- To minimize spams: Since there is no local moderator at the moment, the child board will separate the trash, spamming and unrefined posts from the main board.
I think it would be much more beneficial for you to ask for a local moderator. You have several very active members who, if they are ready to accept responsibility, should perhaps apply for local mod positions.
Merit source applications to reward quality posts more are okay, but spam removal is perhaps more important for maintaining the forum. In the end, it will be easier for you to discuss if your board is spam-free.
Indeed what you've said is true but getting a moderator isn't going to really solve this immediate problem. As much as spam removal is very important, everybody are allowed to express themselves, especially newbies who are inquisitive and looking forward to seeking and gaining more knowledge. Like the old saying that no knowledge is wasted, it is important for them to learn about every single information posted on the forum.
But it would be more appropriate if these informations and posts are sorted in their adequate folders so people would have a particular direction to which they wish to aquire knowledge about Bitcoin or the forum.
Creating Sub-Boards I believe would help cub this issue. And again, there's no doubt that the population of Nigerians in the board is increasing every single day and everyone would also wish to be actively participating on the Board, Hence the Congestion, if the Sub-Boards are not added and a moderator is only added in the picture, it would deprive everyone the privilege of actively participating the way they really want to.
I'm not saying there's no need for a moderator, it's good to have a moderator to moderate the activities of the forum, but in my own opinion I believe the creation of the Sub-Boards would be more effective.[/list]