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What a terrible idea was requiring "elite" status to be attained by reaching 100 posts. Who's idea was that? The forums are just filled useless accounts that intend to contribute nothing, all bumping threads from who knows how long ago, machine gun replying to everything with useless anecdotes all in a quest to get to 100 then vanish back into the ether. This makes it hard for anyone to actually follow or reply to a thread as in a moments time that thread is bumped off into oblivion. I see accounts that are only a few hours old already with 100 posts. This can't be the way can it? Make it time gated for "elite" status of at least 2 weeks or something. Anything is better than what's been happening here lately.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 17:29:44
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Amen at this point, I'm making a point to mark all these useless posts as spam but doubt it will do anything.
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CraptacularOne
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 17:47:58
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ShurikenTenshi Amen at this point, I'm making a point to mark all these useless posts as spam but doubt it will do anything.
I did the same, but gave up.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 19:58:05
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 19:58:39
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CraptacularOne What a terrible idea was requiring "elite" status to be attained by reaching 100 posts. Who's idea was that? The forums are just filled useless accounts that intend to contribute nothing, all bumping threads from who knows how long ago, machine gun replying to everything with useless anecdotes all in a quest to get to 100 then vanish back into the ether. This makes it hard for anyone to actually follow or reply to a thread as in a moments time that thread is bumped off into oblivion. I see accounts that are only a few hours old already with 100 posts. This can't be the way can it? Make it time gated for "elite" status of at least 2 weeks or something. Anything is better than what's been happening here lately.
Agree.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 20:12:10
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A Mod Rigs build and 100 posts or something that requires a little more interaction. Your right CraptacularOne, more is needed to eliminate the flood of the useless spam clutter.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 20:14:30
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 20:21:44
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What would you have required for Elite other than a post count? A certain account age or something?
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 20:24:16
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Agree. But there are higher powers to be
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/15 20:33:32
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I was going to create a similar discussion the other day but ran into a paradox. I'd be creating a useless thread complaining about useless threads, doing exactly what I cannot stand. Agreed that this forum has the feeling of a dumping ground where uninformed, impatient and what seem to be spoiled privileged little brats ranting about a queue they don't understand amongst other things. "EVGA sucks because (insert poorly explained antidote). I enjoy reading and commenting but the cesspool is overflowing and polluting a great community. Kudos to EVGA for thriving in a bad time. They found a way to create new customers, but is it at the expense of a more mature following?
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 00:48:38
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Being in a situation where getting some hardware is nigh impossible, I personally am very grateful that EVGA has this free option of getting into a queue. Yes, I'm trying to reach 100 posts to secure a better positioning. I realize that the forums are kind of devalued with many accounts posting random bs just to reach that. But I appreciate it in these tougher times, despite the drawbacks it has on the community
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 01:38:34
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Well replies are not "spam" if they are in topic, it's the 3D itself. If EVGA put this 100 posts limit and people are in topic with the thread, I don't see the problem. I am trying to reach 100 posts as well, trying to stay as much in topic as I can
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 01:42:21
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I pointed a few out to these posters but I don't think it'll do much.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 01:45:34
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carlese Well replies are not "spam" if they are in topic, it's the 3D itself. If EVGA put this 100 posts limit and people are in topic with the thread, I don't see the problem. I am trying to reach 100 posts as well, trying to stay as much in topic as I can
I agree but people are literally replying random things that have nothing to do with the topic.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 09:23:13
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How ironic that in this very thread we have someone that just joined yesterday that have spammed the forums to 100 posts for their "elite" status. If this is what EVGA wants of their forums is to just be a cesspool of useless garbage spam then bravo on a job well done.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 09:27:05
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jaylux
carlese Well replies are not "spam" if they are in topic, it's the 3D itself. If EVGA put this 100 posts limit and people are in topic with the thread, I don't see the problem. I am trying to reach 100 posts as well, trying to stay as much in topic as I can
I agree but people are literally replying random things that have nothing to do with the topic.
Hmm...I'm torn between "this is spam to hit 100" and "this is an agreement...."...I think I'll stay with the former. It's spam to hit 100.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 09:39:53
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 09:47:47
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I wonder if the forums will ever go back to the way it was? I miss the days when the forum was a place to chill and get advice on builds, troubleshooting and generally talking about our hobby.
The forum, as it is, is no better than a common room in an asylum.... everyone mumbling and grumbling with no substance.....
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 10:01:38
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A lot of people will disappear once they make their "100" for elite until another GPU is released which may not be until the 4000 series debuts. Just guessing that possibly 5-10% will stay around. Besides the spam, the resurrecting of dead threads I just don't get. The last two I saw, were from 2011 and 2015. EVGA must have had their reasons to change elite criteria and hopefully it will work out for the better in the end. Until then, there will be flocks of spam cans flying around.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 10:09:42
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I'm part of this, but a legit person trying to get there. I've offered real answer to threads that I've joined and I'm enjoying learning on different threads.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 10:09:55
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No BR for this thread🤔. I am dissatisfied as well, but the damage is done and there's Nail we can do about fellas. Nail😒
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 10:21:58
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This is at least the third time I remember this happening, shortages, flock to EVGA, spam elite, get in the queue. There has to be millions of elite member by now over the years this has been going on. Getting in the queue with a million other people for the limited amount of cards available is nearly fruitless. This is not new, just a repeat. This too shall come to pass. Soon I hope. Maybe one thing to do is if they know they will have 5,000 cards, only let 5,000 people in the queue. Once 5k are in, close the queue. Having 25,000 in the queue where 20,000 will never get a card makes people very unhappy. As seen in so many posts the last couple days. People maybe upset they did not get in, but not as upset waiting half a year and not getting a card.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 10:47:40
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CraptacularOne What a terrible idea was requiring "elite" status to be attained by reaching 100 posts. Who's idea was that? The forums are just filled useless accounts that intend to contribute nothing, all bumping threads from who knows how long ago, machine gun replying to everything with useless anecdotes all in a quest to get to 100 then vanish back into the ether. This makes it hard for anyone to actually follow or reply to a thread as in a moments time that thread is bumped off into oblivion. I see accounts that are only a few hours old already with 100 posts. This can't be the way can it? Make it time gated for "elite" status of at least 2 weeks or something. Anything is better than what's been happening here lately.
There are several posts in this thread I could put a "+1" to, but I'll limit it to just this one... +1 I couldn't agree more...
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 11:12:19
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 11:34:37
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I can't help but feel sad being one of the people who did sort of flock in late. I try to have something substantive when I come to the table but I guess i'm just a late customer. Sucks my 1080 died now if not later/earlier.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 13:21:18
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Agree...but I personally stay in non topic threads unless I have something meaningful to say. 100 posts is good way to slow down queue and give people a chance. IMO.
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 13:40:05
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I'm here for the 100th post. Maybe I'll stick around. Maybe not ☺️
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Re: Forums are a disaster........
2021/06/16 14:03:10
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Momus123 I'm here for the 100th post. Maybe I'll stick around. Maybe not ☺️
You have earned a Spam can😁
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