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View Poll Results: Should we make the forums invite only?
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Yes, we should make the forums invite only
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No, we should not make the forums invite only
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May 10, 2007, 1:33 PM
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First of all, how easy is the thread you say is made for new members to get comfortable, maybe a shoutbox/chatbox on the main page should be introduced, fast, easy aquatences.
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May 10, 2007, 2:31 PM
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Join Date: December 2002
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It's an entire forum. Go to the main page and see the Introductions Forum. The shoutbox idea may work. I'll see what I can find.
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May 10, 2007, 3:06 PM
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Yeah, numerous non-active members is a problem on almost every forum, but some have been reduced by a shoutbox of sort because of its fast introductions and other advantages.
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May 11, 2007, 2:52 AM
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biggus dickus
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Originally Posted by Danny Stewart
If not this, then something else needs to be done. I'm open to suggestions.
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Give me back my banning ability. 
You know it's the only way.
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Not at all benevolent dictator and I don't need to sign my posts cause my name is up there at the top.
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May 11, 2007, 3:31 AM
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I personally think this is a good idea. I've no idea if it's true that no new members in the past six months have contributed anything of value, as I fall into that category myself, but if that is indeed the case then perhaps invite-only is the way to go, as people would be brought in on the basis of what they can contribute to the forum. The other big advantage to this is that it could help to get rid of the problem of elitism that often happens of forums, and by extension maybe even the problem of one-post newbies. If a new member knows at least one existing member, it is perhaps less likely that they will be ignored by the community, get bored and leave again shortly afterwards. Maybe it could also get rid of some of the bitching that seems to happen every time a new person arrives, making the forum a much better place for those that actually want to enjoy it
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May 11, 2007, 3:54 AM
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biggus dickus
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Originally Posted by Hamster
I personally think this is a good idea. I've no idea if it's true that no new members in the past six months have contributed anything of value, as I fall into that category myself, but if that is indeed the case then perhaps invite-only is the way to go, as people would be brought in on the basis of what they can contribute to the forum. The other big advantage to this is that it could help to get rid of the problem of elitism that often happens of forums, and by extension maybe even the problem of one-post newbies. If a new member knows at least one existing member, it is perhaps less likely that they will be ignored by the community, get bored and leave again shortly afterwards. Maybe it could also get rid of some of the bitching that seems to happen every time a new person arrives, making the forum a much better place for those that actually want to enjoy it
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GIANT. BLOCK. OF. TEXT.
Enter key ftw.
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May 11, 2007, 6:26 AM
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Renegade Master
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Run along, little boy
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May 11, 2007, 6:27 AM
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Look who's back!
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Why've you changed your last post? The one that said "sorry, can't you read more than 2 lines?"
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Dost thou expect me, thy monarch, to dine on such meagre portions thus 'ere?!
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May 11, 2007, 6:31 AM
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Renegade Master
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I decided that was maybe like being a bit childish and confrontational, so I went for indifference instead. Didn't want to come off as too hypocritical, though I admit the new one isn't much better!
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May 11, 2007, 1:20 PM
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Relax, Hamster. You'll grow accustomed to RV's ways in time. 
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May 11, 2007, 4:18 PM
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This is still a possibility, but I don't know any more at the moment. I haven't decided anything more.
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May 11, 2007, 8:01 PM
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biggus dickus
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Join Date: August 2006
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Originally Posted by Hamster
Run along, little boy
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Hint:
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Not at all benevolent dictator and I don't need to sign my posts cause my name is up there at the top.
Last edited by Recurring Villain; May 11, 2007 at 8:16 PM
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May 11, 2007, 8:08 PM
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Renegade Master
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Wow, that would really hurt if I gave any sort of a toss what you think
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May 11, 2007, 8:16 PM
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biggus dickus
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Join Date: August 2006
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Originally Posted by Hamster
Wow, that would really hurt if I gave any sort of a toss what you think
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Haha we are going to be best buddies.
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May 12, 2007, 12:27 PM
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I can do a similar signature to yours RV, ...
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May 14, 2007, 9:01 AM
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Banned
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Oh bugger I can't say 'you know what' anymore. So does everyone think this a good idea then?
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May 14, 2007, 7:29 PM
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biggus dickus
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Join Date: August 2006
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Originally Posted by Jammy Jason
I can do a similar signature to yours RV, ...
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Congrats. You're a winner.
Originally Posted by Sam Davies
So does everyone think this a good idea then?
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8 more people do than don't.
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Not at all benevolent dictator and I don't need to sign my posts cause my name is up there at the top.
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May 14, 2007, 9:26 PM
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It's still being considered. I will let everyone know if/when I decide to act on this. In the meantime, thread closed.
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