Poster Jealousy

[Mavericker]

Have you ever envied any poster on any forum because of their post count?

[James]

Nope. But I've envied them for the articulation, opinions or just damn fine charisma. I find post counts rather embarrassing. I'm not exactly thrilled to have my thousands of posts listed by my name - makes me look like I have no life!

[Ajax]

James pretty much nailed it on the head. # of posts is something people might actually be embrassed about, simply because of how its undeniable proof of how much time you spend on the forums.

Though I do recall from the earlier years of TZ (back in 2001,02) where having a rather large post count denoted you as someone of somewhat importance or popularity in TZ as that you could actually count the number of people with one hand that actually had 8k or more posts. It was somewhat of a goal to most people way back then (post padding was so easy, one word responses in the Fun & Games forum ftw). But now that TZ been around for a while its not uncommon so therefore doesnt really provoke jealousy.

[Lavenderpaw]

On other forums I use to,now it doesn't matter to me.

[Silverstar]

Nope. But I've envied them for the articulation, opinions or just damn fine charisma.

Same here. All of the posters I've been jealous of was because they seem like they're 10 times cooler than me and they say all of the smartest, coolest, funniest things. I hate reading a really clever post by someone else because it invariably makes me shout "Dang! I wish I had said that!".

[Wanted]

When I see someone from 2007 with over 3,000 posts (not necessarily you, Silverstar), I say 'yeesh'. Sure, I'm #47 (just counted for argument's sake), but I don't really post as much as I used to. Maybe, like other people at the top, I'll stop altogether some day.

Besides, there's really nothing to envy. It's just a number. Most posters with such numbers don't really come in swinging, if you know what I mean. I was terrible starting out. The younger you are, and the more posts you make at the beginning of your "career" here at Toon Zone, the more foolish you'll feel when you reach your late teens. Over time, of course, I realized I don't need to get a word in on every conversation... but I'm not quite sure how many thousands it took to come to that conclusion.

What it really is about is helping move a conversation along. Once I stopped asking irrelevant questions, I realized I could get to answering those which I knew something about.

Of course... it does suck to change your name after a few years being known as something else, only to find that people remembered you better for your other name "Toonmaster". I'd change it back, but I don't really want to.

[DarthGonzo]

When I see someone from 2007 with over 3,000 posts (not necessarily you, Silverstar), I say 'yeesh'. Sure, I'm #47 (just counted for argument's sake), but I don't really post as much as I used to. Maybe, like other people at the top, I'll stop altogether some day.

Besides, there's really nothing to envy. It's just a number. Most posters with such numbers don't really come in swinging, if you know what I mean. I was terrible starting out. The younger you are, and the more posts you make at the beginning of your "career" here at Toon Zone, the more foolish you'll feel when you reach your late teens. Over time, of course, I realized I don't need to get a word in on every conversation... but I'm not quite sure how many thousands it took to come to that conclusion.

What it really is about is helping move a conversation along. Once I stopped asking irrelevant questions, I realized I could get to answering those which I knew something about.

Of course... it does suck to change your name after a few years being known as something else, only to find that people remembered you better for your other name "Toonmaster". I'd change it back, but I don't really want to.

Fantastic post. I agree with it 100%. I do notice that newer members tend to respond to everything in every thread, even if it just amounts to "Yeah, I like that show too!" And that's good for boosting a post count early on, but quality is always better than quantity.

[Matt Hazuda]

Post count is a terrible indicator of a poster's quality. Especially if they're just post-padders who copy and paste articles without providing any comments of their own or insist on doing something like daily birthday topics for people they don't know.

Of course neither of these things happen here at TZ :sweat:

[Juu-kuchi]

Not so much post count should be envied, but I envy the qualities that are more along the lines of what James said.

[DarthGonzo]

I'm amazed by people who have been here a fraction of the time that I have but have post counts that are just as high - if not higher - than my own. I have almost 6,000 posts, but it's taken me 7 years to get there. What do some people do, live here?

[Blackstar]

I've never concerned myself with post counts. The amount of posts means nothing, as a lot of newbies tend to post short sentences such as "Cool" or "I liked it" just to bump up their own post count numbers. And like Matt said, I can't stand post padders who copy and paste articles that they found somewhere but don't add any commentary of their own to them or people who bump a thread from more than a year ago just so they can say something inane.

I only post when I have something to say. If I have nothing to contribute to the discussion, then I don't post on it.

[Daxdiv]

Nah, not really. I want a conversation out it. I just like to see how some people post things without thinking. I try to think about what I post to make sure that it is clear, and that I get "MY" point across. If I come across anyone else that disagree with my stance, I consider trying to reinforce my stance, and trying to understand where the other poster is coming from. The same applies if I disagree with it, as long as it isn't disguised Flame-bait. I learned a lesson from somewhere else about that.

[purplehairedwonder]

Not really, no. Back during my early days at TZ (wow, I've been here a long time), I remember high post counts being something to be envious of, but not so much anymore. Now it's a matter of quality. If a person has a high post count and makes quality posts, then it's something to think of because they obviously have something to say.

And I agree with Blackstar; I only post if I have something to say. Often I just like reading a thread without feeling the need to say anything about it.

[PC!]

I like how, besides the first poster, everyone else who's posted in this thread has at least 1000 posts. :p

*checks post count* Hmmm, not quite 3000 yet. Gonna have to find more topics to post in.

Really, though, post counts don't mean much, especially considering how many people have an insane amount of posts on here. As others, I just post when I feel I have something meaningful to contribute.

[Wanted]

I like how, besides the first poster, everyone else who's posted in this thread has at least 1000 posts. :pSo, this conversation is kind of biased... what do you know?

[Dr.Pepper]

Not on this site, but on another where posts in the game and spam boards go towards your post count I felt jealous that I was a regular member for a year with 800 posts, while there was pleanty other people who where members for a month with 3000+ posts.

[Czar Gato]

I'm rather bewildered that people find the time to post that much here that they accumulate 1,000+ in one year. Hell, I've been here almost exactly six years and I'm only a little more than halfway over that count. I'm glad the days are over where big post count= popularity (though that doesn't seem to have helped my standing here any :p).

[GWOtaku]

High post count doesn't mean quality, but actually I've found that some of the best posters around have at least 8,000 posts and higher. By itself it doesn't mean much, but it can be a metric.

Heck, look at Duke, he's sitting at over 25,000. He's not only a good poster, but a mod and a reviewer too. No lack of quality there. William C. Maune, another classy staff fellow, has over 15k.

[J'onn J'onzz]

When I see someone from 2007 with over 3,000 posts (not necessarily you, Silverstar), I say 'yeesh'. Sure, I'm #47 (just counted for argument's sake), but I don't really post as much as I used to. Maybe, like other people at the top, I'll stop altogether some day.

Besides, there's really nothing to envy. It's just a number. Most posters with such numbers don't really come in swinging, if you know what I mean. I was terrible starting out. The younger you are, and the more posts you make at the beginning of your "career" here at Toon Zone, the more foolish you'll feel when you reach your late teens. Over time, of course, I realized I don't need to get a word in on every conversation... but I'm not quite sure how many thousands it took to come to that conclusion.

What it really is about is helping move a conversation along. Once I stopped asking irrelevant questions, I realized I could get to answering those which I knew something about.

Of course... it does suck to change your name after a few years being known as something else, only to find that people remembered you better for your other name "Toonmaster". I'd change it back, but I don't really want to.
I agree. My first posts are just embarassing. http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=165710 anyone? I used to envy higher post counts, but now I just... don't really care.

That said, I'm pretty close to the top 100 posters. :p
High post count doesn't mean quality, but actually I've found that some of the best posters around have at least 8,000 posts and higher. By itself it doesn't mean much, but it can be a metric.

Heck, look at Duke, he's sitting at over 25,000. He's not only a good poster, but a mod and a reviewer too. No lack of quality there. William C. Maune, another classy staff fellow, has over 15k.
I miss Maune. He hasn't posted since November. :(

[Temple Fugate]

Have you ever envied any poster on any forum because of their post count?I try really, really hard not to.

I know it's just a number, but I like big numbers. Fortunately I keep myself under a bit of control to prevent any padding. ('Cept on April Fool's Day.)

Whenever I feel like my post count matters, I look two lines above that number to read my join date. I've been posting for four and a half years, give or take thirteen days and two hours, and in that time I've come to enjoy my place in a community and have fun talking about stuff. Racking up a post count is merely a side-effect, not a goal.

In short, who cares if one-year posters have 6,000+ posts? I have birthday threads.

:D

I agree. My first posts are just embarassing. http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=165710 anyone?Wow, I actually remember reading that one. It's ok. We've all done our fair share of dumb things around here.

[Toonfan2000]

I'm not really envious of post counts. Silverstar accumulated 3000+ posts in over a year, and he usually has something intelligent and important to the conversation to say. I'll have been here for a year as of tomorrow and I only have 300+ posts. Also, I normally don't have much to say in threads, and my posts are usually only two or three lines long.

[Style]

I envy the Old Maid for her brilliance regarding Batman.

[Silverstar]

I'm not really envious of post counts. Silverstar accumulated 3000+ posts in over a year, and he usually has something intelligent and important to the conversation to say.

As much I dislike tiny posts:

Gee, thanks. :)

[Speedy Boris]

For me, the post count envy pretty much vanished once DianaGohan was gone. Now I hardly pay attention to mine anymore (doesn't mean I post less, though! ;) )

[Lord Dalek]

I honestly don't care anymore about mine. Considering how little time I actually spend posting here period I doubt I'll ever get to 20,000.

[Temple Fugate]

I envy the Old Maid for her brilliance regarding Batman.Yes, Old Maid is the pinnacle of the "Quality over quantity" rule.

*double-take*

STYLE?! Where the heck have you been, man? Welcome back!

[buttah]

I don't generally care about posts counts except on this forum some friends and I made. I was the top poster and I was leagues above everyone in posts and it was kinda fun being at the top. But then people started posting more than me and I grew jealous, altho this was a year ago and I've come to terms with it and others have higher posts counts than me.

[The Huntsman]

I can’t say that I’ve ever thought about post counts. I usually prefer to start threads and create discussions than to post in threads and continue discussions. Unfortunately, even though a few of my threads have been successful, most of them fall flat. In that regard, I do envy the people who are capable of creating threads that receive hundreds of replies.

[sdp]

To me post count is everything, when I get enough posts I will become a moderator and then an administrator and then I can make new forums and stuff.

[Hanshotfirst113]

Going with what James said, then, are there any posters whose skills or articulate writing you enjoy/envy :p ;).

[James]

Going with what James said, then, are there any posters whose skills or articulate writing you enjoy/envy :p ;).

DarkAngel on The Entertainment Board who has long stimulated my entertainment glands - wherever they may be. I envy his ability to love Batman Begins and unfathomable skill and seeking out and countering any of my old hat criticisms on the subject with in a space of two hours or so. Incredible.

Old Billy Maune for his unflappable candor. Wish I had his patience.

Very old Maxie Zeus for being such an articulate brain box - and one of the members who originally drew me to World's Finest through his smart and insightful posts. Would like to have his brains.

Temple Futgate - for his critical opinion on the Drawing Board and his common sense everywhere else. A general all rounder with again the patience of a saint.

Ed Liu, again - articulate and well thought out posts. I admire 'em.

Bird Boy - because he makes me laugh. I wish my mind was such a perfect blend of dirty thoughts and snarky lip.

[DarthGonzo]

Anyone have anything nice to say about me? :p

[D Dubbs]

I can’t say that I’ve ever thought about post counts. I usually prefer to start threads and create discussions than to post in threads and continue discussions. Unfortunately, even though a few of my threads have been successful, most of them fall flat. In that regard, I do envy the people who are capable of creating threads that receive hundreds of replies.

Whoo, yeah, it's all about the quality of the discussion. I hardly ever look at someone's post count.

[Sketch]

I'm second only to Duke and on occassion I do wonder how awesome it would be to surpass his post count but then I think... "no that's pretty pointless let him keep his title... it isn't even a title".

It is indeed not the quantity of posts but the quality that matters but I like to give both. :anime:

[Blackstar]

Going with what James said, then, are there any posters whose skills or articulate writing you enjoy/envy :p ;).

For me it's:

Jeff Harris- He's very knowledgeable about the animation industry and he's got a sharp wit to boot. I found myself thinking "I wish I had said that!" after reading one of Jeff's posts on more than 1 occasion.

DarthGonzo- No one brings people back to reality quite like he does.

Martianinvader- Very funny.

And of course,

Silverstar- Yeah, he's my brother, but man, can he articulate! People quote him much more often than they do me.

[Juu-kuchi]

If this is where the thread is going, I'd have to say that I envy HellCat and GWOtaku immensely because of their contribution to any and all discussions involving Gundam and mecha anime. That and they're the only ones in those threads are always able to elicit a laugh out of everybody in them from what I observe.

[Matt Hazuda]

Anyone have anything nice to say about me? :p:: crickets chirp ::

[Hanshotfirst113]

DarthGonzo- No one brings people back to reality quite like he does.

Yes, BCVM22's ghost of cynical anti-fanboy reality check ;). And a well-spoken and knowledgeable guy to boot :).

Anyone have anything nice to say about me? :p

Your old Wall-E avatar was cute.....;)?

[peterg14]

I guess the only posters that I envy would be the Star Bros, I guess...well just a little. They always have something kind of witty and interesting to say. I kind of, sort of, want to post like that.

And no, I don't care about your post count. Anyone can have 3,000 post with short little messages, but having only 5 or 6 but having something meaningful to say is pretty cool.

[DarthGonzo]

Yes, BCVM22's ghost of cynical anti-fanboy reality check ;). And a well-spoken and knowledgeable guy to boot :).

Thanks, Han. And Blackstar too.

I apologize for the many times I can come across as bitter, cynical or pessimistic. I just try to be a realistic person, which is not always easy on a message board devoted to niche cartoons shows. I can definitely get aggravated at times at the difficulty in having a fleshed-out discussion in a diverse forum filled with people who are either half my age or living in too big a fandom bubble to really understand how things work in the real world. And for that I apologize. But I've got guys like the Star brothers, Han or good 'ole Speedy Boris to keep me from slipping too far off the deep end.

I miss BCVM22, though.

Your old Wall-E avatar was cute.....;)?Thanks. It'll be back.

[HellCat]

Naturally, everybody is envious of me.


....*sobs* I'm such a mess!

[Draft]

Usually if you have a lot of posts, especially in a short amount of time, usually it shows that you are a spammer, and probably have a lot of 1 sentence responses or the like. Post count really means nothing, other than as James said, boast how much of a soul you have (for example, I have none because I have over 4K posts and 4 Posts per day)

[DarthGonzo]

Usually if you have a lot of posts, especially in a short amount of time, usually it shows that you are a spammer...

IMHO it usually shows that the person doesn't have much of a life outside of sitting on the computer all day long responding to every single thread on any given message board.

[Silverstar]

The following posters I'm genuinely envious of:

James: a big-time over-thinker who can crystallize 'The Big Picture' in ways I can only dare to dream.

Martianinvader: just too cool and funny.

Jeff Harris: another 'Big Picture' guy. His wealth of knowledge blows me away.

Ed Liu: Smart, sharp, articulate, a good writer/reviewer. If he's not THE coolest mod here, he's definitely in the Top 5.

DarthGonzo: a brilliant, to-the-point and savvy guy who doesn't pull any punches. Plus, his posts are just fun to read.

peterg14: I know him from TV.com, and I admire his ability to get right to the point. His posts are never overly long or rambling. And he's funny.

Finally, I'll have to return the favor and say Blackstar: (Yeah, this is starting to seem like an episode of Sammy Davis Jr.'s old talk show, with folks browning each other's noses.) But the guy makes interesting, witty posts. Plus he's another user who cuts to the chase rather than rambling on with the lofty flowery talk like yours truly.

[KPTitan]

Anyone have anything nice to say about me? :p

I don't know exactly how to explain it...but I think you made me feel better about life and myself. I know I had some tough times with you, and I sincerely apologize for that. I blame myself for it, since I was just recovering from a deep depression. That's another thing, your posts kinda helped me to control myself from taking out my frustrating feelings involved with my depression onto some of my TZ posts, amoung others.

I don't mean to offend anybody...but I think you're nicer than BCVM22...please don't hit me!

And it's really neat to meet someone older than me that likes Darkwing Duck and Spongebob.:) That would be cool to get to know you a little more, on TZ forums I mean.

Anyhoo...I really don't keep track of how many posts I have. Every once in a while I look at my post count and sometimes think "what the? I thought it was higher than that..." I sometimes wonder if it should be higher than what it is now...*thinking face*

[DarthGonzo]

I don't know exactly how to explain it...but I think you made me feel better about life and myself. I know I had some tough times with you, and I sincerely apologize for that. I blame myself for it, since I was just recovering from a deep depression. That's another thing, your posts kinda helped me to control myself from taking out my frustrating feelings involved with my depression onto some of my TZ posts, amoung others.

Wow, thank you. I didn't know I had that kind of effect on someone around here. Very good to know. I've been depressed myself in the past and have gone through my fair share of unfortunate luck, so I'm happy I helped.

I don't mean to offend anybody...but I think you're nicer than BCVM22...please don't hit me!LOL, why would I hit you? Really, I don't bite. :p

And it's really neat to meet someone older than me that likes Darkwing Duck and Spongebob.:) That would be cool to get to know you a little more, on TZ forums I mean.Lots of adults love Darkwing Duck and Spongebob. I know I'm not the only member here who does. Nothing to ever be ashamed of.

[Desensitized]

:: crickets chirp ::lol. Oh you.

I, too, miss BCVM22. That guy was awesome.

On topic, I only get jealous when somebody has a better avatar than mine. Which is usually everyone. :p

[Ajax]

On topic, I only get jealous when somebody has a better avatar than mine. Which is usually everyone. :pThat right is true for me too. I so envy other peoples avatars. Big time.

[Blackstar]

I, too, miss BCVM22. That guy was awesome.

I thought that I was prickly and opinionated. BVCM22 made me look like Mister Rogers! :sweat:

[Hanshotfirst113]

Ah, BCVM22. Whatever did happen to him ;)?

[FightingDreamer]

Alex Weitzman. He's just so good at articulating why I love the DCAU so bloody much.

[Czar Gato]

A poster I really appreciate is Master Moron. Not only do we like a lot of the same shows that no one else seems to enjoy, but I always appreciate his posts, even when we don't agree (see the big debate about transgenderism in the Cafe a few months back).

I also like Scythemantis for similar reasons, but he gets the added bonus in that we both have Halloween birthdays. :P

[Jave]

Ah, BCVM22. Whatever did happen to him ;)?He's currently posting at Serebii.net. The kid with the Metagross avatar that ends nearly ever sentence with "jerk", "moron", "idiot", "dolt", or anything similar. That's him.

[DarthGonzo]

He's currently posting at Serebii.net. The kid with the Metagross avatar that ends nearly ever sentence with "jerk", "moron", "idiot", "dolt", or anything similar. That's him.

Jeez, really?

Did he leave on his own terms? I don't see a "banned" under his name in his old posts.

[The Wolverine]

Jeez, really?

Did he leave on his own terms? I don't see a "banned" under his name in his old posts.
He had a "banned" tag under his name from November until recently.

[Blackstar]

Another guy who's style I admire(d) was Dr. Tooth. he always seemed to have interesting things to say, he made a lot of good points and he get along with everybody.

The Doc hasn't posted anything at Toon Zone since mid April. Does anyone know what happened to him?

[Hanshotfirst113]

Fighting Dreamer- A kindred spirit, and an all-around highly enjoyable guy.
HG Revolution- Ah, how I miss him. A well-spoken, quirky, and generally just enjoyable poster.
James- One of the most articulate, well-spoken, and intelligent posters I've ever come across. We very seldom agree, but he usually makes his points far better than I do :p.
The Irishman- Calm, cool-headed, and smart.
DarkAngel- Ditto.

[lemonhead75]

No comments about me? Then again, I haven't been here very long, and have contributed virtualy nothing to Toonzone...:sweat:

All of you guys. You just rock.

[Antiyonder]

Like anything I do, posting is something I do for fun or to get something off my mind. The only reason I would be envious of someone having a higher post count is if posting frequently resulted in a prize (Prizes like a coupon for 20% off the regular price for a DVD Set of your choosing or getting a graphic novel of your choice paid for bt a Toon Zone mod).

[LoneToonman]

Have you ever envied any poster on any forum because of their post count?

I've never really felt one way or the other about it. I come in and do my thing, then move on to other parts of the internet. I'd probably have a lot more posts here, but I post at so many places, it's tough to do any sort of extensive write up on any one particular site for a person like me.

Though I think in terms of public opinion, in terms of admiration for quantity: In the beginning, when people first started posting a lot, maybe. Now, probably no cuz it's just so common and everyone posts a lot everywhere now.

Generally nowadays people seem to feel that, it's not how much you say, it's what you say and how you say it.

Also, how I react to people on the internet now often depends on my mood. Sometimes I hate everything about the internet. Other times I'm in more of a sit-back-and read-other-people's-posts type of mood. Othertimes I'm much more interactive and will respond more often to different people (particularly when I have a lot of free time and there are fewer trolls online at the moment). It all depends on the circumstance.

Honestly, sometimes I wish the internet were as consistent as television as far as timing goes, but another part of me likes how its more unpredictable than television. Yet another part of me hates how it can sometimes be less reliable than a competing/co-existing medium like TV. That is also subject to be influenced by wild mood swings...

[Wanted]

Post count... is not something to be envied. I don't know if this is taboo or not, but it seems (from two prominent examples) making too many in such a short amount of time is a curse due unto itself.

[Mavericker]

It kind of makes me wonder and sometimes angry how some people on some forums can amass 1000's of posts in such a short period of time.

I know people at the Adultswim.com boards who have been there for about 2 years and have 10000+ posts.

[Temple Fugate]

It kind of makes me wonder and sometimes angry how some people on some forums can amass 1000's of posts in such a short period of time.

I know people at the Adultswim.com boards who have been there for about 2 years and have 10000+ posts.Look at it this way:

Christopher Nolan directed 6 films within 10 years (1998-2008). His films were mostly critical successes, including one which has the potential to become the third- or second-highest-grossing film of all time.

Roger Corman directed 24 films within 10 years (1960-1969). His films were mostly cheap B flicks.

Which guy would you be more envious of if you were a director?

P.S.: The adultswim.com forum is a cesspool.

[Wanted]

Look at it this way:

Christopher Nolan directed 6 films within 10 years (1998-2008). His films were mostly critical successes, including one which has the potential to become the third- or second-highest-grossing film of all time.

Roger Corman directed 24 films within 10 years (1960-1969). His films were mostly cheap B flicks.

Which guy would you be more envious of if you were a director?The guy with the bigger house. :p