Post count redux, ...and other post displayed-related things Options

[*mipadi*]

So I've been looking over the post-display style of cB and comparing it to other forums and discussion-thread-type sites I frequent, and I think it could use an "upgrade". Admittedly, I am a bit of minimalist when it comes to design, but I'm inclined to think that the post display style of cB is a bit busy, and could stand to be cleaned up a little.

First of all, post count. I think we should get rid of post count, or at least the display of post counts. People are too obsessed with their post counts, which don't even reveal much about a user, except for how much crap they post. So let's just get rid of it.

Secondly, extra user info like custom rank, group, joined date, location, member no., and status. Shove that stuff to the user info page display, or iconify some of it.

Basically, on posts, just display an avatar, username, and post date and time. Save the extra info for the user page, or get rid of it entirely. If status is deemed to be important, iconify it along with the post. Iconify "rankings" like moderator and admin, too. Give them a little badge next to their name.

[GREASEbaby]

I personally like looking at a person's post count. Because sometimes it can explain behavior, respect, or whether I should respect them.

However, it wouldn't be a bad thing to see them go away. The spam is probably a certain to go away. But would the PPD remain? Because without the post count, can the PPD calculate itself? I believe that PPD is something very important for official members and designers and staff.

I kind of like the badge idea myself, but isn't that a little too vague? Like the same navy blue badge for the whole staff team? I think we should give them different colors - like Gold for admin, Silver for head, and so on. Or different styles, perhaps?

I agree with Rebecca - From and Member No isn't something that most people use on a daily basis.

I don't know about status though.

Hmm, Michael - with your new design for cb4, member titles would have to go too - a lot of people enjoy reading those.