Those that don't post...

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:16 pm

I was just having a look at the members list (yeah, I was really REALLY bored) and was surprised at the sheer number of people that have registered as members but never posted - or just posted once or twice. What the hell is the point of that? Why join something and never/hardly ever use it? (says the bloke who joined the gym a few months ago but hasn't been for the last two weeks - trying to finish writing my book, which is more stressful - but less knackering physically). It's not like they need to register to read the forums.

Anyway, why do they do this? And has anyone out there ever joined something and never or hardly ever actually bothered to do it? What was it? And why'd you blow it out?

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:25 pm

I always post regularly at the forums I registered at.

I've also announced when I wanted to leave a certain board for good, that way my account would be removed.

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:33 pm

It's only polite, isn't it? But why are there so many members that have posted zero or once or twice ever? Surely the guys (and possibly gals) that run this site should just delete them off after a certain amount of time of no posts.
The only reason I can think of for the zero post members is like when I tried to register at the TFW2005 site, but never got an activation email. That said, I don't show up on their members listings (although I am registered with a name and password and everything). I like the Transfan site here alot, but when the boards are a bit quiet I'd like to post at TFW - I check the news etc there everyday and read their forums, so it'd be easier than trawling the 'net for a new site (certainly NOT Siebertron, or whatever it's called).

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:40 pm

well we used to delete old accounts after a time but that was on the old board, I think ppl just forgot about adding this to the new system.

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:43 pm

Tut tut. Although it doesn't really bother me I suppose as it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the site. I was just a bit surprised that I'd posted loads more than the other people who had also registered in the last month or so. Perhaps they have more fulfilling lives.

Post by **Denyer** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:51 pm

Registering also lets you change things such as how the board is displayed.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:22 pm

Denyer wrote:Registering also lets you change things such as how the board is displayed.

even speak to ppl in the forums!

Redstreak · Post by **Redstreak** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:00 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:
Denyer wrote:Registering also lets you change things such as how the board is displayed.
even speak to ppl in the forums!

I've heard about this feature! I wonder what it's like...

Post by **Kaylee** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 7:41 pm

Redstreak wrote:
Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:
Denyer wrote:Registering also lets you change things such as how the board is displayed.
even speak to ppl in the forums!
I've heard about this feature! I wonder what it's like...

It's like being on holiday with a group of Germans... [/Red Dwarf]

Nebbie · Post by **Nebbie** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 8:28 pm

I post when I have something to say. Not my fault that doesn't happen very often.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:33 am

I feel like I am not posting nearly enough lately. I will break the top 50 soon.

Emperor_Starscream · Post by **Emperor_Starscream** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:42 am

well i'm a newie and i can only post in night and with the change of time zone i'm alone in the board at the hour i post

but i can't think i can get 20 K post like Best First

but i'm always reading the board

Shanti418 · Post by **Shanti418** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:29 am

Optimus Prime Rib wrote:I feel like I am not posting nearly enough lately. I will break the top 50 soon.

Pshaw!! Even though you've been posting a little less lately, still, 2000 posts in one year is pretty damn frequent.

As far as the original subject goes, I'm registered at Transfandom, TFW2005, and Transformerland as well, but honestly, this is the only board that I read and post at on a regular basis.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:06 am

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:well we used to delete old accounts after a time but that was on the old board,

I love how Impy says "we", as if he was one of the mods

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:23 pm

Shanti418 wrote: Pshaw!! Even though you've been posting a little less lately, still, 2000 posts in one year is pretty damn frequent.

ahhh... the old quantity vs quality debate!

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:24 pm

Obfleur wrote:
Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:well we used to delete old accounts after a time but that was on the old board,
I love how Impy says "we", as if he was one of the mods

I do forget my place here *gos back to the toilets*

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:24 pm

Legion wrote:
Shanti418 wrote: Pshaw!! Even though you've been posting a little less lately, still, 2000 posts in one year is pretty damn frequent.
ahhh... the old quantity vs quality debate!

OI! The amount of "special time" I spend with my wife has NOTHING to do with this!

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:38 pm

I'd ask for an opinion (and defence of their apathetic actions) from those that don't post but...

(not about your 'Special Wife Time' though OPR).

Kup_1 · Post by **Kup_1** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:40 am

I come here every now and then.

Mostly for the RPG, but it's going kinda slow in there........

hint, hint.

Warcry · Post by **Warcry** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:22 am

*delurks*

Generally, I won't post unless I have something of value to contribute to a discussion. This post being the exception to the rule, of course...

*goes back to lurking*

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:38 pm

I bet the lazy sods would post if they'd had to pay to be a member.

(Not a suggestion

)

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 10:15 pm

Autobloke wrote:I bet the lazy sods would post if they'd had to pay to be a member.

(Not a suggestion )

No, I doubt that anyone would register in the first place.

We may have a common interest, but paying to type random crap is just not worth it.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:03 pm

I think posting should be compulsory, as it is in Australia. People fought and died to give you the right to post, and you should exercise that right. Those who do not post can simply post a blank post, or "..." indicating that they have nothing to say.

sprunkner · Post by **sprunkner** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:56 am

"..."

Egg?

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:19 am

'...'

Bean!

metalhead24 · Post by **metalhead24** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:46 pm

Metal Vendetta wrote:I think posting should be compulsory, as it is in Australia. People fought and died to give you the right to post, and you should exercise that right. Those who do not post can simply post a blank post, or "..." indicating that they have nothing to say.

Sorry that I've not posted in awhile, guys... I've been dealing with army stuff... (Stupid army...)

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:58 pm

I'm watching god-knows how many topics right now, which means at least a dozen emails from the site telling me to post whenever I go online. I didn't know it wasn't compulsory to post and I was too afraid not to answer.
Okay, maybe that isn't true, but I DO feel it's kinda rude and a bit pointless being a member and not contributing fairly regularly.
Damn manners...

harmony · Post by **harmony** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:12 pm

In my case, I'm unfortunately one of the resident lurkers who pops up to annoy folks from time to time

I'm still trying to make sure everything is properly done, and it appears that all I need is a piece of paper at the end of the semester...thank God it's fianlly over... At this point, I'm lookin around to see what I can do with regards to local musical theatre, and learning some backstage stuff like lighting and makeup (never done it, thought it might be fun to learn)

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:25 pm

At least you turn up here.
I wonder if this topic has got any 'non posters' to give the keyboard a tap and join in.

Post by **Best First** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:29 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:well we used to delete old accounts after a time but that was on the old board, I think ppl just forgot about adding this to the new system.

we never did that.