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Title: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-07 06:46:50
So apparently once you surpass somewhere between 500k and 16777215 (the most possible) posts your post count becomes I am a Geek!! 

Figured this was worth documenting.  It's pretty hard making over 10,000 posts a day.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Tenko Kuugen on 2011-04-07 08:11:11
I fail to be impressed
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-07 08:30:41
I fail to be impressed
HA!

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yoshi314 on 2011-04-07 10:01:03
does it really matter?

i hope admins troll you and change the limits for 'class' change ;)
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Vgr on 2011-04-07 10:48:15
13 662,27 posts by day :o
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-07 13:38:06
I fail to be impressed
How can you not be impressed by 10,000 posts a day.  That's some serious commitment.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Tekkie.X on 2011-04-07 14:01:26
+1

Well someone had to do it.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: xLostWingx on 2011-04-07 19:46:00
I like the silver stars.  Does the post count (as in the ##) change to 'I am a Geek' ?  Or the 'Insane Poster', 'Cool Newbie' title change to 'I am a Geek' ?  If its the actual post count, thats funny.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Bosola on 2011-04-07 20:35:30
The post count itself.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-07 20:49:01
If anyone can reach that post count, it's Kudi.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-07 21:28:26
I am almost positive that it is completely impossible lest you spend a huge portion if not your entire life posting constantly and with such a pace the post would be lack luster and all but meaningless. unless you just posted your opinions one word at a time :D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-07 21:52:00
I am almost positive that it is completely impossible lest you spend a huge portion if not your entire life posting constantly and with such a pace the post would be lack luster and all but meaningless. unless you just posted your opinions one word at a time :D
yes.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Vgr on 2011-04-07 22:07:38
There is a big FAIL in the system... You have way more than 3 posts... What's wrong? Does it reset after 16 777 215 posts?
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Kudistos Megistos on 2011-04-07 23:23:07
If anyone can reach that post count, it's Kudi.

A CHALLENGE!

I like the silver stars.  Does the post count (as in the ##) change to 'I am a Geek' ?  Or the 'Insane Poster', 'Cool Newbie' title change to 'I am a Geek' ?  If its the actual post count, thats funny.

I'm sceptical about all of this. When TheSaint (I can't be bothered capitalising his name correctly) reached 1337 posts, his post count changed to "leet". When other people have had this number, their post count has just been "1337"; TheSaint just used his admin rights to change it.

I think obesebear is rusing us.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-08 00:03:37
Nope, swear to god it changes automatically.  I was curious what happened when when you went over 9999, but it just changes to 10,000.  And if you go over 99,999 it goes to 100,000.  I'm not sure what the exact number is that causes it though.  And there's also the chance that the "I am a geek!!" is displayed when your posts per day hits a certain amount.

Also, your post count doesn't reset to 0, it stays at 16777215,  I just reset mine back to 0 because while messing around with it I forgot what my original count was :P
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-04-08 00:25:41
On a side note you can barely see those silver stars.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-08 00:28:10
Good ol hindsight...   I'm not as happy with them as I thought I'd be, but I still like 'em and that's what matters. 

I considered all green at one point, but that would just be too much what with the name and editing posts
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-08 04:03:56
I see that your username is now green in "Who's Online".

Good to see that you're having fun :)
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-08 04:31:36
Fun fact: Green is the most manly color there is
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-08 04:48:04
Really?  I always thought it was pink.

Also, Alhexx now has the silver stars as well.  Not that it matters, seeing as he seems pretty inactive.

EDIT: The total post count of the whole forum currently stands at 133,455.  In order to become a geek, you have to make all of those posts your own, then multiply them by 4+?  Good luck, Kudistos...
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-04-08 04:51:01
Fun fact: Green is the most manly color there is

Not true! Red is the color of blood, very manly.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-08 05:22:07
red is pretty manly but green tends to be the favorite color of geniuses because apparently it has the perfect appeal since it falls right in the middle of the visible spectrum. Manly no...awesome? Yes!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-08 05:37:58
red is pretty manly but green tends to be the favorite color of geniuses because apparently it has the perfect appeal since it falls right in the middle of the visible spectrum. Manly no...awesome? Yes!  :mrgreen:
it has the perfect appeal since it falls right in the middle of the visible spectrum. Manly no...awesome? Yes!  :mrgreen:
Manly no...awesome? Yes!  :mrgreen:
Manly no
I suggest you commence watching your back  :x
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-04-08 05:43:26
Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-08 05:52:45
Look out, man, the global mod's getting angry!
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-08 06:04:21
my bad, I meant no offense, green is actually my favorite color  ;D
I just never thought of it as a manly color
come to think of it, I never really considered that colors could be gender specific
I recant my statement on account of the fact that I haven't even really thought about it
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-08 06:10:03
Oh it's manly alright.  Super duper manly.  Definitely the opposite of gold...
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-08 06:36:44
Definitely the opposite of gold...

You have such an unmanly avatar ;D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-08 07:04:20
Global moderator
Cool newbie


HA!   ;D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-08 18:10:39
Green is the color of grass and nature. Take that as you will.

(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2641/small298thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Mirenheart on 2011-04-08 23:43:56
Green is the color the Irish wear.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-04-08 23:45:43
Leprechaun's are not manly. Except for maybe the one in those horror movies.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: xLostWingx on 2011-04-09 01:07:00
Would a Leprechaun be more manly if it were wearing a Red outfit?  Miniature Santa Claus? 

Manly
Manly
Manly
Manly
Manly
Manly
Manly
Manly

 :? idk, of these colors I suppose Green is the most manly.  This appears to be an excellent data sample for post count research.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Kudistos Megistos on 2011-04-09 01:21:30
>implying green isn't the colour of implications
>implying blue isn't the manliest colour
>implying pink isn't the most appropriate colour for obesebear
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-09 02:54:32
Leprechaun's are not manly. Except for maybe the one in those horror movies.
Nah, Warwick Davis isn't terribly manly.

The best review I ever saw of Leprechaun said it was "too scary for little kids, and too stupid for everyone else". I don't think that particular combination really equates to manly.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-04-09 02:56:11
Yeah I wasnt sure, I never watched it. Just remembered that the movies existed so I thought i would throw out the disclaimer.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Mako on 2011-04-09 08:05:37
>implying green isn't the colour of implications
>implying blue isn't the manliest colour
>implying pink isn't the most appropriate colour for obesebear

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh161/copykate90/tl-real_men_wear_pink_shirt.jpg

I'm just going to leave this here ;).
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-09 08:56:17
My best friend in high school would wear that shirt like twice a week. Only difference was it was a much hotter pink and their was no breast cancer logo behind the words hahaha

Nostalgia!

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Cupcake on 2011-04-09 13:24:48
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh161/copykate90/tl-real_men_wear_pink_shirt.jpg

I'm just going to leave this here ;).
The men who need to rationalize their wearing of a color, have something to hide.  Men who need to rationalize their wearing of the color pink, are probably trying to hide the fact that they appreciate a good game of hide the 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, black dildo
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-09 17:07:16
The men who need to rationalize their wearing of a color, have something to hide.  Men who need to rationalize their wearing of the color pink, are probably trying to hide the fact that they appreciate a good game of hide the 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, black dildo
Semi-agreed. I have no problem wearing pink (I have a sweetass tie-dye shirt I made with a fair amount of pink on it), but you wouldn't catch me dead in a shirt that attempts to defend it, brings attention to itself.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Vgr on 2011-04-09 17:08:33
I have a friend who wears pink every day... He's gay ;D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Kudistos Megistos on 2011-04-09 18:29:00
Semi-agreed. I have no problem wearing pink (I have a sweetass tie-dye shirt I made with a fair amount of pink on it), but you wouldn't catch me dead in a shirt that attempts to defend it, brings attention to itself.

I believe the text on the shirt in Mako's pic is shooped. I can tell from the pixels.

I have a friend who wears pink every day... He's gay ;D

Be careful! Bosola-kun might moderate you!
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-09 21:18:05
by shooped did you mean shopped, like photoshoped?
Well I can tell you from experience that the shirt definitely exists hahaha
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Mako on 2011-04-09 21:23:19
It looks shopped I tell you that much...IDK I grabbed it off the web  :-\. It is a cool shirt, I think a guy might be interest in wearing it. On the plus side you would also be supporting breast cancer awareness too :)
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Kudistos Megistos on 2011-04-09 21:27:19
by shooped did you mean shopped, like photoshoped?

Are you new to the internet?
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: yarLson on 2011-04-09 21:29:08
no I just never heard that term before, I just found a definition on urban dictionary  ;D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Kudistos Megistos on 2011-04-09 21:35:33
no I just never heard that term before, I just found a definition on urban dictionary  ;D

It's quite a common deliberate misspelling, much like "teh". I'm surprised that you've never come across it.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-11 01:35:23
We really went all out against Obesebear in this thread.  But at least he got his post count back ;D
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Cupcake on 2011-04-11 02:35:01
Semi-agreed. I have no problem wearing pink (I have a sweetass tie-dye shirt I made with a fair amount of pink on it), but you wouldn't catch me dead in a shirt that attempts to defend it, brings attention to itself.

So...by semi-agreeing, you're agreeing with the exact point I'm trying to make.  The shirt tries to defend wearing pink, something that needs not be defended, and thusly brings attention to the fact that you're wearing pink, whereas you could just wear a pink shirt and be done with it.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Covarr on 2011-04-11 04:33:25
So...by semi-agreeing, you're agreeing with the exact point I'm trying to make.  The shirt tries to defend wearing pink, something that needs not be defended, and thusly brings attention to the fact that you're wearing pink, whereas you could just wear a pink shirt and be done with it.
Well I'm not agreeing with the part that they're necessarily hiding something. Some people just think it's hella clever/funnier than it is.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Opine on 2011-04-13 00:02:35
A Ladies’ Home Journal article in June 1918 said, “The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.”

When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/When-Did-Girls-Start-Wearing-Pink.html?c=y&page=1&device=android)
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Bosola on 2011-04-13 00:08:18
Traditionally, reds and pinks - the colour of blood - were signs of virility. Blue was seen as girlish, possibly because in Christian tradition (especially Catholic), blue is trademark of the Virgin Mary.

Likewise, it was always traditional for children to wear skirts, regardless of gender. It wasn't until a boy hit puberty (though 'boy' only really means servant - all children used to be called 'gerls') that he'd be 'breeched', e.g. given trousers to wear.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Opine on 2011-04-14 15:47:37
That's really interesting! I had no idea.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-28 15:16:39
In keeping with the fun fact theme of this thread, we recently had to say goodbye to ~1410 of our members who have never posted a single thing and also haven't been active within the last 365 days.

Another fun fact, is that even though they had to leave, we still have ~2670 members who have been here within at least a year who haven't posted anything.   

We will soon be saying goodbye to those with only 2 or 1 post, who will be given that same 1 year time frame.  For now 3+ posts will be considered contributing no matter the last active date, because good God who has the time to go through EVERY SINGLE MEMBER.

I will keep everyone updated on how many members we lose :(
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: The Seer of Shadows on 2011-04-28 15:26:28
It's probably a good thing to be saying goodbye to all of them, since they blow the 'member count' of the forums totally out of proportion.  Not that it's a big deal or anything.  Still, I'd assume that if they really wanted to retain membership here, they'd come and visit at least once a year and perhaps even occasionally... you know... post stuff.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Opine on 2011-04-28 20:25:27
I don't know about "posting stuff", but I agree with the visiting.
I rarely posted when I first joined. So I can see other people joining, but just lurking.
But why join, and then never visit? Unless you visit, but don't bother to sign in because you aren't going to post anyways...

But oh well, if that's the case they can PM an admin to save their account, or something.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: Bosola on 2011-04-28 20:54:30
An important point: we suspect our massive count of members is what's causing the server load, and the slow database requests. We're not just doing this for convenience, but to keep the site usable for the people who do visit.
Title: Re: Post Count Research
Post by: obesebear on 2011-04-28 23:34:48
Unfortunately any kind of gain from removing members will probably be negligible :/  But at least it's something.  We're also looking into deleting a lot of older posts that are either duplicates and answered somewhere else, or just plain taking up space.

Hopefully in doing all of this we will quit running into the server load errors that seem to be plaguing us recently.