We ought to have a post count faq sticky, either here or as a regular (not sticky) post on the announcements board.

 

 

 

Include the forums where post counts are not counted (info) and the ranks that are assigned to post counts (info).

 

 

 

I can write it if you want, but it would be best for an admin to verify the information.

Sounds good to me, Cam. If you want to write that up and post it here, or PM it, I can look it over.

Sorry this took so long. For some reason I didn't see the reply until today :oops: Here's a first draft. Comments, suggestions, critique etc. welcome. Especially with the reason why some forums don't affect post count (I know why.. it's just putting it into words :))

 

 

 

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Contents

1. [*:3dgnosu2]What is post count?
    
   [*:3dgnosu2]Which forums are not included in my post count? Why not? (AKA Why isn't my post count increasing?!)
    
   [*:3dgnosu2]What are the ranks associated with post count?
    
   [*:3dgnosu2]Meta (Changelog, further questions etc.)

 

1) What is post count?

• Your post count is the number of posts you have written. See Wikipedia's article on

Post Count. Note that some forums do not count towards your post count.

 

2) Which forums are not included in my post count? Why not? (AKA Why isn't my post count increasing?!)

• The following forums do not count towards your post count:
  • [*:3dgnosu2]The market forums ([bleep]es and Splinters, Zamorak's Armoury, Robin Hood's Workshop, The Tailor Shop, The Greenhouse, Pick 'N' Apron Bazaar, Market of Saradomin, Chef's Cauldron, Falador Square and RSC Marketplace.)
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]RuneScape Clan Recruitment Centre
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Clan Archives
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Player vs Player
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Graveyard
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Graveyard Discussion, Help, and Advice
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Forum Games
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]Rate This! (Achievements and Goals too!)

 

This is because many of the posts in these forums are one line, or even one word, and do not constitute "worthy" posts.

 

3) What are the ranks associated with post count?

• Remember, these ranks show quantity, not quality ;)
   
  
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    [*:3dgnosu2]1-25
     
    Chicken Feather
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]26-50
     
    Rat Meat
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]51-75
     
    Spider Egg
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]76-150
     
    Goblin Armour
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]151-250
     
    Unicorn Horn
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]251-500
     
    Bear Fur
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]501-750
     
    Scorpion Pit
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]751-1000
     
    Dark Wizard Robe
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]1001-1250
     
    Skeleton Shield
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]1251-1500
     
    Varrock Guard
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]1501-1750
     
    Ghost Cloak
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]1751-2000
     
    Hobgoblin Killer
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]2001-2500
     
    Demon Vanquisher
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]2501-3000
     
    Moss Giant Whipper
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]3001-3500
     
    Black Knight Trainer
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]3501-5000
     
    Ice Giant Melter
     
    [*:3dgnosu2]5001+
     
    Dragon Slayer

 

 

 

Version 0.1.1 - Last updated June 2006.

 

If you have any questions, please ask on the Forum Updates & Suggestions board or contact a TIF Staff member.

 

Written by Cameron.

 

Credit to Ks Jeppe.

Bold the post counts intervals in the list... Makes it easier to read :)

If it were me, I'd go so far as to add a little speech about quantity over quality. Something like

 

Tip.It asks users not to focus on post counts. Our goal is to encourage users who write thoughtful, valuable posts which contribute to the pool of game knowledge. A high post count will not gain the respect of other users if 800 of them consisted of the words "Me too!"

Good idea, we don't want peole thinking that they will be popular if the have 5000 spam posts :pray:

Well written Guide Cameron. You might also include an example of the one liners in the forums which don't include post counts. E.g Bump is a throughly used word in those forums. And how they don't require much thought in those threads, which is the main aspect which tip.it looks at with post counts. That they want thought being put into the posts.

 

 

 

 

 

Don't know if that helps or not. :wink: But good guide nonetheless. =D>