f/s thread issues

[8urcivic]

ok, so i came up with an idea on how to help with newbs trying to sell shit without 50 post.




ok have the admin set it up for when you get your verification to become a member you automatically get a pm with the "50 post to sell" thread copied and pasted in it......so the first time you sign in....before you try to search, post or even browse....it pops up.





just an idea, imo looks good on paper.....not sure how hard it would be.....not sure how many members actually sign up daily.

 

[dc2GS-R]

If he is going to go through the trouble of that he might as well just make the F/S forum private to those without 50 posts.

A lot of forums make it that way so that noobs can't even have the option to post a thread

 

[8urcivic]

that would be a good idea too......i should have thought of that.



im just throwing out ideas, trying to keep the site rolling.

 

[Aussie]

Only problem with making it private is what about people browsing the site that see something they want to buy so sign up to reply.

 

[dc2GS-R]

Only problem with making it private is what about people browsing the site that see something they want to buy so sign up to reply.

There has to be a way around that. I've seen some forums that just won't let you post a F/S thread until you've been de-noobed. You can still reply in threads and PM, just can't make a thread in that section

 

[Aussie]

That would definitetly work. I think that would keep more members around also. Getting banned for posting in the f/s thread sort of pisses people off it seems.

 

[Sammich]

There has to be a way around that. I've seen some forums that just won't let you post a F/S thread until you've been de-noobed. You can still reply in threads and PM, just can't make a thread in that section

yea, doesnt honda tech have a setup like that?

 

[Samurai_Blue]

i think the PM when they register is a good idea

 

[JDMxDB8]

There has to be a way around that. I've seen some forums that just won't let you post a F/S thread until you've been de-noobed. You can still reply in threads and PM, just can't make a thread in that section

I was thinking the same thing. Like have them locked from creating a FS thread until they hit the 50 post mark. I second this idea.

 

[dc2GS-R]

yea, doesnt honda tech have a setup like that?

I couldn't tell you. I've never even been on Honda-tech

I like the way DSMtuners has the rules setup for noobs.

1. New Member/Lurker:
Everyone who registers on our site starts off as a New Member/Lurker. This title has nothing to do with your actual knowledge of cars or DSMs, it just means you are new and/or haven't contributed very much tech info to the site. You can view all public forums and Search for all the tech info you need. However, you will be limited to posting in the areas designated for New Member posts (Newbie forum, the Problem Diagnosis forum, the Appearance forum, the Site Feedback forum and the Tech Guide sections) until you've met two milestones - 50 useful posts in the forums (answers to questions and/or other helpful contributions) and 30 days registered. Only posts in the tech forums will be included in your post count. You can still send Private Messages to members in lieu of replying to their posts in forums you don't have permission to post in.

 

[8urcivic]

all of these are pretty good ideas.......i just want people to want to join.

 

[Samurai_Blue]

i agree, that DSM rules are a good idea, is it possible to do it on CI?

 

[JimmyRos.]

so how much are you selling your thread issues for? lack of info. pics or ban! ha.