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Don't know where to post this, but the spam is really bad these days!
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Don't know where to post this, but the spam is really bad these days!
Lol! I thought about that a few weeks ago. Maybe there should be some probationary settings placed on new accounts if there's none yet. They can't start new threads for a week or two and posts are limited per day. Or maybe they can only start new threads once they reach a number of posts and they shouldn't be nonsensical.
This would effectively ensure that the site dies, since there is natural attrition for all websites, and we are always on the lookout for new members with something to offer, and/or want to grow on and with the site.The best solution is to institute a waiting period of few days or week before new thread can be started. This would greatly reduce number of new post (what shoes should I buy?) There is is dedicated thread for posting new questions.
This would effectively ensure that the site dies, since there is natural attrition for all websites, and we are always on the lookout for new members with something to offer, and/or want to grow on and with the site.
On the other hand, seriously considering adding a mod on a probationary basis.
It's not as simple as "quality over quantity". It's a numbers game combined with the fact that forum software is pretty old at this point, and not easy to navigate compared to newer technologies, and that fact that the guys most technologically literate might not be be the most knowledgeable about clothing, and vice versa.It is about quality not quantity. Here is a four new threads from the home page I picked up just now.
http://www.styleforum.net/t/476009/question-about-cleaning-shoes
http://www.styleforum.net/t/476007/formal-evening-but-not-the-office-or-black-tie
http://www.styleforum.net/t/476001/buying-suits-online
Most of us existing members assume that these are trolls, in fact I check the post count of the member who posted the new thread before I even read the thread. If I see low post count I ignore the thread completely.
That's why hardly participate on any threads save for those that I have been subscribed too.
I too would like to see more members join these forum (after all I am selling staff here too) but I would rather see quality not quantity.
tru dat on Murls.Right now, @Murlsquirl has been given the task of welcoming all noobs, and corralling threads that are really "quick questions" into a special thread for new users. He has been doing a great job, but if you guys can all help noobs navigate the forum, that creates the next generation of good members, and we all benefit.