Originally posted by DrWho:
I only agree with the first option, a posting threshold. This is something I've advocated before. But to impose time restrictions between posts and/or the ability to make new threads is just too convoluted and restrictive.
But the kicker has got to be number three. Okay, I agree about the lounges not contributing to post count as they really have no reason for existence other than to promote spamming (in fact, they should be removed), but to penalize TNZ in the same way? I cannot go along with that. Why should TNZ be singled out like this - and I don't buy the 'nothing to do with Trek' rationalization. You can say the same for Misc, QSF, SFF, Announcements, etc.
If you're going to stick with the post count based ranking system, then it should continue to be applied equally for all fora (I don't include the lounges as 'fora'). I'm against this on principle and will no longer post in TNZ if this arbitrary rule is adopted.
DrWho, actually, post counts will not count in TNZ, the lounges or Misc. Possibly not QSF either. The number of posts requirements on posting in TNZ and thread starting... we are still trying to iron everything out. I do know there will be a post count requirement to get into TNZ. Most likely, new people will still be able to start threads in the Trek forums. In your absence, we also made a post count requirement for posting inline images after a couple of unfortunate troll infestations involving spamming porn. I don't like it myself, I don't like the requirements to get in TNZ, but the actions of some really unsavory individuals have made this pretty much necessary. The flood control, we have actually had for quite some time on people with fewer than 100 posts -- it just wasn't 3 minutes.