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Are bot views counted?

Discussion in 'Empty Closets Help and Feedback' started by ChromeNerd, May 10, 2014.

  1. ChromeNerd

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    Are bot views counted? If they are how many bot views do threads get on average?
     
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    bot views?
     
  3. ChromeNerd

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    I am under the impression that the view counts might just be registered, logged in readers. But don't quote me on that.

    Also, even if that were the case, I suppose a bot could sign up. And after making 50 posts, and being here 2 weeks, apply for Full Membership. :lol:
     
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    I know our analytics page views tell us what % are bots. On the whole it's not very many, and I don't know if vBulletin is smart enough to exclude those numbers or not. I don't know for sure whether page views on EC are all views or just members but I'm reasonably certain it is all views, not just registered members.
     
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    I'm pretty sure that it is all views as well ^^ . Threads are able to be seen by anyone browsing the internet, so I think the "total views" is just the number of times the thread has been seen by anyone (registered or not).
     
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    How do bots post on a forum? How would that work?
     
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    Like this!






    No, not really a bot. Had you worried there for a minute, didn't I? :roflmao::stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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