Topic: It's stupid that newbies must make 5 posts and browse for 4 hours. Here's why - page 18. (Read 11070 times)
June 02, 2013, 11:47:56 PM
MicroGuy: I'm sorry, but at 500 posts to get out of the n00b part of the forum, I'd be hunting up ways to contact someone outside of this 'Bitcoin Galaxy'. I'm also not sure if you're being sarcastic or serious. I hope it's the latter.. *rolls eyes*
June 02, 2013, 10:57:29 PM
Post count should be higher 
Yeah. Maybe some like 500 to get out of the Newbie forum.
June 02, 2013, 11:13:51 PM
I'm new to this and don't mind the inconvenience -- but someone with more experience might find it annoying. This is my 1/5.
June 02, 2013, 11:05:41 PM
I am have a board where you need about a month to get out of newbie part. Spam is reduced to zero 
June 02, 2013, 11:04:49 PM
is not stupid but 4 hours is kind of to much .. 5 post is easy.
June 02, 2013, 10:58:29 PM
I agree with you. But i guess rules are rules.
June 02, 2013, 10:39:02 PM
I actually agree with this, it makes sense to have to browse for a set amount of time but a quota of posts is a bad idea. Pretty much everyone's first 5 posts are spam posts which lowers the quality of the newbie section so greatly. This could deter new users from becoming active and using the site.
I think it's a good idea because it is an indicator of future forum behavior.
June 02, 2013, 10:54:54 PM
Conceptually, I think that the restrictions placed on new members are a good idea. It creates a modest barrier to entry that eliminates much of the "plz guys help plz" sort of posts one sees elsewhere.
I might prefer, however, an upvoting system similar to what StackExchange uses, or a moderator-based judgement call on when to grant new members full standing.
I might prefer, however, an upvoting system similar to what StackExchange uses, or a moderator-based judgement call on when to grant new members full standing.
June 02, 2013, 10:53:30 PM
Post count should be higher
June 02, 2013, 10:50:42 PM
I actually agree with this, it makes sense to have to browse for a set amount of time but a quota of posts is a bad idea. Pretty much everyone's first 5 posts are spam posts which lowers the quality of the newbie section so greatly. This could deter new users from becoming active and using the site.
I think it's a good idea because it is an indicator of future forum behavior.
If we all agree that the 5 post rule contributes to worse newbie posts, then spam posts definitely don't reveal a user's future forum behavior. I've only browsed here for a couple hours, but I've already seen many posts from people waiting to post their interesting questions to boards outside of newbie jail.
June 02, 2013, 10:05:07 PM
If I had known that I needed to browse for four hours aside from posting five comments, I would've signed up sooner. I've been browsing for two to three hours now.. *smh* .. I doubt it's possible to get credited for that time. Anywho..
Welcome to the center of the Bitcoin Galaxy!
June 02, 2013, 10:36:44 PM
I actually agree with this, it makes sense to have to browse for a set amount of time but a quota of posts is a bad idea. Pretty much everyone's first 5 posts are spam posts which lowers the quality of the newbie section so greatly. This could deter new users from becoming active and using the site.
June 02, 2013, 10:20:51 PM
Heh, thanks! Among all the scouring I've done today and late yesterday, this literally does appear to be the center of the Bitcoin Galaxy. Nice name for this virtual solar system. =p
June 02, 2013, 10:01:45 PM
If I had known that I needed to browse for four hours aside from posting five comments, I would've signed up sooner. I've been browsing for two to three hours now.. *smh* .. I doubt it's possible to get credited for that time. Anywho..
June 02, 2013, 09:44:57 PM
Strange, you show up as Jr. Member which I assumed is what you need to post elsewhere.
Also it doesn't work. I see my total time logged in as over four hours and my post count is 5. 6 with this one and I can't talk outside of this subforum...
June 02, 2013, 07:05:15 PM
Welcome to the newbie prison.
Thing is, I'm not even a noob! I post a lot on reddit! Like on average like two posts per day (on /r/bitcoin)
June 02, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
The restrictions on this forum are sub-par. The part where you have to browse for four hours is kind of reasonable and understandable.
However, having to post 5 times is ridiculous. The reason being is that it encourages spam posts. If you go to the newbies section most of is spam. The reason being is people just spam posts in order to post in the other forums.
This is a terrible idea. Now I have to sit here for four hours before released my project, and I have to make tons of these stupid pointless posts.
Thanks bitcointalk.
However, having to post 5 times is ridiculous. The reason being is that it encourages spam posts. If you go to the newbies section most of is spam. The reason being is people just spam posts in order to post in the other forums.
This is a terrible idea. Now I have to sit here for four hours before released my project, and I have to make tons of these stupid pointless posts.
Thanks bitcointalk.
This post is not pointless. It is a small piece of you. You are sharing yourself with these words for the World to see!
June 02, 2013, 07:01:44 PM
As suggested in another post, it might be a good idea if there would be an alternative like donating a tiny bit of bitcoin to a good cause to avoid the 5 posts + 4 hours. Some people won't mind to donate to a good cause as time is not always available :-)
Yeah that would help. I'd totally hand over like 0.01 to skip this shit.
June 02, 2013, 06:59:49 PM
It's a shame u don't understand why there are 5 post newb restrictions put in place.
Long story short, we all had to deal with them for a good reason. If it were up to me the post count would go up.
Long story short, we all had to deal with them for a good reason. If it were up to me the post count would go up.
+1
I'd personally make it twenty posts, and twenty-four hours.
Back on topic: Yes, most newbies have no idea why that's there, and if they could see, the answer is already in the Newbie section.
I understand perfectly. However saying you must post 5 times encourages spam posts. I'd rather just stick with reddit anyway.
June 02, 2013, 06:57:10 PM
Problem is... I have to make 5 "meaningless" posts before entering a discussion I really want to participate in.
Anyways... it's not the end of the world.
Anyways... it's not the end of the world.
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