Battle_Korbi Posted May 20, 2017 Topic title length aside, what gives that I often recognize pretty much everyone who replies to threads, while I won't give out names, I am sure that some people will agree, and by extension, recognize me even. So? *title question here* 0 Share this post Link to post
Misty Posted May 20, 2017 It's easy recognize those who comment threads very often. I can even found some people from here in facebook. That's how everything happens in life. You just got familiar with forum and started notice people here. 1 Share this post Link to post
Doominator2 Posted May 20, 2017 Doomworld isn't made up of millions of users like say Facebook or twitter, and also not all of those registered accounts actively post. After you post here for a while its pretty common to run into people that you've previously seen post. 5 Share this post Link to post
Nine Inch Heels Posted May 20, 2017 Some people are simply interacting more than others, for better or for worse is subject to the eye of the beholder. Basically, the more active posters, which probably includes yours truly, are more visible, thus it seems as if you keep running into them/us more frequently. You may or may not notice that, depending on the topic in question, these "more visual" posters also change, since everybody has topics of varying personal preference/relevance. 5 Share this post Link to post
ShoDemo Posted May 20, 2017 Step 1: Think of an answer to the thread, based on the title. Step 2: Open thread and go for a reply. Step 3: See NIH and others posting what you wanted to write, way better than you would have done. Step 4: Like dem posts and exit thread. :-) 2 Share this post Link to post
DoctorGenesis Posted May 20, 2017 No not really. Some people are just more active than others, or are like me and don't even think before posting and then look at the post 2 hours later and wince at how poorly written it is. 0 Share this post Link to post
torekk Posted May 20, 2017 Doomworld is a relatively small place with like 80 people online at the time, compared to e.g. Facepunch with about 2000 people online. And even there you have your "usual suspects", my guess is it's just because forums are kind of a "dying" species with social networks, kinda like IRC got replaced for many by MSN and then Skype, nowadays propably Discord. 1 Share this post Link to post
Jayextee Posted May 21, 2017 I kinda like the communal feel from seeing recognisable posters; gives the avatar/username combo more character per user - for better or worse. We all know by now from experience (to cite three examples right off the top of my head) Maes is argumentative, Goatlord's the stoner (or at least *hits blunt* a fair amount), Tarnsman's a contrarian sort, et cetera et cetera. Pretty useful to be able to gauge the relevance to one's own preferences or opinions based on the typical forum behaviour. And yes, Battle_Kirby. I recognise you, mainly as a rather keen/excitable newbie. May your ardour and passion last as you mature (or at least your DW presence does). :) 4 Share this post Link to post
Decay Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) I am shocked, SHOCKED, to hear that you see consistent posters. It's almost as if this is a community, carrying common characteristics complementary to conventional communities as conceptualized by a consensus not contrary to concrete concepts of communal clubs. w_o_w 8 Share this post Link to post
wheresthebeef Posted May 21, 2017 I've noticed that whenever I visit a forum fairly regularly, whether I'm participating or not, I recognize avatars way before I recognize names. And then someone changes their avatar and I have no clue who they are. There's a number of people I've met online whether through online games or forums or whatever that I've known for 10+ years and keep in touch with yet have never met in person. It's a really cool and slightly bizarre way to network looking back. 2 Share this post Link to post
mrthejoshmon Posted May 21, 2017 I regret to inform you that I do indeed believe that you are actually in a coma and we are just extensions of your subconscious. WAKE UP 4 Share this post Link to post
Seidolon Posted May 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, Decay said: It's almost as if this is a community, carrying common characteristics complementary to conventional communities as conceptualized by a consensus not contrary to concrete concepts of communal clubs. w_o_w Holy shit, that's an alliteration from hell 4 Share this post Link to post
Voros Posted May 21, 2017 I'm not sure what you mean. People are bound to recognise other people if they communicate regularly. Here in the forums, there are thousands of registered members, of which only a small portion actively post. I recognise you for the crazy fan fiction you tend to write between-the-lines or as the main subject. There's also a good chance that people who are active will have a larger amount of "Followers", for mostly obvious reasons. People (specifically in Doomworld) like @scifista42, @Maes, @fraggle, @Linguica(sometimes, from my experience) and so on, tend to be recognised as people with the technical know-how of the Doom engine, and usually help those in need for such topics (eg "My Chocolate Doom isn't compiling" "How do I make a switch open 2 doors" etc). There are many mappers, modders, musicians etc. here too, most I don't remember because there's so many. But people like @Nine Inch Heels are the kind you don't see everyday. Very active and her posts tend to be thorough and consistent, even if they're only a few words. *Respect* 3 Share this post Link to post
Doomkid Posted May 21, 2017 Decay doesn't dislike disembowelling Doomers due to his discontent with dumbness. Dreadful duty, but done diligently despite the draining drawbacks. 4 Share this post Link to post
Cupboard Posted May 21, 2017 Try browsing a different section of the forums. Some people only hang out in certain sections 0 Share this post Link to post
Revae Posted May 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Battle_Kirby said: what gives that I often recognize pretty much everyone who replies to threads I've never seen you before in my life. 0 Share this post Link to post
scifista42 Posted May 21, 2017 I've just visited this page that sorts DW members by the total number of likes their posts got from others, and scrolled through the first pages (24 people displayed per page). I've found out that I recognize completely everybody on the first 3 pages and almost everybody on pages 4-16. The first page where the number of people whom I didn't recognize came close to 50% (12 people out of 24) was only around page 17. 3 Share this post Link to post
Voros Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, scifista42 said: I've just visited this page that sorts DW members by the total number of likes their posts got from others So basically, it's the leaderboards page. 0 Share this post Link to post
Chezza Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) I happen to see lots of frequent posters, most of which posted on this thread. No Trace or Linguica as of yet but a common bunch nonetheless. Edited May 22, 2017 by Chezza 0 Share this post Link to post
Ribbiks Posted May 21, 2017 small world phenomena. additionally, your identity within the forum (e.g. interests & posting habits) makes it feel even smaller. 0 Share this post Link to post
geo Posted May 22, 2017 Doomworld: Where everybody knows your name... and hates your face. 0 Share this post Link to post
Angry Saint Posted May 22, 2017 Pareto law? 80% of comments are made by the 20% (or even less) of members. 0 Share this post Link to post
Marcaek Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I have a condition that makes me periodically forget everyone I've met on the forum. It's basically like a "50 first posts" situation. This also explains the quality of said posts. 0 Share this post Link to post
Jayextee Posted May 22, 2017 6 hours ago, geo said: Doomworld: Where everybody knows your name... and hates your face. I'm under the impression that nobody really cares for my name nor posts, but absolutely adores the caco avatar. It all works out then, I guess. ;) 3 Share this post Link to post
Nevander Posted May 22, 2017 41 minutes ago, Jayextee said: but absolutely adores the caco avatar. I really like @Kapanyo's current one too. 0 Share this post Link to post
⇛Marnetmar⇛ Posted May 22, 2017 Who are you people and where is my horse? 0 Share this post Link to post
Coopersville Posted May 23, 2017 I find the opposite with all the posers changing their names and avatars. 0 Share this post Link to post