ddudley 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 We now have 3714 members.There 1411 people who have signed up for the forum and never posted a single message.Another 582 have only posted 1 message.Another 297 have posted 2 messages.These people make up 61.5% of the membership here.The top 25 posters have together posted 14,794 messages.That's 31% of the total 47,786 messages that have been posted here. Link to post Share on other sites
allinbluff35 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 that is not useless trivia that is useless INFORMATION. If you would have asked questions about how many people haven't posted yet or something like that then it would be trivia but for now it is useless information. Link to post Share on other sites
ddudley 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 that is not useless trivia that is useless INFORMATION. If you would have asked questions about how many people haven't posted yet or something like that then it would be trivia but for now it is useless information.An excellent point. Maybe it should be titled "useless forum statistics". Link to post Share on other sites
Devilkin 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Not quite true, allin.From dictionary.comTrivia: Insignificant or inessential mattersYou are referring to 'playing trivia' like Trivial Pursuit. The word has been bastardized in the last few years to the meaning you are implying.The original poster was correct in his use of the word - interesting but insignificant (in the grand scheme of things).Now to stay on topic, its good to see that even though there are only a few hundred that post regularly, there are thousands watching quietly in the background. Not everyone has the 'need to be heard', but at least they are here, reading, learning about poker and Daniel.Dev Link to post Share on other sites
allinbluff35 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Sweet you changed the name of it so now I am going to look like an ass. Yah like I care. Link to post Share on other sites
Devilkin 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 allin . . sometimes you just make it TOO easy . . .;)Dev Link to post Share on other sites
ddudley 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Not quite true, allin.From dictionary.comTrivia: Insignificant or inessential mattersYou are referring to 'playing trivia' like Trivial Pursuit. The word has been bastardized in the last few years to the meaning you are implying.The original poster was correct in his use of the word - interesting but insignificant (in the grand scheme of things).Now to stay on topic, its good to see that even though there are only a few hundred that post regularly, there are thousands watching quietly in the background. Not everyone has the 'need to be heard', but at least they are here, reading, learning about poker and Daniel.DevI light of this new information I think the original title will have to go back. Link to post Share on other sites
allinbluff35 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I don't like editing posts so I won't do it. I think the saddest part of that is you had go to dictionary.com to correct someone on a poker forum at 6:30 in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites
Devilkin 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Its only 6:30 in the morning in your part of the world I guess . . thats twice you've been caught not doing your homework . . . Dev Link to post Share on other sites
allinbluff35 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Its only 6:30 in the morning in your part of the world I guess . . thats twice you've been caught not doing your homework . . . Devthat could be why I am currently failing out of college Link to post Share on other sites
Devilkin 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Sorry to hear that . . we can verbally spar all we want, but I never wish RL failure to anyone, especially a fellow poker player.Good luck in your collegiate efforts. If it makes you feel any better - I was rusticated (nice term for 'get your butt out of our university and make room for someone that has half a brain') my first year of university. Got right back into the game after that wakeup call, currently have a Business diploma, a degree and now run the computer systems at that same university.Ain't life funny sometimes?Dev Link to post Share on other sites
Guest XXEddie Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 you have WAY too much time on your hands Link to post Share on other sites
Devilkin 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 you have WAY too much time on your handsUnderstatement of the year . .its feast or famine in my job. Right now, its a VERY slow time. Happily I have all you guys and gals to keep me entertained . . .Dev Link to post Share on other sites
aneurysm 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 allin . . sometimes you just make it TOO easy . . .;)Devwhat? peterborough? me too, where in ptbo? Link to post Share on other sites
Solodell 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 We now have 3714 members.There 1411 people who have signed up for the forum and never posted a single message.Another 582 have only posted 1 message.Another 297 have posted 2 messages.These people make up 61.5% of the membership here.The top 25 posters have together posted 14,794 messages.That's 31% of the total 47,786 messages that have been posted here.well, if we have that many members, how come more don't sign up for the forum challenge? Also, why sign up for the forum if you aren't gonna post. I mean, if you wanna just lurk, you don't need to sign up.... Link to post Share on other sites
NormanHaupt 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 We now have 3714 members.There 1411 people who have signed up for the forum and never posted a single message.Another 582 have only posted 1 message.Another 297 have posted 2 messages.These people make up 61.5% of the membership here.The top 25 posters have together posted 14,794 messages.That's 31% of the total 47,786 messages that have been posted here.You'd think this would mean we'd have more funny people here. hmph Link to post Share on other sites
Wilderness 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Also, why sign up for the forum if you aren't gonna post. I mean, if you wanna just lurk, you don't need to sign up....If they don't post, how will they answer your question? lol :PActually though, if I was just a lurker I'd still register as well, the reason being that when you sign in to the forums, it will tell you where the new posts and stuff are since your last visit, but it can't do that if you aren't registered. Link to post Share on other sites
Thumper 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I want a recount! I'm quite sure I wans't counted the first time. :(Make sure you keep the lists up to date by posting updates every two or three minutes... wouldn't want to miss anyone else or any new messages would you?Hmmm... I think this post comes under the heading of useless nonsense, so make sure that you count it at leat five times. Or mayby I should post it five times to increase my posting count.Thumper Link to post Share on other sites
theresa113 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 In business, it is called the Pareto Principle. 20% of your customers give you 80% of your business.Want to know more (it's something everyone should be aware of) then follow the link.http://management.about.com/cs/generalmana...areto081202.htm Link to post Share on other sites
jtwoms 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Just do add more to this amazing debate, isn't it redundant to call it "useless" trivia? Doesn't the word trivial connote something that is insignificant and otherwise useless? Link to post Share on other sites
DCWildcat 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 That's really interesting about the Pareto principle. I'd never heard that.And yes, it is redundant to call something useless trivia. It'd be like saying trivial trivia, which is quite obviously redundant. Link to post Share on other sites
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