OFFICIAL POLL: Post-Count Visibility

[Magmar]

I tried to edit my original post to include a poll; however, it seemed that the deadline for the edited addition of a poll has come and gone.

The question is: Do you believe post-counts should remain visible beneath your user-name in regular forum posting, or should they remain hidden and visible only via the User CP and members list?

The argument for maintaining hidden post counts is that it will increase forum activity and promote quality posting while diminishing inequity from new members to veteran/frequent posting members.

The argument against hiding the post counts is that it will reduce the quality of the forums and that the benefits of hiding post counts are not sufficient to justify hiding them.

The neutral argument is that post counts do not matter. An alternative standpoint has been that the general membership should have the democratic opportunity to select whether or not they would like post counts to be visible, or remain hidden.

Therefore, I have eliminated the neutral argument from the poll options. There is no "neutral" option. Members must select whether they are for or against the hiding of post counts.

If the poll is vague or unclear, please indicate so. Mods & such, you have the authority to modify this poll or post to best communicate to the general membership what I am trying to convey. If you do so, please indicate as such, so that all members can benefit from knowing how to present a quality debate before the general membership.

Your vote is cast by secret ballot. Unless I can somehow see the results by being the original poster, they should be hidden and I'm not going to seek a way to view the results.

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Discussion can continue in this thread. Let's have a great debate.

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This poll will end on Tuesday, July 5 which is also my birthday . You have ten days. Vote!

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I'm going to amend this post to include a couple of basic rules, which I believe are in-line with the general forum terms and conditions:
1.) Do not post brief responses that do not add to the quality of the debate. If you are unable to articulate your beliefs on this issue, then do not post them at all.
2.) Do not use this thread as an opportunity to attack those who spearheaded the initiative to hide the post counts. Keep that discussion to private messaging. Those who decided to hide the post counts are active contributors to the forum who will most likely be available to answer your queries.
3.) Do use this thread as your opportunity to voice your opinion in such a way in which all members are equal as we all have exactly one vote.
4.) Do not use Water Gun, Hydro Pump, Surf or any other Water-type attack moves on the Magmar