Post Count Discrepancy - Page 2

Atom · 07-01-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

Yes, I understand this, but we are not talking about just a few members here. We are talking all long term members. However, since it was reduced proportionately, it may not be something that I choose to change since it has absolutely no impact on the community or the users. I do understand that this is something that matters to some members. As mentioned earlier, I will discuss this in more detail with our IT guys in the morning. In the meantime, lets give this a rest cuz I have bigger fish to fry right now.

Ok, Cricket. I'd like to address this post but will wait a few days or whenever things have calmed down. Or I may PM you my response.

alter-ego · 07-01-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

Yes, I understand this, but we are not talking about just a few members here. We are talking all long term members. However, since it was reduced proportionately, it may not be something that I choose to change since it has absolutely no impact on the community or the users. I do understand that this is something that matters to some members. As mentioned earlier, I will discuss this in more detail with our IT guys in the morning. In the meantime, lets give this a rest cuz I have bigger fish to fry right now.

Sorry, just trying to help.

I do understand the bigger fish to fry however, running a forum is never easy especially if it's one of this size.

**Cricket** · 07-01-2009, 11:00 PM

Thanks guys

alter-ego · 07-01-2009, 11:17 PM

No Cricket, thank you for your hard work.

Personally I rarely reach 200+ posts at other forums so the fact I've done it here means either I'm completely oblivious or you guys are doing something right.

**Muddy** · 07-02-2009, 01:11 PM

Is it just the display total that has reduced or have the actual posts (possibly containing valuable info for the forum at large) of members gone away?

**Cricket** · 07-02-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy

Is it just the display total that has reduced or have the actual posts (possibly containing valuable info for the forum at large) of members gone away?

If you read back you will see that it was a spam folder.

**Muddy** · 07-02-2009, 01:21 PM

I did read that, but I understood that deleting the spam folder is what caused the deletion of these other posts in question. So what you're saying is that say in Atom's case, those 12,000 or so posts were in the spam folder? If so, then I have to agree, I can't see any value in a resurrection.

**Cricket** · 07-02-2009, 01:32 PM

A few years back we had an all day posting contest in the community. 99% of those threads ended up being of no value to the community. Stuff like that was pruned to that specific spam forum quite some time ago. We simply deleted the forum all together, which impacted post counts. Again, I am working with our IT guys on a possible solution, but quite honestly it is not high on the priority list right now. (bigger fish, yada, yada, yada . . .)

**Muddy** · 07-02-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alter-ego

You can actually just change the post count within the vBulletin ACP without actually restoring any old posts whatsoever. It's much easier than bringing back all the deleted data especially given the fact the database has changed during that time.

Can this be done for individual members? Say just Atom for example? In forum world, 32,000 posts is quite an accomplishment.

**Cricket** · 07-02-2009, 09:41 PM

No, if I do it for one, I have to do it for all. Again, if we could maybe let this slide for right now, I would appreciate it. It is a holiday weekend that has already started for many and there is just a ton going on right now. As soon as possible, I will be working with IT as to possible solutions, one of which may be to leave things as they are.

**Zap** · 07-02-2009, 09:52 PM

Did someone say we're having fish?

(Posts just like this one ensured that I got my post count cut in half)

What is it that the French say, Julien? C'est la vie.

**Muddy** · 07-02-2009, 10:30 PM

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What is it that the French say, Julien?

I need a ug.

johniman7 · 07-03-2009, 10:16 AM

I'd imagine you would like those post counts fixed.

You know what they say about guys with a large post count...

Atom · 07-03-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddy

Is it just the display total that has reduced or have the actual posts (possibly containing valuable info for the forum at large) of members gone away?

I couldn't care less about the posts, Muddy. I would like my true post count restored, that is all.

Atom · 07-03-2009, 10:38 AM

I have to go grocery shopping now. See ya later.

**Muddy** · 07-03-2009, 10:44 AM

That's what I thought. #34 I mean.

**Muddy** · 07-03-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Atom

I have to go grocery shopping now. See ya later.

Remember when 80 bucks filled your trunk and your back seat?

**juliensimon** · 07-03-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy

Remember when 80 bucks filled your trunk and your back seat?

it still can if you use pennies instead of bills.

Atom · 07-03-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

(...) I am working with our IT guys on a possible solution, but quite honestly it is not high on the priority list right now. (bigger fish, yada, yada, yada . . .)

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Originally Posted by Cricket

(...) Again, if we could maybe let this slide for right now, I would appreciate it. It is a holiday weekend that has already started for many and there is just a ton going on right now.(...)

Understood. I just want to let you know that I'm in no hurry and am not trying to rush you, Cricket. Have a nice holiday.

Atom · 07-10-2009, 08:38 PM

Cricket, dear, I still am not trying to rush you, but I would like to make a suggestion, I think that your IT guy should consult John Scott before doing another update, John has done updates in this forum for years without so much as a single post count disruption.

Don't get mad at me, this is a serious suggestion.