Newbie restrictions

[spankymio]

I understand the restrictions due to spam etc but it would be great to have someway to post to a topic still but it needs approval or something to show maybe from someone on that topic or something? 

Spam will always get through as people always seem to find a way with it. having people that make the topics moderate their own topicand not allow new members to post new topics for a while way work.

it's possible with the massive influx of new users that this would simply take too many man hours.

[bitbonga]

I can understand the restrictions but it would've been nicer to 'punish' the spammers/scammers than to punish all newbies right away:)

[Blackhawke]

I agree.  I've been a member for several months and just haven't said much so I didn't have enough posts when they made this change to be able to post. 
I guess it would take too much time to review and "approve" all the newbie posts though.

I guess. I joined the site to be able to participate in the new exchange thread that started yesterday, but unfortunately can't participate as I'm restricted to this little sand box, apparently until I spam post enough to become a Jr. Member or something.

I run three blog sites and an SMF forum myself, so I know the challenges of dealing with spam. Can't say I'm impressed with this answer, tho.

[PandaMiner]

I'm so glad it was reduced from 50, apparently.

I have a background in running forums, and 50 sounds like a ridiculous amount.

I have also just noticed that the online time is "paused" when the browser window/tab is not in "focus." I need about 1.5 hrs to go before I can post where I want.

[chippy]

So due to this senseless restrictions I now have to troll in the newbie forums insed of making sensefull posts in the appropriate forums.
BTW, I already had one post in another forum, I fell degraded. Shame on you!!!

[mike_something]

I'm surprised I don't see more obviously automated newbie posts...

[Ksg89]

I understand why, but I personally got bit x_x

[coran007]

post #1 

[Ilikeham]

LOL, I went to reply to a post for a service that was offered and found myself cloistered here, but seriously I can see how a mass of spamming bullshit would need some kind of counter measure using human behaviour.

[WhyAskY]

I guess this would be my first post.

[Haz0]

Wish all forums had these rules!

[conbitcoin.com]

Good way to stop spamers !

[Stramash]

I'm free !!


 

LOL

[Lowtax]

I was framed!

[Alatius]

I usually lurk on forums, but if there comes a post I want to reply to, I don't want to find that I can't. So in effect, I spam this forum part to increase my post count. 

[epg]

Haha, definitely spent way more than 4 hours lurking on these forums. Now to post a bit more...

[valtiel]

anoying but needed. im lurker for some time around and only make a account few days ago. im still needing a post to reply in others post but is better than watch the forum flooded with nonsenses and troll posts

[Pheratia]

at least the spam is "contained" here, eh?

[mysticopias]

To bastardise a phrase, I suppose this is a case of the internet getting the admins they deserve...

[sodgi7]

This is kind a frustrating but oh well. Can live with it.

Why not add some captchas to registration page though? One repcaptcha and one with questions. Should cut out spam completely. I assume right now you'll still get spam but only to newbie section.