[Recommendation]Thanks Button not Posts And Anonymous Thanks - About xda-developers.com

Hi all,
i am new to this forum (just 1 month) and it's an annoying fact that people enjoy writing thanks instead of actually pressing it.
i think the site should be updated so that if someone tries to post it or something similar like you are my hero, then it should automatically ask the user to click on the thanks button instead of posting it.
Maybe allow unregistered people to thank.
I know first thought comes in is SPAM.
Maybe the system can recognize spammers , like if a ip range like 161.121.*.* hits thanks on the same user or a group of users too much, the system shall ban it.

There is a thread for this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987254
And I don't think its going to change.. as there are some flaws in your idea.. and anyway no one cares about the thank meter.. it is just there to help keep threads cleaner..
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They increase your rank don't they.
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Nope.. if you are talking about recognized contributor or developer or such.. no.. only junior and senior member rank goes up when you reach 30 and 100 post count..
Also, to know more about this.. see my guide.. link in signature.. check 10th post.. and also see new user link..
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Become senior member?

I was just wondering, what does it take to become a senior member? Do I need a certain amount of posts? How do I do it? Also, what does it take to become a moderator? Does it have something to do with the amount of posts? They always have so many! Please let me know!!!
100+ posts = senior member
rest i don't know.
What ^he^ said. You started out as a Junior member and you're already a member. It happened that same way. As far as moderator goes... probably has to do with either:
1. How respected, resourceful and trusted you are by the admins.
2. How good your application+resume looks if they hire like a real job.
3. If you can figure out how many fingers the admin is holding behind her back. lol
I'm sooo close right now
Just so that this isn't a 'me too' post, wanted to add that 30 posts changes you from a junior to a regular member...
waleed786 said:
thanks guys, now im gonna have to make more posts so I can become a senior, lol.
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Rather than just making posts, try actually making useful ones rather than pointlessly spamming the forum with crap
There is no way you can SPAM all the way to 100 post without the notice of not only the Admin and Mods, but also some of the members here.
There were some Junior Members / Members who write nonsence, with info in 1 post which does not tally with another post got slam left & right, up & down by other normal members.
So watch your way before you either get slam or even worst, get banned!!!
Olipro said:
Rather than just making posts, try actually making useful ones rather than pointlessly spamming the forum with crap
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Wow!!! You are really a very senior member.
I like your signature. It has been long time I have last seen assembly programming language. You must be a software engineer!!!
what does it take to become a moderator?
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What's the mystery? £1,000 or a plentiful supply of vaseline.
V
PS I would love to say quality and quantity of posts helps to make you a moderator, but they made me one, and I think I failed on both counts!
Who cares about how many posts you have who cares what your title is. The title doesn't really do much. Why do you want to become a senior if you get nothing out of it? It's just a title..and you aren't granted any permissions.
i dont post much.. i read around alot tho! been here over a year still my post count is low.. i dun care though i just prefer to search/read before asking any questions rather than posting useless posts or flaming others!
IMO a senior member title doesnt matter unless you're carrying th knowledge learning yourself helping out others and praising/giving credits for others hard-work!!
Actually, becoming a member from a junior member, a senior member from a member and also becoming a moderator from a senior member counts nothing. You are just given the title. Like in olden times, there were knights or Sirs. We can't spam the forums just to make our names famous. Its better that to search first, got it read, check out your answer, and then if you don't get it, start a new thread.
Thanks
poetryrocksalot said:
Who cares about how many posts you have who cares what your title is. The title doesn't really do much. Why do you want to become a senior if you get nothing out of it? It's just a title..and you aren't granted any permissions.
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A lot of people cares...
And permissions are granted by Mods when you deserve it...not before...even if you have 5000 posts or have 40...
Yep. It doesnt matter what the title is. The only title that really matters is moderator or admin and those are only granted if you contribute and being granted admin is very unlikely.
a post should be posted only if its necessary..as it takes space..a senior member may be a title only..but being a senior member proves that you take part in our forum and contribute to it.so its not JUST a title...
poetryrocksalot said:
Who cares about how many posts you have who cares what your title is. The title doesn't really do much. Why do you want to become a senior if you get nothing out of it? It's just a title..and you aren't granted any permissions.
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Hmm Someone seems bitter. Maybe they didn't get their Special Senior Member Private Message talking about the abilities you have.
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Hmm Someone seems bitter. Maybe they didn't get their Special Senior Member Private Message talking about the abilities you have.
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LOL
Or perhaps they want to be extra senior member
orb3000 said:
LOL
Or perhaps they want to be extra senior member
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Shhh Don't tell them about THAT!
ya..usually his attitude is always like that...
Thanks guys lots of helpful info here. . .. . . . i had always wondered how people got promoted to moderator status. . . all of my questions were answered. .
Bro, i have been wondering the same question since ive become a member....er junior member.....er experienced nooob....lol, actually i have a lot of experience in networking with surveillance systems access control and integrations , but no writing.....so i am kinda leary on posting anything for fear of it being nothing more than just blanket questions that go no where. I dont wnt to be the guy that posts "need a cool rom, please help".......so i spend my time here reading and reading and reading.......maybe i will start posting some very thoughtful questions and see if i can get any response on maybe creation of new networking tools?

Why can't I reply to some topics on XDA mobile?

Title says it all really.
Trying to add comments to threads in the Original /Android I9300 forums, but the option to reply is not there.
Can reply to other threads though.
Is it because my post count is too low?
Also, why are there two separate forums for Android development and Original Android Development?
Looking through the respective forums, they seem practically identical. Sure, there are moss included in the Android development thread - but there are also ROMs - the latter of which has blurred the purpose of these two independent forums.
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arsenals said:
Title says it all really.
Trying to add comments to threads in the Original /Android I9300 forums, but the option to reply is not there.
Can reply to other threads though.
Is it because my post count is too low?
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Yes.
arsenals said:
Also, why are there two separate forums for Android development and Original Android Development?
Looking through the respective forums, they seem practically identical. Sure, there are moss included in the Android development thread - but there are also ROMs - the latter of which has blurred the purpose of these two independent forums.
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Don't ask the same questions that have been asked a hundred times before - please learn to use the search function.
so bad
I join here to try to help and contribute in topic of a ROM and I can't I must use PM
I think the "minimum of topic/reply" make more spam for can get the full range to reply in some topics
I'm currently in the situation that I'd like to post a help at a development forum, but I'm not allowed to because of my low post count. :crying:
Frankly, I understand the idea behind the minimum post counts, but on the other hand the xda moderators presume that when I am a noob, all I want to do is ask stupid questions to developers. So now I really have to dump at least 10 stupid postings somewhere until I'm allowed to help... And I wonder why I should take this tedious task, just for helping out...
What about that: Allow new members to post anywhere after 10+ postings or after they have been members for at least one month. This way you will also keep away noobs who just have a quick question, but make it a little easier for members who are actually interested in writing at xda.
shredzone said:
I'm currently in the situation that I'd like to post a help at a development forum, but I'm not allowed to because of my low post count. :crying:
Frankly, I understand the idea behind the minimum post counts, but on the other hand the xda moderators presume that when I am a noob, all I want to do is ask stupid questions to developers. So now I really have to dump at least 10 stupid postings somewhere until I'm allowed to help... And I wonder why I should take this tedious task, just for helping out...
What about that: Allow new members to post anywhere after 10+ postings or after they have been members for at least one month. This way you will also keep away noobs who just have a quick question, but make it a little easier for members who are actually interested in writing at xda.
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That's 1 for the count
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I can reply only 1/5minutes, if I hit ten posts, can I reply anytime?
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sedotwc01 said:
I can reply only 1/5minutes, if I hit ten posts, can I reply anytime?
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The restrictions of time decreases as your post count increases... after 30 or so... its limit time is below 30 secs or so.. its very negligible.. it is kept such that due to network problems it shouldn't get reposted twice.. it has saved me many times from app
Believe me.. its for our own good..
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The admin is not going to change the post count because 1 or 2 people cannot be patient enough to wait till they have the requested post count to be able to reply more than once within a minute. We all had to go through it so stop whining and get posting...
I have the same problem, now searching for topics where i can post a relevant reply
After that its waiting on a Moderator wo's in a good mood to give me the permission to post in topics where i want to post...
But i think its normal to make it 'hard' for the newbies, there are a lot of people who don't wanna use XDA for good purposes, but only for trolling people etc. etc.
Voila a post extra for me
Besides having to wait to post shows a small level of commitment to using the forums for what they are here for. Keep it up guys and maybe you wont have to wait so long
Everyone here should be banned for not having the right mindset
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Everyone here should be banned for not having the right mindset
Rhas Al Ghul is dead
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That would include you too as in "everybody here"
Now I will be included too... so, no!
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Deadly. said:
That would include you too as in "everybody here"
Now I will be included too... so, no!
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Well you know what people
Rhas Al Ghul is dead

how can i become a moderator here?

my life is boring...i want to do something cool
edit: oh sorry! i saw the post...
"On our planet PP-8(Peppa Pig on our planet, WeAreWeird) can fly." says WAW-S52414
you must have much knowledge about android i think :good:
raducu7890 said:
my life is boring...i want to do something cool
edit: oh sorry! i saw the post...
"On our planet PP-8(Peppa Pig on our planet, WeAreWeird) can fly." says WAW-S52414
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You need to have experience on XDA. You joined in October. The minimum requirements for any title (RC, RD, RT and maybe MODs) are at least 9 months. Plus, you must help out A LOT. Post counts (worthy posts, not spam) and thanks (legit thanks) are also a minor key in all this. Also, attitude. If you're an a-hole when it comes to helping...well, lets just say you shouldn't bother . Calm down. Take some time to learn how things work on XDA. You're still new here so there's no rush. If you're bored, help out as much as you can in your device forums. That's all the advice I can give. Hope you find your path on XDA and who knows ? You may be a Senior Moderator infracting me in the future
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my life is boring...i want to do something cool
edit: oh sorry! i saw the post...
"On our planet PP-8(Peppa Pig on our planet, WeAreWeird) can fly." says WAW-S52414
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=75
Search next time before creating threads next time..
It will make your chances better..
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Alternative to 10 post rule

Suggestions/Alternatives​
*Change 10 post to x number of thanks - Pros : It would take longer for users to gain access to development forums. - Cons : Users will beg for thanks more and possibly spam thanks to help each other gain access.
*Complete a quiz during registration - Pros : Could possibly reduce the number of people allowed in development forums. - Cons : Too hard because different people have different levels of knowledge + couldn't be multiple choice because too easy to get around.
*Let OPs of dev threads delete posts - Pros : Cut down on the useless posts. - Cons : Won't happen because only mods/admins will have ability to delete posts. Devs could show favouritism + take too much of the devs time to delete posts.
*Review posts before they appear in development - Pros : If possible, no crap would appear in dev threads. - Cons : Not possible because of the massive workload on the manpower of the mods.
*Deny access to Off-topic until user has 10 posts - Pros : Stops a lot of people posting there to get to 10 posts. - Cons : Users will be more likely to spam in the device forums instead.
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Alternative to 10 post rule
I'm creating this thread as a place to centralize all alternative ideas to the 10 post rule.
Obviously, a lot of different suggestions have been made over the time and we've been told that the admins won't change the rule unless a better solution can be proven to work.
So if you have any suggestions as to what could be used instead of needing 10 posts to post in development, then post your idea in here.
*If you're not sure why there is a limit to post in development, read the following thread - Postcount limit in developmental fora
*If you want to moan about the rule, don't post it anywhere on this site as we've heard it all before.
*Need to help someone in a development thread? Or give developer a logcat? Private Message them. It exists
*If you have less than 10 posts, don't post here UNLESS you are suggesting a different alternative.
*NOTE* As mods, senior mods and admins may be checking in here, don't use this thread to try and gain your first 10 posts because your comment will most likely be deleted.
While this is a great idea, the thread will be bombarded by those that want to raise their post count The larger issue wouild be with the spam to 10ers. The present method found by most new users.
What about 5 thanks rule? Instead of 10 posts get 5 thanks?
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XxLordxX said:
What about 5 thanks rule? Instead of 10 posts get 5 thanks?
"The past is dead, it was all just a dream" - Magus (Chrono Trigger)
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Only problem w 5 thanks is that not everyone hits the thanks button.
ronnie498 said:
Only problem w 5 thanks is that not everyone hits the thanks button.
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So it will take some time to get permission to post in development section.In that time,we can hope they will get some perspective of xda-developers.
There is one huge drawback,that they might post some clever/funny things and get a lot of thanks for those posts.
So they can score 1 post and 10 thanks ->get permission to post in development section.:/
TonyStark said:
While this is a great idea, the thread will be bombarded by those that want to raise their post count The larger issue wouild be with the spam to 10ers. The present method found by most new users.
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Most likely but we'll just report and move on
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Only problem w 5 thanks is that not everyone hits the thanks button.
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This is true. I think for a thanks count to work, people would need to be further educated about using the features available around this site. But at that point, would a limit oh development really be needed?
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KidCarter93 said:
Most likely but we'll just report and move on
This is true. I think for a thanks count to work, people would need to be further educated about using the features available around this site. But at that point, would a limit oh development really be needed?
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On the flip side you would have 10 thankers, just the opposite of a 10 posters that posting useless things
ronnie498 said:
On the flip side you would have 10 thankers, just the opposite of a 10 posters that posting useless things
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I don't think that would happen to be honest. The only time we really see anything like that is when puppy accounts are thanking a main account. But then the accounts get banned anyway because of breaking the rules.
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So it will take some time to get entry to development section.In that time,we can hope they will get some perspective of xda-developers.
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No, they will have access, they simply can not post there until they reach the required min.
I'm not sure why this always tends to be an issue... I have always been one to send people to Q&A anyway. Q&A DOES NOT STAND for Quips and Assumptions
I was thinking something more along the lines of an open book type mini test. Have a Thread / Post with important information about being a forum member, the rules, and basic guidelines. Make it a requirement that they read said Post / Thread before posting in the development section. Then must answer 10 questions. Make the questions random, and revolving. So even if you have two people trying it next to each other, they will be different tests. But make sure the answers to the questions are in the Thread / Post. Also to keep it interesting make them have to use the search function ( which would be rigged to lead them back to the Post / Thread ) to answer at least half of the questions. Anyways just a thought.
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I still don't understand why a new member absolutely needs post in a development thread.
- If there's a bug in a ROM/Kernel/Mod/etc, PM the developer. They're not going to sift through hundreds of pages to find your post.
- If you are a developer, help people in any other section of the site. It should be easy for you, since you are a developer.
- If you have a question, post in Q&A.
- If you want to say thanks, hit the Thanks button in the OP of the developer's thread.
It's really not a huge deal to get 10 posts. I don't know why people are complaining. Introduce yourself, post a screenshot of your homescreen, talk about your favorite device, show off your accessories, post in Offtopic. Do SOMETHING.
Ok folks, just to let you know, I have subscribed to this thread and will be looking with interest at any ideas posted. I will reply to the more serious suggestions and I will delete posts by those wishing to boost their post count
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I believe that we should do away with the ten post rule, since as earlier mentioned it is a piece of cake to reach ten posts.
Instead I propose a few alternatives, working on what has already been suggested:
1. Before allowing posts, ask the member a question about that topic itself, not just to check their overall developer knowledge.
2. Look for the number of helpful threads they have created AND have got positive feedback, not just their posts on other threads
3. Check for the spread of thanks,
i.e. differentiating a person with 100 likes from one funny post from someone with 2 likes or so over several posts.
This way we can judge a person's overall helpfulness to the community and whether they have something useful to contribute
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ramnex said:
I believe that we should do away with the ten post rule, since as earlier mentioned it is a piece of cake to reach ten posts.
Instead I propose a few alternatives, working on what has already been suggested:
1. Before allowing posts, ask the member a question about that topic itself, not just to check their overall developer knowledge.
2. Look for the number of helpful threads they have created AND have got positive feedback, not just their posts on other threads
3. Check for the spread of thanks,
i.e. differentiating a person with 100 likes from one funny post from someone with 2 likes or so over several posts.
This way we can judge a person's overall helpfulness to the community and whether they have something useful to contribute
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Hmm tough this is tough. 1. I came to XDA w/ 0 developer knowledge. Still know very little. However I tend to use Q&A untill I feel comfortable enough to post in Development
2. My first helpful thread didn't come until I was here, well over a year.
Points are good, but as I've shown, many people are different.
neectron said:
There is one huge drawback,that they might post some clever/funny things and get a lot of thanks for those posts.
So they can score 1 post and 10 thanks -> entry to development section.:/
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I don't think this as a drawback...
Because, usually those who do use thanks button are educated enough or members with atleast 30 or more who knows that they are new users who are trying to be funny to get thanks..(this thinking comes if you have thanks count as restrictions for Dev section)
Also , the new user was able to get enough thanks(say ,10 thanks) from very less posts.. that would suggest he is clever enough to get it... so, it would also mean that the user is clever enough how to post in development section? I mean, if you know enough to get thanks from community which has been here all the time..
The drawbacks I see in this method are, 1. People already ask for thanks.. it would get into a point where people may beg for thanks and such threads may also appear as they used to appear in OT before thanks was taken down..
2. Also, puppy account count may rise, even though it will be taken down.. more work for admins thus..
3. I feel the complaints from new users will be more if this is the case.. as no one can't reach 10 thanks that easily... I mean I feel it would be atleast 20 posts for an avg user to get 10 thanks.. so, more whining..
I don't have a better answer as solution though.. but thanks limit could be really better than the 10 post rule IMO.. because this way the one word posters to get to 10 posts will be eliminated.. as well as spammers who try to get 10 posts as well.. all those link posting ban until 10 posts and other rules can be applied on this too.. so I feel this might be more efficient in keeping people from spamming... and inexperienced users will get enough idea and knowledge to post in development section instead of making a fool of themselves and getting flamed by others or something.. well, that's just my thoughts..
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KidCarter93 said:
I don't think that would happen to be honest. The only time we really see anything like that is when puppy accounts are thanking a main account. But then the accounts get banned anyway because of breaking the rules.
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True but there are those that would try to work around it as you said, if there was a way around that then it is very possible that the thank count could work along with the post count that xxlordxx mentioned.
You have to remember, it simply isn't possible for us mods to read each post and approve it before it's allowed in Dev threads. Baring in mind we have 40k users per day and 2-3k new users per day
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You have to remember, it simply isn't possible for us mods to read each post and approve it before it's allowed in Dev threads. Baring in mind we have 40k users per day and 2-3k new users per day
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So very true
KidCarter93 said:
I don't think that would happen to be honest. The only time we really see anything like that is when puppy accounts are thanking a main account. But then the accounts get banned anyway because of breaking the rules.
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Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107187 and the stupid phone isn't even released yet and it isn't like the OP is thank you free either!

Post Count

How do I increase the number of postings beside my name? A part of this forum requires me to have a higher count, but I can't get there by posting there.
Steve
vandevsr said:
How do I increase the number of postings beside my name? A part of this forum requires me to have a higher count, but I can't get there by posting there.
Steve
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just roam around xda; see the questions and answers threads and try to answer them.
you'll get two benefits:
1) Post count will increase
2) Yo will be applicable for recognized contributor soon
Conversely; although its not good but you can post in the threads like three word game, ask a question and answer which will increase ur count.
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How do I increase the number of postings beside my name?
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Err... by posting? How else? :laugh:
vandevsr said:
How do I increase the number of postings beside my name? A part of this forum requires me to have a higher count, but I can't get there by posting there.
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I guess you were trying to post in one of the development forums? If so then you need 10 posts to post in the developer forums, however, this rule applies only within the development forums. You can still post in all the others (General, Q&A, Themes and Apps etc.). Though please be advised that you should post useful posts in order to increase your post count - perhaps by helping out other users by answering their questions in the Q&A forums :highfive:
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Conversely; although its not good but you can post in the threads like three word game, ask a question and answer which will increase ur count.
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If new users decide to post nonsense in the OT threads like the "3 word story" game to get their 10 posts, those posts will be deleted and the account reset back to zero - we class such posts as spamming.
vandevsr said:
How do I increase the number of postings beside my name? A part of this forum requires me to have a higher count, but I can't get there by posting there.
Steve
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Posting non sense in order to ask random useless questions in development forums such as:
-WHY MA FONE NO ON?!
-HOW TO TURN MA FONE INTO A SPEED FLYING MACHINES?!
-MA FONE NO CALL...HOW/HOW/WHEN?!
-I WAITED THREE HOURS FOR RELEASE...Y U NO RELEASE SOONER?!
Is like walking into a new school and instead of reading and listening to the more experienced school mates, you just walk to them being that annoying kid that feels eager to fit in but everyone hates...so, don't be that one kid, mate!!
Read, learn, share and then..when you are ready, post useful information in development.
The other option is to deal with jerks like me that love to ban people just for teh LULZ...and believe me...no wants wants to be banned just for teh LULZ!
Anyway...participate pro-actively and you'll be like me someday...loved and appreciated to the point where I get free drinks whenever I go :highfive: *
*Legal disclaimer: I'm neither loved nor I get free drinks anywhere.
Cheers,
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