Poll: Why do people idolize users with large post counts?

[FlyAwayAutumn]

It's the difference between a grizzled old veteran and a "Wet behind the years, green as grass" new guy. People who are new are just figuring out where they'll fit in but the veterans know whats up.

Actually, they don't. I certainly don't idolise anyone here or care what anyone here thinks of me regardless of if they have one post or 20,000.

However if you post a lot you're more visible, which means that (at least in theory) people will get to know your name and feel a little more like they know you or something. That's probably the only reason for that perception.

It's pretty much exactly what BonsaiK said, you feel like you can connect to them instead of them just being some faceless dude.

 

[JonnoStrife]

No, not really.
[small]*bows to [user]Neonbob[/user]*[/small]

All hail the Neonbob! Yes, higher post counts means you know more stuff. About things. Derr.

 

[Zedzero]

What not at all -looks at Idealist Communist posters, comforter, stuffed animals and underpants- Don't be ridiculos (sp)

 

[Instant K4rma]

Because the more posts you have, the longer you've been on the site (assuming). If you have a high post count, then it means you've been around a while and people know you. People with higher post counts are mainly more respected around here because they know everyone and have been around for a while. Again, Im assuming this.

I'm not saying that the people with high post counts dont deserve the respect everyone shows them, I'm just stating what I think the reason is.

 

[DemonicVixen]

I've been noticing lately that users with large post counts have a large amount of friends and people that idolize them, and I was wondering if you people think that users with larger post counts deserve to be treated differantly to other users?

Also, I want you to tell me why you think people idolize these users.

Not necesserally true. It might just be that they have made friends due to quoting nice things, sharing same interests or being helpful. You can't say its due to the post count. I had 10 friends when my post count was only 560 and less. I added them because i liked their posts and advice and things, they added me back (most likely to just add to their lists lol) but i don't do it randomly. I choose those who i think are really nice, and have in some way helped me or someone else kindly. I now have over 1000 posts and i don't see people flocking to be on my list. As for the ones with over 2000 or 3000 they are on constantly and have also been here longer meaning they are well known in which case you can expect them to have a lot of friends.

Do i detect some jealousy behind this thread? If your so desperate for friends, instead of creating this thread, go off and quote nice things about people, say nice things, be helpful to other escapists when they ask, and be reasonable. Then your list might grow.

 

[Gxas]

Usually, the people with more posts are more well known and therefore have more friends. I really don't see how this answer is at all hidden. Its quite obvious.

 

[TheLastCylon]

I tend to prefer people who don't have post counts that are too high - they're usually more down to earth.

Exactly what I was going to say.

I think some people with >8000 posts start getting a bit egotistical.

 

[Sacman]

It's a little thing called seniority my friend

come on I've been here for almost 2years and I only have 2 friends.

Edit: I've been here longer then neonbob...

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Furburt, Neonbob, Hubilub all examples of escapist idols.

 

[Pilot Bush]

because they're pretty cool guys...eh posts alot and doesn't afraid of anything
also, they seem more legit

 

[Vrex360]

I would argue that it's because they are considered more 'seasoned' and therefore a more experianced member of the community. Plus being on the escapist for such a long period of time means that you will have gained some form of recognition by the end, like something you do that no one else does. For instance IdealistCommi is famed for his values of communism and Neonbob is known for his shall we say aggressive attitude regarding whales.
However it's worth noting Wanderfreak isn't past four thousand posts at least the last time I checked and he's pretty famous for his rantiness so one can argue that the post count is irrelevant and really it's about which escapians have a lot of personality to bring to the table.

 

[zenoaugustus]

I think there is a difference between being idolized and being popular. Someone with a large number of posts, someone like say, MaxTheReaper (yes, I'm aware he was banned, but let's see how many of you still recognize the name), is well known because of all the comments he/she has made. While yes, people can be idolized, I do think some of the time it's because people are just more well known because they post so often, so naturally people will remember the name or avatar.

 

[Wolfpac05]

well people are definitely going to idolize people who post more because if they have a high amount of posts, then generally that means that they actually care about posting things meaningful, whereas... essentially stereotypically the person with lower posts could or could not just be someone whos bored and puts posts down that don't make any sense and/or insult people for no reason.

 

[Kud]

Do i detect some jealousy behind this thread? If your so desperate for friends, instead of creating this thread, go off and quote nice things about people, say nice things, be helpful to other escapists when they ask, and be reasonable. Then your list might grow.

I have plenty of friends, I just don't add them to my list because I don't see the point of the friends list, Because if you add to many people to your friends list then the people that you really like will get covered over by randoms.

 

[FlyAwayAutumn]

The only thing that has me wondering is why ostracize those with low counts. I'm a notorious lurker and usually don't have ANY posts but I notice the trend on some forums to discount those who don't post much. Just a note, I actually don't see much of that here which is one of the reasons I've actually come out of my shell and posted some stuff occasionally.

You're on of the people I always remember, despite the fact they're rarely around.

It's the difference between a grizzled old veteran and a "Wet behind the years, green as grass" new guy. People who are new are just figuring out where they'll fit in but the veterans know whats up.

I've only been here a few months and some people call me 'A forum legend'.
Which is bullshit really, if I went tomorrow you'd have forgotten about me in a week.

That's not true. If people really consider you a "Forum legend" then if you suddenly dissapeared then I'm quite certain that people would notice. If people know you are connected to you in some way or are stalking you then odds are SOMEONE out of the millions of people around will notice if you just left.