Newbie Restrictions Are Annoying - page 3.

gibson042

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Quote from: Bitobsessed on August 31, 2011, 08:49:12 PM

I usually don't have alot to say. But certain recent events have me wanting to say a few things in some of the forums above!

I agree with this, but don't see a way around it without some kind of "rookie" plugin for SMF that doesn't place posting restrictions on people unless veteran users censure them into the Newbie section during an initiation period. And that would be a fair amount of effort for which there is little incentive.

helloworld

sr. member

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Quote from: castlegoat on August 31, 2011, 06:09:42 PM

Exactly, this is pretty much just forcing low-content posts just to get your count up. What a short-sighted policy.

Agreed. Even worse than 'low content' would be wrong or mis-leading content.

joulesbeef

sr. member

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moOo

I didnt like it at first, i like it now, I even think some people need to stay in the noob section longer.

Bitobsessed

sr. member

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I usually don't have alot to say. But certain recent events have me wanting to say a few things in some of the forums above!

BurntSnow

sr. member

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GET IN - Smart Ticket Protocol - Live in market!

I think it's a good idea to weed out the trolls and spammers. It's a bit harsh on newbies that are active, but if they're active 4 active hours is nothing.

castlegoat

newbie

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Exactly, this is pretty much just forcing low-content posts just to get your count up. What a short-sighted policy.

Stalin-chan

full member

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Quote from: castlegoat on August 31, 2011, 05:58:15 PM

Quote from: Stalin-chan on August 31, 2011, 05:35:06 PM

Its extremely annoying because the total time logged in never increases. I understand its "active" online time. But frankly the newbie forum is not that active and there isn't anything I can do to be active short of reading threads that I can't even reply to yet.

Yeah, it's SO FRUSTRATING. Gaahhhh just wish I could pariticipate in all those other threads out there, but I'm stuck in the kiddie pool hoping nobody takes a shit in it.

The worst part is sitting there refreshing the page waiting for someone to at least reply to you so you can actually type out a post.

castlegoat

newbie

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Quote from: Stalin-chan on August 31, 2011, 05:35:06 PM

Its extremely annoying because the total time logged in never increases. I understand its "active" online time. But frankly the newbie forum is not that active and there isn't anything I can do to be active short of reading threads that I can't even reply to yet.

Yeah, it's SO FRUSTRATING. Gaahhhh just wish I could pariticipate in all those other threads out there, but I'm stuck in the kiddie pool hoping nobody takes a shit in it.

Stalin-chan

full member

Activity: 196

Merit: 100

Its extremely annoying because the total time logged in never increases. I understand its "active" online time. But frankly the newbie forum is not that active and there isn't anything I can do to be active short of reading threads that I can't even reply to yet.

castlegoat

newbie

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Quote from: skilo on August 31, 2011, 11:56:11 AM

http://i.imgur.com/Gn2BE.jpg

aahhhhhhhhhhahhah you a genius

vernik

newbie

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Quote from: skilo on August 31, 2011, 11:56:11 AM

really! Postman, help us!

NothinG

hero member

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Stop being skids and Lurk Moar!

kenjiro

newbie

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Merit: 0

Hello. I agree that these restrictions are annoying, but if it is good for the site then OK to be inconvenience a little the new users.

skilo

sr. member

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Merit: 250

yep its working now YAY!

greyhawk

hero member

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You will need to have 4 ACTIVE hours logged. Check to the top left to see your logged in time. It is not enough to just let the site sit in the background. You need to actively surf on the site for 4 hours.

EDIT: And as I'm writing it seems you just reached "Jr. Member". You should be able to post elsewhere now.

skilo

sr. member

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EducatedHero

newbie

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lol! i'm surprise no-one made a video game involving bitcoins.

skilo

sr. member

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Alright admins, i have been online for over 4 hours and made 10 posts now so why cant i post a new thread in the marketplace section? Huh

??

I just have some xbox360 games i want to sell sheesh Undecided

EducatedHero

newbie

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aye, I do agree but there are some seriously dumb people that take advantage of the newbie forums. Just to allude that bitcoins is an obsolete option as an alternative currency. We need math, lol.

skilo

sr. member

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Quote from: EducatedHero on August 31, 2011, 11:39:00 AM

But paid trolls do exist !!

Sure but if someone where paying me money to troll here then a 4 hour 5 post limit wouldent do much to stop me.

All it really does it makes this forum very inconvenient for new users.

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