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Folder access for registered members only  

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    • Yes, we should do it.
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    • No, I don't feel comfortable disclosing my data
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    • Please post an reply/pm to me if you have any suggestion.
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Poortraveller

Poortraveller

1st Gear
Let's hear what others have to say..

 

If most is against the idea. then we can drop it.

 

[nod] the way i see it is most of us will support this idea [thumbsup] but u need the darkside (objection) to balance it.

 

with limited access to the guest ... the guest will not know how "happening" is this forum ... [:p]

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Diesel

Diesel

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For ppl like me who never attend meetups how??? I think we have to be sensitive to some dudes who are not comfy joining a crowd for the 1st time (like me).

 

Imposing registration is good as it imposes on the user to spare a min or two to complete a form. This acts as a deterrent step against potential unwanted guests who wants to do a "hit-&-run". But note it's not a strong measure.

 

Users who genuinely want to obtain info or participate in discussion will definately not mind the registration process.

 

Maybe there can be a "waiting time" once the user register, maybe 10-15 mins or even 1-2 days before they can start posting. This would further deter ppl intentionally looking to create unwanted attention as the waiting time wears off the "impulsive act to wreck havoc & disappear" mentality of some jokers. I've seen this in some of the clubs in delphiforums last time. I think HWZ also imposes a waiting time of a few days after registration.

 

Or maybe just an email sent to the user's declared email account to activate registration?

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Mzrmazda3

Mzrmazda3

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Post: Hi All,

 

As seen, with recent cases of 'unexpected' visitors into the forum.

 

I would like to suggest that we should limit the access of certain folders to registered members only.

 

Having to surf thru a couple of forums. I realised some of them are already doing so, in which I feel it is good move.

 

Currently, you just need to register with us in order to view and post. What I have in mind is, how can we further improve the 'security'/access to prevent unwanted guest.

 

Pros:

Users will be more responsible about their posting.

Limited access to guest.

 

Cons:

Some of you may not feel comfortable disclosing your info to us.

 

Do feel free to post your view. Kindly refrain from drifting. Thanks.

 

 

For those whom have posted, please help to indicate your name below.

 

Yes:

Gad

DarkLord

Panda

Linus

Seaweed

Diesel

Vit4wd

BMW320i

Mzrmazda3

 

No:

 

 

Suggestion from you:

1. Members only folder where all the R&D, Mods, and club only informations are available.. (Darklord, Mantaone, Diesel)

 

 

P.S: I started this poll to gather more info. This poll have nothing to do with the MCF Board of Directors.

If most of you agreed. then I'll write in the suggestion to MCF BoD.

 

 

 

 

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Linus

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i see it in 2 ways.

 

1. limit the access of "guests" to the forum. = possible public outrage.

 

or

 

2. educate "our own ppl" to be discreet in their postings. = as far as i can see, getting no where. [lipsrsealed]

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Poortraveller

Poortraveller

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noted and is a great idea thumbsup.gif

 

but will this affect the no. of hits to this forum? if no. of hits reduce, then $$ generate from ad will reduce, then dun hv enuff $$ to support this forum, then forum will reach to stage of shut down, then ppl write petition to get this forum running, then forum will not be free to access, then we start to pay $$??

 

2cents worth of typing tongue.gif

Only certain folders will be members-limited. Majority of the folders will still be available for the general public, so it shouldn't be a problem. We have to safe-guard the interests of the forum also.. Especially after so much happenings recently..

 

i think we need dino milo to work out our brain to decide what can be seen and wat need to be keep secret ...

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DarkLord

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Not really. Now the forum is accessible to anyone who has an email a/c, leading to a lot of people doing "hit and run" posts, which might result in problems created for the forum and its users. It also allows for a core of people who are genuine in sharing information to post. It's easy for someone to hide behind a com screen to post whatever they want, but when the scenario changes to that of the person being known in person to the rest of the forum, he/she will be less inclined to post dubious stuff. nod.gif

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Gadgeter

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Those related to cars topic should be left accessible to guest.

 

Secret stuff like modding, racing locations, illegal workshops or petrol kisok can be put into secret vault.

 

Members who have posted a certain number times or contribute to the forum then able to access these secret vaults.

Like play games like that, only members with certain reputation or points then can access certain stuff.

 

Let's take the classified as an example.

 

Previously, MCF do not allow selling of stuff. Then, they are flexible enough to open up Classified Folder.

 

And what happened? There are people whom just want to clock that 25posts in order to post in the Classified. And it isn't just 1 or 2 cases..

 

How should we further improve?

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BMW320i

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Post: Hi All,

 

As seen, with recent cases of 'unexpected' visitors into the forum.

 

I would like to suggest that we should limit the access of certain folders to registered members only.

 

Having to surf thru a couple of forums. I realised some of them are already doing so, in which I feel it is good move.

 

Currently, you just need to register with us in order to view and post. What I have in mind is, how can we further improve the 'security'/access to prevent unwanted guest.

 

Pros:

Users will be more responsible about their posting.

Limited access to guest.

 

Cons:

Some of you may not feel comfortable disclosing your info to us.

 

Do feel free to post your view. Kindly refrain from drifting. Thanks.

 

 

For those whom have posted, please help to indicate your name below.

 

Yes:

Gad

DarkLord

Panda

Linus

Seaweed

Diesel

Vit4wd

BMW320i

Mzrmazda3

Diesel

 

No:

 

 

Suggestion from you:

1. Members only folder where all the R&D, Mods, and club only informations are available.. (Darklord, Mantaone, Diesel)

 

 

P.S: I started this poll to gather more info. This poll have nothing to do with the MCF Board of Directors.

If most of you agreed. then I'll write in the suggestion to MCF BoD.

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RadX

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Yes:

Gad

DarkLord

Panda

Linus

Seaweed

Diesel

Vit4wd

BMW320i

Diesel RadX (YES YES YES)laugh.giflaugh.giflaugh.gif Also, please include a function to BAN me, a user from seeing certain USER's posts, u noe what I am referrgin to....if you cannot ban them, then ban my view of them...kinda like an IGNORE functionwink.gifwink.gif

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DarkLord

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Cannot lahz... Like that will disrupt the harmony of the forum. Moderators whould be the only ones who can do this, if not jialat sia!

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Renegade

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Eh, "Diesel RadX", since when you switched to an oil burner ?

 

You related to that bald xXx dude or something ? [laugh]

 

[wave]

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