Post minimums

by rup

Posted: 13 years ago 10 replies

OFF TOPIC

Can't seem to find this info in search and hoping that someone here can help me out with this.

I have noticed the hard way that there are a number of features and forums that are restricted according to the number of posts that a member of the forum has made. For example, I can't PM until I have made 50 posts. (Which, by the way, I think is a bit high.) Is there a list somewhere of what all the restrictions and post requirements are?
It would be very helpful!

Thanks!
-Rup

taylormarek 13 years ago

Nope, not ridiculous. Just the way things are done here. Don't want the spammers to get in see?

Will take a look and see what I can find, unless someone beats me to it...
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jacktackett 13 years ago

Read the stickies at the top of the forums - there are also some videos for new folks here that explain things. Welcome and if come here with the open mind of learning and then helping others, you'll do well.
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Alexa Smith Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by rup

For example, I can't PM until I have made 50 posts. (Which, by the way, I think is ridiculous.)

I believe that if you join the War Room (which costs $37 for a 20-year subscription), you can send them immediately. You may find things of enormous value there, and it might even change your perspective a little on joining a new forum and immediately announcing, after only a handful of posts, that you think one of its carefully thought-out, tried and tested policies is "ridiculous".
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- Deric Neufeld 13 years ago
  
  Why does the post counter not work? It says that I have 10, when I actually have 31ish...weird.
  
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  waterotter 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Deric Neufeld
  
  Why does the post counter not work? It says that I have 10, when I actually have 31ish...weird.
  
  Deric, posts in the "Off Topic" Forum do not count toward your total posts. These posts have no value in regards to your post count.
  
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Deric Neufeld 13 years ago

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that.
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lknielsen 13 years ago

Most spammers are too lazy to make 20 posts. Problem solved
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rup 13 years ago

Thanks. for the quick clarifications I am now plowing through the stickies. Should have done that in the beginning! :-)

I totally agree that a minimum post amount is a needed requirement to reduce the number of spammers, just thought that 50 post minimum was a bit high. Frustrated by not being able to PM someone I needed to get in touch with, you see. But ah well, patience shall be rewarding in the end.
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- CCGAL 13 years ago
  
  LOL I thought it was taking me an awfully long time to reach 50 posts ... but my favorite part of the forum is the off topic section. LOL
  
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