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May 12th, 2009
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| What's up with...
People posting "sorry, I can't answer your question or help, but I'm sure someone else can"?
I'm sorry but I don't see how that helps anything in any way whatsoever except for cluttering up threads or padding post counts. I'm just wondering if there's a reason because it seems like the first 1-2 posts in most threads are like that. | 
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May 12th, 2009
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| usually its for a rise in their post count 
and most of the time its a very young member who doesnt know better...
we try to stay on top of that but we cant always be there or see them all... | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| Well to be honest, I completely disagree. 
When I am a new member to a forum, I'd rather people post something so at least I know it's being read. When a new post doesn't get answered soon enough, it can get buried and lost. While I'm sure sometimes people might try to pad a post count, I think that most of the time they are just showing that they care about the initial poster's issues, and would like to help, but cannot.
Last edited by haedra; May 12th, 2009 at 10:17 AM.
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May 12th, 2009
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| I agree, I think it's to bump the thread up so that it's read. I know I have some unanswered posts burried in the fishlore abyss. | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| Good morning. If I can't help a poster with personal experience, I try to post a link for information that they are looking for. It's always nice to be greeted if nothing else I have more fun playing on the site than worrying about what my post count is.  | |
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May 12th, 2009
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Originally Posted by haedra  Well to be honest, I completely disagree.
When I am a new member to a forum, I'd rather people post something so at least I know it's being read. When a new post doesn't get answered soon enough, it can get buried and lost. While I'm sure sometimes people might try to pad a post count, I think that most of the time they are just showing that they care about the initial poster's issues, and would like to help, but cannot. | I agree.
I'll answer what I can, then be honest about what I can't.
If it's a new member, it's nice to know at least someone cares enough to read their post.
As far as padding post count, yes, this is true in some cases.
By the way, if anyone wants some post count, please feel free to take a few thousand from me. (I can't beleive I have that many......been waiting for Shawnie to catch me lol) | 
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May 12th, 2009
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| Sorry... I can't help you with that one...but maybe someone can.
Bwahahaha... couldn't resist | |
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May 12th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Lucy I agree.
I'll answer what I can, then be honest about what I can't.
If it's a new member, it's nice to know at least someone cares enough to read their post.
As far as padding post count, yes, this is true in some cases.
By the way, if anyone wants some post count, please feel free to take a few thousand from me. (I can't beleive I have that many......been waiting for Shawnie to catch me lol) |  never catch the queen! or king CBC
we are usually on the ones trying to boost their counts...or I hope we are at least  | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by haedra Well to be honest, I completely disagree.
When I am a new member to a forum, I'd rather people post something so at least I know it's being read. When a new post doesn't get answered soon enough, it can get buried and lost. While I'm sure sometimes people might try to pad a post count, I think that most of the time they are just showing that they care about the initial poster's issues, and would like to help, but cannot. | I agree with HAEDRA and the others that posted the same. I have for sure posted a couple of times for newer fishlorians (such as myself) just to get their thread higher on the list so that theyd get some attention. Never have I posted to increase my number of posts. Who gives a darn how many posts I have or you have?
In fact, yesterday I posted a thread which didnt get a response and later in the day I posted it again with the question:"can anyone help"-and i still haven't gotten help with it.
There: got that off my chest.
Thank you
Beth | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| Look at Jenn with the wisecrack. Can you take away her little green box for that?
LOL | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| If there is a thread with no replies, it usually means someone either doesnt know, or it got moved down the line without an answer ...so bumping is ok..but dont always expect an answer because it doesnt always happen 
check the threads without replies..theres a ton... | |
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May 12th, 2009
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Originally Posted by JennDFK Sorry... I can't help you with that one...but maybe someone can. |  Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie we are usually on the ones trying to boost their counts...or I hope we are at least | Yep, we do. It's pretty easy to spot the difference between helpful and jacking up post count. | |
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May 12th, 2009
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Originally Posted by aquarist48 Look at Jenn with the wisecrack. Can you take away her little green box for that?
LOL | I think I deserve ANOTHER green box for that... Try that on for size... not only am I up-ing my post count... but begging for green box votes as well. Just kidding BTW don't want to get kicked out of Fishlore for that lil' stunt... | |
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May 12th, 2009
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May 12th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie never catch the queen! or king CBC
we are usually on the ones trying to boost their counts...or I hope we are at least | Uhh... I talk so much I don't think I need any help with my post count! | |
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May 12th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by haedra Well to be honest, I completely disagree.
When I am a new member to a forum, I'd rather people post something so at least I know it's being read. When a new post doesn't get answered soon enough, it can get buried and lost. While I'm sure sometimes people might try to pad a post count, I think that most of the time they are just showing that they care about the initial poster's issues, and would like to help, but cannot. | I completely agree. I always try to welcome new members and If I don't have a answer I let them know that someone else will come along and hopefully they will have a answer...At least then they have hope..lol.. | |
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May 12th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Beth1965 In fact, yesterday I posted a thread which didnt get a response and later in the day I posted it again with the question:"can anyone help"-and i still haven't gotten help with it.
There: got that off my chest.
Thank you
Beth | Beth If (or anybody)you come across one of these pm a mod with a "can you look at this please" I'm not guaranteeing anything but some times we do miss a wandering post we could answer or know where to get the answer.
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May 12th, 2009
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| There have been times that I have posted without a definite answer but just my opinion and just to welcome a new member. I know when I first joined it made me feel better to know that people were reading my questions whether or not they had an answer. I have come on here just to share a funny story, to ask a question or try to get some advice, and sometimes just to say hello. I have really gotten some great advice and IMO made some great friends on here. If you cannot talk openly with your friends who can you talk to. I really could care less about my post count in fact I don't know what it is I just come here to hang out, chat, and learn.
Sorry for the letter...I must be really chatty today.
I did not mean to offend anyone and I hope I did not. The only count I worry about everyday is my line count as an MT.
Last edited by SWilkins; May 12th, 2009 at 12:33 PM.
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geez do we lack humor here or something? 
