The only fact that large numbers of posts indicate, is that some of us may have too much free time on our hands, nothing more.
True in some sense but then again if one were to follow that logic then another forum member could dismiss everything you just posted because you have over 1000 posts...could they not?
A post count is definitely not a true representation of the individual as that individual might post nothing but argumentative, conflictual information which, even at the best of times, would not be even remotely helpful....or, worse, that individual might post information that is less than truthful in nature if for no other reason than to produce amusement for themselves.
However, one must also consider that to continue to post on any given forum an individual must have some purpose or must derive some form of satifaction related to the content material. To continue to post for no reason whatsoever and for an extended period of time in an area that said person has no interest or experience seems quite improbable to me.
Regardless, I am a little off topic at this point.....
Taking something said at "face value," and reading something that is not there, anticipating the command, jumping the gun, assuming, etc, is entirely different. Especially when the presumption is because someone's gear of preference was dissed and the person being offended has made more posts than the other person.
I agree totally. Two entirely different animals and I am not necessarily defending what occurred on this thread. My initial post should verify that. However, one cannot totally dismiss the similarity between some of the "troll type" posts that are generated on the various forums and the orignal post on this thread.
Was it right for everyone to "jump on his case"?....ofcourse not. However, I can see why they might have misunderstood the intent of the post in the first place. Call it "Post traumatic Troll Post Syndrome" if you like....
