eternal debate on 25 posts & newbies

[Bigcol]

just out of curiosity
are you (mods) able to stop someone automatically before 25 posts if they dont either
a) do an intro
b) pad old threads

just to stop them padding the threads, downloading the manuals and sodding off

you go to have a look at a thread that has a new post, and find comments like
"good thread"
"never thought of that"
"never seen that"

etc

maybe a word counter......... or something

[4bye4]

You noticed him too Col?

[ova50]

I will say that there has been a few times that this has risen my temp.:mad:
Tonight was one of them.

You forgot the "I have no idea" one.

[ova50]

I should mention he did post "Thanks a lot" : in the http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?88-Download-Full-Factory-Original-1998-Nissan-Patrol-GU-Manual/page17

[4bye4]

Oh well, with a bit of luck he will get his manual and pi$$ --- go away.

[Patrol'n]

Maybe in addition to the intro new members could wait for a pre determined time period to be eligible for manuals?

Say a month, or even a couple of weeks might encourage people to hang around, then again, maybe not, just a thought...

[Clunk]

missed it all.......... was busy getting tomorrows forms ready for the meeting

did anyone happen to report the posts?

[Clunk]

ohhhhhhh and I think it might be a good idea to have another mod in WA............... but that's AB's call

[growler2058]

Banned now but bit late I know

[AB]

We should just remove this 25 post rule and have it only as our time period and bring that down to 7 days.

If anyone's desperate for it they can just pm me.

Thoughts?

[Maxhead]

We should just remove this 25 post rule and have it only as our time period and bring that down to 7 days.

If anyone's desperate for it they can just pm me.

Thoughts?


Yes, do it! Too many discussions and arguments over the manuals!

[Winnie]

Yes, do it! Too many discussions and arguments over the manuals!

Yep and the thing that annoys me more than people rushing for the manuals, is people complaining about it!

[taslucas]

I think there's more posts complaining about spammers than there is posts from spammers lol

tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

wouldnt it be easier for them to ask a question , surely someone
here could help them with the likes of MR and NN on the forum?

[Chubba]

We should just remove this 25 post rule and have it only as our time period and bring that down to 7 days.

If anyone's desperate for it they can just pm me.

Thoughts?

Yes AB. Time period I think is the way to go. There is no way you can discourage people from posting crap
buy posting "you'r a naughty boy" back. 7 days not enough I reckon a month. IMHO

[Winnie]

7 days is heaps I would think...

[Clunk]

Sorry AB, I dont agree. If people are in a hurry for the manuals, then there's plenty of other places to download from. The 25 post ruling here is part of the forums culture, where, depending in how they post, they get to know us and us them. So what if a couple get through the net, they wont be allowed back...........

Oh and for those complaining about filling up the whats news with welcomes. ....... brace yourselves, I've got a couple of weeks worth banked up

[Chubba]

Oh and for those complaining about filling up the whats news with welcomes. ....... brace yourselves, I've got a couple of weeks worth banked up

That'll be me my friend.
Thanks for the heads up.
Chubba sighing off.

[the evil twin]

Just remove the 25 post rule... we brought in the registered time safety net didn't we?

With 25 posts rule... they come, they give us the irrits for 25 posts, they clog up the unread posts option, then they go, then we give ourselves the irrits whinging.

With no 25 posts rule... they come, they download the info, they go, they don't give us the irrits, the unread posts index becomes releveant again.
I would be happy if there was a requirement to post in the Intro BoardIE 1 post

If they need more info they come back and ask.
Personally I would rather no posts and no return or only a few genuine ones from someone who genuinely wants assistance after obtaining the manuals over 25 posts of rubbish and another 25 of members complaining about the rubbish.

Bottom line...
I don't see the point of trying to restrict access to the manuals when the process is actually giving us the shits and not the downloader

[4bye4]

Got to agree witgh ET. the manual thing is causing more truble than its worth. If they really want to be a member they will post an intro. I do wish peeps would put their location in their intros though, especially if they want to know where they can get somthing.

[Clunk]

I like it when you lot get the irrits. ....... keep it I say, gives the old buggahs something to whinge about

[the evil twin]

I like it when you lot get the irrits. ....... keep it I say, gives the old buggahs something to whinge about

Tuppa... On behalf of old buggahs...

Could you please devote every waking moment and use your powers to give Clunk the irrits?

We will even give up a can of Pal a week to pay a modest tithe from our pensions to help fund the cause

[4bye4]

I like it when you lot get the irrits. ....... keep it I say, gives the old buggahs something to whinge about

No - we can still whinge about you

[Clunk]

Tuppa... On behalf of old buggahs...

Could you please devote every waking moment and use your powers to give Clunk the irrits?

We will even give up a can of Pal a week to pay a modest tithe from our pensions to help fund the cause


No - we can still whinge about you
Go for it,........ I whole heartedly accept the challenge [emoji13]

[Bob]

I like it when you lot get the irrits. ....... keep it I say, gives the old buggahs something to whinge about

Well at least us old Buggers have got to be Old LOL

[Clunk]

Well at least us old Buggers have got to be Old LOL
How's the Tom Tom? When are you going to upgrade to an Ipad?

[the evil twin]

Well at least us old Buggers have got to be Old LOL


How's the Tom Tom? When are you going to upgrade to an Ipad?

... thats one of the secrets to our longevity my friend.
Streetsmart/UBD/Melways/Gregorys

Have you tried using your Ipad as a jack support or for starting a fire?

[Clunk]

... thats one of the secrets to our longevity my friend.
Streetsmart/UBD/Melways/Gregorys

Have you tried using your Ipad as a jack support or for starting a fire?
I dont have an Ipad...... I just go wherever the flow takes me

[nissannewby]

I wish I had as much time as you guys to get annoyed by this :p

[Clunk]

Jeez these old folk are tetchy today hey lol

[Hodge]

Have you tried using your Ipad as a jack support or for starting a fire?

Just about the only thing an iPad is good for.



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[the evil twin]

Just about the only thing an iPad is good for.



ROFL... can't argue with that...

[NissanGQ4.2]

I think doggy ( Tuppa ) is being a bit slack, he should sniff them out as soon as they join and ban them before making there first post of crap.

And in answer 2 the op yes we can ban them if they are just posting crap 2 get the manuals. But if we are bored we usually just delete there posts just before they reach 25 just 2 annoy them :)

If and when we are on the new server Andy I say just remove the 25 post rule and the time limit and see how we go for bandwidth

[the evil twin]

Hmmm... leading on from the above...

Is it possible to cap the download speed of the manuals without affecting the speed of the Forum?

[Bloodyaussie]

Jeez these old folk are tetchy today hey lol

Yeah because they are missing a few pages from their melways and have no idea which way to go. ...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hmmm... leading on from the above...

Is it possible to cap the download speed of the manuals without affecting the speed of the Forum?

That's a great idea ET, While I'm not that tech savvy i dare say it would be possible as other websites like rapidshare cap / throttle download speeds if your not a paying member.

If it is possible I say cap the non paying members but not the paying ones :)

[growler2058]

I like deleting their posts slowly one by one till they get the shits an give up, or I get bored and ban em:devilred:

[Bloodyaussie]

I like deleting their posts slowly one by one till they get the shits an give up, or I get bored and ban em:devilred:

I like spotting them and messaging you...ooh ooh... growler there is one get em!!!!

[growler2058]

I like spotting them and messaging you...ooh ooh... growler there is one get em!!!!

Highlight of my day

[Clunk]

Highlight of my day

Oh how I wish i could have those very same highlights ;)

[growler2058]

Oh how I wish i could have those very same highlights ;)

CLunK 4 MOD!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm not sure but i think I am starting to feel dirty. .?

[Clunk]

CLunK 4 MOD!!!!

no no no, that's just a baaaaaaaad idea

[Clunk]

oh but in saying that though, I could become Tuppa's apprentice........ he'd like that

[growler2058]

oh but in saying that though, I could become Tuppa's apprentice........ he'd like that


:smileyvault-cute-bi.............:jawdrop:

[Clunk]

I'm not sure but i think I am starting to feel dirty. .?

go have a cold shower and take your water proof smart phone with you

[Bloodyaussie]

go have a cold shower and take your water proof smart phone with you

Ha ha ha... i just got one of those phones yesterday. ..he he he

[Clunk]

Ha ha ha... i just got one of those phones yesterday. ..he he he

ahhhhhh so quite times ahead for you on the forum then hey!!!!????? hahahahaha

[Bloodyaussie]

ahhhhhh so quite times ahead for you on the forum then hey!!!!????? hahahahaha

I can multitask mate. ..

[Clunk]

I can multitask mate. ..
Concentration gets the better of me

[Skitzyrex]

We should just remove this 25 post rule and have it only as our time period and bring that down to 7 days.

If anyone's desperate for it they can just pm me.

Thoughts?

I tried suggesting to get rid of the 25 posts before and no one went for it.

[Winnie]

I can multitask mate. ..
We'd really rather you didn't... Hahaha

[NissanGQ4.2]

I tried suggesting to get rid of the 25 posts before and no one went for it.

But that was before you got the manual, now that you have it we can remove it *L*

[Blaktop]

Speaking as a newbie.....I found this place through a Google search looking for a manual (it comes in pretty much at the top). When I saw the 25 post rule I just got the manual elsewhere, I joined but I'm certainly not going to post 25 posts of crap for the manual (been a forum admin a few times before....lol). For me it was just a minor inconvenience that caused me to hit the back button on the browser and click another link......but it did get me in here and so far I like what I see....:)

(Mentally counts 8......and thinks that wasn't crap.....was it????)

[Skitzyrex]

But that was before you got the manual, now that you have it we can remove it *L*

[emoji23][emoji23] nah mate, only the other week. I had the manual a long time ago. [emoji12]

[TimE]

Change it to 30 posts, just don't tell any one :Yahoo!:

[the evil twin]

Change it to 30 posts, just don't tell any one :Yahoo!:

ROFL...

Either that or go the MCG solution...
Close the membership and have a waiting list
Top of the wait list gets to join when a member either karks it or buys a Tojo

[Woof]

A lot of people do come here for the manuals only, but after taking time to look around as they clock up the required 25 posts they end up being members even after getting the manuals.
How many new members will we retain if they have immediate access to the manuals without looking around???????

[the evil twin]

A lot of people do come here for the manuals only, but after taking time to look around as they clock up the required 25 posts they end up being members even after getting the manuals.
How many new members will we retain if they have immediate access to the manuals without looking around???????

Good point... how about a forum based quiz?
8 or more correct out of 10 and you get to download the Manuals

Q1. How many common faults will disconnecting the battery fix?
a)5,
b)10.
c)100,
d)all the above

Q2. How many posts by Clunk have been moderated by Tuppa?
a)500,
b)1,000.
c)10,000,
d)all of 'em, some as many as 4 times

Q3. Replacing the rear window demister has been suggested as a cure for 80KPH wheel wobble on how many occasions
a)5,
b)10.
c)100,
d)first thing you should try

Q4. The average number of posts before a thread gets 'Jacked is
a)5,
b)10.
c)100,
d)none

Q5. The ratio of "my dawes valve doesn't work" to "how do I wire up a dual battery" threads is?
a)1:1,
b)2:1.
c)infinite,
d)6 per day

Q6 The phrase "I know this has been asked before but..." appears how many times in the opening post of a thread per year
a)500,
b)1,000.
c)10,000,
d) so often it is now the Forum default

Q7 Boobies and Tits are?
a)species of birds,
b)the subject of the most pics on the Forum.
c)interchangeable on any mark of Patrol,
d)all the above

Q8 The latest and by far most p[opular version of the Redback Rooftop Bag is
a)1.0,
b)3.
c)blue,
d)still in Beta testing

Q9 AB is a?
a)type of blood group,
b)one side of a triangle.
c)prematurely balding due to stress induced psychosis,
d)all the above

Q10 Were you really stupid enough to do all this crap just for a free set of manuals?
a)Yes,
b)No, I am actually a spam 'bot.
c)Oh shit, I've been found out
d)all the above

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good point... how about a forum based quiz?
8 or more correct out of 10 and you get to download the Manuals


That by far has 2 be the funniest sh!t I have read on this forum ET!

[taslucas]

Hahahaha!!!

tappin from tassie

[blocko05]

well done Et, well done.

[weggs]

I've gotta admit, I'm trying to find constructive ways of making my 25 posts.
I desperately want to access the manuals (I had an engine light light up on the way to work and I want to know what it is before I try driving home in the morning), but I have no intention of pissing off once I earn access either...

[4bye4]

weggs, after what Dockers just did, you are not going to get any help from WA members anyway. LOL

All said in jest mate - try disconnecting the battery overnight and see if it resets, if not get the codes read.

[NissanGQ4.2]

I've gotta admit, I'm trying to find constructive ways of making my 25 posts.


They don't need 2 be constructive post, just go over 2 the intro thread and welcome in some new members.