fixrupr
12-29-2001, 12:04 AM
This suggestion is prompted by the quantity of posts that are submitted by those first timers that cannot wait to make us aware of their lack of knowledge regarding “the rules.”
Perhaps 24 hours would allow them time to get the hang of how the forum operates.
I don’t think waiting a day would impede those that are seeking help, but it might slow down posters that are typing so rapidly that they misspell their own name.
A lockout from all but posting a new topic for 30 days would be even better.
Other scenarios based on temporary password come to mind, but maybe I’m a dreamer.
I’ve never hidden the fact that a lot of the discussions here are over my head, so I don’t know how complex any changes along these lines might be.
The problem is worse than annoying, and in the end, could be destructive.
Perhaps 24 hours would allow them time to get the hang of how the forum operates.
I don’t think waiting a day would impede those that are seeking help, but it might slow down posters that are typing so rapidly that they misspell their own name.
A lockout from all but posting a new topic for 30 days would be even better.
Other scenarios based on temporary password come to mind, but maybe I’m a dreamer.
I’ve never hidden the fact that a lot of the discussions here are over my head, so I don’t know how complex any changes along these lines might be.
The problem is worse than annoying, and in the end, could be destructive.