Stopping Manual Hunters

[graeme1969]

Gday All,

I know this has been discussed before, but surely there has to be some way to stop people just showing up for an hour on the forum to get some manuals then disappear into the www never to be heard from again.

I don't post very much but do enjoy hitting the "What's New" button to see what is going on, but don't enjoy a long list of dribble from people wanting manuals with absolutely nothing to add to the forum, and not really giving anything in the way of what's new.

Would changing the 25 post rule to something like a time period e.g 24, 48 hours or maybe even a week after joining the forum before the manuals can be downloaded stop the quick fire bombardment of shite.

Just my thoughts.

[4bye4]

I agree. It really doesn't bother me that they come just to get the manuals, but I do get a bit peed off reading "good post mate, thanks." 25 times, especially if its on a serious thread for example the depression thread. A time would be a good idea or even limiting the number of posts that could be made in one sitting.
It would be good also if state and/or country were mandatory when registering. I get frustrated when I read things like anyone no a good diesel mechanic? Like where and why?

[katwoman]

Unfortunately it's a long endless argument, and I think AB is just too much of a nice bloke to make it hard for anyone..

[Stropp]

Unfortunately it's a long endless argument, and I think AB is just too much of a nice bloke to make it hard for anyone..

Personally I think AB is a bastard but don't tell him! 😀

[katwoman]

Personally I think AB is a bastard but don't tell him! 😀

hehe.. A nice bastard.Your secret is safe with me..

[Clunk]

I get frustrated when I read things like anyone no a good diesel mechanic? Like where and why?

It gets up my nose too, so do what I do and correct them. "It's know, not no, you illiterate fool"............ just like that see

[kevin07]

why not try, yes do the 25 post thing then apply to the mods for the privilege of being accepted and be allowed to download. I get pissed as well reading the crap these pricks dribble at us

[AB]

Let me just get the forum onto the new server folks and we can revisit it again if you like.

[4bye4]

It gets up my nose too, so do what I do and correct them. "It's know, not no, you illiterate fool"............ just like that see

I new that:o

[Clunk]

Let me just get the forum onto the new server folks and we can revisit it again if you like.

What........... you mean to say you haven't made any Redback Rooftop bags?

[growler2058]

It's not on Tappacrap yet ;)

[threedogs]

Most would be better off posting a Question IMO.
Maybe not so much for the OS members.

[graeme1969]

If the time required was a day or two people would be more likely (possibly) to hang around and see that the information on here is probably more valuable than any manual anyway rather than just swoop in grab the manuals then never be heard from again.

[Woof]

We have been running since 2010 and have only had 127 people who only posted the required 25 posts and no more, really surprised me as I thought it was more

[growler2058]

We have been running since 2010 and have only had 127 people who only posted the required 25 posts and no more, really surprised me as I thought it was more

Plenty got banned before they hit the 25 post mark though, so wouldn't be on that list ay

[gaddy]

There's manuals :)

[threedogs]

There's manuals :)

Come in auto too lol

[Woof]

Plenty got banned before they hit the 25 post mark though, so wouldn't be on that list ay

Yes there are a lot with only 24 posts, nothing feels better than banning them when they think they have just about got to 25 posts

[threedogs]

Yes there are a lot with only 24 posts, nothing feels better than banning them when they think they have just about got to 25 posts

Anyone would think you take pride in doing that, 24 you're gooone mate ha ha Muahaaaa muhaaaaaa

[graeme1969]

We have been running since 2010 and have only had 127 people who only posted the required 25 posts and no more, really surprised me as I thought it was more

That's still 3175 posts that have come up when I hit What's New.

[Maxhead]

Get rid of the 25 post rule asll together!

When Andy migrates the server to one bigger then Google US we wont need the rule and no more manual spammers...simple
The onses with brains will stick around and have a look anyways.lol

[taslucas]

.........simple
The onses with brains will stick around and have a look anyways.lol

And also you

[Maxhead]

And also you

I'm no manual grabber I saw the drunken thread and now you can't get rid of me....LOL

[gaddy]

Who needs a manual , don't you just disconnect the battery for halfa and clean maffamajig !

[Clunk]

Get rid of the 25 post rule asll together!

When Andy migrates the server to one bigger then Google US we wont need the rule and no more manual spammers...simple
The onses with brains will stick around and have a look anyways.lol


I like the 25 post rule, gives the mods something to chase.................... and besides I'd rather that than have the forum slow down to a bloody crawl because of bandwidth being chewed up

[NissanGQ4.2]

We have been running since 2010 and have only had 127 people who only posted the required 25 posts and no more, really surprised me as I thought it was more

That figure would be incorrect Wayne, would be way more than that, Originally I believe you could download with 0 post count as long as you were a member, then I'm pretty sure it was something like 2 post counts before you had access and now the 25 posts.

And that figure would not include members that post 25 post of crap to get the manual that got banned and had there post removed.
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And in reply 2 the OP, I say only have them available to forum sponsors *L* :)

[Bigcol]

you could do like the Forums in the UK - Pay per download............

let them do 25 posts, then when they go to download a manual - BAM - $25.00 thanks to be a FULL member with download rights
no pay
no membership
no manual

[Clunk]

And in reply 2 the OP, I say only have them available to forum members *L* :)

do you mean "sponsors" Nobby?

[growler2058]

Yes there are a lot with only 24 posts, nothing feels better than banning them when they think they have just about got to 25 posts

I like taking 1 post a time off them for a while just to stuff em around then ban em ;)

[growler2058]

I like the 25 post rule, gives the mods something to chase.................... and besides I'd rather that than have the forum slow down to a bloody crawl because of bandwidth being chewed up

Same I'd get bored only modding yours and nisspissd posts

[Clunk]

Same I'd get bored only modding yours and nisspissd posts

I'm sure we could step it up a bit more if you like ;):D

[Rock Trol]

I new that:o

Good won mate!

[Clunk]

Good won mate!

Ow dont ewe start

[4bye4]

This could go on four ever.

[Clunk]

This could go on four ever.

I seen right threw what ewe did their

[NissanGQ4.2]

do you mean "sponsors" Nobby?

yeh that thing

[4bye4]

I seen right threw what ewe did their

We seam two be getting to far off topic.

[Avo]

know don't bee like that