...the number of posts next to your name was not there? Or what if the date from the time you signed up was missing?
Do you think that some here crave the attention that they receive just by the amount of posts that they create? Do you think that some post in massive amounts only to gain the "status symbol" of Jedi, Emperor, or Supreme One? An analogy could be one who is a pioneer and brags to everyone in their hall about how many hours they put in out in field service.
I know there are some who truly want to help others on this forum. And there are others who merely post fluff the majority of the time. I am not saying that fluff is bad. It usually helps break up the seriousness and tension which often elevates quickly here. I feel that there are a few people that probably would not post as much if the post number went away. I sort of look at it in the same way as how the org dangles the golden carrot(paradise) in front of the rank and file. The more time you spend attending the meetings, going out in field service, assemblies, etc., etc., the closer you are to getting into Paradise's Door. Since the majority here do not attend meetings anymore, some may make up for that lost(or gained) time in their lives by actively posting. Maybe even putting more time in on this board than we ever did studying and preparing for the meetings only to gain that prized status title.
I admit, there are quite a few Jedi, Emperors, and Supreme Ones that I admire greatly. They create and reply to topics that are hard-hitting and to the point. They may post excessively, but I never tire of reading their thoughts put into words. This post was not meant as a slam to ANYONE, but to only see if anyone else feels the same way.
Jourles, waiting for a few slanted comments