Wow. Lots of discussion here.
The last few things I've wanted to post I didn't actually post because I don't feel confident I'm a good player or right about things.
Post them anyway! People may disagree with you, and that just gets discussions started, which is what we want. If you're unsure, just say so in your post - people will go nice. Actually, I think people go much more into "let's all learn mode" when the person making a claim does it in this manner, and more in the "no, you're wrong" mode when they say it like it's the gospel truth.
Do we have a +5,000,000 button? I couldn't agree more. At first, when I was a lurker on this Forum, the reason why I did not post is because I was afraid I would say something stupid. I would look at the big-time posters, and think, "Oh, wow, these guys probably have much more skill in Dominion than I do..." Soon enough I ventured out and made a post. And another one. And another one. And now, if I say something stupid (not all that rare
)I accept the critique, and move on.
...Why does post count even remotely matter?
Because your # of posts is cinda like a trophy. Something to show off.