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[quote author=Sunny link=topic=46005.msg1363094#msg1363094 date=1310369770]
[quote author=Mersey86 link=topic=46005.msg1362597#msg1362597 date=1310247505]
I find having to log in before I can view replies in a thread to be somewhat obnoxious. I log in when I want to comment. Don't think I should have to before that.
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And what, exactly, is obnoxious about it ? That you may have to log in a massive
one time ? That people may have to actually
register to view stuff so we can track real usage of the site ? That it's actually a temporary measure anyway until something else gets resolved? That we should allow guests to browse the forum indefinitely and contribute nothing to it ? We're always going to try new things in the forum - some will work some won't. Feel free to comment by all means but spare us the obnoxious comments please. It's hardly that at all.
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To be fair sunny, it is a bit awkward the system, when I am in work it is always good to have a browse before logging in to actually reply to something, more so as at times I can be in different locations. You should go back to the ol system of giving a limit to how many threads can be viewed before having to log in, so if a user has a particular thread they are following they wont be restricted by not logging in and like wise a guest get a feel for what we are about before having to register.
I personally think there is no harm in allowing guests to browse forums with certain restrictions. If people want to register they will if the content is good enough, 'forcing' them into it, can at times have a habit of turning people away more so if there is nothing to view or relate to, therefore effecting visits to this site long term.
BTW you get my email regarding couple of more fixes to the site ? In previous post in this thread
HERE, if you haven't... Will format and sort out properly (include rounding) all the title bars within the forum, as at the moment they look a little untidy
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Got your email thanks Jono .A bit busy to implement at the moment. My preference is also the limited page views but unfortunately it doesn't work as yet with this version. We have to do something to get new members to join as having the forum fully open to browsers ends up with very low registration rates which is a complete waste of our time and effort.
The new mod is a temporary measure as I say. It's not ideal but it's in no way obnoxious either.