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Post by Willow Man on Sept 18, 2007 12:09:07 GMT
Hi,
If any person wishing to post on the forum can join the forum officially then it would be better for all of those who have seen some problems over the last few days or so.
If you log on as a guest and post on the forum then you could be mistaken for one of the former members who have left and who appear to have nothing else to do but spoil the site for other users!
I can not see a reason for genuine people not registering for the forum.
For those who are not with the site anymore but are intent on trying to spoil it for other then do everyone a big favour and go do something more constructive.
People who hide behind computers are either troublesome or sad. Do not be one of them!
I have no problems with members past and present and would like to keep it that way.
If you have a problem with a person then either sort it face to face or leave it to die down.
Willow Man
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Post by colliedog on Sept 18, 2007 12:44:10 GMT
Agree in full.
Posting should be restricted to bona fide forum members. Guests should be able to browse selected categories to give them a flavour of the forum and make a decision whether or not they want to register.
CD
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Post by greenbanks on Sept 18, 2007 18:56:40 GMT
Well said Willow Man
There is a large amount of useful information on this forum that is worth using for reference.Ther has been a wee bit of a change in the running of the forum.one thing thats constant is the need to talk about salmon fishing,flies,tactics,conditions,the fish,rods reels etc.Everything that makes our sport the joy it is and you find so much good help here.I think its a good place to be around again having left and now returned.Good luck to the new team and the new members long may the forum go from strength to Strength ;D
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Post by salmonshrimp on Sept 18, 2007 19:01:21 GMT
Perhaps the accounts becomes guest account when they are deleted as they are no longer members
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Post by jock on Sept 19, 2007 10:27:13 GMT
Am I correct in saying that guests can no longer view the forum? It appears the only way in is to register or log on.
If so I think we should revert back to allowing guests to view certain threads so they can judge what the forum is about and decide if they want to join. I would not join any forum without first being able to make an assessment without committing myself.
Cheers,
Jock
PS My best wishes to the new team
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Post by colliedog on Sept 19, 2007 10:49:58 GMT
That seems to be the case at the moment Jock.
I agree with you - give non registered guests viewing rights to certain threads to give them a flavour of the forum but retain posting rights to registered users.
Regards
CD
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Post by salmonshrimp on Sept 19, 2007 11:32:45 GMT
I agree.
Apart from being a pain in the butt logging in, it shuts out the rest of the world which is a real shame. (Including google)
I don't want to remain logged in all the time as people might get the impression I'm not where I'm supposed to be. They might even think I'm hogging this board, when in fact I'm not even here physically.
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Post by donnieW on Sept 19, 2007 11:45:01 GMT
I agree as well- new viewers are more likely to join if they can see what it's all about. Salmonshrimp, how is it a pain logging in? It takes me a couple of seconds. Are you typing in your user name and password???
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Post by redshrimp on Sept 19, 2007 12:19:29 GMT
Agree that guests should be able to read threads but not be able to post until they have registered.
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Post by salmonshrimp on Sept 19, 2007 13:43:54 GMT
dW I visit from different computers and log out when I leave so I may have to log in 10 times a day or more for the reasons given earlier. If I appear logged in when I'm not there it gives the impression I am there.
And yes I type it in
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Post by clwydman on Sept 19, 2007 16:16:46 GMT
not so sure about that springer, I have been screaming and shouting and flicking rubbers at the computer screen for half an hour now and you havn't noticed.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by charliethompson on Sept 20, 2007 22:31:15 GMT
What a nice way to treat a guest - Stay in the porch and sniff the damp jackets or sign this piece of paper and we'll let you stand in front of the fire.  |
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Post by charliethompson on Sept 20, 2007 22:36:22 GMT
"registered members are what we want as they are easier to keep track of if being disruptive "
Fantastic attitude I agree entirely
T. Blair
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Post by castelforte on Sept 20, 2007 22:52:32 GMT
"registered members are what we want as they are easier to keep track of if being disruptive " Fantastic attitude I agree entirely T. Blair I just don't get it. This is the internet and the entire success of which is down to easy access. I watched the recent events last weekend and saw that the most abusive posts came from registered members and not guests  I think it wrong to surpress free speech. CF |
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Post by Willow Man on Sept 21, 2007 4:57:09 GMT
Hi Castelforte,
The idea to stop guests posting was to stop ex members logging into the forum as guests and posting the tripe that they had been doing!
This rule is down to the ex members trying to spoil the forum for those who are still here.
I like to read genuine posts not garbage about how someone did this and another said that.
It just make the site a little bit more secure and sorts the good from the bad.
Cheers WM
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Post by donnieW on Sept 21, 2007 7:23:18 GMT
What a nice way to treat a guest - Stay in the porch and sniff the damp jackets or sign this piece of paper and we'll let you stand in front of the fire. If a complete stranger came to your house would you let him "stand in front of the fire"? Personally I wouldn't even let him into the porch. Anyone can log in and, having done so, they have "free speech" at their disposal. "registered members are what we want as they are easier to keep track of if being disruptive " Fantastic attitude I agree entirely T. Blair Would you let a stranger run riot in your home then? G Brown.  |
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Post by castelforte on Sept 21, 2007 8:35:01 GMT
What a nice way to treat a guest - Stay in the porch and sniff the damp jackets or sign this piece of paper and we'll let you stand in front of the fire. If a complete stranger came to your house would you let him "stand in front of the fire"? Personally I wouldn't even let him into the porch. Anyone can log in and, having done so, they have "free speech" at their disposal. "registered members are what we want as they are easier to keep track of if being disruptive " Fantastic attitude I agree entirely T. Blair Would you let a stranger run riot in your home then? G Brown. Donnie, My point was that the abusive language was coming from registered members (family) and NOT guests (strangers). Did you not read it? CF |
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Post by donnieW on Sept 21, 2007 11:17:11 GMT
Sorry CF, I was replying more to charliethomson than to you, hence the use of quotes.
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Post by colliedog on Sept 21, 2007 12:30:10 GMT
The point here is that registered members, should they step out of line, can be called to account by the forum moderation team and any problems dealt with an an appropriate way.
Anonomous guests don't have that accountablilty. It is therefore important for the protection of the forum and it's members that any contributions come from an accountable source.
"Free speech" also carries responsibilities.
Regards
CD
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