Lets debate how we should address very active posters

[whatsgood5]

How comes no one talks about taylor? He posts alot.

Agreed, a whole shitload of his posts are in fact junk. Maybe I post junk from time to time, but I punctuate my sentences, and at least make it so people can understand what I'm saying. Every time I try to read one of his posts, I just end up lost and have to give up...

[sharpcat]

Gotta disagree here, I can't speak for other power-posters, but I rarely post junk, and I've yet to purchase anything from the store, don't know about any other power-posters on this topic though.

90% of your threads are junk!!!!!!!!!

I do not know how many times I have been reading a thread and have seen you post 2-3 times in a row, all which could have been in 1 post.

[bobbyfk]

Gotta disagree here, I can't speak for other power-posters, but I rarely post junk, and I've yet to purchase anything from the store, don't know about any other power-posters on this topic though.

I agree with you 100%

[whatsgood5]

90% of your threads are junk!!!!!!!!! I do not know how many times I have been reading a thread and have seen you post 2-3 times in a row, all which could have been in 1 post.

I guess I have been guilty of double-posting a few times when approaching the 1000 post milestone, and I'll stop that, no need to take shortcuts, gotta earn the 25 points the right way.

But you mean 90% of my posts, not threads, right? Because I rarely start threads...

[JohnAnthony]

90% of your threads are junk!!!!!!!!! I do not know how many times I have been reading a thread and have seen you post 2-3 times in a row, all which could have been in 1 post.

I don't quite agree with the first statement, I don't know. But sharpcat's got a point with the 2nd argument whatsgood5.

[whatsgood5]

I don't quite agree with the first statement, I don't know. But sharpcat's got a point with the 2nd argument whatsgood5.

Yeah, he does, and I can't deny that I've been guilty of that. But I can say that I won't do that shit any more, I'll earn the posts the right way, that is one case where I will agree that I was causing clutter, and I'll be more than happy to cut that shit out.

[Powderguy]

Taylor is actually on less & posts way more with less time. You post alot, but are on alot more than taylor.

[whatsgood5]

Taylor is actually on less & posts way more with less time. You post alot, but are on alot more than taylor.

Exactly, if we're going by posts per hour, he's got me crushed.

[bigboyfosho]

u crazy posters, but aylor has not stiffed anyone....unlike whatsgood5

[JerseyShop101]

u crazy posters, but aylor has not stiffed anyone....unlike whatsgood5

But maybe the posters who owe other posters points, should be the ones power posting, in order to earn those points to pay off their debt faster. Kind of like a 2nd job.

SBR Poster: Damn, POSTERX, you sure have been posting a lot lately.

POSTERX: Yeah, I got in a bind, and am barreled-in in Sbr points right now.

[obamaismyuncle]

Exactly, if we're going by posts per hour, he's got me crushed.

Lol this fool is power posting while telling us all how he should be able to power post

[Flying Dutchman]

If you gotta limit anything, just have the post counter stop counting beyond a certain number each day. Once the poster hits that limit, a little window pops up and says some like "Hey, power-posting bone-head! Your posting counter stopped counting 56 posts ago." A number like 50 post per day seems ok. BTW, I have "power" posted over 100 in a day, but that was just to show off to shortstop.

[Cougar Bait]

I believe giving out points for things like "Thread of the day," "Post of the week," or "Poster of the Month" is the way to go. I know when I look at a posters stats I pay more attention to their join date than posts. Perhaps this would give power posters more of a reason to put quality ahead of quantity, if points is really what they are after. Maybe have a few mods in charge of this or designate posters you trust who are on here a lot to make a group decision.

I think there are a lot of good ideas in this thread, I for one don't care too much if someone power posts, if I am not interested I simply don't bother reading. I do see threads die in Players Talk fairly quickly, even good ones. I think amount of threads might be something to consider limiting, and it should be based on join date, not number of posts. Give the guys who have been here for 5 years something for their dedication.

[JohnAnthony]

The post above (CB) is the perfect combination between quality and quantity, leaning moderately towards the first, but doesn't lack one bit in doing the latter. He is POTM for February.

[Reload]

I brought something like this up across the street a few years ago when it was obvious some posters just poured on posts constantly. It becomes obvious who does it just stay in the spotlight, and who wants to meaningfully converse.

My idea at that time to limit the posts was shot down quickly, but I'd certainly be open to revisiting it here. Others can get turned off seeing the same names whoring attention all the time.

[tullamore]

I brought something like this up across the street a few years ago when it was obvious some posters just poured on posts constantly. It becomes obvious who does it just stay in the spotlight, and who wants to meaningfully converse.

My idea at that time to limit the posts was shot down quickly, but I'd certainly be open to revisiting it here. Others can get turned off seeing the same names whoring attention all the time.

what are you going to do with your time, when you don't have posts to move or delete.

[illmatick]

Why encourage "Power Posting" at all? At the end of the day it is just spam.
The points awarded for the 1000 post milestones are the cause of it, maybe changing this would be the way to go.

, get rid of this milestone bullshit

[frostno98]

If you gotta limit anything, just have the post counter stop counting beyond a certain number each day. Once the poster hits that limit, a little window pops up and says some like "Hey, power-posting bone-head! Your posting counter stopped counting 56 posts ago." A number like 50 post per day seems ok. BTW, I have "power" posted over 100 in a day, but that was just to show off to shortstop.

LOLGreat Idea

[jlgarciaiii22]

OK one quick point and I am out of the posting for the day.

How about MODs awarding extra points (except the 2 points for a daily log in) for posts that are deemed good posts. This will keep some of the unimportant posts from being placed on the site.

SBR can set the standards on what is a good post or just crap. This seems like a decent fix for the problem...EARN POINTS BY MERIT>>>>NOT BS!!

Good luck to all on your wagers for the day EVERYONE.

Not a good idea... Covers does something like this awarding free plays for posters every week who have "Contributed Alot To The Forum" but it is actually nothing but a rigged contest to award the A$$ Kissers & Paid Posters! It is so obvious every week when winners are announced.

This was the main reason why I left that place... As big as you guys are on traffic, you start that sh!t you will lose people!

Mods need to just keep an eye out daily for the "Power Crap Posters" give them a warning first time, suspend daily points there after. It's no different then when you get out of hand in the forum you will get suspended for a week...

[Jasonal_98]

A few days ago, there was a post theorizing about the number of posts that it would take to get reimbursements for the SBR Bash this year. Since that time, I have noticed that a few people have been on a tear. I don't know if that is coincidence or not, but it is a thought. If changes aren't made, there will be those that post junk constantly for Bash comps. It could get worse as the date approaches and actual numbers are given.

[jlgarciaiii22]

A few days ago, there was a post theorizing about the number of posts that it would take to get reimbursements for the SBR Bash this year. Since that time, I have noticed that a few people have been on a tear. I don't know if that is coincidence or not, but it is a thought. If changes aren't made, there will be those that post junk constantly for Bash comps. It could get worse as the date approaches and actual numbers are given.

I started the thread... asking if this event was an invite only or open invitation event.

Even after being told I could be comped for number of post... Did not change my posting numbers. I simply realized the number was out of reach and need to join the army of "Look how many post I have made today"

[The Seer]

Why encourage "Power Posting" at all? At the end of the day it is just spam. The points awarded for the 1000 post milestones are the cause of it, maybe changing this would be the way to go.

I think the point system for mass posting should be adjusted. I feel this is why there are "power Posters" now on the site. Maybe just take away milestone credits (1,000 etc) at least for now and I bet my bottom dollar it would adjust many of the posters habits. It seems many are interested in points then quality posts. Good luck with this one.....

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[OMGRandyJackson]

How about getting rid of DOUBLE, TRIPLE and so on posting. That shit drives me nuts, especially the one word answers. Like some fool in the what type of music do you listen to thread.

Post One: Rap
Post Two: Reggae

He may have made a third post I do not remember. But there are tons of threads where 3+ posts in a row are from the same guy that could EASILY fit in one post.

[Powderguy]

Jackson

I agree.

[teaserpleaser]

How about getting rid of DOUBLE, TRIPLE and so on posting. That shit drives me nuts, especially the one word answers. Like some fool in the what type of music do you listen to thread.

Post One: Rap
Post Two: Reggae

He may have made a third post I do not remember. But there are tons of threads where 3+ posts in a row are from the same guy that could EASILY fit in one post.

who would do

[teaserpleaser]

something like this

[MBENZ]

Take away the milestone points and better than half these chirpy bastards will hit the pike.The only forum here that actually helps people with dough on the line is sportsbooks and the industry,the rest of this crap is fluff.This place had more quality before this points shit.

[BadNina]

Here are some issues some of these suggestions are going to run into.

1) If you limit the amount of post that people can make, then obviously they will go elsewhere to post. People like to chat/bs/however you want to say it and they are going to. Here or there....makes no difference. As was pointed out, there were people "power posting" prior to the points so that makes that irrelevent.

2) having the mods reward good post: Too subjective due to the fact that the mods have their favorites and are biased. I mean come on...Willie Bee obviously loves me more than any one of you. Whereas General Pete makes it clear he wishes I would be swallowed up in a cyber black hole. And Loubert's disdain for all female posters other than Teela has been bumped too many times to count. Poor Plommer had a thread moved to PZ just cause he started it. He posted nothing offensive but due to the fact that someone with some power doesn't like him, it was moved.

3) Try listening to people. I have seen countless threads asking for someone to deal wthi Whatsgood in regards to his point scamming and then bragging about it. I have seen numerous threads with people asking about how did sammy only get a week ban after forum booking, ghosting, scamming with said ghost with points and in contests and no one gets any answers. Even the standard "We are looking into this serious matter" is better than nothing.

Personally, I hope you leave things as they are cause more pressure to babysit these so called adults just make Willie Bee cranky and I love him too much to want to see that happen to him.

What are the odds I don't get a "Your opinion is always appreciated, Nina"?

[louisvillekid]

pay the man!

[no1here]

I find neither Players Talk nor the forum broken. I do find whatsgood5 broken and the simple solution there would be to donate some points to his medical care. If someone wants to spend night & day posting then that should be their choice besides nobody really cares what another does. I believe that the problem here is that whatsgood5 is rubbing it in our faces and assumes to be above the rules and so far has been. Not sure but I do believe that rule is already stated in regards to repeated postings within same thread. Since whatsgood5 has ommitted to breaken this and on purpose, then rule should be enforce and points remove from his total as seen fit. Is it simply that there is not the manpower to enforce the rules already in place? Nobody is really mad that some credit issuer did not received their loan back. What people don't like is whatsgood5 bragging about it. If whatsgood5 would simply go about his business all would be fine. I am greatly concern and can nearly promise you that he is going to wreck it for all of us. Posts will be restricted and no more point loans will be allowed and this is not far away. Posters like SBR_John and several others are keeping whatsgood5 in the limelight and we need to quit feeding his head. I really wonder if whatsgood5 is not good for the forum as he has woke everybody up these last few weeks. My solution would be to live and let live.

[SBR_John]

We have a solution. Bill vetoed limiting post counts as too harsh considering the circumstances. So the solution he agreed on will be as follows;

We will set up 2 new user groups in the forum backend for mods; Power Poster5 and Power Poster10. The concept is quite simple actually. If the mods feel a poster is over the top he can designate that poster as a Power Poster5. This simply means the poster will have to wait 5 minutes in between posts. This is simple and measured. If the poster continues to post at the max rate and is deemed to be over posting he will be changed to Power Poster10 which will require him to wait 10 minutes between post.

The thinking is to take baby steps that can be modified if necessary. The goal is to find the solution with the least amount of limitations.

[sharpcat]

We have a solution. Bill vetoed limiting post counts as too harsh considering the circumstances. So the solution he agreed on will be as follows;

We will set up 2 new user groups in the forum backend for mods; Power Poster5 and Power Poster10. The concept is quite simple actually. If the mods feel a poster is over the top he can designate that poster as a Power Poster5. This simply means the poster will have to wait 5 minutes in between posts. This is simple and measured. If the poster continues to post at the max rate and is deemed to be over posting he will be changed to Power Poster10 which will require him to wait 10 minutes between post.

The thinking is to take baby steps that can be modified if necessary. The goal is to find the solution with the least amount of limitations.

I think this is a great solution and should help solve the issue


get ready to get hammered with posts until this takes effect

[obamaismyuncle]

We have a solution. Bill vetoed limiting post counts as too harsh considering the circumstances. So the solution he agreed on will be as follows;

We will set up 2 new user groups in the forum backend for mods; Power Poster5 and Power Poster10. The concept is quite simple actually. If the mods feel a poster is over the top he can designate that poster as a Power Poster5. This simply means the poster will have to wait 5 minutes in between posts. This is simple and measured. If the poster continues to post at the max rate and is deemed to be over posting he will be changed to Power Poster10 which will require him to wait 10 minutes between post.

The thinking is to take baby steps that can be modified if necessary. The goal is to find the solution with the least amount of limitations.

Nice idea. Sorry Whatsgood5 your power posting days are over. Thank god.

[Powderguy]

What is deemed too much posting though?

[no1here]

whatsgood5 has ommitted that he only posts for the milestone points and he is capable of gaining this reward roughly once per week, so I purpose that we shut him up with a measly 25 points per week. I will be happy to donate one point per week to the cause. This will show him that it is not the 25 points that he claims it to be, but a sickness in his head. He will surely realize so after not being able to stop. I know because I am addicted here too therefore SBR needs an addiction policy put into place.