Hidden Posts
Actually, hidden posts are a pretty fun feature on forums. I occasionally like to make hidden posts too, which is nice… But recently, it seems that the topic of 'talking about hidden posts' is really popular, and I love joining in on the fun! You know what I mean?\ Alright, I, Old Qian, will join in too. Actually, I want to talk about hidden resources… Just rambling a bit about my thoughts on hidden resources.
Hidden Resources
Actually, it's quite normal… Every mature forum has them, but are replies really that important? Are they really that important?\ It seems that even if there are a lot of replies, it's not interesting; only a few really support you, while a bunch are just copycats… And even if there are many replies, doesn't our 7Forum have points or some kind of reward for that? It doesn't… So if replies are made, what benefit is it really for?\ The meaning of 'resources' is to share, to enrich the forum, right? That's a good thing, but if 300 days pass and nobody replies… your resource is wasted! Because nobody can reply, just because it's a 'hidden post' and there are a few replies… does it really live up to the word 'resource'?\ Alright, I admit I tend to overthink… And I'm not a regular resource poster… I rarely post resources, at most I occasionally make compilation posts as a hobby…
Hidden Links
This is like half-hidden, which is pretty nice. People can reply or not… But I think, if you've worked hard to post a resource, and only get a few replies… later it's wasted, not good… But it's still much better than fully hidden.\ The thing is, if one day you can see it, but can't reply or download… it's still wasted effort.
'Soaring snakes riding the mist will eventually turn to dust, and the old steed in the stable still aspires to travel a thousand miles.'
I really love this poem! Placing hidden posts in my compilation posts is fine, but hiding them? Replies don't mean anything… We as ordinary workers just want to see practical things… why bother with such illusions? So the number of clicks is really what matters!!\ We are the 'old steed', but our ambition reaches a thousand miles.
Summary
This post only represents my personal thoughts, not the majority view. Finally finished rambling… I'm out.
