fifty posts

[Dan Ritchie]

Is there any other way besides the 50 post rule to get access to the for sale forums?

It makes sense, but I've just never seen it other places.

[Hal]

No, and post whoring is a good way to wind up with a large negative value for a post count.

Hal

[Dan Ritchie]

I was careful not too whore myself out, but it was getting late and there wasn't much opportunity. I do apologize.

I literally went through each category under each forum looking for places where my input could be valuable, attempting to avoid posts that were made for the sole purpose of increasing my count. I was dissapointed that some categories didn't even have any posts.

I've been into DSM's for quite a few years, and I believe I've seen all the discussion boards for them. Additionally, I've been involved on forums for other things, and this was the first time I've seen a rule like this. I understand that nobody wants vendors or scammers coming in, but it seems that without any current opportunity for fifty posts it will take some time to acquire that many.

If that's just the way it is then 'C'est la vie', but it just seems that there could be a more practical alternative. Granted I'm new here so I don't know the history as to why this rule exists, however please don't consider this agression towards the way things are, I'm really just curious as it is a very interesting rule considering the circumstances.

[Mirage]

There are some people that join a board only with the intent to sell their stuff in the forsale forums and otherwise pollute the board.

The 50 post rule keeps those people out as they don't want to spend the time to give worthwhile input on the forums (or they may not have the knowledge for valuable input).

Personally, I would love to see the forsale forum not be viewable (or at least not accessible to post) to the junior members until they have 50 valuable posts and have proven that they can give decent opinions, facts or can ask decent questions after they search the archives or forums.

This is not a bash against the new members in any way or a want to keep the board accessible only to the prestigous members. I just see it as another "incentive" to learn on the forum and will give the newer members something to "Look forward to."

There are a few boards that I'm on that I still don't have access to the forsale forum or the "Premium members" section only because I either don't have the post count, or I haven't been vouched for by an admin.

Marcus

[Hal]

It's actually a fairly common practice to restrict access to "trader" forums to those that have some form of established presence. Either by post counts or some other form of control. Forums that don't control it, have no concern for their member bases.

It helps to prevent people from logging on and trying scams, then disappearing.

I also went through your 18 posts, not a whole lot of real useful help there.

This place is run differently that most other DSM forums. The number of users and volume of posts isn't the big priority.

We place a premium on the exchange of accurate information and try to maintain a VERY LOW signal/noise ratio.

Not everyone likes the format, and that's ok. There are other forums for them to use.

Hal

[TSIDrummer]

I agree with Mirage about the 50 posts to even view the forsale forum. I think it's a great idea as incentive, because I would think that most people join up at site's anymore just to try and find cheap parts. My own $.02.

[Dan Ritchie]

I remember a forum I quit using just because of how many toolbags joined the board and polluted it, and I'm actually starting to like the idea as fifty posts really isn't a whole lot.

I'm also appreciating the quality/quality idea, and this is the first local forum I've been a member of, I'm just not used to the lack of volume, but I'm realizing that also doesn't take away from the value of the forum, it may even add to it.

I'm also realizing that I might have came across as one of those toolboxes. I think it's a combination of stress from finals, late night posts (and loss of them-even if ledgit), and a few other things. I want to apologize to anyone I've offended, I really had no intentions of stepping on any toes.

I'm interested to see how it goes on a local board (well, it seems that most of you are from the springs), and I hope you'll give me a chance to redeem myself.

[wolf20043]

It's actually a fairly common practice to restrict access to "trader" forums to those that have some form of established presence. Either by post counts or some other form of control. Forums that don't control it, have no concern for their member bases.

It helps to prevent people from logging on and trying scams, then disappearing.

I also went through your 18 posts, not a whole lot of real useful help there.

This place is run differently that most other DSM forums. The number of users and volume of posts isn't the big priority.

We place a premium on the exchange of accurate information and try to maintain a VERY LOW signal/noise ratio.

Not everyone likes the format, and that's ok. There are other forums for them to use.

Hal

not My place to say,but I do agree not too many posts here were too very helpful,but most posts here are answered VERY quickly and acurately.I do know His posts on CODSM have been helpful and informative,and I can agree it is a pain getting to the 50 post mark being a newbie as I was when I joined(actually took about 4 months :confused: )But anyway welcome to RMDSM Bro,the rules are a bit tighter,but the peep's are good here :)
Mike

[CU DSM]

He (Dan) has technically been a registered member for about 5-months now. He just started posting recently, so I don't think there's too much room to complain.

Not picking a fight here, just stating that he's had time to post in the past, but has chosen not to for whatever reason.

[wolf20043]

He (Dan) has technically been a registered member for about 5-months now. He just started posting recently, so I don't think there's too much room to complain.

Not picking a fight here, just stating that he's had time to post in the past, but has chosen not to for whatever reason.
Was just My 2 cents.but nvm I guess

[CU DSM]

Sorry Wolf, I didn't mean you complaining, I meant Dan.

I won't comment anymore on this topic.

-Jonathan

[wolf20043]

Naw Bro.Its like I said, I just put My 2 cents.I do like this comm,Everyone is very knowledgable and helpful when the need arises.And Dan will get comfortable here as well,just have to have patience. :)
Mike

[wolf20043]

Was just My 2 cents.but nvm I guess And I did not realize He had been a member for so long.

[4g63_KickAss]

this is discrimination against us lurkers! ;)

[Dan Ritchie]

I've got fifty posts, but still no for sale section. Do I have to be sworn in or something?

PS, after this post my post count didn't go up, heck, I even tried chanting to the DSM gods. I'll be pm'ng administrators, but for the sake of those who don't know, does anyone know what the procedure is?

[DlandryTSI]

You have to be patient. The job that upgrdes the accounts runs every half hour.

--Dave

[hooptytalon]

this is discrimination against us lurkers! ;)
Ditto, but I spend more time reading and searching than posting. My post count here is better than other places i'm not experienced and learned enough to add something valuable enough to avoid the quarterdeck and maintain my FNG status for a couple more years. Wow, holy run-on sentence.

[89mitsu]

Your mere participation with this board dignifies your position and stature.
Pay tribute to those you agree with in life.
Consume those who interfere without invitation or provocation.

[buckley]

that was deep.....:)

[Steve-O]

the 50 post thing is a genious idea. it does suck for me now, since im on a new forum here and got like 3 posts...but the idea of a forum is not to get cheap parts for nothing from anyone. we got ebay and newspapers for that. a forum is where you come and participate, learn, and share your knowledge with others on the forum.

and i agree with the comment earlier that if a forum doesnt have a 50 posts count rule, then the administrators arent looking out for the best interest of others on the forum. on the other forum i was on, there were several people who tried to sell there crap with only a half dozen posts. they were quickly flogged and beaten.