Are we discussing this just to discuss or are you seriously arguing we should severely limit the posting capabilities for new users even more?
At what point does this forum become a mass circle-jerk just to farm bounties and or signature campaigns? (Or have we long surpassed this point
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I think i'm delusional as well -- Perhaps I idolize the "new user" as some savior, for which is too much credit, given that the average new user is likely to be some pajeet shitposter which will follow whatever bureaucratic rules you impose on him (or his rank, rather), but will too, contribute zilch.
Indeed, I see an average of 2-3 thread bumps a day, with almost every thread having people warning others of the dangers of a ponzi-scheme. Also -- how are you not contradicting yourself here? You want to impose sanctions on Newbies for a problem that doesn't really exist at the same time.
I rather glance over 5 newbie posts that are posting backlinks that to read a single reply from a person such as myself.
At what point does this forum become a mass circle-jerk just to farm bounties and or signature campaigns? (Or have we long surpassed this point
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Beware of the new type of spam, hidden in the bounty proof of registration.
Just an idea, how about implementing a limited account access for brand new accounts.
Meaning they must reach total time logged in : x number of hours;
or a requirement to be invited(merit), before brand new accounts can write, post.
or limit their post to the beginners & help.
This is only a suggestion.
I know that if I were a new user, I know I'd have long left by now if you'd implement any set of the above. Have you looked at the Beginners & Help section? It's completely riddled with morons that do have a rank just posting stupid shit and reformulating other people's answers for their bounties.Beware of the new type of spam, hidden in the bounty proof of registration.
Just an idea, how about implementing a limited account access for brand new accounts.
Meaning they must reach total time logged in : x number of hours;
or a requirement to be invited(merit), before brand new accounts can write, post.
or limit their post to the beginners & help.
This is only a suggestion.
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or a requirement to be invited(merit)
Esoteric, I like it. It fits the design and general vibe of the forum. I mean, there's so much good shit being shared everywhere...I think i'm delusional as well -- Perhaps I idolize the "new user" as some savior, for which is too much credit, given that the average new user is likely to be some pajeet shitposter which will follow whatever bureaucratic rules you impose on him (or his rank, rather), but will too, contribute zilch.
Instead, the forum's mission is to be "as free as possible".
What if Newbies were, at least, prevented from continuing to pollute a useless board with threads when you have so many accounts there? (or better yet, close the entire board altogether!)**that whole original premise of moving things away from the Gambling section doesn't make sense when it has extremely low traffic at this stage. I think most people have clued in to things, and even if they haven't, you have users that will post on every new ponzi that comes warning people from participating.
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Btw this forum has "ignore" function. I think the best alternative will be if theymos adds "hide" function and we won't even see users and their posts once they are hidden for us.
I don't think I have the patience to hit ignore for every new user that comes along. Multiply the effort by all active users and you've effectively wasted cumulative years of work on what amounts to swatting a few flies away... which come back swarming every time.