Suggestion to bring in more members.

[StefanWolves]

as lick said if they didn't want to be here they wouldn't be on it to start with, and even if the excuse "I joined because the forum made me i don't want to be here" then their given the chance to register, its not necessary, just they don't get to view the threads. Alot of forums have this (not only habbo based) to encourage users who are just viewing giving no contribution to the community to sign up and actually contribute to the discussion and community that their viewing.

My point entirely. It could be a lot stricter, on some forums you HAVE to register before viewing. This would mean reduced traffic, but I don't see how this system would, if it works for other forums, then why not this forum? It obviously works if so many high profile forums use it.

[Inseriousity.]

And then they see something they want to reply to, they make an account.

Yeah I agree tbh. Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't really like that CH message. It's patronizing imo. As for less guests on CHF, there could be other major factors in this (e.g. better threads? younger target audience? better default skin - as someone suggested. that's a matter of opinion though). Get rid of the silly post approval thing. The mods are here to moderate anyway so they can get rid of the minority of newbies breaking the rules rather than letting the majority of newbies who want to have an active discussion but are prohibitied by waiting for their post to be approved.

[StefanWolves]

Just getting a a poll set up (thanks Matt! ), so we can see who would like what to be implemented!

[scottish]

Yeah I agree tbh. Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't really like that CH message. It's patronizing imo. As for less guests on CHF, there could be other major factors in this (e.g. better threads? younger target audience? better default skin - as someone suggested. that's a matter of opinion though). Get rid of the silly post approval thing. The mods are here to moderate anyway so they can get rid of the minority of newbies breaking the rules rather than letting the majority of newbies who want to have an active discussion but are prohibitied by waiting for their post to be approved.

(s)mods aren't on 24/7 so if a spambot comes on and spams porn or random adverts for viagra not much can be done for a while until a mod is on to remove it but if the post validation asks first 5 posts to be verified this reduces chances of it being posted during times when mods aren't online.

[The Professor]

Yeah I agree tbh. Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't really like that CH message. It's patronizing imo. As for less guests on CHF, there could be other major factors in this (e.g. better threads? younger target audience? better default skin - as someone suggested. that's a matter of opinion though). Get rid of the silly post approval thing. The mods are here to moderate anyway so they can get rid of the minority of newbies breaking the rules rather than letting the majority of newbies who want to have an active discussion but are prohibitied by waiting for their post to be approved.

The post approval thing isn't just there to prevent newbies breaking rules, its mainly there to stop spambots and stuff like that, as well as people on the autoban list who make accounts to come back and cause more trouble (takes them a lot longer to be able to post normally so puts them off bothering).

[GommeInc]

I'm confused, the way people are describing guests are "a limited source of users who browse the forum unregistered". Since when were guests limited? They're an unlimited source, so suggesting they join won't destroy a source of viewers. Infact, members are more useful than guests, they're useful for statistics to see who is viewing what as an individual and not as a number (or un-numbered) "guest".

What has been suggested sounds like a good idea, it will make unregistered users have more time to view threads rather than be shunned by a three thread block. Ten would at least get them a bit more use to the forum and help make up their mind when joinin. And it won't destroy this tapless source of viewers people seem to think exist Though unlimited viewing in some forums would be a better idea, if something has been said which is inaccurate or some they agree with then they will register just to make their point known

[StefanWolves]

I agree, I was a bit harsh with the 3 thread viewing thing, 10 would be much more efficient.

[Nixt]

I personally think that this is a good idea. You could argue that it would reduce site traffic however I think that the guests that would merely never view the Forum again on the basis they have to sign up to view the thread they want to see aren't really ever going to sign up so it's pointless worrying about them. Secondly, what real value do guests have? Other than the fact they might sign up - in which case, introducing this policy will encourage them to do so.

It's a good idea I think, and I don't think it will have a negative impact even if it has no effect so there's no harm in implementing it. Brilliant suggestion + rep .

[Geraint]

How about handing leaflets out in school. I'd be willing to take this up.

[Alkaz]

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