Post count importance ?

[flyinion]

I think it's also good to look at the join date if someone has a low post count. They may not post much, but if they've been around a while they may have soaked up a ton of good info and just leak some out once in a while

edit: LOL davidc11291 I think we had a telepathic connection going on.

[rider9195]

Originally Posted by davidc11291

The most important thing IMO is the quality of what they've posted in the past. I look at the length of time someone's been a member more than the post count. Post count is a measure of how much they talk. It's not necessarily a good thing or a bad thing. IMO, if someone's been on the forum for 2 years, there's a good chance that even if they were a total newbie when they started, they've probably learned a lot from being on the forum for 2 years and their advice is probably good.

That being said, there's plenty of members who are brand new, but have been detailing the right way for years and really know what they're talking about. It's just hard to tell until they've built up a decent post history that you can read and confirm that they know what they're talking about.

Several times I've started a thread to ask a question and been really surprised to get an answer from someone who's been a member for 3 years and has a post count of 25. Either they abandoned the forum for a long time and recently came back, or they've spent the past 3 years reading and soaking up knowledge.

Finally, no matter what someone has done online, it doesn't mean anything if they haven't been spending a lot of time in the garage doing the work.

I see that when some people introduce themselves, they mention they have been at least been washing and waxing their vehicle for the past couple years. And that applies to me. I have only been a member on here for a little over a year. But have been caring for cars for two years before that.

[FivePoint.0]

I have a fairly high post count. However, there's plenty of members on this board that have less posts, but have better skills and knowledge than me. I'm not knocking myself as I feel I know a sufficient amount, but I still have a lot to learn. Moral of the story, don't rely on post count for accuracy of answers.

[davidc11291]

Originally Posted by flyinion

edit: LOL davidc11291 I think we had a telepathic connection going on.

I don't think so. I don't have a home telephone line anymore, just cell phone.










ROFL..... Yes, I just laughed at my own joke.

[BobbyG]

I think the consistency, quality, and content of the post gives the reader a comfort level with a member and their skill level...

[Nappers]

I look at post count, join date and visit their profile and see what threads they started and what they said.

[rock012345]

To answer your question, if any of these people say something, they are right

Bobby G
Nick@Autogeek
Corey (CEE DOG)
Fun (Bob)
Mike Philips
Flannigan
Chris (IID)

oh and mainly content matter... for example me, I think I have 400 post? but if I told you to wash your car with Dawn soap and a old t-shirt, even if I have 400 post, don't listen to me...unless you are listening to me telling you to not listen to me...then yeah follow that

[Audi X2]

Originally Posted by SSizzlin'

I have a fairly high post count. However, there's plenty of members on this board that have less posts, but have better skills and knowledge than me. I'm not knocking myself as I feel I know a sufficient amount, but I still have a lot to learn. Moral of the story, don't rely on post count for accuracy of answers.

But Mark don't short change yourself!
Your ratio of posts vs. vehicles owned in a 4 week time period will never be surpassed

[timaishu]

I've never really thought about this.

I think checking a users previous posts are the best way to go about it. You start to recognize the regulars and you gain a trust of sorts.

I've been around since 2010, and I have around a 1200 posts. By no means am I an expert. I try to help those that I can if I feel I can contribute. But for the more technical stuff, I let you guys take the reigns while I try to absorb what you say.

[FivePoint.0]

Originally Posted by Audi X2

But Mark don't short change yourself!
Your ratio of posts vs. vehicles owned in a 4 week time period will never be surpassed

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

That's too funny, Buddy!