Forum counts

[HD]

I'm not sure if this will both you or not.....

But, the way these forums work, is that, they count all your posts in your profile.....you can see it on "so-an-so" has 10,000 posts....

The problem is, that if I reduce the data base size by deleting posts over so many days (or even years) the counts in the profiles change.... (same with pictures)

Here is where it gets sticky......the site runs faster with less data stored, but the counts get skewed if they are deleted. Some of these posts haven't been viewed for years, but they are stored and hidden in "child archives" to keep the profile numbers accurate.....

A lot of the "archived" data is viewed by "guests" (those that don't want to become members, just looking for information) and find us by searching "buzz words" on Google and drives traffic....

I want to make this as comfortable as possible to our members, above all else......... because you folks come first....

So, the long winded question is.... How important are those counts to you?

Let me know, either here or a P.M.

HD

[mike89]

well worth thinking about, I understand this "loading up the site" means..  will think more on this,  Thanks HD..

[LPS]

I could care less how many times I have posted.  Could there be a number so when you achieve that you are at the maximum so to speak?  Then you don't need to store any more than that? 

[Boar]

counts dont make nuthin to me except.for the amou t of smites glenn gets.  so go abead and deleat all counts except for glenn and so we can co ti ue to smife glenn but he cant smite us. i do like info like Member since such and such a date. its lime a badge of honor.

[glenn57]

Yep still works!! the smites! I like the post count. Been trying to catch HD and Lee! JK but seriously I like the count. Shows how active someone is.

Ah bite me boar! tut_tut-3315.gif

[Jerkbiat]

Counts don't matter to me either. Do what ever works the best HD.

[Rebel SS]

Doesn't matter a bit to me. Old files should be cleaned out. I do mine weekly. Dump a smurf, and save 10 GB's of disc space....

[Steve-o]

If the post counts aren't accurate, how can we tell if someone knows what they are talking about?

No, wait, that's ArcheryTalk.  Never mind.

[Rebel SS]

After a certain number of posts, give them a symbol instead of counts like in grade school for good work. Like a squirrel, robin, dinosaur, etc. Glenn would have either a loony bird or a blue-footed booby.   

[Rebel SS]

Pics take up a lot of storage space, too. Don't wanna put a crimp in things, but for example, the bikini chick pics today ate up a total 388 kb....add up all of them, and that's a LOT of space...

[mike89]

yes they do but they is sure a good way to start the day!!!!

[mike89]

Hey HD I think you need to do what's right for this site and that is all I can say.  Keep it going!!!!

[glenn57]

Pics take up a lot of storage space, too. Don't wanna put a crimp in things, but for example, the bikini chick pics today ate up a total 388 kb....add up all of them, and that's a LOT of space...

YEA.............SO    whats your point???????????? HD could also remove all your whiny posts!!!!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Pics take up a lot of storage space, too. Don't wanna put a crimp in things, but for example, the bikini chick pics today ate up a total 388 kb....add up all of them, and that's a LOT of space...

YEA.............SO    whats your point???????????? HD could also remove all your whiny posts!!!!!!!!!!

He could also remove YOU, and open up enough space for another site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

[glenn57]

wELL............. I have never...........  good morning to you too Reb!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Morning kisses to you, said the duck!   

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[HD]

Yes, pictures take up a lot of space.

I'm more concerned about the last ten years of posts that are stored on the server.

[LPS]

Whatever works for you as Mike said is good for me too.  Would it help if everything 5 years old was dumped so every day something 5 years old is dumped?  That way we can talk about it all over again too...   lol  As I get older I find I like telling the stories again... 

[Rebel SS]

5 years!?!  DUMP IT!!   Yup, when ya get old and forgetful like me and Barry, something from last week can be all new!! 

[mike89]

5 years!?!  DUMP IT!!   Yup, when ya get old and forgetful like me and Barry, something from last week can be all new!! 

that's the danged truth!!!!!!!

[glenn57]

5 years!?!  DUMP IT!!   Yup, when ya get old and forgetful like me and Barry, something from last week can be all new!! 

that's the danged truth!!!!!!!

yea all ya auld pharts are probably wearing depends too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mike89]

5 years!?!  DUMP IT!!   Yup, when ya get old and forgetful like me and Barry, something from last week can be all new!! 

that's the danged truth!!!!!!!

yea all ya auld pharts are probably wearing depends too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well I think that depends!!!

[Rebel SS]

Pipe down, Mike! You'll just get us in deeper!! 

[mike89]

 

[glenn57]

Pipe down, Mike! You'll just get us in deeper!! 

you 2 are pretty much in over your head already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mike89]

Pipe down, Mike! You'll just get us in deeper!! 

you 2 are pretty much in over your head already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

at least we're not as short as you!!!  it must suck using a snorkel all day long!!!!

[HD]

I think I'm going to do it....not sure if it will effect the post numbers or not (it has in the past)....oh well....

[mike89]

as a red neck would say "get-er-done"!!!

[Rebel SS]

as a red neck would say "get-er-done"!!!

Or those hillbillies from Cold Spring.   

[HD]

I did dump a bunch of pictures last night.....
I'm checking on the post count thing before I dump those.