Contributing to the Site

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It boils down to comfort levels of participation......

Do you think someone shy or uncomfortable with posting would be more likely to post a single one word answer in fun and games.......or a whole diatribe in BDSM general???....The point is they posted. And hopefully the experience will be good and positive and will lead to more participation in other topics....

I could care less about the post count...and yes I have gotten quite a few posts in fun and games, because I enjoy them.......but I also participate in all sections of the library. The writers block, prose, poetry and photo art, BDSM and general.....all of it, including chat. Truthfully, for the longest time I didn’t allow the “Forum Goddess” flag in my profile. Personally I think its rather tasteless….I didn’t realize there was a thing as “post envy”…and oh God now… “welcome envy”……..LOL

The games however are more then you relies.........especially if you don't frequent them often and watch the flow of the games.....They are not always insipid one word jokes. They can be a fast paced prid quo pro form of communication...Its a very good way to get to know people...even if it is only one or two word at a time.....

You get to know how people feel...and what they think, you get to know who they are. Are they happy or sad today? Did they have a good day or a bad day. Do they feel good or bad...All without the pressure of having a "conversation" with someone else... The games are a good place to blow off steam and not to make a joke…..but to play with your self.

You just can’t go into chat and spill your guts......but in games you can if you want to…Some people won’t take the time or have the desire to make long posts, but are willing to share themselves in a more light hearted way.

For example....my personal favorite.."Reason for a spanking"..

...........Because I am sad to see this thread......


So, should “post count” be recognized?. Yes I think it should and for several reasons. High post counts indicate an active and alive site, something that advertisers look for. Most importantly, it tells members that they are valued.

Granted members who don’t like the fun and games section will not have post counts as high those that do. So why not lower the bar??...say every 250 or 500 posts?? And change the flag at each milestone…..that way everyone, no matter where and how they post will be recognized.