10,000 Posts! w00t!

[Phi for All]

I just wanted to speculate a bit on the kind of dedication it takes to make 10,000 posts on an internet science forum. That kind of loyalty to the site and interest in the subject is pretty rare. And we're not talking about spammy kind of LOL=type posts. We're talking informative, knowledgeable, well-founded posts that have helped a great many people.

 

I think that would be quite an accomplishment, don't you?

[5614]

10,000 posts is pretty impressive, well, ok, it's amazing! Especially such good and interesting ones.

 

Nice one... give that man a beer!

 

[RyanJ]

Ah yes and 10,000 helpful ones at that... not offten do we get to see such an event.... we are just lucky there is no raking system yet or the user would be putting most of us to shame

 

Don't pretend you don't know who you are Congrads ready for the 10,000th post from me and hope to see many more interesting posts in the chemistry section from you (Which I will read with great interest).

 

Cheers,

 

Ryan Jones

[herpguy]

Great job!

 

Hey, why aren't we saying who the man we're talking about is?

[RyanJ]

Great job!

 

Hey' date=' why aren't we saying who the man we're talking about is?[/quote']

 

We'r hoping for a guest apperence

 

Come on mr big poster we know your lurking out there somewhere

 

Cheers,

 

Ryan Jones

[5614]

Ssshhh, it's a secret!!

 

 

 

 

He'll never guess!

 

 

 

 

It is almost 10:30pm here, maybe he has gone to bed! Recharge those batteries for a day of posting tomorrow!

[Royston]

10,000 posts, and all a worthwhile read as well ! I'd be very proud of myself if I was that consistent...congrats !

[why?]

This is the only forum I know with so much Information.

[ecoli]

I can only hope that I will one day reach this mark... that I can show the same loyalty and dedication as the 10,000 post man.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Excuse me while I grab Sayonara and ask him to edit postcounts.

[ecoli]

Excuse me while I grab Sayonara and ask him to edit postcounts.

 

but then, everyone would know... you just gave it away.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

No, I'd just ask him to halve everybody's postcount.

[swansont]

Do posts in speculations count toward your total? (edit: it seems to be so) I know that general discussion ones do not. If so, posting in this thread would not contribute toward "informative, knowledgeable, well-founded posts" even though it padded your post count total.

 

I don't think post count is particularly meaningful.

[Phi for All]

I don't think post count is particularly meaningful.

It's not. But in discussing this with YT2095, I pointed out that it was too tempting a number to let it slide by on just any ordinary post. I more or less forced this thread on him in the hopes he would be able to post his 10,000th here as opposed to wasting it explaining to some creationist about why we still have monkeys if man evolved from them.

 

His 10,000th may end up in Chemistry if the timing is right. I just wanted to provide a stage. It's an event, we're having a virtual party, you're all invited!

[YT2095]

and so,,,,

 

here it is, My 10,000`th post.

 

Thank You each for your kind words, it`s been both a Pleasure And a Honour to have been here (nearly 3 years) and share information, I expect I`ve Easily learned as much as I`ve been of help occasionaly.

 

I guess it isn`t bad for someone that used to complain when given a 2,000 word essay to write at school (and often wouldn`t even bother doing it!), and have very little in the way of Formal Qualifications too, seriously, I have little to nothing On Paper.

 

I guess it helps when it`s a subject you`re Interested in and have great folk to work alongside with, Roll on the Next 10,000

 

Cheers All

 

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[Phi for All]

Congratulations, YT, you big post whore! j/k

 

Seriously, thanks for your committment, I know you've taught me a great deal (injury-free explosions, creative cell phone usage, what chemicals are OK to sprinkle on corn flakes, to name a few) and I really appreciate it. You're a rare mix of smarts and patience and we're lucky to have you here.

 

Here's a big pint of what's good for ya for all your time and effort, and an across-the-pond pat on the back (after you take a taste, so it doesn't spill). I'm proud of you, my friend!

[RyanJ]

Once again congeradulations

 

Look forward to seeing your 20,000th post

 

Cheers,

 

Ryan Jones

[YT2095]

Thanks, and worry not, even as I type my Sub-Unit (eventual replacement) is in Rigorous Training! http://www.yt2095.net/teachemyoung.jpg

 

so ya can all look out!

[silkworm]

We're talking informative' date=' knowledgeable, well-founded posts that have helped a great many people.

 

I think that would be quite an accomplishment, don't you?[/quote']

 

Absolutely. It's his work that keeps me going as an SFN poster. His first post in the thread, Best Post Ever, I think is some of his best work:

 

Oh for crying out loud, you have GOTTA BE kidding!?

 

Notice the all capitals for "GOTTA BE" and the tandem punctuation of "!?" You don't read this sentence. You feel it. YT isn't just some guy on forum. He's an artist.

 

Congratulations YT. I wasn't sure if it was possible, but you've done it. I hope you finally get the respect that you deserve.

[The Peon]

Congrats Sci forums! I have learned a great deal coming to these forums, and made some friends. I can only wish that I can continue contributing to this great archive of information.

[Phi for All]

Thanks' date=' and worry not, even as I type my Sub-Unit (eventual replacement) is in Rigorous Training! http://www.yt2095.net/teachemyoung.jpg

 

so ya can all look out![/quote']I see Hannah Maria-May is learning Control - Alt - Delete. She's a Windows baby!

[bascule]

Yeah, I consider myself something of a forum whore, and even on forums I've been posting on for 3+ years I've barely broken 5,000... 10,000 is nuts

[JohnB]

I too must add my congratulations. 10,000 posts is a worthy feat. (Although i missed the one about the Cornflakes. )

 

Me lid is tipped, Sir.