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RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - SicketySix - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - No Longer Exists - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote:
I was not aware of this, nor has it been a normal experience of mine SO since I was actively RPing with Clio when it happened, I made the assumption that it was IC and Oak went "Bwuh??? The hell just happened?"
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Warren Castille - 04-23-2015
Can confirm: I've been run-by hugged several times. Just go with it.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Gegenji - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:06 AM)Black Hat Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote:
I was not aware of this, nor has it been a normal experience of mine SO since I was actively RPing with Clio when it happened, I made the assumption that it was IC and Oak went "Bwuh??? The hell just happened?"
It is indeed a thing that happens! I know if I'm doing OOC stuff (Ixal dailies, checking my Golden Saucer ticket, etc) and I come across a person on my friend's list, I'll often give them a quick /poke or /hug before running off like some sort of hit-and-run cuddle-bunny.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Kage - 04-23-2015
Yeah! Actually I think my first interactions with Iex was entirely through hugs and fawning over a specific healer robe (*cough*robeofdivineharvest*cough*orwasitthecasterversionIhadatthetime...)
Anyway, I do it when I notice someone I recognize as a sort of "hello!"
@Casden:
I certainly wouldn't doubt it. I tend to speak my mind which gets me into heated topics that I've tried to curb recently. It obviously hasn't been curbed enough but, I'm trying? I would also attribute it at the time to be because I used to always plop Kage on the rails in Quicksand.
I'm pretty sure it's because of my post count. ><; The thing is... I've made my post count entirely with posts that I had actually felt had a point. On RPC, I've not really participated in forum games that I've done in other forums. So while others might think I'm spamming, I'm really not I swear ; ;
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - No Longer Exists - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:05 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:Â I have 205, been a member since.....good god. Is that accurate?? -_- And my rep is right around Casden's.....I feel like that argument is invalid. If you break it down mathematically, 205 divided by 18 months is roughly 11 1/2 posts per month. Roughly 3 posts per week as an average. You have 420 since February. That's 140 a month at an average rate of 35 posts per week or 7 posts a day. So you must be more popular than me, even though I've been a member longer?(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - No Longer Exists - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:13 AM)Black Hat Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:05 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:Â I have 205, been a member since.....good god. Is that accurate?? -_- And my rep is right around Casden's.....I feel like that argument is invalid. If you break it down mathematically, 205 divided by 18 months is roughly 11 1/2 posts per month. Roughly 3 posts per week as an average. You have 420 since February. That's 140 a month at an average rate of 35 posts per week or 5 posts a day ( DID MATH WRONG ). So you must be more popular than me, even though I've been a member longer?(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Nebbs - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:13 AM)Black Hat Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:05 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:Â I have 205, been a member since.....good god. Is that accurate?? -_- And my rep is right around Casden's.....I feel like that argument is invalid. If you break it down mathematically, 205 divided by 18 months is roughly 11 1/2 posts per month. Roughly 3 posts per week as an average. You have 420 since February. That's 140 a month at an average rate of 35 posts per week or 7 posts a day. So you must be more popular than me, even though I've been a member longer?(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
But all those stars (x6).. you are like a celebrity!
Notice me!
(warning this post may contain sarcasm and ironing)
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Alothia - 04-23-2015
*snort*Â
Post count and rep, huh? I'm falling behind based on how long I've been here. I need to post more! Aaaaah! *runs of to make lots of posts*
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Gegenji - 04-23-2015
Post count is a bad indicator of popularity because it can be so easily inflated. A good round in one of the "complement the person above you" thread and you can suddenly have 5-10 more posts added to your total within an hour. Not saying we shouldn't complement people, I'm merely using it as an example.
Seniority doesn't mean popularity either. I bet there's lurkers who have been around since RPC's inception who have been content to just read and post here and there.
If there was any "marker" of popularity in the forum stats, it'd likely be reputation? But even then, that's mostly a matter of someone agreeing or enjoying what someone said. Agreeing with a post doesn't mean you automatically think the person who posted it is amazing. They just happened to put into words something that you gel with.
... Unless you're repping up the person themself instead of just a post. Then you're saying you like that duder.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Nebbs - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:19 AM)Alothia Wrote: *snort*Â
Post count and rep, huh? I'm falling behind based on how long I've been here. I need to post more! Aaaaah! *runs of to make lots of posts*
But you have stars.. and a moderator trump cars.. and that sig! You have Kred and cool.. you don't need popular.
(thank you for letting me increase my post count by one)
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - SicketySix - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:15 AM)Black Hat Wrote:I wouldn't, and have such stated before, that I do not think I'm popular at all, (though I may be recognized in game) So I wouldn't think I'm more popular than anyone. But I will say this, it would stand to reason that the one with the higher post count in the shorter amount of time would be a bit more recognizable than someone with less post in a longer time, but that'd dimply due to maintaining a heavier presence.(04-23-2015, 10:13 AM)Black Hat Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:05 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:Â I have 205, been a member since.....good god. Is that accurate?? -_- And my rep is right around Casden's.....I feel like that argument is invalid. If you break it down mathematically, 205 divided by 18 months is roughly 11 1/2 posts per month. Roughly 3 posts per week as an average. You have 420 since February. That's 140 a month at an average rate of 35 posts per week or 5 posts a day ( DID MATH WRONG ). So you must be more popular than me, even though I've been a member longer?(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
But I digress, I was simply echoing what the general rule of thumb of new forums goers seem to be implying. I did not know I was invoking a popularity contest
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - g0ne - 04-23-2015
I don't know. Does popularity and post counts and rep and all that really matter? Why can't we all just be normal?Â
Isn't it easier for everyone that way?
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - No Longer Exists - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:32 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:15 AM)Black Hat Wrote:I wouldn't, and have such stated before, that I do not think I'm popular at all, (though I may be recognized in game) So I wouldn't think I'm more popular than anyone. But I will say this, it would stand to reason that the one with the higher post count in the shorter amount of time would be a bit more recognizable than someone with less post in a longer time, but that'd dimply due to maintaining a heavier presence.(04-23-2015, 10:13 AM)Black Hat Wrote:(04-23-2015, 10:05 AM)Casden Reeves Wrote:Â I have 205, been a member since.....good god. Is that accurate?? -_- And my rep is right around Casden's.....I feel like that argument is invalid. If you break it down mathematically, 205 divided by 18 months is roughly 11 1/2 posts per month. Roughly 3 posts per week as an average. You have 420 since February. That's 140 a month at an average rate of 35 posts per week or 5 posts a day ( DID MATH WRONG ). So you must be more popular than me, even though I've been a member longer?(04-23-2015, 10:02 AM)Kage Wrote: Was it because I post a lot?*looks at your post count*
Yes, yes it was
I actually do believe popularity is being based on post count, and who many people reply to your posts/topics.
But I digress, I was simply echoing what the general rule of thumb of new forums goers seem to be implying. I did not know I was invoking a popularity contest
Perhaps it would be better if one did not echo the sentiments of others, but let them speak for themselves. After all, the point is that they wish to be heard and recognized.
RE: Cliques, Popularity, and Positivity - Cest - 04-23-2015
(04-23-2015, 10:34 AM)Eleni Wrote: I don't know. Does popularity and post counts and rep and all that really matter? Why can't we all just be normal?Â
Isn't it easier for everyone that way?
This one right here speaks the truth!