Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
Sarcasm cannot be effectively conveyed over the internet...
Sarcasm cannot be effectively conveyed over the internet...
USCHO Fan Forum
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
-
The USCHO Fan Forum has migrated to a new plaform, xenForo. Most of the function of the forum should work in familiar ways. Please note that you can switch between light and dark modes by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right of the main menu bar. We are hoping that this new platform will prove to be faster and more reliable. Please feel free to explore its features.
Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a thread?
- Thread starter Flashy Man
- Start date
owslachief
occupe toi de tes oignons
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
Newbies should not be allowed to pole until they've reached 100 posts. Nobody should be allowed to continue posting unless they've reached 1000 posts. Anyone with fewer than 500 posts should have their posting suspended until they reach 1000 posts, or until they reach the minimum posting threshold for poling - unless they've been suspended, in which case they may continue to post until they reach the 500 plateau.
I mention this because I don't see it as one of the options.
Newbies should not be allowed to pole until they've reached 100 posts. Nobody should be allowed to continue posting unless they've reached 1000 posts. Anyone with fewer than 500 posts should have their posting suspended until they reach 1000 posts, or until they reach the minimum posting threshold for poling - unless they've been suspended, in which case they may continue to post until they reach the 500 plateau.
I mention this because I don't see it as one of the options.
Last edited:
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
Post counts can be deceiving though. Take myself for an example. I have less than 800 posts, which is less than just about every regular on this board. However, you'll notice that my activation date was almost 12 years ago, which is longer than most of the regulars. Does that make me less of a regular just because I have less to say?
I know that it used to be taboo to start a thread to discuss the possibility of the BTHC (at least until it actually happened). I know that it's still taboo to start a College Hockey Video Game thread. I know Freddy Meyer is a hack. I know that ScoobyDoo loves simple math and how full or empty a glass is. I know Ralph Baer must have a whole heck of a lot of time on his hands. I know Dirty hates Gophers, Handyman hates Sioux and is not named Dan, Goon hates Handyman, Suze has a wall, Bob Motzko used to make Skeeterman happy but now makes him nervous, Happy loves to point out who or what is going down the tubes, Greyeagle always has the best picture to post for the occasion, Brenthoven is a rube, MeanEgirl is in the band and Puck Swami, Fighting Sioux 23 and Hammy have the best hockey info.
Just because I have a lower post count, doesn't mean I haven't been around a while.
Post counts can be deceiving though. Take myself for an example. I have less than 800 posts, which is less than just about every regular on this board. However, you'll notice that my activation date was almost 12 years ago, which is longer than most of the regulars. Does that make me less of a regular just because I have less to say?
I know that it used to be taboo to start a thread to discuss the possibility of the BTHC (at least until it actually happened). I know that it's still taboo to start a College Hockey Video Game thread. I know Freddy Meyer is a hack. I know that ScoobyDoo loves simple math and how full or empty a glass is. I know Ralph Baer must have a whole heck of a lot of time on his hands. I know Dirty hates Gophers, Handyman hates Sioux and is not named Dan, Goon hates Handyman, Suze has a wall, Bob Motzko used to make Skeeterman happy but now makes him nervous, Happy loves to point out who or what is going down the tubes, Greyeagle always has the best picture to post for the occasion, Brenthoven is a rube, MeanEgirl is in the band and Puck Swami, Fighting Sioux 23 and Hammy have the best hockey info.
Just because I have a lower post count, doesn't mean I haven't been around a while.
SCSU Euro
New member
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
But if you have been around long enough, you should never have stumbled into this section, 'cause you should know Poles don't matter.
Post counts can be deceiving though. Take myself for an example. I have less than 800 posts, which is less than just about every regular on this board. However, you'll notice that my activation date was almost 12 years ago, which is longer than most of the regulars. Does that make me less of a regular just because I have less to say?
I know that it used to be taboo to start a thread to discuss the possibility of the BTHC (at least until it actually happened). I know that it's still taboo to start a College Hockey Video Game thread. I know Freddy Meyer is a hack. I know that ScoobyDoo loves simple math and how full or empty a glass is. I know Ralph Baer must have a whole heck of a lot of time on his hands. I know Dirty hates Gophers, Handyman hates Sioux and is not named Dan, Goon hates Handyman, Suze has a wall, Bob Motzko used to make Skeeterman happy but now makes him nervous, Happy loves to point out who or what is going down the tubes, Greyeagle always has the best picture to post for the occasion, Brenthoven is a rube, MeanEgirl is in the band and Puck Swami, Fighting Sioux 23 and Hammy have the best hockey info.
Just because I have a lower post count, doesn't mean I haven't been around a while.
But if you have been around long enough, you should never have stumbled into this section, 'cause you should know Poles don't matter.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
There should be no minimum. Parents / etc sometimes stumble in here and ask questions. Putting up a limit prevents that and alienates people by establishing insiders and outsiders. Not a good idea.
Also, the occasional troll thread is good for the Forum in that it concentrates everybody's energies.
There should be no minimum. Parents / etc sometimes stumble in here and ask questions. Putting up a limit prevents that and alienates people by establishing insiders and outsiders. Not a good idea.
Also, the occasional troll thread is good for the Forum in that it concentrates everybody's energies.
Last edited:
Wreckincrew
New member
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
Around for that long & you didn't hear that Goldy blew it?
I think it was the "Maroon Loon" in a Subway bathroom but I'm not 100% sure, it was a long time ago.
Post counts can be deceiving though. Take myself for an example. I have less than 800 posts, which is less than just about every regular on this board. However, you'll notice that my activation date was almost 12 years ago, which is longer than most of the regulars. Does that make me less of a regular just because I have less to say?
I know that it used to be taboo to start a thread to discuss the possibility of the BTHC (at least until it actually happened). I know that it's still taboo to start a College Hockey Video Game thread. I know Freddy Meyer is a hack. I know that ScoobyDoo loves simple math and how full or empty a glass is. I know Ralph Baer must have a whole heck of a lot of time on his hands. I know Dirty hates Gophers, Handyman hates Sioux and is not named Dan, Goon hates Handyman, Suze has a wall, Bob Motzko used to make Skeeterman happy but now makes him nervous, Happy loves to point out who or what is going down the tubes, Greyeagle always has the best picture to post for the occasion, Brenthoven is a rube, MeanEgirl is in the band and Puck Swami, Fighting Sioux 23 and Hammy have the best hockey info.
Just because I have a lower post count, doesn't mean I haven't been around a while.
Around for that long & you didn't hear that Goldy blew it?
I think it was the "Maroon Loon" in a Subway bathroom but I'm not 100% sure, it was a long time ago.
Jon
Say, this is nice.
Re: Should a poster have a minimum number of posts before being able to start a threa
I agree.
Stop making sense.
There should be no minimum. Parents / etc sometimes stumble in here and ask questions. Putting up a limit prevents that and alienates people by establishing insiders and outsiders. Not a good idea.
Also, the occasional troll thread is good for the Forum in that it concentrates everybody's energies.
I agree.
Stop making sense.