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Post count and staring at these forums does nothing to solve the bot or spammer problem if not only exacerbates it.
Put a 24 hour or longer membership requirement and leave it at that.
Have them graduate in levels, after 24 hours allow to post in the general forums, after 1 week all greater access.
Do it in waves as far as access level.
DAH!
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June 16, 2013, 10:07:47 PM |
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Why cant I post in the forums?
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June 17, 2013, 12:22:51 PM |
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Why cant I post in the forums?
President Obama issued a new directive to block your access for another 5 posts.
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June 17, 2013, 12:47:43 PM |
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the easiest way to get around 5 posts is to actually post 5 posts. just do the math ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif)
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June 17, 2013, 01:28:06 PM |
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Yeah because it SO difficult to write 5 posts
Waiting for four hours is the hard part of being in the newbie zone - I mean how hard is it to write 5 posts!
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June 17, 2013, 01:31:09 PM |
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perhaps some (+1) or (like) system? that would also show involvement and it would be nearly impossible for a bot to fake real person's opinions, especially if they would match with something in personal profile.
just messing around with the idea, it's not a clear solution
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June 17, 2013, 01:32:55 PM |
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I have said this time and time again. It's SO simple to get 5 posts. I do than that a day, some short and some long. Also, if you have something to contribute to the forums, then waiting 4 hours and being active is NOTHING, nothing at all. Literally, look at all the people who post regular and obviously love the site. They have a TON of online time. Time goes so fast. perhaps some (+1) or (like) system? that would also show involvement and it would be nearly impossible for a bot to fake real person's opinions, especially if they would match with something in personal profile.
just messing around with the idea, it's not a clear solution
I believe this has been discussed many times before, but I think it would be a nice little feature, especially for people who are into receiving likes. Maybe give people the incentive for posting things. But, normally people saying thank you or +1 in the comments is enough
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June 17, 2013, 01:34:21 PM |
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Honoustly, I think this 5 posts rule and 4 hour limit is a perfect way for testing dedication before being allowed to really participate. I myself joined recently, and am already at 20 hours (you're dedicated or you're not..). And by being able to post in local forums, you get a feeling with locals first..
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June 17, 2013, 01:35:41 PM |
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the easiest way to get around 5 posts is to actually post 5 posts. just do the math ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) You also need 4 hours
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xauberer
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June 17, 2013, 01:36:50 PM |
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it's just very easy to miss any hint, that you have to post something and it's ONLY in this part of the forum.
I started from getting frustrated, because I couldn't post anything in that thread nor send any PM.
also, HELP section of this board about PM's or Posting doesn't contain any warnings about the way of newbies' system.
it definitely should.
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June 17, 2013, 01:39:32 PM |
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it's just very easy to miss any hint, that you have to post something and it's ONLY in this part of the forum.
I started from getting frustrated, because I couldn't post anything in that thread nor send any PM.
also, HELP section of this board about PM's or Posting doesn't contain any warnings about the way of newbies' system.
it definitely should.
There's a post in the sub-forum stating what newbies can and not do. They can send PM's after a certain amount of posts.
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June 17, 2013, 05:22:05 PM |
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I think I understand the purpose of the requirements is to force people to read the forums for a while to figure out who is real and who is memorex as well as to restrict spammers to a small sandbox.
The traditional method of require moderation of the first n posts would probably address spammers but would not do much about forcing people to read before they write but I am not sure that making people ramble in threads like this one helps much either.
Either way, it is a way, and it is this forums way.
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June 17, 2013, 05:53:12 PM |
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THERE IS NO WAY. deal with it. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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June 17, 2013, 06:01:27 PM |
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Why is Gen-X always looking for a hack or cheatcode. Don't work your way around. Around the way you work.
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June 17, 2013, 06:06:21 PM |
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Thats pretty damn awesome
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June 17, 2013, 06:07:09 PM |
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Does this actually work? lol
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June 17, 2013, 06:59:54 PM |
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Just keep posting nonsense post. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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Inedible (OP)
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June 17, 2013, 07:03:05 PM |
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it's just very easy to miss any hint, that you have to post something and it's ONLY in this part of the forum.
I started from getting frustrated, because I couldn't post anything in that thread nor send any PM.
also, HELP section of this board about PM's or Posting doesn't contain any warnings about the way of newbies' system.
it definitely should.
There's a post in the sub-forum stating what newbies can and not do. They can send PM's after a certain amount of posts. Are you suggesting that people should read and understand how the community works before posting? I hear pitchforks sharpening and torches lighting.
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June 17, 2013, 07:18:23 PM |
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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.
That statement is a bit far fetched. A new member might not have anything specific to add to the Newbies section, but would be willing to contribute positively elsewhere. I think the restriction is counterproductive and provides an incentive to post worthless material on topics that do not sparkle any interest and therefore serve as a playground for the sole purpose of racing to the fifth submission.
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