Fame and fortune awaits...!

[MuranoSilver]

Oh ohh bags me in - I'd love to be included
Nic xx

[The Dragon]

So glad I don't qualify, I'm not in the least bit photogenic. It is good idea though lets get it on!

[mizgeorge]

Sorry, but I still don't get what the big deal is about being able to rack up masses of posts. Especially if few of them are on-topic.

This isn't directed at anyone in particular, but as an active member of several forums, moderator of another and admin for another still (which are nothing to do with jewellery), I'm only too aware how obsessed people become with getting their post counts up, regardless of how much drivel gets posted to do this.

Surely it should be about quality rather than sheer quantity?

[bustagasket]

Actually, post counts have little to do with an enjoyment of chatting with people. If i see a thread and wish to comment, be it serious or just plain daft then i do so. Post counts are just a by product. And if they were reset to zero to morrow i would still post as much.

[mizgeorge]

And that's just my point Su'.

I enjoy reading your chatter, but should it mean you qualify for anything special?

Why penalise those who are not natural chatters. It seems a very random way of deciding anything.

[bustagasket]

Well i would imagine that that is for Adam to reply to as i cannot speak on his behalf.

But yes, i understand that you can be an active member without actually speaking, but then its a forum, speaking is what makes it work in my humble opinion.

[mizgeorge]

Don't worry Su'. I didn't ask you to speak of his behalf
My point wasn't about not speaking at all, more about the on/off topic balance.

And since I can barely type at all at the moment as I'm still in plaster, I think that's enough from me.

[apike]

Hi Su' and George ,

The competition to incentivise comments was used solely to encourage people to register and post those initial few comments as you stated George, interesting forums can become somewhat addictive. However we were not sure what kind of response our Cooksongold hosted forum would receive and I do indeed believe the competition has worked in encouraging some people to make those first initial strides towards registering and posting who may not have normally done so.

I also would agree with Su' that I believe people who are using the forum regularly would not be further incentivised to post more often for a better chance to win or for increased forum status, but simply because some members are chattier characters than others and possibly spend more time online. I'm also of the belief that the content on the forum is well balanced and the vast majority of the 'off-topic' chat is still appropriate as a forum is a social platform, a place for people to interact and socialise as well as discuss jewellery related topics, and we also encourage this.

In regards to the few members being featured on the forum, this was loosely based on members with high post-counts, however was not the only factor, post quality and relevance was also part of the criteria. As I'm sure you'd agree post-counts is the basic tangible measure than anyone would look at in terms of 'top posters' as a basic claim when trying to advertise and raise the profile of the forum.

To date we have received lots of extremely positive feedback, however do appreciate any concerns being raised from our members and work to ensure that the vast majority of forum content is highly relevant and accessible to all.

Thanks,
Adam

[bustagasket]

Thank you for clarifying things for us Adam, and i think you are right, this forum is very balanced between technical and informative posts and friends having a chat and getting to know each other posts.

Well i am more than content as you can tell from all the hours i spend on here lmao.

Just dont tell hubby i am here when i am supposed to be working shhhhhhhhhhhh

[AlexandraBuckle]

oooh I just got the email!! Its really fab

Thanks for including me on it!