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thatguythere47 Since: Jul, 2010
#1: Aug 15th 2011 at 11:45:52 PM

While I can see issues with it being public, would there be a way to implement this privately? Like a button that sends a PM or something?

Is using "Julian Assange is a Hillary butt plug" an acceptable signature quote?
Hydronix I'm an Irene! from TV Tropes Since: Apr, 2010
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#2: Aug 15th 2011 at 11:49:39 PM

Do you mean a post count we have? As in how many posts?

May I ask why you want one?

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Hydronix I'm an Irene! from TV Tropes Since: Apr, 2010
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#4: Aug 16th 2011 at 12:59:58 AM

True, maybe.

But I'm not sure if they're any purpose to it as is. One of the problems with post counters that I've noticed is that people use it as a reason to act like they have authority over people. Or for that matter, as an indicator that you've been there a long time.

Also, post counts are usually used to give custom titles or special options. Except we already have both of those, so I can't see much of an use for it.(would like to be proven wrong, though)

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thatguythere47 Since: Jul, 2010
#5: Aug 16th 2011 at 5:36:47 PM

Well it wouldn't serve any massive purpose, just be something interesting to check out.

"Hey, I have 6,543 posts on here. I really need to get out more."

Is using "Julian Assange is a Hillary butt plug" an acceptable signature quote?
Hydronix I'm an Irene! from TV Tropes Since: Apr, 2010
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#6: Aug 16th 2011 at 5:43:55 PM

So it's an extra thing to talk about. I don't see that being said outside of Yack Fest. But my earlier reasons, from personal experience, were the main ones why I don't think we need it. It's a big feature to install, and many people may have millions of posts. That, and the post count doesn't really... say any more than your sig or title does that this point.

I mean, it looks neat, but I don't know why we need it. That's what I'm interesting in, it's use. I mean, we don't have a quote button to prevent spam(and laziness at times).

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