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About new members

Alex

Alex

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i think that new members should have a post count before they can send inbox messages.

Lets say 5 or so because i keep getting help messages in my inbox and its starting to annoy me abit, And because it's 5 they would probably become an active member because from what i see, people sign up, ask a question and when they have an answer they leave.

But thats just an idea i have, what do you think?
 
I dont know, but i THINK all the ones i get, dont ask names cause i cant remember have like 1 or 2.
 
Theres not. Ill talk to x3. I think thats a great idea. some websites make it 10 or so posts before that or even posting links.
 
Imo, cutting all new members off from sending private messages just because a few are abusing the feature isn't a good idea. If you are annoyed by the messages just direct them to post in the help center section, that's what I do. Also I have a feeling that enforcing a post limit would only increase spam, because of users quickly trying to get around the restriction.
 
x3sphere said:
Imo, cutting all new members off from sending private messages just because a few are abusing the feature isn't a good idea. If you are annoyed by the messages just direct them to post in the help center section, that's what I do. Also I have a feeling that enforcing a post limit would only increase spam, because of users quickly trying to get around the restriction.
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well you can make the offtopic section NOT COUNT for Posts...that could work?..
 
Darkchild said:
well you can make the offtopic section NOT COUNT for Posts...that could work?..
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That being said, the "spammers" will spam else where on the forums and/or post useless stuff to increase post count.

Thanks anyways X3sphere :smile:
 
When i get them i just ignore them, particulary when they have posted in the main forum.

Of course if they ask politely then i always direct them to the help center but TBH most start with 'How do i...'
 
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