Astroboy907
macrumors 65816
10k. It's kind of crazy the number of people here with 5k posts. I mean, some users are already passing 35k!
I say reserve avatars only for the moderators and the top 1000 posters 😀
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Having to wait untill 500 posts for a Avatar is extremely excessive IMO.
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10k. It's kind of crazy the number of people here with 5k posts. I mean, some users are already passing 35k!
I say reserve avatars only for the moderators and the top 1000 posters 😀
I took the liberty of reopening the thread (with apologies to SBG) since I have something to add, and since I can use my super admin powers to do so. 😛
This business of the post requirement for avatars comes up once in a while. When I read through this thread, it occurred to me that I was the same when I was a new member.
It's not that I felt the number should be changed, so much, as that I loved the site and wanted to show that I was part of it. I watched my own post count, and looked forward to getting to the 500 mark.
Of course, once I got there, I was very blasé about it (funny how that works!).
So I just wanted to add that even though it's very unlikely the requirement will ever change, and even though it is a minor issue, I really like the enthusiasm that leads members to ask about this. 🙂
This business of the post requirement for avatars comes up once in a while. When I read through this thread, it occurred to me that I was the same when I was a new member.
It's not that I felt the number should be changed, so much, as that I loved the site and wanted to show that I was part of it. I watched my own post count, and looked forward to getting to the 500 mark.
Of course, once I got there, I was very blasé about it (funny how that works!).
So I just wanted to add that even though it's very unlikely the requirement will ever change, and even though it is a minor issue, I really like the enthusiasm that leads members to ask about this. 🙂
northernmunky
macrumors 6502a
Absolutely agree! I've been a Macrumours user since 2007 and visit the site daily and always comment in places I feel I have something to contribute/start my own threads. Despite that this will be my 420th post!
In my mind.. I think I've contributed enough to let me have my Avatar!
Wheres my Avatar!! 😕
In my mind.. I think I've contributed enough to let me have my Avatar!
Wheres my Avatar!! 😕
Sital
macrumors 68020
Wow, reading through this thread when I saw Frankenstein's monster that's exactly what I thought!! 😉
(Actually, I enjoy your posts quite alot.)
Mr. Retrofire
macrumors 603
I've been a member since 08 and lurking for probably 10 years and I'm not up to 100 posts yet🙂 I think I'll live.
The Doctor11
macrumors 603
500? Who cares. It's 500. It's an arbitrary number.
Took me almost eight years to get 250 even. Big whoop.
Took me almost eight years to get 250 even. Big whoop.
TechGod
macrumors 68040
2040
At my Current rate I'll be there on April 12th 2040. 😱
But am i correct in thinking that if I become a paid member the avatar is available? It's something I've been meaning to get around to, MR is a good site and certainly should be paid for good work.
At my Current rate I'll be there on April 12th 2040. 😱
But am i correct in thinking that if I become a paid member the avatar is available? It's something I've been meaning to get around to, MR is a good site and certainly should be paid for good work.
S.B.G
Moderator emeritus
Sorry, no. Being a paid member doesn't give an avatar to anyone. The same rules still apply.
How do I contribute to MacRumors.com?
Shrink
macrumors G3
Although it won't get you your avatar any sooner, becoming a paid member not only supports the Forum, but provides some nice perks (e.g. no ads!) and, obviously, I consider it a worthwhile contribution.😀
Southern Dad
macrumors 68000
Parasprite
macrumors 68000
I started shooting for it around 100 and then overshot it to about 750 because I became a regular and didn't notice. 😀
Funny thing, that.
Well I think it's excessive, too. I hate having to scan for my nick in the waste of text threads are instead of just looking for my avatar.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Here's what one of the administrators posted on this topic a couple of years ago, and I think his point remains true today, probably more so given the higher volume of posts/threads found in MacRumors.
S.B.G
Moderator emeritus
No, there is no discipline. It's a perk that is earned for participating in quality discussions.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
There's no discipline or punishment going on. As mentioned, avatars are rewarded to members who participate in the forums. Given the high volume of threads, its not too difficult to find some topics that interest you and interact.
Even if you average 10 posts a day, 5 days a week, you'll reach the threshold in under 3 months.
Well I consider an avatar as more then a perk. But I understand nothing will change. I should consider spamming more 8(
S.B.G
Moderator emeritus
There is a difference between 'spamming' and frivolous posting and quality, meaningful discussion. The former will get the posts removed under the rules.
Easy said. As more of the high traffic areas are very much geared to the usa, it's not easy or even interesting to participate there.
I try to help in programming and take part in Mac centric discussions but I'm only at the half point after over 3 years.
Shrink
macrumors G3
It is possible to reach 500 posts without spamming. It is possible to reach 500 posts by participating in discussions, and posting informative, interesting, and helpful comments.
To suggest that the only way to reach 500 posts is by spamming is, in my opinion, unfair to those who reached their 500 mark by making reasonable and helpful posts.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Perhaps, but then the avatar requirement that rewards participation shouldn't be considered discipline when you're not interested in the topics here at MacRumors.