Not to be a vigilante or anything, but that algorithm of adding to posts is all well and good but the likelihood of it holding for months of posts is statistically improbable.

I myself have gone and found unanswered help topics from weeks or months ago. There are also numerous discussion topics about "Your favorite" this and that. And tons of opinion topics with no finite answer.

So to answer months' worth of topics with "Can I contribute to it with a replay? No" is absurd. One or two log-in's, sure. But several months, that is ridiculous.

Just my two cents on the matter.  I only recently came to GUN, and while what led me here was the search for mods for some of my favorite games, they were not the reason I decided to join.  What got me interested was the concept of community, a place where thoughts and discussion could flow freely among people with shared interests.  Too that extent, I can see where some are coming from with the thought of a "posting algorithm,"  with an interest to promote a certain form of content in posts.  However, I have concerns with some of the reasoning being presented.

First, I feel the thought of "contributing" is in some ways being misused.  Let me explain how I view things.  I picture GUN as a big open lounge room, full of all its members.  The myriad topics of favorite x and such are like mingling.  Contribution in these doesn't require extensive knowledge, there is no right or wrong answer, no help is being sought, its simply opinion.  Sure, some may see them as an easy way to gain posts for their end goal of mod access, but even a simple reply holds worth.  Active topics of this type provide a good introduction for newer members to find others with shared interests, and a easy way for users new to forums to learn how they function.  They are also a simple topic for all levels of user to generate, and so in my view help provide a sense of inclusion.  Beyond that, that are many different discussions from a wide range of topics.

That comes round to my second point.  As others have stated, with so much variety of content, I find it difficult to believe that there is nothing over an several month period that one could find worth responding to.  Do I sometimes have trouble finding a topic that is of particular interest to me, yes.  As such, I have created a few of my own.  They may not have exploded with popularity, but with the ever expanding membership of GUN, by putting forth the effort, they now exist for others with similar interest to find.

Anyways, I have to cut this a bit short, as I am running short on time.  I hope some of what I send came out sort of meaningful (been a bit jumbled lately).  Ultimately, GUN is made by its community.  While actively participating has material rewards, the real reward is the continuation of the community you are helping to build.

hmmm ... i was sure that i left a comment here ... anyway .. hell yeah !!!

Congrats to all new colonials

Congratulation to your new rank guys. Respect the modders wishes, stay active and have fun with the mods. Dont forget to give feedback. Cheers

those guys earned that. Cool fellows for sure proud of you all a shining example of our communities growth

Congratulations guys! I have to admit I'm a little jealous haha

Congrats to all of the new colonials

Phew more and more colonials everyday congratz guys

congratulations to the new colonials enjoy the perks it brings and i hope to see you around

Congrast to all the colonials enjoy the community/mods

Congratulations to all the new Colonials!

All I've got to say is....

this:

Congrats everyone! Enjoy the mods and the new colorful name/status!

Congratulations to the three of you, hope you all have a great time with your new exclusive benefits! Stay active and just keep doing what you're doing.

congrats guys, you've earned it

Congratulations to all the new colonials Have fun with the mods and keep on doing what you're doing

Congratulations to the new colonials! Hope you have fun with the mods and continue to be great people!