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Don't know but 2 hours plus on site, then getting access denied when going to comment on the pcp thread doesn't seem like a spammer.
I seen that many guest online before, in the 20s seems to be pretty average when I look during day here.
6 of one 1/2 dozen of other, was just to bring it to Nunga's attention in case there's a glitch stopping commenters.
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I just had look now and it seems pretty accurate to numbers it was claiming before went to this page
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A guest is anyone that is not a member of the forum that is viewing the site. Guests can not post or reply to topics.
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Wouldn't it be more advantageous to allow guests a post or two?
Someone who's spent a bit of time reading posts and wants to comment, may have great insight goes to chip in to conversation and gets access denied.
If you were listening to a conversation and went to chip in and got told don't want to hear what you have to say, would return to it.
Thats just my thought.

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Generally you need to join a forum to be able to comment, so it makes sense that if they visit and feel compelled to comment that they join.
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Or don't, how many forums have been looked through and not joined because who don't the hassel of pass words etc to make a comment.
But to be able to comment once or twice is like dropping a baited hook. Some fish like to nibble the bait before taking the bite.

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Agree - a lot of the UK / US wont allow interaction without signing in. Even clicking to enlarge images prompts sign in.
I think its fair - keeps content relavant and limits scamming.

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yeah and i dont really feel like going through pages of spam each day to clean out then having to block their ip
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I was thinking a button to a redirect page, with a name only sign in, that gave you two posts before you had to join.
The site already separates the guests from members, so that's done. The redirect page would be a whole separate set up so new coding allowing a couple of comments per log on to page isn't much more script to add. It adds another layer.
General viewers could look on the usual set up.
As for scammers, deal with it. The Web ain't full of fluffy ducks all quacking nicely. Sure do what you can to stop them getting on site, but end of the day if you get scammed that's because you didn't do enough to check it out, not the site, not Nunga, not me but you.
Its part of the Web, though it's not nice for all you know someone could have signed on as a member and be biding time, waiting to pull a scam.
To many limitations will stop site growth, limit input and become a closed group of people.


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That's the the best reason I heard so far Nunga. You could always delegate a couple more admin to help with stuff like that. But your site your choice.

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I think there is nothing wrong with having to “earn” the priveledge of being able to interact with other members.
Especially if it is explained to new or prospective members that the reason is to keep spammers out, it’s perfectly understandable.
Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.
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Just an update on the site updates. Looks like there is a problem with the database which has blown right out in size. Im trying to get it sorted and possibly get the site updated tonight. we shall see how it goes.
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I will be doing more changes to the site tonight. trying to fix the mobile view. haven't had much luck with this oversize database so for now ill just try to fix the mobile side of things
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So i worked on it till late last night and again for most of the day. This thing is really kicking my butt. I did have limited success but in doing that change it broke the rest of the site so ive changed it back again.
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So what exactly is the issue that you are trying to change?
What's the site not doing that you need to change it?
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