Topic: I dont like the newbie policy regarding waiting period - page 2. (Read 1826 times)
yea we might not like it but we just have to deal with it. The policy is here for a reason even though it wasnt really specified. At first I didnt like it but right now im good with it. Imma newb anyways so the policy is probably implemented for guys like me =/
Yes, it's annoying. Specially the need to wait 4 hours until you can answer something in the other forums. But OK, it's the decision from the admin here.
Let's be patient.
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Let's be patient.
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How long do i hve to wait?
This one can't even be bothered to read the sticked topic.
How long do i hve to wait?
Yes, its quit annoying 
First I am a newbie here, but I am not a newbie in the digital world. The reason I want to register and post is all the sudden I have a good idea or want to talk to a very interesting post. However, the so called newbie policy killed the passion.
Looks like you're not a newbie anymore. Congrats.
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So, we sign up, don't read everything, who does
I'm sorry i stopped reading your post here. Who does read everything you write? 
So I'm browsing the forum for 4 hours and 21 minutes. Still can't post anywhere except the noob section.
Maybe your posts wernt substantial enough?
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I some what agree and was lost to why I couldn't post. A lot of will come here from Google, read a thread and want to reply. So, we sign up, don't read everything, who does. Then be lost as to why you can't reply. I can see this slowing spammers down, but I don't see how it would stop them from create 100s of users, posting stuff in the newbie area and they waiting. Thing about spammers is they have time, spamming is their job...
unsolicited and paid advertising are two different monsters.
So I'm browsing the forum for 4 hours and 21 minutes. Still can't post anywhere except the noob section.
It indeed took me a lot of time to figure out that with these forums, for some reason you first have to post somewhere here before your account gets unlocked. This is rather irritating, especially when some mining pools only deliver support using these forums. So when for example your account is locked, you first have to go through these strange ´approval´ procedures before you can post anywhere else.
I haven´t seen this on forums anywhere else, so yes, I think this is rather strange.
I haven´t seen this on forums anywhere else, so yes, I think this is rather strange.
Deal with it. You get "offended"? 
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In my opinion the newbie policy should be more restrictive, look what mess are the newbie creating Not even reading what they sign
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Additionally, when you first sign up there is no mention of this, that I noticed
You are quick to get OFFENDED. But you can't be bothered to actually READ what you SIGNED? Go away please. In my opinion the newbie policy should be more restrictive, look what mess are the newbie creating
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So how many people read the TOS and came here first? Rather then discovering you couldn't make posts then when hunt hunting for the right thread?
Let's be honest, who actually reads the TOS of forums when they sign up?
So how many people read the TOS and came here first? Rather then discovering you couldn't make posts then when hunt hunting for the right thread?
Anyone is free to accept or to reject the TOC on this forum. Anyway, is just a way to keep spammers out of the way a little.
I agree 100% and was also offended by this policy. Additionally, when you first sign up there is no mention of this, that I noticed. So then you waste time trying to figure out why there are no places to make a post. That is HIGHLY INCONSIDERATE. And yes it makes you not feel like participating at all once you find yourself relegated to newbie. my only suggestion is that people look elsewhere for a more considerate forum.
Spammers may be a problem but that does not excuse the inconsiderate part of not explaining the policy and where to post from the beginning. I always marvel at how spam is considered such a dire emergency and then look there are ads in between each post.
Life is easier when you start reading ...
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Here is some important information about the forum. This is not a rulebook or agreement.
RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS
After registering, you will be unable to post in any section except "newbies" until you have spent some time on the forum and have published a few posts.
If you are registering to ask a question, please ask it in the newbies section. Do not wait to ask it just because you must post it in "newbies": the question is very likely to have already been asked. If you don't end up getting good responses, you can ask it again elsewhere after you are established, or you can move the entire topic.
If you are commenting on Bitcoin, use your newbie wait time to read more about Bitcoin. If you are criticizing Bitcoin, find similar criticism using the search tool to see which points have already been covered. A good use of your newbie wait time is reading Satoshi's old posts.
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[ ] I understand that I will initially be unable to post to most forum sections, as explained above.
RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS
After registering, you will be unable to post in any section except "newbies" until you have spent some time on the forum and have published a few posts.
If you are registering to ask a question, please ask it in the newbies section. Do not wait to ask it just because you must post it in "newbies": the question is very likely to have already been asked. If you don't end up getting good responses, you can ask it again elsewhere after you are established, or you can move the entire topic.
If you are commenting on Bitcoin, use your newbie wait time to read more about Bitcoin. If you are criticizing Bitcoin, find similar criticism using the search tool to see which points have already been covered. A good use of your newbie wait time is reading Satoshi's old posts.
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[ ] I understand that I will initially be unable to post to most forum sections, as explained above.
Note the portion that last sentence which requires your agreement (with checkbox) in order to create the account.
Im starting to like the policy even more because it will discourage individuals like the OP from being a part of community and individuals like last 2 posters would join instead.
Spammers may be a problem but that does not excuse the inconsiderate part of not explaining the policy and where to post from the beginning. I always marvel at how spam is considered such a dire emergency and then look there are ads in between each post.
Spam clogs legitimate activity, the ads between posts help pay to keep this service up and running.
I think that the policies on minimum posts are a good thing, is it really that much to ask that you introduce yourself to the bitcoinTalk community before you focus on your own agenda? As someone who has managed forums in the past it is always a constant battle, on one had you do not want to alienate your user base by making your policies to strict, at the same time you don't want to spend all of your time on moderation.
If you have issues with the policy you are free to start your own forum
Well I might as well take advantage of this thread and make my first post, as I too have just joined. After reading the policy my first thoughts were "where do I start".
Not being funny but I see this as an opportunity to write my first few sentences.
I'm not practically clever when it comes to grammar and the queens English, thank goodness for spell check as I wouldn't be able to communicate.
Point being I've been reading the threads for about 3 weeks now, I find it Bitcoin fascinating and love the idea, being totally against the system all my adult life, I am in full support of it.
So to lay my cards on the table, I am here to learn and understand Alt currencies.
Viva the revolution.
Not being funny but I see this as an opportunity to write my first few sentences.
I'm not practically clever when it comes to grammar and the queens English, thank goodness for spell check as I wouldn't be able to communicate.
Point being I've been reading the threads for about 3 weeks now, I find it Bitcoin fascinating and love the idea, being totally against the system all my adult life, I am in full support of it.
So to lay my cards on the table, I am here to learn and understand Alt currencies.
Viva the revolution.
It is in the terms and conditions when you register I believe, I didn't have a problem with it. I don't think the community is going to crumble because you guys can't post outside the newbie section for a few days.
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