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greenfairy · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:35 pm Post subject:

Lurking is for wimps anyway.
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General Melchett · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:38 am Post subject:

I prefer the idea that people can surf in and see what's happening without registering. I'm sure locking it down to people who have to join would keep the odd newcomer from joining.
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townsergeant · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:54 am Post subject:

FFoglamp · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:28 pm Post subject:

I agree with the last two posts. If we lock it out to potential new joiners, do we not become our own exclusive little club, or clique ?

This is fabulous great fun, but without the refreshing new blood now and then, we would all eventually get bored with each other and become grumpy old men (and greenfairies).

So, allow the lurkers, and encourage them in. Just get rid of the spammers. bots, and crap.

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Aaron Aardvark · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:34 am Post subject:

lesbryan · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:47 am Post subject:

I have to say im in full ageement with you Aaron and Deli.i think it is the only way.as long as they can have a good look round the site and see what there is to offer .then if there genuine let them registerand take part fully.then if owt wrong goes off with anyone it can be sorted

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admin · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:04 am Post subject:

On this one; I have listened and accept that it is better to leave things as they are even though it is the minority view. The spamming has stopped and the change in the registration process has stopped the 'bot' registration. Locking the suggested areas to 'registered view' only would force people to register but may dissuade some casual readers from looking. The majority of lurkers will register and post given time but need time to read and get the feel of the forum. All of the ex's know the sense of humour and can slip into the mode fairly easily... they just have to jump and make that first post and I'm certain they would soon get their dits out.

In the words of someone far wiser than me "If it ain't broke; don't fix it"
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sticky blue · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:00 am Post subject:

Good - That's that sorted then - for the time being

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greenfairy · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:27 am Post subject:

Maybe a big sticky post at the top of the forum enouraging people to register and giving step-by-step instructions would help?

I know it's not hard to register but sometimes people are put off by the thought of it and those who aren't internet junkies might get confused by all the spaces that can be filled in on the registration page.

Just a thought

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Nick B · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject:

Having to register helps our online security to some extent.
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lesbryan · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject:

I think it helps the security a lot .Let them read by all means but not post until they register.

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Nick B · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

Yep. Totally agree with that Les
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seasoldier · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

Being very new here,having only registered this forenoon .. I don't wish to cause offence ..

But on the other Site which I use on a regular basis ("Once a Marine Always a Marine") we have enormous problems with "Walts" & wannabee Booties (Dan Archer can confirm this) .. it has been suggested there that some form of site security be introduced ..

IMHO,"Guest" users should be able to look at certain sections but not post in any section .. until registered as full Members .. I don't think it's being "cliquey" sp ? ... more a case of having space to talk with those whose interests are on the same wavelength without the constant drivel of those who have nothing worthwhile to contribute .. that's my two penn'orth (for what it's worth) ...

Cheers,

Kev.
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Dan A · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject:

Hi Kev and welcome.......Walts are far more easily spotted in here as the age range covers a few years and bandies and bulgers have long memories!!! I think the balance is about right here..if your a gen bootie you get into countermarch...if not you are limited to the other sections. i quite enjoy posts by the public.....wish we had more of our guys joining though. There are some seriously good guys out there who i know would enjoy this site if they only contributed.

Dan
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lesbryan · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: