That has been suggested but, unfortunately, one of the most common posts made by new unregistered Trainz users is "how do I register?". A better suggestion might be to allow them limited posting rights in something like a "new users" forum until they register. There they should be able to ask basic "newbie type questions" but I suspect that most of the "old Trainzers/Geezers", who might be best at answering those questions, might not be inclined to venture there - I could of course be wrong!
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That has been suggested but, unfortunately, one of the most common posts made by new unregistered Trainz users is "how do I register?". A better suggestion might be to allow them limited posting rights in something like a "new users" forum until they register. There they should be able to ask basic "newbie type questions" but I suspect that most of the "old Trainzers/Geezers", who might be best at answering those questions, might not be inclined to venture there - I could of course be wrong!
The SonicOwnersForum had occasional spams. Whack A Mole was tried and was thought to work but then attacks became more severe. After about a month of this it got to the point that the forum was useless. Then the 10 posts for new folks was tried and that fixed it 100%.
If the folks running this forum aren't quite sure what to do, they should contact the folks over at SonicOwnersForum, in my not so humble opinion.
If the folks running this forum aren't quite sure what to do, they should contact the folks over at SonicOwnersForum, in my not so humble opinion.
cascaderailroad
New member
The thread: "Suggestion Boxcar" thread is moderated, and posts are read, and those posts not fit, are removed.
There should be only one single thread where Newbies "Unregistered Users" can post: "How do I register" ... etc ... ie: like the "Boxcar Suggestions" thread
There should be only one single thread where Newbies "Unregistered Users" can post: "How do I register" ... etc ... ie: like the "Boxcar Suggestions" thread
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generalman
Renowned L&N Fanatic
True. That would be a better idea, but as you said, they should only be allowed so many posts before they register. However, it would need to be noticeably written somewhere that they only have a limited number of posts before they register, so they don't get stuck with "no more posts" if they didn't know to ask.
That would make sense, why some people don't use it, I don't know.
Red_Rattler
Since 09 May 2003
ATTN: Moderators: I've already reported it, but . . .
I've already reported "it", but ness38105 & some username staring with x spamming, I mean SPAMMING.
Moderators, I've only just come across this spamming on this board, but YOU have got to do something ASAP.
Can we put it to a vote, that new members, can read, BUT must be registered, and that their first 10 posts are moderatored?
I've already reported "it", but ness38105 & some username staring with x spamming, I mean SPAMMING.
Moderators, I've only just come across this spamming on this board, but YOU have got to do something ASAP.
Can we put it to a vote, that new members, can read, BUT must be registered, and that their first 10 posts are moderatored?
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
You may run into a problem with the must be registered part. Some users post here if they are having problems registering. Apart from that what you've said makes sense.
Shane
cascaderailroad
New member
As yet another SPAM attack is occurring even as I type this. I believe that one of our own members, who might be disgruntled about T:ANE not living up to their expectations, as a "Mole" they could easily perpetrate a SPAM attack ... perhaps they have nothing better to do than sit around and devise ways to sabotage sites
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cascaderailroad
New member
I repeat, again:
The thread: "Suggestion Boxcar" thread is moderated, and posts are read, and those posts not fit, are removed.
There should be only one single thread where Newbies "Unregistered Users" can post: "How do I register" ... etc ... ie: like the "Boxcar Suggestions" thread
As on other Forums: Once you have posted 10 worthwhile, sensible posts (in the "Suggestion Boxcar" thread), only then you would be allowed to post on the main forum
The thread: "Suggestion Boxcar" thread is moderated, and posts are read, and those posts not fit, are removed.
There should be only one single thread where Newbies "Unregistered Users" can post: "How do I register" ... etc ... ie: like the "Boxcar Suggestions" thread
As on other Forums: Once you have posted 10 worthwhile, sensible posts (in the "Suggestion Boxcar" thread), only then you would be allowed to post on the main forum
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cascaderailroad
New member
Every night at @ 3:00 AM US EST "General Trainz" thread is mass attacked, supposedly from the Philippines
Last count well over 40 posts of SPAM
As yet another SPAM attack is occurring even as I type this. I believe that one of our own members, who might be disgruntled about T:ANE not living up to their expectations, as a "Mole" they could easily perpetrate a SPAM attack ... perhaps they have nothing better to do than sit around and devise ways to sabotage sites
Last count well over 40 posts of SPAM
As yet another SPAM attack is occurring even as I type this. I believe that one of our own members, who might be disgruntled about T:ANE not living up to their expectations, as a "Mole" they could easily perpetrate a SPAM attack ... perhaps they have nothing better to do than sit around and devise ways to sabotage sites
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Steamdemon
Pizza Delivery Train
another two spammers reported posting in the usual sections. One's from Korea, and the other's from the Philipines.
Dinorius_Redundicus
kuid 68213
Duly sure is a pest. I'm glad you reported him.
These hackers weren't born yesterday. They have botnets spanning the globe at their disposal; IP addresses to them are about as permanent as your toilet paper after having dinner at Taco Bell.
cascaderailroad
New member
Oh ... That's classic ! Taco Bell ... lol
I can eat $25 of Taco Bell ... Waddle next door to Dairy Queen, get ice cream !
Go to Red Lobster, eat 125 schwimps, at all you can eat "Endless Schwimpie Fest" ... orders moar biscuits !
Go to the all you can eat China Buffet, waitress demands after 4 hours: "You pay NOW, you stay too long, and eat too much ... you go home ... come back tomorrow" !
I can eat $25 of Taco Bell ... Waddle next door to Dairy Queen, get ice cream !
Go to Red Lobster, eat 125 schwimps, at all you can eat "Endless Schwimpie Fest" ... orders moar biscuits !
Go to the all you can eat China Buffet, waitress demands after 4 hours: "You pay NOW, you stay too long, and eat too much ... you go home ... come back tomorrow" !
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