Hey!!! I lost 100 counts on my post count!!

[Micah]

Originally posted by BuickMike
Here's a question. Do you guys not enforce the 250 post count rule? I had 160 posts a few days ago and tried to add an avatar just for giggles and grins. But guess what, it worked. I know my actual post count is higher than 250, but I've lost a few here and there. No big deal. Anyways, why did it work for me?

Thanks for the tip. I figured, I'd never get one. But I also don't care.

 

[BOOSTD]

I would like to donate my number of posts to those who have lost some of theirs.

Seriously, I've been on this board for 6 months now and I prety much know who the experts are. However, if I have a problem that I can't fix, I'll take the advice from anyone who has an intelegent suggestion regardles of how many posts they have.

As for buying something from a person with a low post number... I have been waiting for six weeks now to get a certain product from a very reputable person with a high post number.
I also bought a G-tech from a person with a fairly low post number and recieved it free of shipping in a very timely manner. So my question is, does a post number realy matter? I don't think so.

BOOSTD

 

[turbojimmy]

Originally posted by Intercooler
These deleted posts were NOT all for sale!!!! Many were technical responses. Many people lost 1-2k. Lot of cars/for sale wouldn't you think?

Yeah - I lost 400. Definitely not the result of "for sale" stuff. I had a handful of posts in there.

It doesn't much matter to me, but I can see the folks working toward an avatar getting upset. It took me forever to get mine because of similar problems.

Jim

 

[FlyinGN]

relax guys. I lost a few hundred last year and about 500 more the other day. Its no big deal. .. Just relax, post questions and answers and everybody have fun

 

[tjthorson]

I'M NOT YELLING! Ask yourself these questions.
1)When asking for tech. advice;do you believe that a person with a low post count knows what he's talking about? or a person with a higher count may know a little more.
2)Whould you feel more at ease buying a used turbo(or any part) from someone with a count of 10 posts or 300?
All I'm saying is that in this day and age with internet dirtbags;wouldn't you feel better getting advice or parts from someone that's been around these cars for awhile and has a significant # of posts.I know I would be very hesitant in sending $$$ to someone across the country that I may never bump into;who has a low post count.This my opinion of this topic.

Wow. Well, you were yelling. Or you fixed your CAPS lock key.
Do you really equate the people with a lot of posts to be the most knowledgeable???

That's like saying the people that are the smartest in the world have the most money. Simply not true.

As a matter of fact, most of the REALLY car smart people on this board have LOW post counts. They don't get into petty bickering flame wars, or the "Ive dated a girl for 2 weeks and she dumped me" threads, which tend to up post counts.

They are also most likely working during the day (in auto shops) which makes it hard to be typing on a computer racking up posts.

If you want to know who the smarties are, watch the tech forums, not the lounge. See how they posts.

As far as buying stuff from someone, post count does have something to do with it. I personally like to check how long they have been a member. A leopard cannot hide his spots for a long time - time, not the number of posts, usually flushes out the loosers.

Not flaming you, just sharing my long time (and low post) experience on the board here.

 

[tjthorson]

You know, I just thought of something else. I am constantly on my kids about the fact that when they ask a question, their minds are focused on what their next question is going to be, or what they THINK the answer should be, INSTEAD of listening to me and my answer.

If you guys would stop whining about your avatars and post counts, you MIGHT have read that Bruce removed the post/avatar limit thing quite a while ago.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84854

 

[krom]

Originally posted by tjthorson
You know, I just thought of something else. I am constantly on my kids about the fact that when they ask a question, their minds are focused on what their next question is going to be, or what they THINK the answer should be, INSTEAD of listening to me and my answer.

If you guys would stop whining about your avatars and post counts, you MIGHT have read that Bruce removed the post/avatar limit thing quite a while ago.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84854

Thats how I got mine. I asked.

 

[2quiktocare]

TJ, you are a wise man. TY. I think I have mentioned that myself in this and 2 other threads, but maybe it was deleted. lol. Not making fun here guys, but please read all post in an area and you may get answers. As far as loss of post, we don't have an answer other than what we know, went on with deleting aged for sale post. Bruce, Jack, Nick, Jesse, and myself have all apologized for whatever happened. From what I have read in this thread, it has happened before, prior to Bruce taking over. Whatever glitch there is, it will be tracked down hopefully and cured. Krom, you had to ask for an avatar? Heavens forbid. lol. Wasn't hard huh?

 

[KEVINS]

<------ There! Now I know more than ANYBODY!!

Judging somebodies knowledge by their post count is not a good idea. A lot of people spend there time chatting in the lounges or ASKING questions instead of giving quality advice.
In reality nobody judges someones knowledge by their post count but by the answers they give. Even if somebody had 1 post count, does this mean you wouldn't listen to them? I doubt it. You would see if the advice is sound and if others may agree.
Selling or buying stuff is the same way. Just because they don't spend time on the BB's doesn't mean they are trying to sell junk and vise vera..
In reality the post count prolly doesn't mean as much as you think it does but it gives you a sense of security and that's all..

ks

 

[2quiktocare]

"I'm not worthy" lol

Nice count Kevins. Whatever you have to say or sell, I'm first in line. lol. Well put. Hey? By the way, just what kind of life do you have and how do you support yourself with that many post here? You using a laptop and posting while driving across the country? lol.,,,,Mark

 

[WFO]

hey mark,just an fyi,i lost about 500 posts and i rarely post in the for sale sections.

i'd say about 90% of my posts are in the hotair tech section.just trying to help you troubleshoot.

later,sean

 

[2quiktocare]

I don't know what happened either Sean, but hopefully they can find it. As with most things, Murphy's law prevails. You guys can add your avatars. If you have problems let Bruce know. We are now in the process of switching to 4 times the capacity in place now. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Mark

 

[gn1220]

I lost a few hundred too. The only reason it matters to me is that I look at the post count to see if a potential buyer is a new person or someone who has a solid history here on the board. I realize we all started with zero but I think it's just a little peace of mine to see a high post count. Of course, it could just be an ego thing

 

[WE4]

Well, I can shoot your more post more smarter thing to hell

I got over 3500 and for taking on this board I am a frickin' MORON!!!!

So one more theory blown to hell!!!

And again, As far as avatars, yes ALL may have. What i would like is for people under 500 posts to just send me a copy of what they want to put up and I will size it and insert it. Over 500 means you been around and I and the rest know you pretty well and you have the option to put up and change your own, however, EVERYONE is entitled to one if desired.

Nobody , no matter how many posts, is any "better" than anyone else, and all are entitled.

Bruce
WE4
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