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Posted by: compukeith
This is just a general observation I've made that i am bored enough to make a thread of.
I've noticed that generally, although there are some exceptions such as the Random Image Thread or the Word Association Thread, that there is about a 1:10 ration between people replying to the threads and people who are looking at them.
Just an observation by a very bored compukeith.
Posted by: Canis Lupus
yeah, most people like to look but not touch 
Besides, a lot of guests to the site also view it, but can't reply since they need to register first - most people don't take the time unless they have something they need to post like a support question...
Posted by: Bobaroo
Hi
Posted by: chaosisreality
Like I decided to reply, throwing off your ratio. 
Posted by: compukeith
Damn you!
Posted by: chaosisreality
A thread like this will attract assh-- I mean, kind gentlemen who wish to derail your theory. Anyway, how many views was this?
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
I wld say ist cuz of the "click here to view new posts". Most ppl just go there directly and ignore other threads that dont appear there. Pluse Batman's a Pimp (unrealted thought  )
Posted by: compukeith
Okay, I'm going to add this thread to the list of exceptions since this isn't following the theory at all.
By the way, Dammit!
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
Argh me and my spelling, now i'm wishing i'd gone to school
Posted by: redwench
lots of people check the replies as they get posted. its not unusual to view a thread 8 times, but only post once.
Posted by: compukeith
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Originally posted by Bunmiadefisayo
I wld say ist cuz of the "click here to view new posts". Most ppl just go there directly and ignore other threads that dont appear there.
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I actually have the first link in my "Links" bar in IE set to get the newest posts so I don't have to go to the main page, then go to the forums and then view the newest threads. I'm just really lazy.
Posted by: Darky!
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Originally posted by Bobaroo
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Posted by: uh...ok
Or maybe some people just get so bored that they like to hit "refresh" a dozen times on their browsers.
Posted by: laborat
So it's come to this? online angst over post and view ratios? some people would do anything to bring math into an ordinary conversation.
maybe it's because numbers are numbers and words have a lot of different meanings. My own theory is that several peeps in the rest of the world are learning English on this site by trying to figure out what certain unnamed posters on this board are saying. all I can say to that is I fear for the future of civilization.
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
never seen any posts in the rants and raves section. hmm...
Posted by: Outlaw
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Originally posted by Bunmiadefisayo
never seen any posts in the rants and raves section. hmm...
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Try reading the sticky thread there.
Posted by: BooRadley
Oddly, I've noticed this same ratio on two other forums I post on, and they're neither even remotely tech related. My running theory is that it has to do with the introverted nature of the average net.junkie.
Like the Internet is 9 tenths shy nerds and 1 tenth attention whores. Something like that, at least.
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
No such thing as 'nerds'. Really, that is non-existant. And i read the Rant and Rave rules and i have to say that they ironically go against what the Froum stands for. Your supposed to be able to say what u want but the rules there dont allow that  so the purpose is defeated.
Posted by: psd#1
A thread about reading threads.... what has the world come to?
-pSd#1
Posted by: AltronHGX
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Originally posted by BooRadley
Like the Internet is 9 tenths shy nerds and 1 tenth attention whores. Something like that, at least.
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Hahahahahaha
If you only knew about this one site I tell ya--say we gave all the femals on this forum there won 1000 user ids....
Posted by: chaosisreality
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Originally posted by AltronHGX
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Posted by: Outlaw
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Posted by: Canis Lupus
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Originally posted by Bunmiadefisayo
And i read the Rant and Rave rules and i have to say that they ironically go against what the Froum stands for. Your supposed to be able to say what u want but the rules there dont allow that so the purpose is defeated.
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I think you have misinterpreted what R&R is for, and what free speech means ... having the freedom to say anything doesn't mean you cuss or insult the first person you meet, or shout obscenities for no good reason except to show that you have the "freedom" to do so...
The rules for R&R are pretty simple to follow and should be no problem for anyone who is not out to insult people or engage in illegal activities. If you feel that rules forbidding anyone to "attack fellow members" or "promote discussions about racism, bigotism, or pornography" or even "swearing and namecalling" are against what R&R stands for, then I invite you to enlighten me on what it should stand for
Posted by: uh...ok
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Originally posted by chaosisreality
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You totally missed the point.
Posted by: redwench
whats wrong with discussions about racism/bigotry/pornography?
Posted by: Canis Lupus
Promoting them is the thing that is not allowed ... besides, if you wanted to talk about those things passionately, a tech site is hardly the place you'd go to discuss them...
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
If you feel that rules forbidding anyone to "attack fellow members" or "promote discussions about racism, bigotism, or pornography" or even "swearing and namecalling" are against what R&R stands for, then I invite you to enlighten me on what it should stand for
yuk yuk yuk these are issues most ppl wouldnt talk about here anyway. I havent seen any thread since joinig that was considered wrong. i cld start one tho ...just kidding.
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
BTW that top part was quoted form Canis. I dont know how to put quotes the way u guys do. 
Posted by: Outlaw
There's a quote button in the bottom right corner of every post.
Posted by: chaosisreality
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Originally posted by Outlaw
There's a quote button in the bottom right corner of every post.
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hey
Posted by: Bobaroo
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Originally posted by AltronHGX
Hahahahahaha
If you only knew about this one site I tell ya--say we gave all the femals on this forum there won 1000 user ids....
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HAHA!! Yes!
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....right....
Posted by: compukeith
What have I started!!!
Posted by: redwench
hell
Posted by: Andrew7689
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Originally posted by compukeith
This is just a general observation I've made that i am bored enough to make a thread of.
I've noticed that generally, although there are some exceptions such as the Random Image Thread or the Word Association Thread, that there is about a 1:10 ration between people replying to the threads and people who are looking at them.
Just an observation by a very bored compukeith.
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The first thing i will say here is that you are trying to do the impossible here just like the weather forcast predictions, or predicting the stocks and share, or even predicting the lottery, this is a very impossible thing and i tell you it cannot be done.
In the case you suggest there may be type of pattern but try to fill the gaps in the pattern that is impossible, you have only found about maybe 10 percent or less of the actuall pattern
Also what is the point of this anyway, this is not related to computer at all, more like science.
And another reason why there is more people reading the questions and not answering, this is what i do i go through nearly all of them and read them then i select the ones i want to answer, or the ones that i can help with or suggest, i also just put my opinion there as long as it is based on the subject.
Regards
Andrew
Posted by: chaosisreality
Weather forcasts aren't impossible. Long-range forcasts are.
Posted by: compukeith
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Originally posted by Andrew7689
Also what is the point of this anyway, this is not related to computer at all, more like science.
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Dude, that's why it's in the "General and Off Topic" section.
Well, this has certainly gotten more attention that I initially hoped for...
Posted by: webgator40
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Well, this has certainly gotten more attention that I initially hoped for...
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I think it's time to close this thread and move on 
Posted by: BooRadley
On the other forum I currently post on that shows thos stats it's currently, for the first page in the general forum,, at 11.8% for posts/views. It's about the same ration I've noticed in that past, roughly 1 to 10.
I thought I was the only person who noticed that kind of stuff.
Posted by: redwench
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Originally posted by webgator40
I think it's time to close this thread and move on
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oh. ok. if you say so.
everyone, He Who Must Be Obeyed has told us all to move on.
Posted by: Bunmiadefisayo
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Originally posted by webgator40
I think it's time to close this thread and move on
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NO WAY!!
Posted by: laborat
one has to understand the motivation behind techies who have to talk about SOMETHING all day on the phone and in these forums when confronted with a situation where they can talk on and on about NOTHING...it's irresistable. Post to View Ratios is a perfect example.
Posted by: compukeith
Thanks laborat. I totally agree. I am starting to get sick of talking to people - and i've only been in techsupport for 7 months.
Posted by: BooRadley
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Originally posted by compukeith
Thanks laborat. I totally agree. I am starting to get sick of talking to people - and i've only been in techsupport for 7 months.
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I did tech support for two years and change, and by the time I was done, there were only about 4 people on the planet that I could stomache talking to. It's an extremely unhealthy profession. It should be mandatory that you get danger pay and free weekly therapy if you do phone support for the general public.
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