Then displaying level encourages spam too, since you can spam up your level. Really, I just think this addition would promote elitism in certain users saying things like others opinions don't matter if they haven't been using the site long enough.
Spamming isn't as rampant a problem as it was when there were leaderboards in the old forums before the redesign.
[QUOTE="Thorpe89"]It's not required. Your level is there to show how long you've been active on the site.8sardinr
not at all... level is hjust as bad as posts, ive been active for 3 years just as urself, but compare r levels
Your level is based on how active you are, not how long you've been a member. You don't have very many message board posts which most likely leads to why you have a much lower user level.
Then displaying level encourages spam too, since you can spam up your level. Really, I just think this addition would promote elitism in certain users saying things like others opinions don't matter if they haven't been using the site long enough.
Spamming isn't as rampant a problem as it was when there were leaderboards in the old forums before the redesign.
spazzx625
Spam up your level? But doesn't the Max Cap % on levels stop that from happing now?
The system is fine as it is now. Both a user's level and post count give a decent indication as to how much they use the site, and I don't think showing the date joined would be of any use. We need to stop trying to change the site because of spammers. They're the extreme minority after all. This reminds me of the posting emblems enhancement, which was opposed because it might promote spam. I really hate the idea that we're letting those few people, who waste their lives posting useless trash, ruin ideas that regular users would benefit from.
Then displaying level encourages spam too, since you can spam up your level. Really, I just think this addition would promote elitism in certain users saying things like others opinions don't matter if they haven't been using the site long enough.
Spamming isn't as rampant a problem as it was when there were leaderboards in the old forums before the redesign.
fastesttruck
Spam up your level? But doesn't the Max Cap % on levels stop that from happing now?
Yes, but posting a lot can easily max out the cap, from what I have seen.
Then displaying level encourages spam too, since you can spam up your level. Really, I just think this addition would promote elitism in certain users saying things like others opinions don't matter if they haven't been using the site long enough.
Spamming isn't as rampant a problem as it was when there were leaderboards in the old forums before the redesign.
LTomlinson21
Spam up your level? But doesn't the Max Cap % on levels stop that from happing now?
Yes, but posting a lot can easily max out the cap, from what I have seen.
Well, before the redesign refreshers worked to spam up levels too. I agree with the SolidSnake said...We need to stop worrying about potential spammers.
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