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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 03:09 pm | 21st Post |
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Sandy Eggo wrote: ... my point is that this forum doesn't exclude people from their member count if they merely joined and never came back. So, the 10,000 member plateau doesn't really mean as much as it could. Exactly. When I signed up I wanted to use the name Wolfman. But there is already a Wolfman signed up. He signed up in 2004, but he has zero posts, not even the initial post required to become an active member (maybe that is a new requirement). And the profile was never filled out. Anyway that is an example... how many members are there here that have never participated, or stopped participating a long time ago? Unfortunately there really isn't a way to know.
____________________ Jim Beware, I'm a known thread hijacker. '96 GL1500 SE Honda Riders of Tidewater -- Former Chapter President http://www.hrot.org/ http://www.hrot.org/martino/goldwing/ |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 03:26 pm | 22nd Post |
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junemann wrote: I was a member of another board kind of like this for Suzukis, and the mods were so strict, about bumping stuff, or posting on old topics, or asking dumb questions, i think they scared alot of people away, doesnt happen here, probably has alot to do with it Interesting because I was a member of a Honda forum that was exactly the same. They actually banned what they called "fluff talk". Imagine this forum without the "fluff"?. In my opinion it's the "fluff" that makes this forum what it is........... FABULOUS
____________________ Greg (Wrongway)& wife Bonnie 2006 Titanium Wing with Nav |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 03:48 pm | 23rd Post |
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No fluff? that would be awful. Some of the fluff is what makes it fun... A couple years back the GWRRA board took away the post counts. There were several people very disappointed about that. There were people competing against each other.  There was so much garbage being posted and general nonsense just to get the numbers up that some of the threads degenerated into rubbish. But it was good clean fun and it didn't hurt anyone. (I wasn't very good at it, so I wasn't a major contributor, in case you were wondering.)But I don't think I would enjoy a BBS with out the fluff.
____________________ Jim Beware, I'm a known thread hijacker. '96 GL1500 SE Honda Riders of Tidewater -- Former Chapter President http://www.hrot.org/ http://www.hrot.org/martino/goldwing/ |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 03:54 pm | 24th Post |
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Sandy Eggo wrote: I understand what you're saying, Jennifer, but my point is that this forum doesn't exclude people from their member count if they merely joined and never came back. So, the 10,000 member plateau doesn't really mean as much as it could. I understand that too. 
____________________ http://recyclemotorcycles.com/ Previous bikes: 1980 CM400E, 1979 CB750K, 1993 Vulcan 750, 1992 Vulcan 1500, 1999 Shadow Ace 1100,1979 GL1000,2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, 1983 GL1100 gone  Current bikes: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 and 1999 Honda XR200R, 1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955i, 2009 Honda CBF1000 |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 04:46 pm | 25th Post |
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Theres got to be a way to "weed out" some of the names but I bet there would be a lot of time and effort involved. I don't see a problem with putting a limit on how long you go without posting. We've got a test area that anyone can put in a word or two just to keep up there membership alive. When I first started going to this site and I seen how many members there were I thought "Wow I'll always be a nobody here because theres so many people", but after a few months I noticed the same names over and over and I figured then that maybe someone might remember me so I'll keep coming back and I have! I love this site and its the one I go to every day guaranteed! Good folks, good info and when I ask a stupid question I normally get an answer even if its not the one I want.  I've been to other forums and asked a question and after 1 1/2 weeks still got not no answer so I don't go there any more! Thats more than enough time for someone to read what I wrote and at least say I don't know but someone will be along soon. I only go to this forum and the 1200 forum that Vic runs and to hell with the rest of them!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 04:59 pm | 26th Post |
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longhaireddwb wrote: When I first started going to this site and I seen how many members there were I thought "Wow I'll always be a nobody here because theres so many people", How you could you ever be a nobody with a name that reads as long haired dweeb.  I hope I am not being offensive, I certainly don't mean to be. 
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 05:19 pm | 27th Post |
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English Bob wrote: longhaireddwb wrote:When I first started going to this site and I seen how many members there were I thought "Wow I'll always be a nobody here because theres so many people", see??????? Now that's FLUFF and it's fun right?????? 
____________________ Greg (Wrongway)& wife Bonnie 2006 Titanium Wing with Nav |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 05:37 pm | 28th Post |
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English Bob wrote: longhaireddwb wrote:When I first started going to this site and I seen how many members there were I thought "Wow I'll always be a nobody here because theres so many people", .......and I just thought he was going into his second child hood....long haired dewbee 
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| Posted: Sun Mar 9th, 2008 06:06 pm | 29th Post |
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Maybe there need to be a new forum topic called "Fluff and Stuff"
____________________ http://recyclemotorcycles.com/ Previous bikes: 1980 CM400E, 1979 CB750K, 1993 Vulcan 750, 1992 Vulcan 1500, 1999 Shadow Ace 1100,1979 GL1000,2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, 1983 GL1100 gone Current bikes: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 and 1999 Honda XR200R, 1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955i, 2009 Honda CBF1000 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 03:44 am | 30th Post |
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Ha, Ha... I can take a joke like the rest of you! But just to clarify what my name stands for: "Long Haired Dirty White Boy". But most folks think its dweeb so I live with it.
____________________ Beige 98 S.E. http://usera.imagecave.com/longhaireddwb/New-1500SE/ |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 11:15 am | 31st Post |
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A couple years back the GWRRA board took away the post counts. There were several people very disappointed about that. There were people competing against each other. Some people confuse post count with constructive contributions on the forum. When someone's post consists entirely of a "  ", it all goes into their post count, and others will see that they've got a huge number of posts, so they must know what they're talking about. Personally, I'm against post counts, but I'm also against having a thread degenerate to the point of nothing but people having fun without addressing the initial question. I've posted a question on this forum before, and had it turn into a chat thread, unrelated to my initial question, so I never got the answer I needed. Fortunately, this isn't the only forum to get information from.
____________________ '88 GL1500 ¡Viva Los Cargadores! IBA #33900 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 11:51 am | 32nd Post |
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Sandy Eggo wrote: A couple years back the GWRRA board took away the post counts. There were several people very disappointed about that. There were people competing against each other. ...... you should have told me to shut the f"£$% up!!!!   I personally couldn't give a monkey's about post counts, for me it is all about the information available and the characters who give both the info and the laughs. 
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:01 pm | 33rd Post |
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I have to agree about the post counts. I really do agree that it tends to become a contest in that regard. I do like the fact that this forum shows when a member joined though and that it also tells where they're from and what they ride. To me..............forums like the GWRRA message board (and others) lose potential posters when they don't have the email advice that tells you when there's been a reply to your post. As far as the FLUFF..........it's true that some threads get so far off topic that they'd need a GPS to get back on course but I think that's a minor setback compared to the family/friendly feeling that this boards format provides. Just my opinion of course.
____________________ Greg (Wrongway)& wife Bonnie 2006 Titanium Wing with Nav |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:04 pm | 34th Post |
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This thread is a case in point,.....started as a count of members and is now on to post counts.
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:07 pm | 35th Post |
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Silverfox wrote: This thread is a case in point,.....started as a count of members and is now on to post counts. that's funny that you say that Pete because after my post I actually had to go back and look to see what the original thread was about so good point made Sir.Sooooooooooooo, I wonder how many members actually post??? 
____________________ Greg (Wrongway)& wife Bonnie 2006 Titanium Wing with Nav |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:20 pm | 36th Post |
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Page one, post number 11, I think most of that question was answered by none other than.......... me!!!
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:30 pm | 37th Post |
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Silverfox wrote: Page one, post number 11, I think most of that question was answered by none other than.......... me!!! c'mon now.....................you want us all to think that you actually answered a question???????????
____________________ Greg (Wrongway)& wife Bonnie 2006 Titanium Wing with Nav |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 02:43 pm | 38th Post |
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English Bob wrote: "...A lot of them insist that you must introduce yourself to validate your membership or you dissappear..." It's been like that here for a long time. If you click the registration link, you will see that there is a warning to new members that they need to post within 24 hours or be deleted, I reckon it's an anti-spammer thing. That's why we are having more than the usual amount of newbies saying hello lately, and most of them post more than once after the intro. Last night we had 9,632 members when I read this thread and then it dropped by 4 and now its up to 9,636. If you look closely you will see new additions every day then a few of them lost, presumably casualties of not posting. Over time this will probably mean a higher % of members posting instead of lurking as the newbies chime in and respond to the usual nice welcome. I sure would like to see the older non-posters deleted, some of those user names could be taken up by new memebrs that will post. It could be done in a fair way by the admins if they send a PM to all the non-posters asking them to do an intro post or face the axe.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 03:15 pm | 39th Post |
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wrongway wrote: Silverfox wrote:Page one, post number 11, I think most of that question was answered by none other than.......... me!!! It would account for the 3 at the end of my post count ( as of this post), the rest of mine are just twaddle.
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10th, 2008 04:19 pm | 40th Post |
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Wolfman33 wrote: When I signed up I wanted to use the name Wolfman. But there is already a Wolfman signed up. He signed up in 2004, but he has zero posts... I've sent the wingnut a PM about this for you Jim, so you might yet become Wolfman. You are right about the initial post being a requirement now, I think that came in withiin the last year or less.
____________________ GL1800 SatNav, red 2006 GL1500 Aspencade, blue 1999 GL1200 Aspencade, blue 1986 |
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