Guest posting

hiryu · Post by **hiryu** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:16 pm

I'd suggest disabling guest posting,

since some of our regulars (I won't name names) seem to have trouble posting when logged in, and post as guest instead.

If someone wants to post, let them register.

Post by **Drakonite** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 3:13 am

I typically think guest posting is a good idea for most forums...

But if we are taking a vote... I have to agree that with the nature and subject matter of these forums it would be a good idea to disable guest posting, or at least restrict guests from posting in most of the forums.

jar · Post by **jar** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 3:54 am

or wait until it's actually a problem?

dagamer34 · Post by **dagamer34** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:00 pm

I don't think its a problem right now. Doesn't matter because registered users are causing problems now.

I didn't think we would need moderators and we don't even have 50 people yet!

Post by **ooPo** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 3:06 pm

I'd rather wait until it becomes a problem, at least until we have enough momentum here to not worry about turning possible posts away...

Post by **ooPo** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 3:34 am

I'd like to revisit this topic: Is guest posting a problem? Should it be disabled?

My plan with guests has always been to leave it enabled until we have enough momentum in the forums to not need guest posts, and then enabled until they become more trouble than they're worth. I think they're filling a role still. Simple questions with simple answers which will help fill a knowledge base people can search on. Guests haven't been abusive (yet), and haven't been asking dumb questions that other resgistered people aren't. As well, now that people are in the habit of logging in before posting you can't use that as an excuse anymore. :)

However, this is a community site. If the community wishes otherwise then we can disable guest posting. I just wanted to state my reasons.

Discuss...

Post by **mrbrown** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 6:26 am

I can only think of about 3 or 4 Guest posts that started new topics, every other Guest is someone who forgot to tick "Remember me" and don't automatically login the next time they visit.

IMHO, Guest is an accident waiting to happen, simply because it gives a few people a "shield" to ask questions that don't really belong here.

You're right though, there hasn't been any serious abuse yet.

dagamer34 · Post by **dagamer34** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 1:51 pm

Keyword being "yet". I wonder how long that will last.