Introduction Section

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  1. #1
    I think that post counts shouldnt count in the Introduction Section, as users often just post:

    Just to push up the post count.

    Just my opinion!
     
    peter_anderson, Mar 28, 2008 IP
  2. sawz

    sawz Prominent Member

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    #2
    chances are this has been asked before.
    and posts count there so i guess we already know what the answer will be.
     
    sawz, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    It has been mentioned before. I agree entirely - Introductions is a cut and paster's paradise. I think we should also have some system that allows newbies to make their hello thread but prevents them from replying to threads in that forum.
     
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    Rintrus Active Member

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    #4
    No let it stay...
    Does it really bother you?
     
    Rintrus, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    Katy Moderator Staff

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    #5
    We're currently discussing this issue, hopefully Shawn will be back soon.
     
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    qazu Well-Known Member

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    #6
    At least it stops them from posting useless threads like "what is a link?" etc in the main forums
     
    qazu, Mar 28, 2008 IP
  7. peter_anderson

    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    #7
    You can get infractions for posts such as 'PM sent' and 'PM me', as that pushes up your post count. It should be the same for the Introduction section, where users post the same over and over again.

    Im guessing you are one of them...


    Cool. Since I suggested it, want to reverse some infractions for me? :)
     
    peter_anderson, Mar 28, 2008 IP
  8. GuyFromChicago

    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

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    #8
    Sure, as long as you don't mind being infracted for very suggestion that you don't make;)
     
    GuyFromChicago, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    Jackuul Well-Known Member

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    I don't greet new people. It would be like greeting cannon fodder. "Why hello there Mr. Paper, how are you doing this fine warlike day?" "Lawl hi i new" *BANG* "Bye Mr. Paper. I knew thee not." Repeat X30

    The people to look for are the ones who stay. Replace the intro forum with the "Cannon Fodder" forum, then slap on the "Say hi to people who made it to a month" forum. Otherwise it's just greeting a high turnover crowd - and postcount +1 syndrome is furthered elsewhere.
     
    Jackuul, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    I stay away from that forum for exactly that reason. I'd hate to be accused of adding more rows to the database ;)
     
    mikey1090, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    tradeya Notable Member

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    but what else can we post in that introduction section anyway apart from "welcome to DP" ?
     
    tradeya, Mar 28, 2008 IP
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    Well I am gonna make every suggestion.


    More personal things, like:
    'Hi {user}. Read the rules, and you will stay clear of infractions. I;m sure you will get any help you need'

    Than:
    'Hi{user} welcome to DP.'
     
    peter_anderson, Mar 29, 2008 IP
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    tradeya Notable Member

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    can i wrote that on notepad and copy/paste it everytime new member come? :D
     
    tradeya, Mar 29, 2008 IP
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    Jackuul Well-Known Member

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    Can we round up all the new users and then steal their lunch money?
     
    Jackuul, Mar 29, 2008 IP
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    Yup, I am doing it right now :D (Kidding)
     
    Rintrus, Mar 30, 2008 IP
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