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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« on: October 28, 2014, 04:42:17 pm »
...... PLEASE...

Use the correct sub sections of the forum.... otherwise we might as well just have "Mk5 General Area" and delete the rest....

If people use the correct sections then it makes finding stuff much much easier.

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2014, 05:00:57 pm »
TBH, I think if more peeps used the "Recent Posts" link there would less call for adding things to the wrong categories (as I think most do it to get exposure of their thread)... it must be annoying for mods, as I've just seen the state of the "General Area" :(

Here's the link for those that don't know:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=recent


Perhaps Dazza could add it to the Main Header Menu?

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2014, 05:04:01 pm »
The main header is too full already.... will think about putting it somewhere else

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2014, 05:08:08 pm »
I know it may be an extreme measure, but how about a "terms and conditions" that you must agree to before signing up, which has a big header that says "BEFORE POSTING..." and then quickly states "use the search features, then post in the right forum sub-section". This way, if new joiners repeatedly post in the incorrect sections (messing up the forums) then a 3 strike and you're out policy can be implemented.

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2014, 05:11:44 pm »
I know it may be an extreme measure, but how about a "terms and conditions" that you must agree to before signing up, which has a big header that says "BEFORE POSTING..." and then quickly states "use the search features, then post in the right forum sub-section". This way, if new joiners repeatedly post in the incorrect sections (messing up the forums) then a 3 strike and you're out policy can be implemented.

Doesnt work.... no one reads them

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2014, 05:15:43 pm »
This is true, hence the idea of big titles to grab attention. Another option could be to have an additional moderator(s) for the General and Random sections to ease the work load on yourself, Alex and dazza, like you've got in the classifieds?

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2014, 05:19:45 pm »
TBH, I think if more peeps used the "Recent Posts" link there would less call for adding things to the wrong categories (as I think most do it to get exposure of their thread)... it must be annoying for mods, as I've just seen the state of the "General Area" :(

Here's the link for those that don't know:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=recent


Perhaps Dazza could add it to the Main Header Menu?

Hows that???


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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2014, 05:54:37 pm »

@rich83

You could give me & Andy @maxitrol  more powers  :evilgrin: and we can help moderate this section too?  :innocent:
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2014, 06:02:10 pm »

@rich83

You could give me & Andy @maxitrol  more powers  :evilgrin: and we can help moderate this section too?  :innocent:

what a good idea   :innocent:

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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2014, 06:04:45 pm »
We could add key words to boards. Then

If someone types a title >> Best KEYWORD >> Move topic to board assigned to KEYWORD

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2014, 06:09:14 pm »
Shouldn't this topic be in the 'General' sub-section?............

..........Just a thought.  :evilgrin:


Keeping it original..............or not!!

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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2014, 06:14:06 pm »
Yes..

Also all capitals is topic title is annoying. @rich83

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Re: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2014, 06:20:21 pm »
How's about adding a sin bin for the stupid and dim witted! That'll learn em!!  :wink:
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« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2014, 07:02:38 pm »
I take it this is to do with my Squeaky brake thread which got moved - every thread will have a area so what is classified as general, only way your control it is by having more mods!
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2014, 07:06:56 pm »
Shouldn't this topic be in the 'General' sub-section?............

..........Just a thought.  :evilgrin:

But everyone looks and posts here only.... :P