Advice requested on Moneysaving/Non Moneysaving posts.

GlynD

It has recently been brought to my attention that consideration is given to the amount of moneysaving versus non-moneysaving posts an individual makes on the site.

This isn't something I gave any attention to in the past. When I log in I bring up the New Posts list and respond to any I feel I have the knowledge for or interest in. I also bring up the list of posts for the Moneysaver's Arms and Discussion Time as well as the Northern Ireland regional list and do the same.

Prior to a week ago I didn't think it mattered what the proportion of moneysaving posts I made was. It now appears that isn't the case.

What I'd like to ask is: what is the correct proportion, if any exists? Is it possible to be a community member and just make the occasional moneysaving post? Is it acceptable to remain within the Moneysaver's Arms/Discussion Time and not make any moneysaving posts at all?

I think this question will be of interest to many people who, like me, get involved quite a lot in Discussion Time and only respond to moneysaving posts when they come within our area of knowledge/expertise/experience.

I would very much appreciate an admin comment if any admin would be kind enough to give my question consideration.

Tigsteroonie

GlynD wrote: »

Prior to a week ago I didn't think it mattered what the proportion of moneysaving posts I made was. It now appears that isn't the case.

On what basis have you formed this theory?

GlynD wrote: »

Is it possible to be a community member and just make the occasional moneysaving post? Is it acceptable to remain within the Moneysaver's Arms/Discussion Time and not make any moneysaving posts at all?

I would suspect that less than 1% of my posts have been moneysaving, possibly less than 0.1%. I live on the Arms, DT, and the Marriages/Families boards, and I'm still here after six years.

GlynD

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

On what basis have you formed this theory?

I would suspect that less than 1% of my posts have been moneysaving, possibly less than 0.1%. I live on the Arms, DT, and the Marriages/Families boards, and I'm still here after six years.

Please don't think I'm being rude but I don't want to answer the reasons behind my question. I'm just seeking an answer to the question itself.

It has come up though and it is important to me to have the issue resolved.

Please don't take offence at my evasiveness.

Tigsteroonie

TBH I don't think you'll get an answer. You're probably better off sending a direct message to whoever on the team (BG, Admin) told you that consideration *is* given to the ratio of posts, because only that person will know what they meant - and I doubt anybody else would agree that there is a golden ratio.

MSE_Martin

There is no golden ratio - as long as the posts are suitable for the board you're posting in that's fine.

GlynD

MSE_Martin wrote: »

There is no golden ratio - as long as the posts are suitable for the board you're posting in that's fine.

Thank you for that definitive answer Martin. I am now even more puzzled however as to why I should receive a warning for not posting on enough moneysaving topics. May I ask that you circulate this information amongst the admin team to ensure I am not improperly singled out again?

j.e.j.

oh dear, looks like the poor bloke's been PPR-ed now??!