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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 26, 2006 22:48:06 GMT
Hi all As many of you know, we have a chat thread here, which is in a private section, basically for the reason to discourage spammers and also so those who wish to post in serious topics only have the option of opting out of chatting, or joining if they like. Basically it was created so serious members didn't have a popular thread clogging up the last 70 posts, whereas other members could still chat so we all had the best of both worlds. Anyway, it is a private forum, where discression is important as many people have things they like to talk to among close friends, without airing it to the world......... Soooooo, for all you lovely newbies here, everyone is welcome on the chat thread. I've had loads of new people requests today asking what the password is due to our influx of new members, so the only pre requisition is you make 100 posts before admission. Once you have done that, then PM myself, Feral or our new mod Veggie and we will give you the password. Sorry it has to be like this folks, but I hope all you newbies understand that when you are oldtime members you would like to be treated with the same discression. Look forward to seeing all the newbies in the chat thread in the near future.
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Post by fezzarooooo on Jul 28, 2006 13:03:54 GMT
Please also note that a certain amount of those 100 posts will be expected to be of discussion/conversation content... racking up 100 posts in the Games room will not automatically grant you the password as we need to protect the area from possible flamers/trolls for everyone's sake. ;D
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Post by paul on Jul 28, 2006 15:09:23 GMT
id better get posting else where ;D
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chloe
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Post by chloe on Jul 28, 2006 15:15:06 GMT
me too lol
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Post by fezzarooooo on Jul 28, 2006 15:23:42 GMT
*chases the newbies round with a big stick*
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Post by paul on Jul 28, 2006 15:30:05 GMT
;D that sounds good, (one more post for me)
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Post by moriarty on Jul 29, 2006 10:56:20 GMT
I dont like secret areas, surely we are all the same. Having made 100 posts doesnt necessarily mean you have had something interesting or informative to say.
What could long time members possibly want to say that can't be made public? I understand if its a matter of underage protection but an important precept in the world of counselling is that nothing should be brushed under the carpet - the world of forums may be different of course.
Perhaps I have joined the wrong forum......I thought that being vegan was the main qualifying medium for the whole forum.
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Post by veganbikerboy on Jul 29, 2006 11:23:54 GMT
i think in principle it is a good idea, but 100 posts is a lot without the chat thread.
I have been here for a while now but i bet my posts outside the chat threads do not yet add up to 100.
the friendly bit of the forum being hidden is to nobodys advantage
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I eat food.
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Post by Fauxmage on Jul 29, 2006 21:47:22 GMT
I think that if people are interested in having a private area, to discuss things that ought to be hidden from anonymous guests, that wanting to get to know new members a little better before welcoming them into a more personal setting is not inappropriate. This forum is set up for vegans, after all, and since there is potential for trolls to join and cause trouble, I think a minimum number of posts is a good way to separate the trolls from the people who really want to participate and make friends. None but the most obsessive troll would hang around a forum making 100 posts so that they might be granted access to a more private area just to cause trouble once they got there. I think explaining this to new members would help them understand why it is a good idea; not so much to exclude new people, but to protect all of us from people who want to join just to cause trouble.
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Post by veggiesosage on Jul 29, 2006 21:55:25 GMT
I can understand the views of those who think that a minimum number of posts is a bad idea. But for the sake of debate, those of you who agree with the principle at least, what would be your suggestion of the appropriate number of posts?
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Post by maisiepaisie on Jul 29, 2006 22:00:55 GMT
I agree with Fauxmage. Sometimes I post things here that I don't want the whole world to know about and I wouldn't like to think people would come here just to nosey what I've been saying. I think 100 posts is an appropriate number for people we don't know. If its someone we already know from elsewhere then they should be allowed to join straight away. If its someone we don't like then they should never be allowed
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 29, 2006 22:04:53 GMT
Also, this is why I put the poll up, to see what people want out of the forum. everythingvegan.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1154104697So far we have a 50-50 split which is making it even more difficult for us to decide what to go with. The only reason it was changed to a subscription forum was because it clogged the last 70 posts and I was getting complaints left right and centre, so as soon as all of you have voted, then we can sort out a solution. Unfortunately the Proboards forums don't offer quite the same as V Bulletin forums, but it also does have some good points. I would like to keep a Proboards forum rather than changing to V Bulletin, even though it would solve the problem, as I like to keep the individuality of this place and not to copy others. All I can really advise you to do is CLICK that mouse! and we'll take the results from there.
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Post by paul on Aug 4, 2006 23:22:45 GMT
go for it
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Post by gnuvegan on Mar 5, 2007 9:27:39 GMT
Knowing if someone is serious enough is a very diffucult problem, i don't know if it has a solution.
Tell me if i'm wrong but i feel there is two aspects : one is general chatting and the other one is "a private space for members who know themself to talk more intimaltely". Is that right ? From the experience i have on other forums, when we know each other at a point we talk about private life we prefer to talk on a private space like instant messaging.
I don't know the chat here but i think a chat for everybody could be nice, on a french forum we have an irc channel and it's very friendly. Maybe having two chats could be an idea : a public one for all members and a private one for well known members. Requiring people to introduce themself and post some interresting comments could be enough to discourage spammers on the public chat and access to the private one given only on invitation a member has show on the site you can trust him/her.
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Post by littlegirlbunny on Mar 5, 2007 21:19:37 GMT
I'm a total newbie, so i'm not sure how much value my opinion has yet, however, I think that it is a good idea to vet members prior to allowing them in a more personal space such as a chat room. Whether 100 post count is the best way to do it, i'm not so sure. Maybe that could be a guideline, but if it appears that a member will have alot of good input to the chat room before this post count is reached, or people are sure they are not a troll/spammer, then maybe this could be waivered? Or, conversly, what if someone racks up 100 posts, but people are still not 100% sure of their intentions (I guess that may or may not be relevant, depending on what is discussed in the chat room) I'm not a huge fan of black and white cut off points - everything is in shades of grey to me (not that i'm wangling for a password already by the way - trust me, the last thing my outstanding reports need is another internet distraction!!! )
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Post by Pob on Mar 5, 2007 22:01:39 GMT
It's not very interesting anyway - the chat thread was moved into the general area. The private bit is mostly just Tabitha moaning on about her girly bits.
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Post by tabitha on Mar 5, 2007 22:03:57 GMT
tw*t!
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Post by veggiesosage on Mar 5, 2007 22:34:17 GMT
I'm a bit worried there's going to be some seriously underwhelmed newbies when they finally get hold of the password ;D Like Pob says, the main chat thread is now out in the open for all to use so please do join in with that.
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Post by Eschar Blacke on May 20, 2007 2:06:47 GMT
An entire one-hundred posts? Drat. I was hoping I could troll up your intimate chats right away.
~ Kidding *grins*
I don't really mind, though. I guess I'll just have to be patient and post a bunch of meaningful and insightful things in the mean-time. How I will manage such a thing, though, is unknown for now. *heads toward the main chat thread*
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Post by Vonnie on Sept 12, 2007 9:15:45 GMT
You know what, sorry to drag up old posts but I think it's a good idea. I have seem the demise of a main forum due to secret sections and what can happen in result of them being covertly known! It's a very good idea to have honest rules about it & at the end of the day a rule is a rule, you've been told the reasons why & it's only for your benefit or that of this place. I'll look forward to joining.... xox
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