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Title: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 08, 2007, 08:45:50 PM
I have noticed over the last few days thatour post numbers are stuck as I was browsing my stats page on my profile. Is this some kinda error or what? I kinda like to use and see them so I know how active I am on various boards.

Thanks

Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: hminky on May 08, 2007, 08:59:18 PM
I think you really need to get a life, Stephan ::)

Harold ;D
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 08, 2007, 09:12:21 PM
i Harold,

I once had a life, then it got snuffed out working on a Railroad bridge that collasped and took half my right foot in 2003, anda 6 month recovery time in the hospital, Since then well my life is living month by month on SSI cant get disability even tho I cant work no more and won't go into details not fitting for a model Railroad board.

Since Diabetes has screwed up my sense of balance in whats left of my feet killed the nerves in my hands to the point i have to pay someone to custom decal cars for me my life is on the computer in a comfy chair while all the real healthy 31 year olds I soon will be 32 have real lives. Like my two friends that now work for IC and complain about having to runSD 70's all day...

Pardon any typos sometimes my fingers have trouble on the keyboard those nerves are dead as well.

The life less poster

Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Paul M. on May 08, 2007, 09:23:49 PM
Okayyyyyy...


Stephen,
I've also noticed this. I don't really obsess over it or anything, but sometimes when I re-read my posts I can't but help to notice that I always seem to be stuck on 146 posts, when I think I should have a few more...

Just my two cents
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Paul M. on May 08, 2007, 09:24:20 PM
Yep,

Paul M.
Member

Posts: 146
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 08, 2007, 09:52:03 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to sound like an arse,but I get asked that alot. Steve don't you have a real life ect.... And sorry it just hit me the wrong way at the wrong time.

Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: jsmvmd on May 08, 2007, 11:17:19 PM
It's OK to vent. Glad you got it off your chest.

Best Wishes, Jack
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: the Bach-man on May 08, 2007, 11:18:46 PM
Dear All,
I had the post count killed becuse so many people were posting one word questions and responses just to see their number climb. This is also why everyone attains "Member" status with just one post.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Guilford Guy on May 09, 2007, 04:49:26 PM
Is it possible to delete the post counts completely including the ones we already have?
It doesn't seem fair to have members stufck with certain post counts.
It is almost like some are superior to others...
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: pdlethbridge on May 09, 2007, 08:48:18 PM
 It's true, some are superior, or think they're superior ;D
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 09, 2007, 10:50:55 PM
Thankyou, Mr Bachmann for you taking the time to answer my question. Ihave never believed in one word questions or answers.

Could the post counter be added to our profile pages for the people that use it for real reasons? So only that member can see how many posts that have been made? and not public so all the air heads wont get a big head.

Thankyou again,

Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: the Bach-man on May 09, 2007, 10:54:21 PM
Dear Stephen,
I'll look into it, but I have already asked for the counts to be removed, and apparantly it's more difficult than one would think.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Guilford Guy on May 09, 2007, 11:32:17 PM
of course if you could just bump one of us computerish peoples up to administrator status  :P :P :P ;D ;) :D :D :D
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 09, 2007, 11:51:15 PM
Ahh, Thank you again Mr.Bachmann, for your quick reply, one reason why I stick around and wade through some of the muck we get stuck in at times like Mississippi Gumbo mud. Its thick is slimey and hell on traction even when you got a 45 tonner on rails lol.

I accept what ever the powers that be may choose.

Once again thank you for your time.
Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Woody Elmore on May 10, 2007, 08:15:50 AM
I am perplexed to think that counting posts is an issue for some people.
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Great Western on May 10, 2007, 08:25:58 AM
Number of posts?  Why do we need to know?   I agree with The Bach-Man  - "quality not quantity"   :D
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Terry Toenges on May 11, 2007, 11:19:10 AM
Me too. I can't understand why some people are so worried about how many posts they've made.
All it takes is a pencil and paper to make a mark every time you post on here. Then you will know.
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Stephen Warrington on May 11, 2007, 09:03:13 PM
Thank you Mr. Bachamnn please feel free to lock or delete this post. I stated my reasons for liking the feature and if you don't like it then thats your cup of tea.

I also keep a Railroad database of everything I own in HO and G scales with the price I paid, maybe its my German side rubbing off on me as much asmy Irish side tends to get my temper flared up.

Stephen
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: the Bach-man on May 11, 2007, 10:33:03 PM
Dear Stephen,
I never had any issue with you or your legitimate question.  I killed the count for the reason stated, but you and most adult posters were not the problem.
Enjoy the forum, and
Enjoy your trains!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: GlennW on May 12, 2007, 08:24:18 PM
Good thing you killed the post count. I've seen enough forums where the HO'ers have more or less traffic than the Ners or other scalers. Frankly, there are more important things to do! Sorry that the Net has spawned spammers & other vermin that spoil the fun for everyone else.
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: Bojangle on May 13, 2007, 01:19:03 AM
I couldn't do a one word post if I had too, I am very "gabby", takes a lot of words to get my point across.  If I get too long winded, just tell me to clam up lol.
Actually, I don't need my posts counted, I move around the forum a lot, looking for great hints and tricks.  One nice thing about being a newbie, I'm not afraid to admit I'm dumb about all this.  But then, you'd be surprised how much you can learn by pretending to be "dumb". Please delete this thread, let's talk trains.....
Bo
Title: Re: Mr Bachmann, Why aren't our posts being counted any more?
Post by: ebtbob on May 13, 2007, 07:14:15 AM
Bo,

       You are only dumb if YOU think so.   I know it has been said a million times before,  but the only real dumb question is the one that you do not ask.   Asking questions is the most important thing you can do as a new person to model railroading or to any other venture.  Ask away as there are plenty of people out there with wisdom to share.
       

Bob