Bean/post count not so hidden

[anonymous_user]

So the UF allows users to hide their post count. However you can still see the post count if you view the user's profile.

Is this a bug or is there a reason its not completely hidden?

[jpeddicord]

It has always been like this. The count is hidden from the main view to discourage people from judging members by post counts.

[cariboo907]

Who's the new guy?

Oops, I didn't see the sig. :lolflag:

[lisati]

It has always been like this. The count is hidden from the main view to discourage people from judging members by post counts.
+1: Sounds good. A high bean/post count, on its own, isn't a reliable indicator of experience or ability to help. There are other forum users with a lower bean/post count than myself who have shown a greater aptitude for actually helping other users.

[anonymous_user]

It has always been like this. The count is hidden from the main view to discourage people from judging members by post counts.
Yes I understand this, but its a small step to view the members profile and then see the post count.

[sertse]

But that takes effort (well, a deliberate action done on purpose to find out). I guess the idea that if someone really want to know they should be allowed it. It's only to prevent more instinctive post court judging.

[anonymous_user]

Ok, thanks for the explanation.