# Rate your own popularity on the Dope. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 6, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153 "2009-12-06T02:23:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Plan\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/21 "2009-12-06T04:34:52Z")
Maybe a couple, for a few days after I got into some idiotic political debates. Otherwise a rolling stone gathers no moss, and I don’t hang around enough in any consistent manner. ---
**Author:** ![horsetech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dec6dc/32.png) [@horsetech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/horsetech)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/22 "2009-12-06T04:45:44Z")
None, nada. I’m not a memorable person, and my only expertise is on veterinary/animal related issues, in which I am drowned out by other, more knowledgeable Dopers. Half of my posts are wisecracks and jokes that are so bad that people probably TRY to forget that I exist. ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/23 "2009-12-06T04:53:51Z")
I never thought of it as a popularity contest, but my posts in the “Comments on Cecil’s Columns” forum seems to get more views than average. ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/24 "2009-12-06T04:55:49Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > (but if you change it, you’re sort of back to Square One This pretty much- though it’s an interesting feeling to be back at square one. And I recognize you kidneyfailure, attack from the 3rd D, Antinor, Maiira slightly- you’re a cute young female in your 20s with red hair then yes- if not then no, you too cmyk. Hal 🙂 One of my favs. though not for the sheep reason. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/25 "2009-12-06T04:59:10Z")
There have only been three posts in this thread so far who’s names aren’t immediately familiar to me, so I think you’re all underestimating your popularity. I tend to lurk more than I post, so I doubt many have made much of a note of my existence. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/26 "2009-12-06T05:04:36Z")
0 People know my name. ---
**Author:** ![horsetech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dec6dc/32.png) [@horsetech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/horsetech)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/27 "2009-12-06T05:31:56Z")
Shakes, not true, I recognize your screen name. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/28 "2009-12-06T05:43:45Z")
When we count, should we include the number of ignore lists we think we might be on, because that’s gonna significantly increase my number. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/29 "2009-12-06T05:55:52Z")
> [@KneadToKnow](#): > > When we count, should we include the number of ignore lists we think we might be on, because that’s gonna significantly increase my number. Definitely. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/30 "2009-12-06T05:58:21Z")
I think most regular posters probably know who I am, but I think my “popularity” is decidedly mixed. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/31 "2009-12-06T06:00:00Z")
I have a personality quotient that barely rates on the scale (in real life and at the SDMB) but I have name recognition because I’m amongst the stayers who have been here the longest. It breaks even to fit the “some” level. ---
**Author:** ![Maiira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/32 "2009-12-06T06:21:11Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > Oh, we know you from the photo thread. 😃 We won’t forget. I’ve posted to a couple photo threads, although I assume you’re referring to the sticky in MPSIMS. Though you probably remember that I said I type with my nose. 😃 But yay, reputation! Also, **kidneyfailure** , I remember you explaining your username in one o’ them “explain your username” threads. So don’t worry, I don’t think I’ll forget. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/33 "2009-12-06T06:24:20Z")
I said 20+ ---
**Author:** ![JSexton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/34 "2009-12-06T06:41:53Z")
I think regular mafia players recognize my name. Beyond that, probably not much. I seem to kill enough threads that I know no one feels the need to respond to me. ---
**Author:** ![DianaG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@DianaG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DianaG)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/35 "2009-12-06T06:56:30Z")
I’m guessing that maybe 3 - 10 people are familiar enough with me to actually feel one way or another. I’m good with that, there are benefits to a high Q-factor I suppose, but there are also benefits to being relatively anonymous. People tend to hear what you’re saying more when they don’t assume they already know what you’re going to say. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/36 "2009-12-06T06:59:24Z")
> [@xash](#): > > Bigger than Cecil. Bigger than **xash**. Oh wait, you said popularity, nor height… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kidneyfailure](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9f8e36/32.png) [@kidneyfailure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidneyfailure)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/37 "2009-12-06T07:10:46Z")
There were 3 who said they knew me so I accurately predicted my appropriate section (just barely, though) I hope you recognize me for something good and not for that “dogs wearing clothing” thread. That was not one of my finest hours. ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/38 "2009-12-06T07:12:57Z")
I recognize you **kidneyfailure**. You’ll always be the guy whose kidneys failed several of his past girlfriends. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/39 "2009-12-06T07:20:50Z")
I put one level up from anonymity. I had a brief moment in the sun in 2006 when I happened to be in Baghdad when the country goes to hell. Now I’m in Kabul and holding out hope for a return to glory. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153/40 "2009-12-06T07:52:14Z")
It’s funny. Most of you who are saying that a couple or a few people might know you are some of the most popular posters here. So if you’re saying a few when it’s really many, then maybe my none should have been a couple. Although I seriously doubt people recognize my name, I just don’t post enough and I don’t post anything interesting. I am curious who said All. I made it anonymous because you can’t win either way if people know who picked what. If you pick less than you should people will accuse you of false humility and if you pick too high people might think you’re conceited. But there are definitely some people on this board who could pick All. Even more than one person in this thread. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-own-popularity-on-the-dope/520153.md?page=3)