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seamouse · 01-12-08, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiroki

A vip section maybe a bad idea for the admin as they will be seen to make a profit from activities that are...well....illegal and that might get this whole place closed down.

yep, thats why they SHOULD NOT BE ONE!!!

Confused Stu · 01-12-08, 03:47 PM

I would strongly advise against any kind of post count before you get access to things - all you end up with is 5 or 6 meaningless posts ("I agree", "Yeah, me too", "Interesting") just to get your post count up! My view is that you should post only when you've got something to say, so someone with 2 months membership and 3 posts will get a lot more respect from me than someone with 2 days membership and 90 posts.

I'd suggest having anyone able to view the info on the forum as this helps keep us all honest and Techwatch out of legal trouble. I would also suggest having new members not able to post or PM until 24 hours after they register. That way people are able to read and find the solutions to their problems and if it's still giving you grief the next day then it's probably worth posting. It should also stop the idiots who just want spoon feeding as they won't be happy to wait and will go elsewhere.

Just throwing my opinion in for what it's worth.

seamouse · 01-12-08, 06:18 PM

thats why i said a warning on silly ones

Robbo · 01-12-08, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiroki

A vip section maybe a bad idea for the admin as they will be seen to make a profit from activities that are...well....illegal and that might get this whole place closed down.

I agree, and I was the first one who voted for the free to anyone option, partly for that reason.

Something I have seen on other forums is that you can't see any attachemnts like jpgs or whatever unless you register, I don't think that it is implemented here, but is a good idea as it limits bandwidth wastage to non-members.

Not being able to post for 24 hours though, might nark new members off a little, and they would go elsewhere.

Actually, it would be a good idea, just for the cable section.

( as that is where most of the problems lie, during key rolls)

Roco · 01-12-08, 06:36 PM

Is this the wannabe mod squad thread lol

hoppy89 · 01-12-08, 07:16 PM

lol...no its the lets have a rant thread...

kai92 · 01-12-08, 11:14 PM

I have to admit the 1st form i joined was digital worldz and to get my post count up i spammed the boards which i arnt proud of now. The mods noticed this and i was banned for 7 days could this not be implemented here

reddiesel · 02-12-08, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai92

I have to admit the 1st form i joined was digital worldz and to get my post count up i spammed the boards which i arnt proud of now. The mods noticed this and i was banned for 7 days could this not be implemented here

Yes we give infraction or ban if need to, i quite like that first 24hr idea, that might stop the leechers, or encourage more to read some info.

Robbo · 02-12-08, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai92

I have to admit the 1st form i joined was digital worldz and to get my post count up i spammed the boards which i arnt proud of now. The mods noticed this and i was banned for 7 days could this not be implemented here

Yes, it is implemented here, but you usually get a warning first.

sqwidge · 02-12-08, 09:32 AM

You should do a post count, and a vip section and a period of time you have to be a member section, if people need help then others on here will help but not spoonfeed i think they are all goood ideas and all should be implemented. Or just take away the guest bit and make it members only

View Poll Results: should some parts be hidden to non members
yes hide parts and make people join	29	40.28%
no the information should be free to anyone without joining	11	15.28%
I like your idea "BUT"	8	11.11%
Good plan, "BUT" maybe need a post limit to see parts of site	22	30.56%
OTHER	2	2.78%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

01-12-08, 03:47 PM	#32 (permalink)
Confused Stu Confused but learning Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 208 Thanks: 20 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc I would strongly advise against any kind of post count before you get access to things - all you end up with is 5 or 6 meaningless posts ("I agree", "Yeah, me too", "Interesting") just to get your post count up! My view is that you should post only when you've got something to say, so someone with 2 months membership and 3 posts will get a lot more respect from me than someone with 2 days membership and 90 posts. I'd suggest having anyone able to view the info on the forum as this helps keep us all honest and Techwatch out of legal trouble. I would also suggest having new members not able to post or PM until 24 hours after they register. That way people are able to read and find the solutions to their problems and if it's still giving you grief the next day then it's probably worth posting. It should also stop the idiots who just want spoon feeding as they won't be happy to wait and will go elsewhere. Just throwing my opinion in for what it's worth. __________________ Always pay a cable sub - keeps you connected and the company broadcasting!

01-12-08, 06:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
seamouse Cable Installer GOD Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south east uk Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 35 Thanked 136 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc thats why i said a warning on silly ones __________________ Please DON`T PM ME about questions that have been posted a dozen times!! They won`t be answered! Did I help you? Hit the Thanks

01-12-08, 06:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
Roco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 179 Thanked 130 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc Is this the wannabe mod squad thread lol

01-12-08, 07:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
hoppy89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175 Thanks: 10 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc lol...no its the lets have a rant thread...


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01-12-08, 11:14 PM	#37 (permalink)
kai92 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc I have to admit the 1st form i joined was digital worldz and to get my post count up i spammed the boards which i arnt proud of now. The mods noticed this and i was banned for 7 days could this not be implemented here

02-12-08, 09:32 AM	#40 (permalink)
sqwidge Thanks to those that help Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: At home Posts: 366 Thanks: 19 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Should GUESTS see posts about keys, files etc You should do a post count, and a vip section and a period of time you have to be a member section, if people need help then others on here will help but not spoonfeed i think they are all goood ideas and all should be implemented. Or just take away the guest bit and make it members only __________________ All information supplied is for educational purposes only.

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