Asuka Langley Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just a suggestion, can we make it so that the new forum members topic comes up before you can do anything as a forum member and a small questionnaire where you have to get 100% before you can post based on content inside the new forum members topic? Or at least put the topic somewhere visable so we don't have new people coming and placing topics that ask for help in games where they should use "gaming sessions" which is clearly pointed out in the "New forum Members Please Read" Topic. I'm not annoyed by them or anything but its a little embarrassing when you need to be told what to do, and then linked to a new members guide which is hidden almost right at the bottom of the forum list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 well that would work, if people actually bothered to read that kind of thing, but they don't Most people are also 1 post and out too, so it wouldn't change much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Won't happen. Like Mem said, most people come here for help for one game with no real intention on being part of the community so even if they were forced to read that I doubt it would change much. This thread did remind me that I need to go back and update the topic though, I've been meaning to add to it for a while now... Maybe later, too much beer to drink now. Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Won't happen. Like Mem said, most people come here for help for one game with no real intention on being part of the community so even if they were forced to read that I doubt it would change much. This thread did remind me that I need to go back and update the topic though, I've been meaning to add to it for a while now... Maybe later, too much beer to drink now. Parker So then can we had a thread limiter where new members can't make threads until they have at least 15 posts or been here 2 days to one week? Edited January 6, 2014 by rhyperiorx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So then can we had a thread limiter where new members can't make threads until they have at least 15 posts or been here 2 days to one week? I don't see how that would help ? it would just promote spam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I don't see how that would help ? it would just promote spam Not really, if a person wants to make a random thread for help I don't think they would wait 2 days to 1 week for a reply and probably go elsewhere. Also it only takes a quick minute to look at someone's post count to see if they are just spamming to make a thread but this all depends on chance and the person's intelligence. Edited January 6, 2014 by rhyperiorx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Not really, if a person wants to make a random thread for help I don't think they would wait 2 days to 1 week for a reply and probably go elsewhere. Also it only takes a quick minute to look at someone's post count to see if they are just spamming to make a thread but this all depends on chance and the person's intelligence. but then they wouldn't get the help they may actually need from the community - it isn't always 'need x, y, z trophy' etc at the end of the day, the pointless posts get pushed down the list pretty quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parker Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 So then can we had a thread limiter where new members can't make threads until they have at least 15 posts or been here 2 days to one week? Personally, I like giving new members the benefit of the doubt. I remember when I was completely new to forums and I like to assume that the people making these duplicate topics are brand new too. No need to give people a bad first impression of the website when it is just as easy to be polite and link them the proper threads. Parker 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quikdrawjoe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Could also just make it a global announcement so it's pinned in every forum. Might increase its visibility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrk_01 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just a suggestion, can we make it so that the new forum members topic comes up before you can do anything as a forum member and a small questionnaire where you have to get 100% before you can post based on content inside the new forum members topic? Or at least put the topic somewhere visable so we don't have new people coming and placing topics that ask for help in games where they should use "gaming sessions" which is clearly pointed out in the "New forum Members Please Read" Topic. I'm not annoyed by them or anything but its a little embarrassing when you need to be told what to do, and then linked to a new members guide which is hidden almost right at the bottom of the forum list I would like to point out that there is already a forum for new members, created by Parker about five months ago... https://psnprofiles.com/forums/topic/8202-new-forum-members-please-read/?hl=+please%20+read However, it is buried in the off topic section, which is probably hard to find for new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 but then they wouldn't get the help they may actually need from the community - it isn't always 'need x, y, z trophy' etc at the end of the day, the pointless posts get pushed down the list pretty quickly As I said it all depends on chance and the person's intelligence. I hope new members can learn how to adapt to new forums across the internet but sometimes, things don't go so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 which is when the mods come into play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asuka Langley Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I would like to point out that there is already a forum for new members, created by Parker about five months ago... I'm fully aware of this, and this suggestion is for that forum to be put up so its either more visible or Compulsory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) which is when the mods come into play Not when 150 members are online at the same time and 10% of those member start making pointless threads . Anyway, let's shake hands and walk away like gentlemen . Edited January 6, 2014 by rhyperiorx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think it should definitely be linked towards new members whenever they read the terms of service or go to sign up to the site. I think a questionnaire is a bit too much as I don't like sites that make you do that.. its not required and is annoying and is seen a bit like a privacy invasion. Like Parker has already explained though, there will be some people just so eager to sign up and get their question out there that it will go ignored even being linked as the new impatient member won't want to be bothered reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihadalifeb4this Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just a suggestion, can we make it so that the new forum members topic comes up before you can do anything as a forum member and a small questionnaire where you have to get 100% before you can post based on content inside the new forum members topic? Or at least put the topic somewhere visable so we don't have new people coming and placing topics that ask for help in games where they should use "gaming sessions" which is clearly pointed out in the "New forum Members Please Read" Topic. I'm not annoyed by them or anything but its a little embarrassing when you need to be told what to do, and then linked to a new members guide which is hidden almost right at the bottom of the forum list And take pleasure from older members too patronize new people. NEVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asuka Langley Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think a questionnaire is a bit too much as I don't like sites that make you do that.. its not required and is annoying and is seen a bit like a privacy invasion. Sorry, I meant quiz on the content in the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's quite clear we need a forum police squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 as it obviously bothers some people so much that threads get redirected, I'd suggest people just report all threads from now on, rather than be helpful and open about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Sorry, I meant quiz on the content in the topic. Yea but that will still be annoying to those new members who are just impatient, they'll end up going to another trophy site then which doesn't have all this extra hassle. Memnoch just said about reporting.. that would help too if people actually did start using that hidden function.. as you can see.. report on our posts is near enough the same color as the background.. it can go unnoticed very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieboy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Parker's thread would be better placed on the main forum page at the top. My suggestion would be between the "Announcements" and "Feedback, Suggestions & Bugs" threads, or maybe above the "Announcements" so it's the first one you should see. This is the thread I mean, just in case anyone was wondering: https://psnprofiles.com/forums/topic/8202-new-forum-members-please-read/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 What I think Mem was saying it is better to be helpful and show new members where they should be posting, but since people take offense to that then we can stop helping new members and just report them. I remember when I first started posting on .com I used to take offense when people directed me to the right forums but then I realized that it was just established users showing me how the site works and in the long run it helped out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 hmmm... I remember I was a member of a gaming forum years ago(forgot the site) that once you are about to do anything in a forum(if it is your first time), you must go first to the thread regarding policies and regulations in the forum page... is it possible to do the same also here? it is like what mr. teddie says but without the survey... Parker's thread would be better placed on the main forum page at the top. My suggestion would be between the "Announcements" and "Feedback, Suggestions & Bugs" threads, or maybe above the "Announcements" so it's the first one you should see. This is the thread I mean, just in case anyone was wondering: https://psnprofiles.com/forums/topic/822-new-forum-members-please-read/ this is a good idea but somehow in doubt if it will work... people might not notice it or worse.. ignore it... Me for example go directly in the vita forum page the first day being registered here and didn't even introduced myself... just found out regarding Parker's thead days later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlteredFormula Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 The crazy thing is, for all the dupe threads we have, less that 1% of the community actually helps out by reporting them. The majority of people, jump into said thread with both feet, usually saying "Hurrr durr... you posted dis alreadys!" Yes, I know I'm a sarcastic ♥ when I close a lot of these threads, but I usually point out where they should go before locking it up. Next time just think, "What would Uncle AF want me to do?" ...Just so you have a clue, it isn't troll the fuck out of the OP. As for Parkers thread, I'd like that etched into your fucking brain when you sign up. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quikdrawjoe Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The crazy thing is, for all the dupe threads we have, less that 1% of the community actually helps out by reporting them. The majority of people, jump into said thread with both feet, usually saying "Hurrr durr... you posted dis alreadys!" Yes, I know I'm a sarcastic ♥ when I close a lot of these threads, but I usually point out where they should go before locking it up. Next time just think, "What would Uncle AF want me to do?" ...Just so you have a clue, it isn't troll the fuck out of the OP. As for Parkers thread, I'd like that etched into your fucking brain when you sign up. Uncle AF would want me to be a sarcastic ♥, point out where they should go, and then report the thread. Thanks for the PSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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