cobraman Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I was surprised to see myself so high on the list. I had an idea on my count but never figured it mattered. I began to think about how it got that high. I joined in 2012. Having built models for a very long time I was happy to find this site and see all the great builders here. I learned a lot since being here, I like it here. I have made some friends here. But why so many comments ? Well, I am retired and perhaps spend more time here than a lot of others. That could account for so many posts. I also build and post quite a few models both on the bench and under glass. That could add to a post count. I reply to most comments I get with a simple "thank you'". That would account for some posts. Should I/we not do that ? I also give feed back to many of the posts by other people. Sometimes just a nice " looks great ! or "nice work ". Should I/we not do that ? I think the people here like to get a little comment like that. I like to give a little encouragement . I don't see post counts as a competition and I don't care if I have the most or the least post. I simply like being here and the great people that are always willing to help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 You guys amaze me everyday. You want to know how posts counts get so high, it's because you take a very simple topic and jump the train off the tracks, take the train to the beach and see if you can make it float. that is how far off track this has gotten. I am a work so I can't get to deep into this. Locked while we sort out what needs to be done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Well, well, well. That was(n't) fun. But necessary. Judgements about quality are necessarily subjective. I think our interests are well served if we assume, until demonstrated otherwise, that people are posting things they think are valuable. The notion that you could ever reduce a concept like quality to something as simple as a single number, be it postings, or something else, is prima facie absurd. I don't think anyone is dominating the conversation. The total posts for the top 25 posters barely makes it to 10% of the total content on the board. We have a large, and active community. I'm very grateful for that, and it makes my volunteer work here very worthwhile indeed. I'm going to unlock the topic, but please, if you see an ideological rabbit hole, don't immediately jump in. If you're lucky, there will only be a rabbit in there who will kick you in the face. But more than likely, there will be a badger. It will not be in a good mood because badgers are never in a good mood. All you will get is a bloody fight. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Xingu said: you take a very simple topic and jump the train off the tracks, take the train to the beach and see if you can make it float 18 minutes ago, Dave Ambrose said: if you see an ideological rabbit hole, don't immediately jump in. If you're lucky, there will only be a rabbit in there who will kick you in the face. But more than likely, there will be a badger. It will not be in a good mood because badgers are never in a good mood all you will get is a bloody fight. These are some of the best analogies I’ve read in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Badgers on a train >> snakes on a plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave Ambrose said: Judgements about quality are necessarily subjective. I think our interests are well served if we assume, until demonstrated otherwise, that people are posting things they think are valuable. The notion that you could ever reduce a concept like quality to something as simple as a single number, be it postings, or something else, is prima facie absurd. I don't think anyone is dominating the conversation. The total posts for the top 25 posters barely makes it to 10% of the total content on the board. We have a large, and active community. I'm very grateful for that, and it makes my volunteer work here very worthwhile indeed. Thank you Dave! Well said. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Dave Ambrose said: Well, well, well. That was(n't) fun. But necessary. Judgements about quality are necessarily subjective. I think our interests are well served if we assume, until demonstrated otherwise, that people are posting things they think are valuable. The notion that you could ever reduce a concept like quality to something as simple as a single number, be it postings, or something else, is prima facie absurd. I don't think anyone is dominating the conversation. The total posts for the top 25 posters barely makes it to 10% of the total content on the board. We have a large, and active community. I'm very grateful for that, and it makes my volunteer work here very worthwhile indeed. I'm going to unlock the topic, but please, if you see an ideological rabbit hole, don't immediately jump in. If you're lucky, there will only be a rabbit in there who will kick you in the face. But more than likely, there will be a badger. It will not be in a good mood because badgers are never in a good mood. All you will get is a bloody fight. Thanks. No one wants badgers. Edited August 8, 2020 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Thank you Dave! Well said. Steve Agreed! Now, onward and upward, tally ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Can-Con said: No one wants badgers. Unless you're from Wisconsin! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Congratulations Greg, that is quite a milestone. I too am looking forward to your '41 Plymouth. Oh, about that rabbit hole I....squirrel.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Unless you're from Wisconsin! Steve Exactly. My dad grew up in Madison and went to UW. They're one of the three football teams I root for on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYRENE-SURFER Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 My sister graduated University Wisconsin. They had some quirky rituals at homecoming football games. Some guy dressed as a female cheerleader and a strange cane toss where they tried to hook walking canes on the goal post. sorry for the non sequitur. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I have 14k and maybe 50 of those were quality posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 13 hours ago, martinfan5 said: I have 14k and maybe 50 of those were quality posts? Unbelievable, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 13 hours ago, martinfan5 said: I have 14k and maybe 50 of those were quality posts? LOL. (Oh, wait. Was this a quality post? Oh, well. Whatever. It’s my post and I’m proud of it.) I’m Danno and I approved this post. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 8:00 AM, Xingu said: You guys amaze me everyday. You want to know how posts counts get so high, it's because you take a very simple topic and jump the train off the tracks, take the train to the beach and see if you can make it float. that is how far off track this has gotten. I am a work so I can't get to deep into this. Locked while we sort out what needs to be done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Congratulations Greg. Quite a feat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slusher Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Danno said: LOL. (Oh, wait. Was this a quality post? Oh, well. Whatever. It’s my post and I’m proud of it.) I’m Danno and I approved this post. ? Dan, it’s good to see you on more lately!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Congratulations Greg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, slusher said: Dan, it’s good to see you on more lately!! Thanks, Carl. Been big changes in life. More empty time for self-entertainment; thus, more time online. Don't have much quality wisdom to impart but maybe I can buy some on Amazon. I'm Danno and I approved this post; #16,305. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Danno said: Don't have much quality wisdom to impart but maybe I can buy some on Amazon. Start a GoFundMe page to cover the cost. It seems to be a popular way to do business lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 16 hours ago, martinfan5 said: I have 14k and maybe 50 of those were quality posts? Awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Awesome !!! The most Epic post ever! I've been here since 2012, but I'm only easing up on 2,800 posts..... don't know if that's good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I have an ancient type written phone list from Moonlight Modelers, should I start calling numbers to see who still has theirs? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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