annoying unregistered posters

[wasabi]

I've noticed several posts by unregistered (former lurkers?) folks of late that seem intent on provoking for the sake of it. Although I rarely reward such nonesense with a reaction, I'm curious why TBN registration is not required before posting....may stave off some of these childish antics that we occasionally see on this otherwise orderly and quite civil site.

 

[knucklehead]

Ditto - although they are a small percentage of users, registered or not - I notice they don't stay long, especially if confronted. Seems to fit a profile.

Oops - I said profile!

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

While I agree with you about some of the posts of late, I'd hate to see even one potential quality member or contributer put off by a registration requirement.

 

[Muhammad]

It's really only a matter of time before we go to required registration.

 

[knucklehead]

Really? Might I ask why - this type of stuff? Managing traffic?

 

[Muhammad]

Managing trolls, for one. That commitment of an e-mail address (although easy to get them) helps a bit. Plus, it's much easier to get rid of them based on username than IP address.

Also, basically all new features now will require registration.

We have no-spam policies, don't sell or share e-mail addresses, and the process takes about 10 seconds to complete. The excuse just isn't there for users to not register now.

 

[knucklehead]

Thought so, and agree. New features? We're listening.............

 

[ejb]

Anyone ever read the message boards on yahoo? registration is required there and it is about the *worst* place to find a civil conversation about anything...registration really doesn't do much to help the yahoo boards remain useful....can't imagine they would add much benefit here either.

BTW: I have found some of the *registered* users here to be just as annoying.../w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif.

 

[knucklehead]

Ditto, and ditto.

I am not a "chat room" type; too much work to do. But the group I've found here has kept me coming back. I'm only now getting into the non-tractor stuff, and finding out a little more about "personalities" (and they, about me). I find quite a lot of civility here, and I am very impressed by it. I would guess that regardless of political opinions, this group is basically a hard working, no nonsense bunch of adults. It also appears that this site is constantly administered - a full time job, I'd guess.

 

[Steelfan]

Well put Knucklehead, but remember there are always people out there willing to ruin a good thing for no reason. Let's not let them do it. I support whatever needs to be done to keep this great forum going. Where else would I get such great advise? Thanks to the gentlemen who invested time, and money on this site. Hardworking people have strong opinions, and beliefs too. Good Luck Kent