Is the post count transferrable?

[Wolfman200]

I just noticed that most of the administrators and moderators still have their old post counts. Is there any way for us to do this?

BTW, the new forums look great!:)

[Bob]

Tom agreed to the following criteria for the transfer of post counts following the topic being raised on the old forum.

I will accept post count transfer requests after these old forums are locked to read-only only for members who have 3 or more stars (i.e., have 100 or more posts) or have been a member of iPodlounge for six months or more as of the day the old forums are locked.

And, again, I'll see how many requests I get and determine if this is going to be manageable.

[rfaison]

I'm casting my vote for transferring the count - presuming it doesn't involve an outrageous amount of work.

I ask myself "why it matters?" - and confess that it's hard to say. But having enjoyed the Lounge for a while (I think for longer than 6 months, but it may be close) and watching my post count grow as I raised questions and then began having some info to contribute too (but trying not to post simply to bump up the count) - it's kind of a pain to start over at '1'.

But - in the larger scheme of things and issues in life - this is just barely even worth mentioning (lest you think I have no perspective whatsoever!!).

Again I say - the Lounge is a great place. I'm learning my way around it's new home.

While I'm chiming in with various $.02's - one difference I notice is that here the 'user name' is the name appearing on posts. I liked having the option on the old board of having a different posting name. Perhaps I didn't read the directions carefully enough when I registered here - but I don't see that a different name is an option here - mild bummer (and weren't the smilies in color on the old board?).

[Kenny]

Frankly, I dont think it matters all that much.
But if they're going to transfer postcounts for some people (which they have already), I think they should do it for everyone (so long as they've met those requirements).

[Bob]

At the moment there are 852 members on this board.
There were 6983 members on the old xsorbit board.
The post counts for moderators were transferred during the initial setup and trial of the new board.
Someone had to make sure it was working before it became live.
There were only 6 "staff" details to move over. This was all done during the initial setup.
Tom has volunteered to transfer post counts of members who meet a set criteria, and only if it is manageable.
As to how much work is involved only Tom will be able to say - if it turns into a mammoth task then he may decide against it.
I hope you all realise we are part-timers here and cannot spend hours moving info across - the divorce rate would soar!!!

We will do our best but ask for your understanding in the matter.

Bob

[rfaison]

You all definitely have my understanding in navigating the various tasks of transferring the board. I know that the transfer itself has been done in order to attain some greater goods - its inevitable that along the way there will be some changes & shifts - all things won't be like they used to be, which is guaranteed to stir up the populace in varying degrees :) .

Please read my previous post as simply a statement of my, admittedly self-serving, preferences. Granted my participation has been relatively short, since last fall, but I've seen enough to have great confidence in those who run the place.

[m.r.m.]

Originally posted by rfaison
You all definitely have my understanding in navigating the various tasks of transferring the board. I know that the transfer itself has been done in order to attain some greater goods - its inevitable that along the way there will be some changes & shifts - all things won't be like they used to be, which is guaranteed to stir up the populace in varying degrees :) .

Please read my previous post as simply a statement of my, admittedly self-serving, preferences. Granted my participation has been relatively short, since last fall, but I've seen enough to have great confidence in those who run the place.

:)

no worries, mate! ;)