# Post count meaningless? Bollocks! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 13, 2002, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379 "2002-12-13T00:46:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![hegel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/cab0a1/32.png) [@hegel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hegel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/21 "2002-12-13T04:54:59Z")
I wish they’d be erased, myself. Keep the date of registration, but the post count–gone. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/22 "2002-12-13T04:55:17Z")
> [@](#): > > When you get down to brass tacks, it all comes down to quality, not quantity. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/23 "2002-12-13T05:00:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by superbee \* > \*\*btw, I _really_ like pie. \*\* I see. Then I must be off to a great start! ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/24 "2002-12-13T05:01:29Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/25 "2002-12-13T05:02:57Z")
Actually, the more you post the more you are recognized ie alot of your pots will be seen. ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/26 "2002-12-13T05:03:45Z")
_bump_ ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/27 "2002-12-13T05:04:47Z")
\>bump\< ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/28 "2002-12-13T05:04:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by furt \* > \*\*_bump_ \*\* What ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/29 "2002-12-13T05:05:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by furt \* > \*\*_bump_ \*\* Huh ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/30 "2002-12-13T05:07:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by superbee \* > \*\*btw, I _really_ like pie. \*\* Want pie now? ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/31 "2002-12-13T05:08:24Z")
The fight against ignorance takes many shapes. This isn’t one of them. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/32 "2002-12-13T05:11:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by imthjckaz \* > \*\*The fight against ignorance takes many shapes. > This isn’t one of them. > > :rolleyes: \*\* Here, have pie. **IN THE FACE!** ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/33 "2002-12-13T05:18:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SmileyDeath \* > \*\*Here, have pie. > > **IN THE FACE!** \*\* Bad wee bull! No pie for you! ---
**Author:** ![apotheosis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ba8739/32.png) [@apotheosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/apotheosis)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/34 "2002-12-13T05:26:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > \*\*☹ \*\* Why so glum? You’ve got both. (where’s that ‘brown-noser’ smiley when you need it…) ---
**Author:** ![SPOOFE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@SPOOFE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SPOOFE)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/35 "2002-12-13T05:36:39Z")
I wish I had a high post count. ---
**Author:** ![NicePete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ee7513/32.png) [@NicePete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NicePete)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/36 "2002-12-13T05:36:39Z")
It’s **KNEEL BEFORE ME, SON OF JOR-EL!** you knobs. Alls I gots to says is… quality not quantity. ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/37 "2002-12-13T05:39:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by apotheosis \* > \*\*Why so glum? You’ve got both. > (where’s that ‘brown-noser’ smiley when you need it…) \*\* So do I. ---
**Author:** ![SmileyDeath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/38 "2002-12-13T05:40:56Z")
Why can’t I edit my post? I quoted the wrong person again! ---
**Author:** ![apotheosis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ba8739/32.png) [@apotheosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/apotheosis)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/39 "2002-12-13T05:46:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SmileyDeath \* > **Why can’t I edit my post?** Your post count is too low. Also, you’re not knealing. ---
**Author:** ![lel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@lel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379/40 "2002-12-13T05:48:56Z")
For the sake of fighting ignorance and all that, **SmileyDeath** , read the first post (or better yet, all of them) in the [FAQ](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=103503). Lets hope it slows down your drooling of mindless drivel (keeping some posts with content is okay, however). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-meaningless-bollocks/142379.md?page=3)