Way to get round the 5 post limit...

[Vega]

I like the 5 post limit, I even implemented it on my forum, but today I'm annoyed.
Just lurked for weeks never noticed that there is no reply button, and today, when I need it, it's missing, so here I am.

[neveryoumindwho]

In that vein, I think another reason for the 5-post count is to gently change the newbie mindset:

from something like "I've got to make five stupid posts when all I want to do is make a really important post as soon as I'm out of this stupid prison. What a dumb place this is that I really really want to join. They're obviously a bunch of idiots and I demand my right to join them right now or I'll hold my breath and turn blue..."

to something like "I can't think of anything useful to say right now, so I'll go and do some reading and when I have something interesting to say I'll say it and perhaps if readers find my post interesting we'll engage in conversation about it and I'll learn some stuff and... hey, I just noticed I've got more than five posts already so I'd better start to think seriously about how I can contribute to the other discussions that I'll be getting access to."

The present system isn't foolproof but it's better than many fora have. Lotta noise on the Interwebz.

If that's the goal it's not working very well because I see plenty of stupid things being posted in the other topics.

From what I can gather the newbie jail has nothing to do with anything. It's just a hazing ritual like you would see at a fraternity or something.

[mitman]

The limit is annoying (I'm still a newbie as I just joined 30 mins ago) but I do understand why its there. Right now, I don't have any better solution so I'm just dealing with it.

[nor9869]

Just read some interesting threads and you didn't know you arlready posted more than 5 posts.

[neveryoumindwho]

Just read some interesting threads and you didn't know you arlready posted more than 5 posts.

Still haven't met the four hour limit though.

[drico]

it will come

[ruletheworld]

I have surpassed the 5 post limit and the time limit and still I cannot post...

What am I doing wrong?

It's not about the quantity of posts, it's also about the quantity of time!

[LeviHuang]

5 posts is bs

[fiddelingones]

I have surpassed the 5 post limit and the time limit and still I cannot post...

What am I doing wrong?

It's not about the quantity of posts, it's also about the quantity of time!

would be funny if the 5 post needed to be "a good post", like 500 characters+ approved by moderators

[h2v7]

4hours seems like it takes sooooooooooo long

[inflames666]

I got scammed

[Big_Money_Upward]

...it's so simple!

All you have to do is join in this thread and provide a better solution to the 5 post + time limit. If it works, it'll get implemented.

Please note, you have to fully explain why it's better than the existing system and explain how it'll work whilst being no more time intensive for Mods to implement.

Good luck everyone!

[Other newbies should feel free to discuss any solutions - pitch in, it's a community!]

5 posts huh?

[Big_Money_Upward]

4hours seems like it takes sooooooooooo long

guess i just need 1 more posts hermmmmmm

[Big_Money_Upward]

i got 5 posts but it still wont let me post elsewhere

[MaxMiner]

Just started... still need 5
maybe this section might be worthwhile

[MaxMiner]

i got 5 posts but it still wont let me post elsewhere

i read something about a time restriction

[BIGMERVE]

5 posts is bs

If you're not willing to contribute 5 simple posts than maybe you're in the wrong place. 5 posts is a really small thing to ask for.

[inflames666]

Depends if your redfaced or not

[MaxMiner]

5 posts is bs

If you're not willing to contribute 5 simple posts than maybe you're in the wrong place. 5 posts is a really small thing to ask for.

nothing to do with me, but when one signs up to a forum is usualy with a response to a specific in mind
this limbo distracts from original intention

i'm fine with it though

[over1977v]

i got 5 posts but it still wont let me post elsewhere

i read something about a time restriction

yes there is some time restriction so everyone can read 1st post from sticky threads