@Mittineague
I agree that, in admin panel, total posts = “total posts created” + “total threads created”
Have a look at below pics: (this is for a different user - from my TEST site)
Example of USER2
In Profile, Posts=2 Topics=1
But in Admin, Posts=4
Example of USER3 (there are just 3 users in my TEST site)
NOTE:
I’m not sure if “total posts” in Admin panel is REALLY = “total posts” + “total topics” or not.
BUT - even if its really true, still, the post count in Admin panel is OFF by 1 post. (for 2 users in my TEST site. There are just 3 users in total)