15,000th Post
Quote: beachbumbabsIf you click on the Recent Threads header
I don't want to have to click on anything.
I don't live on this site, I want the old
page where I visit and see immediately
what the new posts are because they
are in bold.
This is correct, but since the posts now seem to take up more room, I have to look at it far longer and then keep clicking through the older pages. I would like to glance at one page and see a list of recent posts without having to see all the extra crap.Quote: beachbumbabsWhat I'm seeing is, on the main forum page, there is no difference between read and unread threads. If you click on the Recent Threads header, you get page after page of reverse chronological posts, and those have very obvious bold and non-bold titles which indicate where your new posts are.
The extra time it takes to do all of that makes me give up and just do something else. The site is to busy and bright with all extra colors and stuff, the font is light and harder to see now.
Silver lining, I haven't noticed any BS from guys like B79.
AmenQuote: EvenBobI don't want to have to click on anything.
I don't live on this site, I want the old
page where I visit and see immediately
what the new posts are because they
are in bold.
Quote: CalderMaybe a new Gambling sub-forum on DT....
I believe that is against the purchase agreement for this site.
ZCore13
Quote: AxelWolfThis is correct, but since the posts now seem to take up more room, I have to look at it far longer and then keep clicking through the older pages. I would like to glance at one page and see a list of recent posts without having to see all the extra crap.
The extra time it takes to do all of that makes me give up and just do something else. The site is to busy and bright with all extra colors and stuff, the font is light and harder to see now.
Silver lining, I haven't noticed any BS from guys like B79.
Once you click on that page, they are in reverse chronological order. So with you coming here near-daily, we're not talking about more than 2-3 pages before you're caught up. Frankly, that's how I was operating before, so it's fine with me, but I respect that it's not "working" for you (or EB).
As to the BS guys, there've been about 8 in the last 5 days, and another about 6 spammers in the same time frame. We're just cleaning up better, I guess.
Quote: beachbumbabs
The search function is on the top right of the black menu bar on all pages. There's a magnifying glass and the word "search" there now.
Great, thanks. Just needed to know where to look for it. It is in kind-of light gray-ish font on my computer, so it didn't jump out at me.
striking distance for a few weeks. I just don't
see all that many threads that I want to post in.
I used to have 25-30 a day, not anymore. At this
rate it will take another year to hit 20K. Sigh..
Quote: EvenBob5 more posts and I hit 19,000. I've been within
striking distance for a few weeks. I just don't
see all that many threads that I want to post in.
I used to have 25-30 a day, not anymore. At this
rate it will take another year to hit 20K. Sigh..
Didn't you take a hiatus at one point and didn't post for several months or a year? Being all suspenseful before your 10k'th post (or 15k'th or something). I think that'd be kinda cool, build up the suspense for like 5 years.
Quote: RSDidn't you take a hiatus at one point and didn't post for several months or a year? Being all suspenseful before your 10k'th post (or 15k'th or something). I think that'd be kinda cool, build up the suspense for like 5 years.
I laughed harder than I thought I would. Thanks for that!
Quote: RSI think that'd be kinda cool, build up the suspense for like 5 years.
Maybe I should just read your posts only,
to learn what real quality content is about.
(snicker)
Quote: EvenBob5 more posts and I hit 19,000. I've been within
striking distance for a few weeks. I just don't
see all that many threads that I want to post in.
I used to have 25-30 a day, not anymore. At this
rate it will take another year to hit 20K. Sigh..
You may want to step up the rate a bit. Presidential election is coming up, and we all know how long between posts the last one caused.
Quote: RaleighCrapsYou may want to step up the rate a bit. Presidential election is coming up, and we all know how long between posts the last one caused.
Cha-Ching..
different than I did at 18,000, what a
ripoff.
Quote: EvenBobHere it is, 19,000 posts. I don't feel any
different than I did at 18,000, what a
ripoff.
Well THAT was pretty anti-climatic and frankly disappointing. Please prepare something a little more substantial for #20,000. :)
never make it to 20K at this rate. All the
interesting subjects and posters are long
gone. Look at the top 10 with the most posts.
Nareed hasn't posted since last summer, Paco
rarely posts. There are a couple that post
every day, but the rest are sporadic at best.
There was a time when everybody on that list
posted multiple times a day, every day. 15-20
times a day, sometimes. Hard to believe.
Should I take offence to this? ;-)Quote: EvenBob...All the interesting subjects and posters are long gone...
I post probably 10-15 times per day (but not on the weekends). Why don't you like me EB? Because I don't give you schadenfreude? =p
Quote: RomesShould I take offence to this? ;-)Quote: EvenBob...All the interesting subjects and posters are long gone...
I post probably 10-15 times per day (but not on the weekends). Why don't you like me EB? Because I don't give you schadenfreude? =p
I rarely read your posts because if the
thread doesn't interest me, I won't open
it.
Tell me what topics interest you and I'll make more threads about that. I will entertain you EB. I will.Quote: EvenBobI rarely read your posts because if the
thread doesn't interest me, I won't open
it.
Quote: EvenBobThis place is so boring now, I rarely post. I'll
never make it to 20K at this rate. All the
interesting subjects and posters are long
gone. Look at the top 10 with the most posts.
Nareed hasn't posted since last summer, Paco
rarely posts. There are a couple that post
every day, but the rest are sporadic at best.
There was a time when everybody on that list
posted multiple times a day, every day. 15-20
times a day, sometimes. Hard to believe.
Then get lost, and don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Quote: AcesAndEightsThen get lost, and don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Seems that a lot of people are either getting that advice or being shown the door...how long does it continue before the forum has nothing to say? The old "don't let the door hit you on the way out" thing is a nice little comment that is insulting without being too over the top of an insult. People may or may not like EB, but he does contribute to the conversation. Once you lose too many contributors, you have no conversation.
We sacrificed some for others who contribute less.
We got some suspended for being a pain in the ass.
Some had other things come up and aren't around as much.
You may get what you wish, of course, but my opinion is that this forum is fading. It may not go away, it may rebound, but it is in decline right now.
Quote: RonCSeems that a lot of people are either getting that advice or being shown the door...how long does it continue before the forum has nothing to say? The old "don't let the door hit you on the way out" thing is a nice little comment that is insulting without being too over the top of an insult. People may or may not like EB, but he does contribute to the conversation. Once you lose too many contributors, you have no conversation.
We sacrificed some for others who contribute less.
We got some suspended for being a pain in the ass.
Some had other things come up and aren't around as much.
You may get what you wish, of course, but my opinion is that this forum is fading. It may not go away, it may rebound, but it is in decline right now.
Personally for my tastes, EB adds lots of noise but very little signal.
I am sad that we no longer have 1BB and kewlj posting here, but I never would have expressed that sentiment toward them. I would trade 10 EvenBob's for either one of them back and posting here.
Well now, you don't always get what you want (Stones). EB is valuable ( even though he has me blocked ). The forums would be lesser without him. I miss 1BB and KewlJ. I don't understand why 1BB intentionally imploded, or why KewlJ couldn't play inside the proscribed lines. I'm not all that smart. I hope they are both well and thriving (and reading this ;-)Quote: AcesAndEightsPersonally for my tastes, EB adds lots of noise but very little signal.
I am sad that we no longer have 1BB and kewlj posting here, but I never would have expressed that sentiment toward them. I would trade 10 EvenBob's for either one of them back and posting here.
Hi guys! .....Just 2F
Quote: AcesAndEightsPersonally for my tastes, EB adds lots of noise but very little signal.
I am sad that we no longer have 1BB and kewlj posting here, but I never would have expressed that sentiment toward them. I would trade 10 EvenBob's for either one of them back and posting here.
Maybe YOU wouldn't have but it as off expressed sentiment. If we get rid of everyone's least favorite posters...ones they feel provide more noise than signal...then we continue to lose more of the character of this forum. I think it has lost enough...no, too much. It isn't what it was before the change of ownership and perhaps it never will be again. EB adds something to the mix...
The difference between clinging to a very clean and easy picture of what is ultimately quite messed up versus waking up to a murky glimpse of what is ongoing, and ultimately permanent, success.Quote: EvenBobHere it is, 19,000 posts. I don't feel any different than I did at 18,000, what a ripoff.
and I still haven't hit 20K. I quite posting
a couple years ago. I'm sure there are
many here who have no idea who I am,
except the guy with 19,900 posts.
I'm going to hit 20K by the new year,
gird your loins.
I don't know what this means but it sounds sexual. Good for you EB =D.Quote: EvenBob...I'm going to hit 20K by the new year,
gird your loins.
Quote: RomesI don't know what this means but it sounds sexual. Good for you EB =D.
Gird Up Your Loins
Quote: miplet
It's Biblical..
Yeah, I'm still going with it being a sexual comment. Good for you Bob!Quote: EvenBobQuote: miplet
It's Biblical..
ago and the closest to me has 12K posts. I
thought somebody would have passed me
by now.
Quote: EvenBobI can't believe I basically quit posting 3 years
ago and the closest to me has 12K posts. I
thought somebody would have passed me
by now.
How many posts until you start using word wrap? :)
Quote: gamerfreakHow many posts until you start using word wrap? :)
This is my style of posting since
the 90's. I'll never change it. Posts
like this are easily and quickly read
and understood.
Quote: EvenBobThis is my style of posting since
the 90's. I'll never change it. Posts
like this are easily and quickly read
and understood.
Feels like I’m reading a haiku
Quote: michael99000Feels like I’m reading a haiku
Brief posts written in this style
are easily read because your
brain sees the whole post, even
if you're not aware of it. Being
understood is far better than
making an encyclopedic post
that nobody will read.
Quote: EvenBobBrief posts written in this style
are easily read because your
brain sees the whole post, even
if you're not aware of it. Being
understood is far better than
making an encyclopedic post
that nobody will read.
Love him or hate him, Bob helped build this site and is a valued member in good standing. The site is a lesser place without him posting as often as he used too. It takes all kinds of people to make the world work and, Bob is one of the good ones.
Quote: IbeatyouracesI propose that EB get nuked on post 19,999! 😈
I sat at 14,999 for weeks, drove people
nuts. Look far that to happen again..
Quote: BozLove him or hate him, Bob helped build this site and is a valued member in good standing. The site is a lesser place without him posting as often as he used too. It takes all kinds of people to make the world work and, Bob is one of the good ones.
Wow. I usually have a negative reaction
to posts like this, but I'll let it pass this
time. Don't let it happen again.. :)
Oh, we know that.Quote: EvenBobI'll never change
> Posts like this are easily and quickly read and understood.
Perhaps that is why people keep mentioning this style to you.
Quote: FleaStiffOh, we know that.
> Posts like this are easily and quickly read and understood.
Perhaps that is why people keep mentioning this style to you.
I see more and more people using
it around the net. If you want your
posts to be actually read, make them
short and to the point and in this format.
Quote: EvenBobI see more and more people using
it around the net. If you want your
posts to be actually read, make them
short and to the point and in this format.
OMG, u r so correct. I also C many peeps on
da net who right posts like this 1. And never
mind about grammar, because grandpa has
her bent over the furniture and is girding her
loins. I am glad that EB picks the same role
models for his posts as I just did.
I remember how I got here. 37 posts a day.
this is the most I've ever had on one forum. I had
12K on the Sinatra Family forum, and 16K on Gamblers
Glen, and have 12K right now on DT. But 20K, never had
that many.
Quote: DeMango60,000 posts. Beats most of us. There was a (IMHO) weather troll that went to 130K posts on weather underground. Wonder who the most prolific author is, across all blogs.
I have far more than 60K if you total
all the forums I've been on since 1995.
I pale by comparison to the horse racing
forums and betting odds pages. Some
of those guys have over 100K posts,
they post a few hundred a day sometimes.
It's an ongoing conversation about races
and horses and odds.
Quote: BozLove him or hate him, Bob helped build this site and is a valued member in good standing. The site is a lesser place without him posting as often as he used too. It takes all kinds of people to make the world work and, Bob is one of the good ones.
It was a different time when a few of us pioneers started posting here. Forums in general were near their peak then Wiz was still figuring out what he wanted the site to be and what kind of rules. Along the way we had a few guys nearly tore the place apart. Amazing to have been a part of it all.
The top-posters thing in interesting to me. When I do my title research to the pioneer days, you see the same few names all over the books, and they remain all over history. Same as here, even with the old timers slowing in postings, the top names remain from way back.
Quote: AZDuffmanSame as here, even with the old timers slowing in postings...
I'm offended! You called me an old-timer. Citizens arrest, citizens arrest!!
ZCore13
Quote: EvenBobI've decided 15,000 looks better than 14,999.
Axel made his 15000th post today, quite
a milestone. Only me and the Wiz have
done it up till now. Congrats.
