50 Thread Rule - Hurts Long Standing Members

[churchmouse]

But shouldn't most long standing members have posted at least 50 times?

His point was that those of standing could make the choice. But in that the entire system would need revamped to allow the PM's to flow etc and so on.

 

[cce1302]

Glad to see things haven't changed much in my absence...

 

[JHB]

But shouldn't most long standing members have posted at least 50 times?

Some people have more to say than others. Then some people have learned that others don't like what they have to say. Instead of starting arguments they just keep there opinions to themselves.

 

[printcraft]

Well... the post requirement also helps to protect other members, gives a bit of info into who you are dealing with.

You post your gun for sale here and somebody makes an account with 1 post and wants to "buy" it and they want to meet tonight behind the waffle house off of 465 at 10 p.m.
MIGHT be seen as bit sketchy...

 

[mmpsteve]

Some people have more to say than others. Then some people have learned that others don't like what they have to say. Instead of starting arguments they just keep there opinions to themselves.

I visited often, but spoke little in my 1st year or so. Nothing wrong with that. Did you say something here that others didn't like? I could do the research, but no matter; I'll support your right to say it, even if I don't agree with it, and I encourage you to participate.

 

[WebSnyper]

I am here to protest the No Ban on Rhino.

Rhino hurts everyone, longstandting and shortstanding member, yet he is allowed to roam at liberty.

I can not get him cornered to ban him. He and Mbills are in cahoots.

Eh, just put him in a room with a sharp object. Problem will be solved all by itself in short order...

 

[cce1302]

INGO is a community, more than a website. Most everybody who has stuck around for a few years has met a few other members in person or at least communicated outside the forum. Sure, 50 is arbitrary, maybe it should be more. basically, it means that if you have fewer than 50 posts, you may be a member of the site, but you haven't made yourself a member of the community. If you want to use the classifieds, become a member of the community, not just the site.

 

[Mgderf]

Yup. We all had to clear this hurdle. All of us.

This is factually incorrect.
I was only required 10 quality posts to access the classifieds.
Still trying to figure out if I have them or not.

 

[mmpsteve]

I donated twice the amount necessary to be a supporter, and visited classifieds maybe twice; never found anything shiny that I needed. My question is; why aren't many of the regular posters on INGO site supporters? Maybe their ought to be a rule that if you want to participate, you have to be a supporter. Is there anybody here who can't afford the $20 ? I'm not a rich guy, but if you're that hard up, let me know, I might be able to help pay your fair share.

This is factually incorrect.
I was only required 10 quality posts to access the classifieds.
Still trying to figure out if I have them or not.

 

[Mgderf]

I donated twice the amount necessary to be a supporter, and visited classifieds maybe twice; never found anything shiny that I needed. My question is; why aren't many of the regular posters on INGO site supporters? Maybe their ought to be a rule that if you want to participate, you have to be a supporter. Is there anybody here who can't afford the $20 ? I'm not a rich guy, but if you're that hard up, let me know, I might be able to help pay your fair share.

This had nothing to do with the site supporter program.
When I joined, back in the stone ages, the rule was 10 quality posts.
I had the requisite posts before I even realized there WAS a classifieds section!

Actually, I think you have a good idea there.
Doubt if it will go anywhere, but still...

 

[mmpsteve]

I've not checked all your posts, but have read at least 10 quality posts, so you're officially 'in' .

This is factually incorrect.
I was only required 10 quality posts to access the classifieds.
Still trying to figure out if I have them or not.

 

[Mgderf]

I've not checked all your posts, but have read at least 10 quality posts, so you're officially 'in' .

 

[JHB]

I visited often, but spoke little in my 1st year or so. Nothing wrong with that. Did you say something here that others didn't like? I could do the research, but no matter; I'll support your right to say it, even if I don't agree with it, and I encourage you to participate.

I am more of a read and learn type a person. Not big on posting the same thing others have posted to bump up the post count. I see a lot of this on other sites.

As far as PC goes I don't believe in putting lipstick on a pig so others aren't offend it is what it is like it or not.

All said and done this is the most interesting and civil sites I have found.

 

[cce1302]

This had nothing to do with the site supporter program.
When I joined, back in the stone ages, the rule was 10 quality posts.
I had the requisite posts before I even realized there WAS a classifieds section!

Actually, I think you have a good idea there.
Doubt if it will go anywhere, but still...

Yeah, I can't remember if there even was a classified section yet when we joined. something makes me think it opened a little later.

Edit to add: nope, I looked, it was open before. I just didn't know about it yet either!!

Not that it really matters, I don't think I've bought or sold anything through there anyway.

 

[churchmouse]

This is factually incorrect.
I was only required 10 quality posts to access the classifieds.
Still trying to figure out if I have them or not.

Oh geez man.

 

[bwframe]

No offense to the OP, but a lot of us contributing members that use the classifieds regularly would actually like to see the entry requirement much stricter.

 

[churchmouse]

I donated twice the amount necessary to be a supporter, and visited classifieds maybe twice; never found anything shiny that I needed. My question is; why aren't many of the regular posters on INGO site supporters? Maybe their ought to be a rule that if you want to participate, you have to be a supporter. Is there anybody here who can't afford the $20 ? I'm not a rich guy, but if you're that hard up, let me know, I might be able to help pay your fair share.

This is not a knock on anyone that is a member. But I have found many who feel that if it is not a requirement then they will not pony up. I have had FTF discussions with a few at the 1500. Yes I know who you are.

 

[churchmouse]

I am more of a read and learn type a person. Not big on posting the same thing others have posted to bump up the post count. I see a lot of this on other sites.

As far as PC goes I don't believe in putting lipstick on a pig so others aren't offend it is what it is like it or not.

All said and done this is the most interesting and civil sites I have found.

Thank you. We do try.

 

[Dead Duck]

No offense to the OP, but a lot of us contributing members that use the classifieds regularly would actually like to see the entry requirement much stricter.

I agree with bwframe!
It's not fair for all of us that got in here legally. We need to build a wall and crack down on all the asylum seekers.

 

[singlesix]

No offense to the OP, but a lot of us contributing members that use the classifieds regularly would actually like to see the entry requirement much stricter.

Well, the thing is, if the owner wanted it changed he would. So, from the owner's perceptive it must be working.