End of newbie restrictions; ban changes

[hilariousandco]

I can still post in the newbie section, I did a test.  "Post new poll" is still clickable for me.  (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424639.0)

Is that supposed to happen?

You can still reply to threads in there, but you cant make new ones, but you can seemingly post a poll, but not sure if that's meant to be allowed or not.

[undeadbitcoiner]

This is good changes,
i have one question, How my IP will get blocked? i mean what are the proceedings to block anyones IP?
and how long it would take to unblock if i will pay.
Thanks

[hilariousandco]

This is good changes,
i have one question, How my IP will get blocked? i mean what are the proceedings to block anyones IP?
and how long it would take to unblock if i will pay.
Thanks

They only get banned by admins if you do something wrong etc.

[MakeBelieve]

I dont like this idea it something which will cause too much spam for other sub forums.

[spooderman]

ugh, back to being a putrid "full member"

[MakeBelieve]

No more running into proxy bans finally.

[galbros]

I like the proxy changes and removal of the newbie restrictions but I don't see why the newbie section had to be archived.  It was a great starting place and I frequently went there trying to help new users out.  What issues would leaving it cause?

Your board, your rules.  Good Luck!

[danielbt]

Just so you know I'm a newbie who just created an account about 12 hours ago. Initially I couldn't post to anywhere which was confusing since the instructions said I should be able to post in the newbie forum and then browse for 4 hours to get wider access. So I looked around and came across this post and thought I might have been caught in the proxy filter even though I was browsing from a fairly standard ISP in Australia. But there was nothing on any page indicating this and I couldn't find anything about how/where to pay the 'small fee' anyway. Maybe I was caught up in the changeover and now the documentation matches with what happens. Anyway it seems like now I can post (at least to 'Meta').

I must to say that I like the idea of a small payment to avoid spammers. I have a quite a few ideas along these lines that I'd like to be able to implement.

[theymos]

the instructions said I should be able to post in the newbie forum and then browse for 4 hours to get wider access.

What instructions?

[dogie]

Anyone got a copy of the previous activity level requirements so we can see the change?

[Exbtc]

Good Idea. it would be better for everyone

[jonanon]

All very well and good but don't demote people who stuck to the previous rules 

[fyety3]

Good Idea. it would be better for everyone

This.

[bitpop]

I think it should be unarchived but no restrictions like now. Simply to keep newbie questions from filling up general and let them meet each other.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424726.0

[knight22]

I think it should be unarchived but no restrictions like now. Simply to keep newbie questions from filling up general and let them meet each other.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424726.0

I agree. The newbies section is good to avoid the same question being asked over and over again on other boards.

[btcton]

Awwwww, I was looking to become a senior member in the next couple of days . Guess I'll have to wait, it's for our own good.

[abacus]

Anyone got a copy of the previous activity level requirements so we can see the change?

From google cache:

Code:

Brand New:	0 posts, gets 1 gold coin under his name.
Newbie:		(none), gets 1 gold coin under his name.
Jr. Member:	1 post written over 4 hours ago, gets 1 gold coins under his name.
Member:		Activity: 15, gets 2 gold coins under his name.
Full Member:	Activity: 60, gets 3 gold coins under his name.
Sr. Member:	Activity: 200, gets 4 gold coins under his name.
Hero Member:	Activity: 400, gets 5 gold coins under his name.

[hikedoon]

I'm a newbie. Just joined today and the first thing I looked for was the newbie sections. Im going to ask a lot of irritating questions now.Sorry in advance people.

[freedomno1]

This is an interesting change only time will tell if it works but I guess tentatively I am alright with the changes
Newbie hell feels so long ago but the remnants of that time in purgatory will now be a thing of the past  
Geh now I feel old

I just hope the mining sections don't get flooded with newbies asking really simple questions and not bothering to do much intel into how to get started up, but that's the only real cost I see of the new system. The old system kind of force learned you to a certain level of proficiency before you could graduate to the normal levels. Filtering out the idiots and establishing a base level of knowledge in the system since you couldn't do much for four hours but read and learn.

That said I agree with bitpops suggestion as I see no harm in having newbies greeting one another and general questions being asked, that said absent the newbies section a patrol page to observe those type of posts from new accounts is useful for moderation, and acts as a semi-filter.

I think it should be unarchived but no restrictions like now. Simply to keep newbie questions from filling up general and let them meet each other.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=424726.0

I agree. The newbies section is good to avoid the same question being asked over and over again on other boards.

[torusJKL]

Yes, the newbie section was a good thing.
I would hunt for easy questions with no reply and help the newbies.