[wuxingbagua]

I agree with Rift totally. I too have left one liners in order to have multiple conversations of a lot of threads.. but nevertheless it would be nice to avoid annoying post that are off topic and should remain in the void for such things. I also think post counts should have a cap on them to avoid it being abused. I guess our points are to clean up the clutter and take out some trash at the same time..

[Pozputty]

if you really want to moderate the accounts... i think the best solution is just to request a *good* introduction. mods can unlock more forums if it isnt something completely thoughtless...

unlocking items via post count just promotes spam and requires a lot of angry mod management telling people to stop spamming or they will be banned (which im sure they dont want to deal with).

that or you can make a reputation system... if someone makes a helpful post you can give them a +1, etc.

[ryanffffan]

Originally Posted by r1f7waLk3r

I think what hes trying to do is prevent it from being abused. Spam posting is a serious threat to my health. If you want to chat join irc. Forums are not for chat. Furthermore posting shit like " I dont like hip hop" in the hip hop thread is ridiculous. Wtf is wrong with people. For some, post counts are like a game and they need to be dealt with. Like anyone respects people with a ton of spam posts, or posts anyways. I for one agree with zee and unknown fact, and think there needs to be a set of rules and guidelines for the forums. They needn't be too complex.
IE -
1) Double posting -only if you were the last to post yesterday, for example. Or when posting videos or the like. Otherwise you are warned (if you're caught) and then banned for a week if it continues to be a problem. Permanently if it even yet remains a problem

2) Inactive acounts, need not have an account. Thats all there is too it. If you don't post on a semi-regular basis, you're gone. This holds especially true for old accounts with 0 or very few posts.

3) Phrases, comments, or the like that add nothing to the topic at hand should be directed straight to the users account and not spamming the thread with your retardation. one sentence replies generally fall into this category as they rarely say enough to add any context.

4) People without accounts should not be able to view the anime downloads section.

5) Remaining somewhat active is an obvious requirement for an account, otherwise why are you here? to leech? Obviously this will be moderated by admins and mods and acted on accordingly. No one is saying you need to post everyday to be considered active. But if people don't know you even a little in the forums, chances are you're not active.

6) If you have been reported, say 5 times, you are banned for a week. If you continue to be a nuisance to the community, permanently. Some users should be immune, but this is yet again to the discretion of the admins, mods. Furthermore, admins and mods should collaborate when banning, rather than acting out of their own volition. (to avoid personal discrepancies)

For the most part I think this sums up the basics to forum management... IMO.

I think [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] is simpler.

[aznkidxD]

Originally Posted by r1f7waLk3r

I think what hes trying to do is prevent it from being abused. Spam posting is a serious threat to my health. If you want to chat join irc. Forums are not for chat. Furthermore posting shit like " I dont like hip hop" in the hip hop thread is ridiculous. Wtf is wrong with people. For some, post counts are like a game and they need to be dealt with. Like anyone respects people with a ton of spam posts, or posts anyways. I for one agree with zee and unknown fact, and think there needs to be a set of rules and guidelines for the forums. They needn't be too complex.
IE -
1) Double posting -only if you were the last to post yesterday, for example. Or when posting videos or the like. Otherwise you are warned (if you're caught) and then banned for a week if it continues to be a problem. Permanently if it even yet remains a problem

2) Inactive acounts, need not have an account. Thats all there is too it. If you don't post on a semi-regular basis, you're gone. This holds especially true for old accounts with 0 or very few posts.

3) Phrases, comments, or the like that add nothing to the topic at hand should be directed straight to the users account and not spamming the thread with your retardation. one sentence replies generally fall into this category as they rarely say enough to add any context.

4) People without accounts should not be able to view the anime downloads section.

5) Remaining somewhat active is an obvious requirement for an account, otherwise why are you here? to leech? Obviously this will be moderated by admins and mods and acted on accordingly. No one is saying you need to post everyday to be considered active. But if people don't know you even a little in the forums, chances are you're not active.

6) If you have been reported, say 5 times, you are banned for a week. If you continue to be a nuisance to the community, permanently. Some users should be immune, but this is yet again to the discretion of the admins, mods. Furthermore, admins and mods should collaborate when banning, rather than acting out of their own volition. (to avoid personal discrepancies)

For the most part I think this sums up the basics to forum management... IMO.

I definitely agree with this.

Implementing a system like that would kill off leechers and probably help grow the active community, which is what we want, isn't it?

[Rokunaya]

Sounds like a humongous hassle, and isn't this getting derailed a bit?

[aznkidxD]

Originally Posted by Rokunaya

Sounds like a humongous hassle, and isn't this getting derailed a bit?

How so? I'm pretty sure the discussion is on track as we are discussing various way of enforcing continual activity on the forums and stuff.