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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 23, 2010 15:26:22 GMT -5
this is more of a forum suggestion but, can you require people to be registered users to post? most sites will only let a guests view posts but seems like you get a lot of people on here who become empowered by the anonymity that they can get by just being a "guest" poster just a thought  |
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Post by 1234 on Jun 23, 2010 16:46:24 GMT -5
This is a good idea, then people can't hide behind guest accounts!! Hey to the guest users remember you are not hidden. God sees all!! |
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Post by question on Jun 23, 2010 18:52:44 GMT -5
I agree. Hopefully Shawn can find some time to introduce this feature.
This forum is a precious gift. I have learned so many wonderful things here. I don't want it deteriorate and believe that most regular posters have similar feelings about this.
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Post by lobo on Jun 23, 2010 21:18:35 GMT -5
I thought it was a little funny at first, but it seems to be working out ok.
I think the karma counter is much more bogus.
Having a jr high school type popularity contest is pretty funny for a discussion board for serious people.
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Post by lobo on Jun 24, 2010 11:36:38 GMT -5
I think the guest posters have added quite a few good posts and some realy good questions.
The occasional troll comes with the territory.
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Post by frankshank on Jun 24, 2010 12:08:23 GMT -5
I think the guest posters have added quite a few good posts and some realy good questions. The occasional troll comes with the territory. I used to feel the same way as you burt; live and let live and all that. Now I feel differently. There have been too many silly posts over a long period. Perhaps I've been guilty of one or two myself (only under my username) LOL. If people want to post then they should register. It's not exactly a painstaking process and they're not being asked to sign a contract in blood. There's anonymity whether you're a guest or not. Allowing guest posts just encourages foolishness. |
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Post by Peter on Jun 24, 2010 14:18:19 GMT -5
I understand that it's just a tick-box that needs to be set to prevent them posting, so I imagine we'd just need to come up with a majority consensus to then ask Shawn to set it. My vote is to block them, although that may have something to do with the last two leaving a bad taste in my mouth. All good learning though, I'm still reflecting on my exchange with "Guest" guest. The Karma thing I'd like to keep through. Just when I think I'm past it ego-wise, I notice that so-and-so has now tripled my Karma points, and I have to smile that I still give a darn.  |
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Post by frankshank on Jun 24, 2010 14:28:58 GMT -5
Isn't the act of one person rating another's value fuelling the ego on both sides? It turns into a who's the most spiritual contest which is kinda missing the point.
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Post by Shawn on Jun 26, 2010 19:59:49 GMT -5
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Post by waddicalwabbit on Jun 27, 2010 19:27:58 GMT -5
From my newbie point of view, I don't mind so much if a 'guest' posts something and then hangs around to stay engaged through the ongoing discussion of that particular topic but I can't tell which guest is which. Sometimes they use the same 'handle' for a bit but they don't have to. Because of that I don't read postings by a guest, but then I don't care to argue or discuss issues that are unimportant to me personally. I just don't see the point in allowing guest postings. I voted.
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Post by karen on Jun 28, 2010 11:34:49 GMT -5
+1! - I'm in favor. After all, the flurry of guest trolls are probably just one or two people. Make them have to register, they'd post less of their foolishness.
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Post by Portto on Jun 28, 2010 13:36:05 GMT -5
There are occasional splurges of posts from guest users, but generally it's very quiet.
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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 30, 2010 5:44:12 GMT -5
vote is currently 14-2 to require login to post |
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Post by Peter on Jun 30, 2010 9:51:50 GMT -5
It's not like registering is either particularly time consuming or leaves one open to being easily identified. I don't see it being a barrier to contributing.
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Post by question on Jun 30, 2010 12:24:42 GMT -5
Another important point is that what we're talking about here is very delicate. For some members it's about life and death. It's best to know who you're talking to, which is why the introduction forum is so ncie. Not cool to have a total stranger join a discussion and derail it.
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