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JoeGKushner

What is a Fluff Post?

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Sep 27 04 11:06 AM

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So can anyone explain exactly what a fluff post is? Is that like where I talk about something that has nothing to do with an RPG or jump on another thread and go, "Hate psionics" or something?

Do people feel that I'm posting too many threads? I figure that I've got questions and comments and so far, people have had answers. Sometimes many answers. It's not like there are a bunch of threads with 0 replies with me going, "Is this thing on?"

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Ferret Dragon

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Sep 27 04 11:08 AM

Necromancer

Hmmm... for the most part I've found your posts spark interesting discussions and have been a positive contribution to the board.

Fluff posts, to me, are more along the line of things that don't contribute anything really.

Like, "Good idea." as the entire post or stuff like that.

Or posts that don't have any real point whatsoever.

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Sangrolu

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Sep 27 04 11:22 AM

Necromancer

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Fluff posts, to me, are more along the line of things that don't contribute anything really.

Like, "Good idea." as the entire post or stuff like that.

Or "psionics sucks."

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Bulwyf

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Sep 27 04 11:40 AM

Spectre

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So can anyone explain exactly what a fluff post is?

This thread. The thread about over weight gamers. Half the posts in "Off Topic". And any post dealing with Death Tribble "ribbing".

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Wycen Adamantite

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Sep 27 04 12:43 PM

Lich

A fluff post is in the eye of the beholder.

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Damien the Bloodfeaster

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Sep 27 04 12:52 PM

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I agree that a fluff post is one that is made just to post, and not have anything relevant to say.

Usually when someone fluff-posts around here, it's part of a deliberate effort to raise posting totals and ascend to higher ranks in the minion hierarchy (wraith, spectre, vampire, etc.).

Every so often, someone shows up and does this to boost their totals. In all cases but one, it levels off in the 1000-2000 post range, because people realize just how much work it takes to fluff-post enough to gain a new level.

And Joe, I don't consider any of the posts you've made to be "fluff posts." You post legitimate questions, and are interested in discussing peoples' answers. That to me does not constitute fluffing.

Fluffing is not to be confused with spamming (leaving a post solely to advertise for some other site), which is banned on these boards. You can always tell spammers because of both the content of their posts and the fact that such posts are the only thing they do; if you check their profile history, you'll even see that they bounce around to different boards posting the same thing. They get banned and their posts removed as soon as the moderators spot 'em.

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Rhyyss

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Sep 27 04 12:57 PM

Necromancer

There are some threads that are pretty "fluffy". The thread devoted to announcing when someone hits a new milestone is an example. But since the whole thread is devoted to the topic, I don't really see it as a big issue.

Slighltly more annoying are folks chiming in just to say "Right!" or "I agree" and what not.

Still, what makes a fluff post is very subjective.

I think your posts have been interesting, and on topic. The quantity has surprised some folks, but the content on all of them I have read has been substantive.

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Sep 27 04 1:01 PM

Necromancer

this is a fluff post, and notice theres not any captlalization and no ponctuation

LORD METAL DEMON

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Sep 27 04 1:27 PM

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Do people feel that I'm posting too many threads?

Yes, I do ...

Now, don't get me wrong ... you do have several interesting threads and comments, but you are posting so many new topics that you are 'bumping' your own threads off the first page, and that in effect prevents many of them from getting a chance to develop into a full discussion where everyone has a chance to: a) see the post and b) contribute to the discussion. And when I say a 'full discussion', I mean one that really gets to the heart of the matter ... not just 10 or 15 posts of people saying "yes, no, or maybe" ... this is a discussion board after all. I also feel that many of your threads (which appear in this Forum) should be put in Off Topic, since they don't always have a direct question, comment about Necromancer Games.

I, for one, rarely check past the first page of a particular forum, because those toics are usually dead in the water and no one is interested in continuing them ... that is not to say they ARE dead in the water, but frankly, not everyone has time to go thru every post several pages back.

Just my opinion ... I know it may not be a popular stance, but I've never been one to court 'popularity'. Besides, the whole point of this place isn't a race to get to a new title.

I'd say just relax JoeG, enjoy your stay ... add to other people's threads for awhile instead of flooding us with new topics day after day after day (many that have been touched on before, I might add) and I think you'll be suprised how quickly you shall rise thru the ranks, if that's what you are concerned about

, but more importantly - you'll get to know everyone here alot better and become part of the community instead of worrying about being 'the new vampire' on the block.

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Sep 27 04 2:01 PM

Lich

The exact definition of a fluff post does seem to vary from person to person - I'd say it's one with no meaningful content. I'm not going to claim to have never made one, but I do try to add some humour at least.

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Fortinbras

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Sep 27 04 2:03 PM

Officially Cool

JoeG thread Fluff. Move along.

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Sep 27 04 3:19 PM

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Who cares what a fluff post is? I mean really.

And no Joe, you aren't posting too much. At least you're asking some cool questions. Keep on posting and asking questions. Keep posting. No one, absolutely NO ONE on this board can say one damn thing to you about your posting. Anyone saying anything to you (in a spirit of less than fun and friendly ribbing) about the rate of your posts is being a hypocrit.

This thread. The thread about over weight gamers. Half the posts in "Off Topic". And any post dealing with Death Tribble "ribbing".

Shut your cake hole Will.

(I can say that. I've known Will a really long time. Since we were about 16 actually and that is a l-o-n-g time ago)

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Eryx

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Sep 27 04 4:27 PM

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Your not fluff posting Joe, despite what Fort seems to think. In fact he's being the fluffer at the moment.

I for one am glad that you've come along and opened up a whole can of gaming topics. I've been hoping these boards would get like that for a while.

I would slow down a bit though. I did have to check page 2 to see what was there. Didn't want to miss anything.

Besides, to a small extent a little bit of fluff is fun around here.

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skeetyrbug

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Sep 27 04 5:48 PM

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JOE ISNT FLUFF POSTING, HE'S TAKING HOLD OF THE BOARDS. i SAY BURN HIM AT THE STAKE.

Hmm, capsLock....

anyway, the above was totally fluff. You're welcome to pose as many questions as you like. it nice you have taken such an interest in the boards

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DARKMlND

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Sep 27 04 5:58 PM

Ghast

I agree with LMD.
I do like some of Joes contributions to the boards, BUT, it's gotten to the point where i look at the boards and if i see his name all down the right side i just click away.Don't know why, guess i feel like it's a one man show now.? I know i don't post near as much now because it won't last on the front page very long.Maybe it's a poor attitude ? maybe i'm the only one that feels that way, maybe i'm not.I like reading your enworld reviews and respect your expertise on the game, but would like to see a few more peoples posts when i look on the boards.

twwtww

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Sep 27 04 6:31 PM

Vampire

Damn! I asked this same question a couple of years ago I think! I would think a fluff post is a post made only for the benefit of the poster.

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Sep 27 04 8:25 PM

Vampire Scion

twwtww...

I do agree with that to some extent. For example, if a person wishes to share (in Off Topic) about some recent calamity or landmark in their life, that's one thing. But if they regularly post minutae about themselves that interests no one else, then IMO it's just self-aggrandizing fluff.

The term "fluff" in this case comes from "fluffy"--i.e., a post that is light and empty of content, but takes up space as a post.

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Sir Bonehead the Everliving

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Sep 27 04 9:31 PM

Vampire

Not every response in a thread has to be an essay. Sometimes a person can offer their opinion concisely. Does that mean that it is a fluff post? How much content is required in a post for it to be considered a non-fluff post? Define content.

This is silly. Everyone here seems to enjoy having a dialogue with other gamers on a civil message board. There plenty of boards that should require Kleenex and boxing gloves, thankfully this isn't one of them. I don't know very many gamers personally so I consider posting a somewhat social thing. Hence the humor in many of my posts. However, I also don't want to take the time to write a lengthy dissertation in every thread. If that makes them annoying or "fluffy" I apologize, but lets get over the whole post-count thing. I think it's cool to have the hierarchy, but it's not like you're winning any prizes for advancement.

Arioch

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Sep 27 04 9:57 PM

Ghast

Joe, in case you haven't read it yet, check out Fort's response in his thread on the Off Topic Boards:

Attention JoeG and Others

Fort's just kidding. He's just doing it in a slightly obtuse way.

By the way, keep up the great posts. You've produced some of the best discussions in a while (and I mostly lurk, so I've seen a good number even if my status might not reflect it). Lord Metal Demon is sort of right, though, you're posting so many topics that it's hard to keep up with you.

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Arioch

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Sep 27 04 10:14 PM

Ghast

By the way, you could always change your sig line to:

Shut your cake hole, Fort.

I think he'd appreciate that.

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Fortinbras

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Sep 27 04 10:58 PM

Officially Cool

Aye, that I would.

Fort

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