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Originally posted by moonbusInteresting. Though "who posted the most" is irrelevant, post volume recognition may motivate more postings by present and new [subscriber and non-subscriber] public forum contributors. I'm hopeful that Russ will clarify these questions soon. As always, thanks for you substantive insights.
Russ no doubt has hit counters embedded in the code and server statistics to present to his advertisers and potential advertisers. Neither he nor his advertisers will need to know, or be interested in, who posted the most. More relevant would be, who logged on most often, namely, who probably saw the adverts most often--and this applies only to non-subscribers, since subs don't see adverts anyway.
Question: Wouldn't a positive synergy likely develop when subscriber threads are successful and attract increased non-subscriber participation?
Originally posted by padgerThanks for your topic interest.
The idea that anyone should get some award for posting in the forums is daft
From what I have seen in most of the forums is that any topic descends into two or three people throwing insults at each other
I used to look in all the different forums but now just check up on the site ideas
Out of curiosity, have you created many public forum threads which attracted interest since becoming an RHP Member?
I hope Russ treats this stuff with the contempt it deserves.
This is a chess site, pure and simple. It needs to be maintained so that it functions correctly and any problems are fixed promptly. If extra programming is done it should be to benefit the whole membership of chess-players, not just the odd few percent who visit a forum.
And my opinion is just as valid as that of someone who swamps the forums with stuff that nobody else wants to read. It's just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Kewpie"Annual public recognition of individuals is appreciated and reinforces loyalty in any corporation. Russ, why not innovate a similar concept in your online correspondence chess site with public forums? Here's a suggested format for you to consider for implementation early 2016:" (OP)
I hope Russ treats this stuff with the contempt it deserves.
This is a chess site, pure and simple. It needs to be maintained so that it functions correctly and any problems are fixed promptly. If extra programming is done it should be to benefit the whole membership of chess-players, not just the odd few percent who visit a forum.
And my opinion is j ...[text shortened]... someone who swamps the forums with stuff that nobody else wants to read. It's just my opinion.
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