Postmaxxing is a joint, collective effort, as opposed to the egotistical conception some people have of it. You cant postmaxx in a vaccum, engaging with the Other is necessary, amplifying posts from others, seizing opportunities others create for you to respond. When you post something in a thread, you need to wait for the input from the other to make a new post possible. When other users postmaxx you can only gain from it, because the forum becomes more dynamic and the opportunities for posting multiply. Postmaxxing is an exercise in altruism, self improvement and cooperation