audiantony Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Deleted or moved? What happened to the best topic?? Quote
PinkCouture Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 The SI section is only visible to members with 50+ posts. If you have less than 50 posts please DO NOT attempt to SPAM or post just for the sake of posting to reach 50 posts. Violators will be warned. Thank you! Quote
audiantony Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 The SI section is only visible to members with 50+ posts. If you have less than 50 posts please DO NOT attempt to SPAM or post just for the sake of posting to reach 50 posts. Violators will be warned. Thank you! Thanks for your quick answer Quote
JamesSmith Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 That's a shame. I've been lurking for a while (4 years) and really enjoyed reading the SI topics and what you guys have to say about it all. I just never felt that I had anything to add and so very rarely posted. 50 posts seems like a pretty high bar to reach, and without being able to see the main topic that I come here for, it's unlikely now that I'd ever get there. That said, I understand why you all did it, but it sorta sucks for myself and no doubt many other legit lurkers too. It'd be great if you could open it back up to people that have been registered for a long time as well, rather than just people that posted a lot. Quote
audiantony Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 That's a shame. I've been lurking for a while (4 years) and really enjoyed reading the SI topics and what you guys have to say about it all. I just never felt that I had anything to add and so very rarely posted. 50 posts seems like a pretty high bar to reach, and without being able to see the main topic that I come here for, it's unlikely now that I'd ever get there. That said, I understand why you all did it, but it sorta sucks for myself and no doubt many other legit lurkers too. It'd be great if you could open it back up to people that have been registered for a long time as well, rather than just people that posted a lot.I totally agree with you Quote
shannonf Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 LOL - me three! I suppose I could begin posting in the model threads, etc. Not spamming, more in a genuine attempt to become a more active member, but yes, not gonna lie, also to get 50 posts so that I can read what interests me! Quote
JamesSmith Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Ah well, I'm guessing this new policy is here to stay. I've been involved with (totally unrelated) forum's before, and been an active moderator or administrator at times, so I understand that it's perfectly valid to have hidden forums and private areas as a reward for the heavier users. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't already a lot of hidden areas or private off board groups anyway! If I understand the discussion prior to the swimsuit forum access being restricted, it was primarily due to the theft of BZ's material on other sites? If so, I'm not sure if this will really curb it too much because I'd almost guarantee whoever is stealing the content would already have 50 posts (or could find a way to get their numbers up soon enough). I'm just a nobody around here, but on behalf of those out there that used to read the swimsuit threads and follow along from a distance, I'd like to respectfully request this decision to be reconsidered. If there is sensitive items or things you don't want public then I'm sure you'll find a way to continue sharing those items privately, but it's unfortunate that the nuclear option was the one chosen. I'll most likely keep visiting, and I'll try to get a little more involved, but I also don't want to be the guy that just says "awesome, thanks for the post" another 46 times just for the sake of it. If there was a way of measuring site activity from page views or time logged on, I think that would be more fair, but I doubt the forum software allows for that. Anyway, that's my 2c for what it's worth. Thanks for running a great forum, and even if nothing changes, keep up the good work! Quote
dubstep Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I think it's a reasonable amount, definitely encourages participation a little bit more on us lurkers parts. I know prior to the lock I had slowly started easing in on joining in on the conversation. Quote
DicemasterX Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Hmm, interesting, was wondering why I couldn't view that. Quote
bga2099 Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks for the info, I was able to see it the first time i get here but to know this (I've been away sometime). Quote
riggy Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 ok thanks I guess I should get to posting...this is one... Quote
ghostops117 Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 its unfortunate when measures like this are taken but i suppose it does help stimulate community involvement Quote
dcjam Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 I think it's silly that one thread is picked for exclusivity, but whatevs. Quote
Light72B Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 But with SI? I'm sure the same thing happens to other threads. At first I thought the SI team had something to do with it. Quote
brian1995 Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 I think its to prevent other news sources from seeing the thread and then taking credit for it on their websites. Happened a lot last year. Quote
Ramsfan Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 http://www.bellazon.com/main/user/85216-dcjam/ One of the new members posted some pictures to get to the 50 mark, but they only posted a picture for about 15 of their latest posts. Should that be allowed or should they say something in the posts to be legit? Quote
hauteheart Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 I can see the thread. Do we have to have a certain number of comments to reply to the thread? Quote
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