In the days of yesteryore, long before the advent of pub club, badges and even more than two subforums under the label of "Discussion," post count was worth paying attention to. Going Gonzo was a
big milestone. A high post count didn't mean anyone was more important or a better user than anyone else, but it had some real meaning.
Since usergroups became a thing, and there are now legitimate ways of posting one-word comments that count towards one's post count, the number's lost most of its value. Still, with the boom of the Escapist population, I'd say "good riddance." Post count elitism is largely a thing of the past.
That being said, what
my post count means to me is what it meant for everyone back in the day. I hardly
ever use forum games or usergroups, so for me, this number marks my text contributions to the forum's community. I take a bit of personal pride in it, though I don't expect anyone else to care. I just
can't quit love the Escapist.
Edit: Woah, only a couple posts away from 8,500 posts! :0