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datiswous

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I just thought how helpful number stats are on this forum. For example the number of replies a topic has. Why is that important? Does it mean a topic is less interesting if less people answer? It might seem that way. For the rest I don't see a function for it. 

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Same for downloads stat on files. Do we really need to know this? For me it's depressing and not motivating if I upload a file and it gets 0 or only up to 5 downloads and therefore be less active afterwards. The other thing is that other people can think: "Oh it must not be very good, it got 0 downloads, so I don't bother".

Example:

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(this is just an example, so don't comment on what this specific file is about)

 

There's also a number on views. Who cares about that? And why is it important to see who posted the last post in a topic?

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My personal opinion is that these numbers should be removed from the interface so there are no unnecessary distractions.

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datiswous

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I just added this to the browser-css for https://forums.thedarkmod.com (locally) 

.ipsDataItem_lastPoster, .ipsDataItem_stats, .ipsCommentCount, .ipsType_light.ipsType_small.ipsType_blendLinks, span.ipsFlex-inline, .ipsDataItem_category {display: none;} /* Less number stats distractions */

Giving a less distracting result:

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I.C.H.I.

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11 hours ago, datiswous said:

My personal opinion is that these numbers should be removed from the interface so there are no unnecessary distractions.

Having stats is always good even if they don't look good for you.

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datiswous

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True.

Also, I often have moments where I find something super important, where the next day the interest is largely gone.

This is probably why I don't do mapping. I cannot keep the interest up.

JackFarmer

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Well, my friend, the answer to your question is:


We are living by numbers.

 


Don't let the numbers drag you down, life is too short to worry about them...let alone to get depressed by them!

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