perttime Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Who are these new members who dig up old or ancient threads and add short posts to them? I see posts from at least four, each posting in several threads, and then there's another new name posting in several threads, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It’s out of control lately. But I was told to stay out of it and let the moderators handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, perttime said: Who are these new members who dig up old or ancient threads and add short posts to them? I see posts from at least four, each posting in several threads, and then there's another new name posting in several threads, and so on. They’re trying to reach 50 posts so they can buy and sell in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 34 minutes ago, Sarge said: It’s out of control lately. But I was told to stay out of it and let the moderators handle it. At least this time it was probably obvious enough for Mods to pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: They’re trying to reach 50 posts so they can buy and sell in the classifieds. No way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 A modest proposal : Limit everyone's ability to post to no more than five (5) posts per day. That will slow down people trying to get to 50 posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Rational proposal- drop the ban hammer on newbies who are clearly posting nonsense in 10-12 yo posts for the obvious purpose of hitting 50. There are currently no less than three doing it as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Gee Jack, remember that would apply to you also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: A modest proposal : Limit everyone's ability to post to no more than five (5) posts per day. That will slow down people trying to get to 50 posts You and Sarge and sometimes myself frequently post more than five times per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 44 minutes ago, Steve RA said: Gee Jack, remember that would apply to you also. Iff I try, very, very hard, I can manage to keep my big mouth shut for a limited amount of time. It will be a HUGE hardship, but I would be willing to "take one for The Team " ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: You & Sarge and I post more than five times per day. True dat, BUT: 1. we could either personally sacrifice our 1st amendment rights or 2. limit only newbies to no more than 3-4 posts/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Remember, you have now reached your self imposed limit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Steve RA said: Remember, you have now reached your self imposed limit ! And, just exceeded it. But, don't forget Steve, I am a "Legend in my own Mind" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 hours ago, perttime said: Who are these new members who dig up old or ancient threads and add short posts to them? I see posts from at least four, each posting in several threads, and then there's another new name posting in several threads, and so on. I guess I would be one of those you mentioned, although I'm trying to not dig up really old threads. I forgot my password for the forums here and just kinda forgot about it for a bit so I haven't been by in a while. Now I'm back reading new things and adding my .02 cents here and there. I had over 50 posts before I came back though, so it wasnt my intent to just get in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, Matt1911 said: I guess I would be one of those you mentioned, although I'm trying to not dig up really old threads. I forgot my password for the forums here and just kinda forgot about it for a bit so I haven't been by in a while. Now I'm back reading new things and adding my .02 cents here and there. I had over 50 posts before I came back though, so it wasnt my intent to just get in the classifieds. I don't think you are at all who they are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, RJH said: I don't think you are at all who they are talking about Nope. Matt is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'm wondering if the 3 newbies being talked about are the same person? They all joined at appx the same time (5-6 hours ago at present) and have posted 10 times right after each other in the same topic area. I find that curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'm tempted to create a new log on and then see how many posts I can get in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 55 minutes ago, Matt1911 said: I guess I would be one of those you mentioned, although I'm trying to not dig up really old threads. ... I don't recall you. There were a few with longer and more cryptic names when I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby10 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I am curious as to why this is an issue? I understand digging up old threads and commenting on it makes little sense, but can't understand why a limit on daily post's? Serious question from a newb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Darby10 said: I am curious as to why this is an issue? I understand digging up old threads and commenting on it makes little sense, but can't understand why a limit on daily post's? Serious question from a newb... I cant speak for everyone, but my main complaint is not the old post being brought up, sometimes there is some great info in those older post, what sucks is when you click on the unread content link and there are 10-20 ten year old post that have been brought up by the same person and the new post says something like "i agree," or "i was thinking about that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, RJH said: my complaint is 10-20 posts by the same person that all says "I agree," No additional information. No contribution to the conversation. Why limit the number of posts ? To prevent newbies adding 20 - 30 posts/day that are old info with no new contribution - very annoying to start off the day reading through 50 posts that say Nothing, NEW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: No additional information. No contribution to the conversation. Why limit the number of posts ? To prevent newbies adding 20 - 30 posts/day that are old info with no new contribution - very annoying to start off the day reading through 50 posts that say Nothing, NEW. Jack, this is well within your control. Simply don't read them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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