Noobs.

Okay, I know this is my first post here, but being around the Forums long enough from working on them to just being a casual visitor to some I might have a few things to say.

First thing is first, as it has been said, people don't want to bite into something they have never tried. Having said that you can't close off everything to Guests. However, what I have seen alot of Forums do before is give samples, such as only certain things people can look at without logging in. After all how would a members only section be any good if anyone could access it.

Second, People are lazy, plain fact. They don't have to sign in, they won't. Plus it gives them ability to not be seen when browsing the Forums (or at least they think so, since IPs are tracked it doesn't matter you can tell anyway.) Log ins, and browsing can be increased by having an account banned after said amount of time, such as 6 months without logging in. It helps cut out the really lazy people.

Lastly, people need a gimmick, doesn't matter what it is, they want something. After all people are greedy. Even if you give them something like stupid points that are meaningless, they will make sure they log in everyday. I know a few sites that gives out points for Posts and Threads. Only downside is you have to watch more of the spamming idiots.

Oh well, guess I'm probably not giving you guys anymore ideas than you already had, but figured this would be the best way to introduce myself. Jessifer/ A.K.A. Missy Girl as she is known to me, is the reason I even found this place. Was checking an old Alias she used to use. I knew her along time ago, and I wonder if she will even remember me.



People are Ignorant, and Ignorance is not an Excuse.