Holy shit....6000!?!?!?!? - Page 2

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 02:36 PM

ok, now thats just fucked up. Taketh or giveth but stop going back the fucking forth.

I was at 0, then back to 6k, now some limbo of 5300??

What gives people?

Alan T · 09-03-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RendeR

ok, now thats just fucked up. Taketh or giveth but stop going back the fucking forth.

I was at 0, then back to 6k, now some limbo of 5300??

What gives people?

It is FOFC's version of the story of Tantalus.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

I just don't get the fascination everyone has with post counts.

Its just a quirk of the system, I mean in all reality its rather meaningless, but its also something small to discuss or at least take notice of as you're perusing the threads.

What I don't understand is the post-type bigotry, either they all count, or we should get rid of them altogether. Stop picking forums out for exclusion. We're all here and taking part in FOFC whether its talking football, or Werewolf or pumpy's penis, its all FOFC. If you're going to have a post count at all, then count it all, otherwise just turn off the counter altogether.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 02:40 PM

Tantulus == Tantilizing?

Not sure I've ever read that fable/story/legend.

Alan T · 09-03-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RendeR

Tantulus == Tantilizing?

Not sure I've ever read that fable/story/legend.

Basically the story of Tantalus was a forum poster from a distant board who stole some post count and brought it back to his people. As punishment for such an act against the forum gods, Tantalus was punished for eternity by having to sit at 5999 posts, with his 6000th post hanging just above his head out of reach. Every time he got close to grabbing it, the forum gods would pull it back out of his reach once again, leaving him in perpetual temptation without satisfaction.

molson · 09-03-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

I just don't get the fascination everyone has with post counts.

People like numbers. They're tangible and clear. They give us a sense of order and even purpose.

I wish there was a counter for how many beers I've drank in my life. The beers that represented round numbers would certainly get extra attention. I'd even compare my count with others.

Your 30th birthday is important, as is someone's 500th home home, or 10th DUI.

Schmidty · 09-03-2008, 03:31 PM

Even though I'm a WW player, I think it's fair that WW posts don't count. They don't add anything to the general community. Neither do hatrick or other sub-forums, but that's another story....

Anyway, in the grand scheme of life, this is a silly thing to get too worked up over.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 03:47 PM

I disagree that they don't ad anything though Schmidty. I believe that WW actually helps bond this community as a whole. Anyone who has spent time playing the game can attest to the fact that we get to know one another far better for it and that translates into a tighter knit community overall.

The same for all the sub forums, people use them to interact with other forum members, and interaction is what FOFC is all about.

So I still believe its an all or nothing, there is no valid reasoning for discriminating against any one forum group, either all posts count or none should.

Getting rid of them altogether would be the simplest answer, and end the arguments utterly. I have no real opinion either way, but if they stay they should be all inclusive. If they go, they go, and no big whoop.

DanGarion · 09-03-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Even though I'm a WW player, I think it's fair that WW posts don't count. They don't add anything to the general community. Neither do hatrick or other sub-forums, but that's another story....

Anyway, in the grand scheme of life, this is a silly thing to get too worked up over.

But neither does this thread...

Izulde · 09-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Haha 95! classic.

Izulde · 09-03-2008, 04:19 PM

...Oh damn. I got burned my own suggestion. I went from 6,400 and change posts to 2,235.

DanGarion · 09-03-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Haha 95! classic.

Wow whoever is doing it sure thinks they are funny. I got 85 posts now. It's like I'm in my 20's again.

Oh and they don't change!

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

I disagree that they don't ad anything though Schmidty. I believe that WW actually helps bond this community as a whole.

Yeah claphamsa is hugely useful. Thanks for luring it here.

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Someone has too much time on their hands

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

Someone has too much time on their hands

You only have 633 posts. WTF do you know?

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:25 PM

<--- Oh shi.!

Izulde · 09-03-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

You only have 633 posts. WTF do you know?

Says the person with 484 posts.

Alan T · 09-03-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby

<--- Oh shi.!

I would guess that is the definition of "DOH"

Young Drachma · 09-03-2008, 04:28 PM

The era of steroid post counts is over.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 04:32 PM

This is starting to hedge into the hilarious.

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Screenshot your post counts while you still have them.

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:34 PM

Just got it! Thanks, Subby!

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:34 PM

Sportsdigs still keeps track of post counts.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 04:35 PM

You were saying Subby?

Subby
Pro Starter

Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Suck it, Identity Thief

stevew · 09-03-2008, 04:36 PM

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:36 PM

Since posts no longer count there is no longer any need for me to conserve them

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:36 PM

I was saying screenshot your post counts while you still have them?

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Nice inferior Join Date there, buddy.

Don't be embarrassed or anything.

Lathum · 09-03-2008, 04:37 PM

hmm, looks like no more post counts.

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:38 PM

I blame Lathum

Lathum · 09-03-2008, 04:38 PM

so where did my 64 posts come from?

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:38 PM

I'm still counting my posts.

Lathum · 09-03-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

I blame Lathum

me too

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 04:40 PM

You can find your post count by using the SEARCH-FU.

RendeR · 09-03-2008, 04:41 PM

Just have to manually update it when you want to =) You know, to be anal about somethng ELSE around here....

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:43 PM

I demand we get rid of the join date. I can't have Subby over me. Again.

stevew · 09-03-2008, 04:43 PM

So I gather that only posts in Dynasty or FOF forums count?

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:45 PM

Did April 2002 say something? I can't hear them from up on top of this mountain...

stevew · 09-03-2008, 04:45 PM

dola-
looks to be the case.

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:48 PM

I'm suing FOFC for labeling me as "Apr 2002". We have to put a stop to this.

TCY Junkie · 09-03-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

me too

Yeah, you finally did something good.

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:50 PM

YEAH FINALLY

stevew · 09-03-2008, 04:51 PM

I feel naked.

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:52 PM

Let's get rid of usernames too. People put way too much signficance on them.

Young Drachma · 09-03-2008, 04:52 PM

Post counts = Zimbabwe Dollar

Subby · 09-03-2008, 04:53 PM

OMG SKYDICK GOT RID OF MY FAVE FORUM SKINZ TOO!!!!!1

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:54 PM

I want everyone to be able to have the invisible mode. Not just dictators.

molson · 09-03-2008, 04:54 PM

I think this thread clearly disproves the theory that post quality increases if you don't keep track of post counts.

Poli · 09-03-2008, 04:58 PM

09-03-2008, 02:40 PM	#54
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Tantulus == Tantilizing? Not sure I've ever read that fable/story/legend. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 03:31 PM	#57
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Even though I'm a WW player, I think it's fair that WW posts don't count. They don't add anything to the general community. Neither do hatrick or other sub-forums, but that's another story.... Anyway, in the grand scheme of life, this is a silly thing to get too worked up over. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

09-03-2008, 03:47 PM	#58
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I disagree that they don't ad anything though Schmidty. I believe that WW actually helps bond this community as a whole. Anyone who has spent time playing the game can attest to the fact that we get to know one another far better for it and that translates into a tighter knit community overall. The same for all the sub forums, people use them to interact with other forum members, and interaction is what FOFC is all about. So I still believe its an all or nothing, there is no valid reasoning for discriminating against any one forum group, either all posts count or none should. Getting rid of them altogether would be the simplest answer, and end the arguments utterly. I have no real opinion either way, but if they stay they should be all inclusive. If they go, they go, and no big whoop. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 04:18 PM	#60
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Haha 95! classic. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#61
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	...Oh damn. I got burned my own suggestion. I went from 6,400 and change posts to 2,235. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

09-03-2008, 04:23 PM	#64
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Someone has too much time on their hands

09-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#66
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	<--- Oh shi.! __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

09-03-2008, 04:28 PM	#69
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	The era of steroid post counts is over. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

09-03-2008, 04:32 PM	#70
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	This is starting to hedge into the hilarious. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 04:34 PM	#72
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Just got it! Thanks, Subby! __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#74
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	You were saying Subby? Subby Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Suck it, Identity Thief __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 04:36 PM	#75
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	hola

09-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#78
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	__________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#80
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	hmm, looks like no more post counts.

09-03-2008, 04:38 PM	#81
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I blame Lathum

09-03-2008, 04:38 PM	#83
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'm still counting my posts. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:40 PM	#85
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	You can find your post count by using the SEARCH-FU. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#86
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Just have to manually update it when you want to =) You know, to be anal about somethng ELSE around here.... __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

09-03-2008, 04:43 PM	#87
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I demand we get rid of the join date. I can't have Subby over me. Again. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#89
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Did April 2002 say something? I can't hear them from up on top of this mountain... __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

09-03-2008, 04:48 PM	#91
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'm suing FOFC for labeling me as "Apr 2002". We have to put a stop to this. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#93
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	YEAH FINALLY __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

09-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#94
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I feel naked.

09-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#95
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Let's get rid of usernames too. People put way too much signficance on them.

09-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#96
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Post counts = Zimbabwe Dollar __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

09-03-2008, 04:53 PM	#97
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	OMG SKYDICK GOT RID OF MY FAVE FORUM SKINZ TOO!!!!!1 __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

09-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#98
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I want everyone to be able to have the invisible mode. Not just dictators. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

09-03-2008, 04:58 PM	#100
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	__________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

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