WHINING.
PEKPEK hehe

I get you, Orc. But you have to remember that not everyone sees things this way. That's why there are spammers to begin with. They want the medals that exist under the current paradigm, and they'll clog the servers to get them.

But everyone knows who the spammers are and as spammers no one give a damn about them.
The system you have in mind only creates unnecessary work on the staff and just causes more problems.
Looking at, just leave things as they are. Spammers will spam, get reported, and in time get banned.

 

[Vigilante]

Does it really matter how much medals you have,its not like you will get a million dollars when you get 10000 posts.
Its useless

 

[DeMoN]

I post a lot just for the "Group Icon" that appears under my name. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, switch to the Lite or classic skin)

 

[Vigilante]

I post a lot just for the "Group Icon" that appears under my name. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, switch to the Lite or classic skin)

What does having group icon inder your name mean

 

[ProtoKun7]

The problem isn't with individual attitudes of what medals mean. It's fine that you can rise yourself up enough to value each person separately outside their medals, but the fact remains that not everyone knows they convey no special meaning. On top of that, it's what others are willing to do (spamming to the point of server clog, etc) to get those medals. It creates a problem, and doesn't reward those who would rather lurk.
Do you know how much people would need to spam to cause server clog?
GBAtemp is a community; there's nothing wrong with lurking, but if they're not active in the community why would they deserve more medals?
And those who spam either learn to behave eventually or get banned. Problem solved.

QUOTE(DeMoN @ Dec 11 2010, 02:53 PM) I post a lot just for the "Group Icon" that appears under my name. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, switch to the Lite or classic skin)

What does having group icon inder your name mean

The blue pip you get when you have 3,000 posts or more isn't present in the other board skins, so with no image to show it says "Group Icon".

 

[tj_cool]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.

 

[monkat]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.

Disagree.

Spoiler

...+1.

 

[tj_cool]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.

Disagree.

At least provide a reason...

Unless you want me to manually reduce your count

 

[p1ngpong]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.

I would love that idea to be introduced.

 

[mameks]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.

I would love that idea to be introduced.

I don't know why it hasn't been already

It makes sense...

 

[Goli]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.
Disagree.

At least provide a reason...

Unless you want me to manually reduce your count

You should, he just broke a rule after all.
QUOTE

When replying to a topic, don't; unless you have something meaningful to say or something that will contribute to the discussion. Posts such as "Yes", "I agree", "LOL", "When will it be dumped?" or "When will it be translated?"; and nothing but images/emoticons or internet memes are useless and are wasteful on the servers. This is not GameFAQs or 4chan!

 

[monkat]

You know, I think it would be a very handy feature that when we remove a post, the count goes -1 (Not in the EOF, Blogs and Intros of course). That makes sure nobody spams for the count, as it wouldn't help either way, and we can still use the count to see how helpful someone was.
Disagree.

At least provide a reason...

Unless you want me to manually reduce your count

Oh, I do

- put me back at one!

Regardless, I'm agreeing with you...I thought my edit adding the (...+1) would make it more obvious...alas, my sarcasm falls on deaf ears.

QUOTE(Goli @ Dec 11 2010, 02:10 PM)

DERPAHERP

Woaaaah there, doggeh. Way to miss the point of the post.

 

[ProtoKun7]

There are some simplistic questions asked that may only require one word; no need to fill out those answers unnecessarily. It has been two years since the last rule revision; maybe they could be reviewed again.