"Test" threads.

_PD_ · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:00

OK, simple question for you.

This really bugs me, and I need an answer!

Why do people have to create threads in the testing forum to test their sigs?! If you just look at any other post you've ever made, it's there!

What am I missing?

RandomTom · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:02

so you don't have to even waste time searching for a post of yours, quick & simple.

iBot · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:03

They are noobs i know.

Some might be testing a post but theres a preview post/thread option.

its like those 56K WARNING LOLNO people, totally clueless

_PD_ · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:03

So clicking on "User CP" and then any post you've made is slower than creating a new thread?!
I beg to differ.

EDIT:

It even previews you your sig when you change it!!!!

chiggz · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:08

maybe its their first post with a sig? maybe they dont know that a sig change will affect all previous posts with sig?

G-MAN2004 · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:09

Or, when you're on the sig options page where you put the code, why not just click the preview button?

Lysander · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:10

That board is the most incredibly boring, geeky and useless thing on the internet.

Azagoth · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:11

The simple answer would be, because that's what that forum is for. Plus, it'll also add another +1 to someone's post count too, if they're bothered about such things.

G-MAN2004 · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:12

Azagoth said:
The simple answer would be, because that's what that forum is for. Plus, it'll also add another +1 to someone's post count too, if they're bothered about such things.

Posts do not count in the test forum.

Van Hellseek · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:12

Azagoth said:
The simple answer would be, because that's what that forum is for. Plus, it'll also add another +1 to someone's post count too, if they're bothered about such things.

I assumed postcounts were disabled for that forum. If not then there's the answer to the OP's question.

Steedie · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:16

You'll find a lot of people test their sigs in that forum, then when they realise that it isn't +1 to their postcount, they don't bother again

J1234 · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:17

It's fun for spamming.

Azagoth · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:31

G-MAN2004 said:
Posts do not count in the test forum.

seek said:
I assumed postcounts were disabled for that forum. If not then there's the answer to the OP's question.

Just tested it and you're correct. I never knew that.

Kyle009 · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:31

G-MAN2004 said:
Or, when you're on the sig options page where you put the code, why not just click the preview button?

exactly!

Gilly · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:48

It used to give you a post when posting in there, it didn't used to update your signature very well. These things stopped some time ago but there was no point removing it.

manoz · 22 Feb 2008 at 17:49

I think it's a fun little retreat :|

gillywibble · 22 Feb 2008 at 18:16

it's spam with no effort.

div0 · 22 Feb 2008 at 18:37

I never venture that far down the forums

Marky · 22 Feb 2008 at 18:44

Yes this is odd...
But why would someone post about it

"Test" threads.

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