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Post by Si on May 4, 2017 11:13:33 GMT
Right, now the season is over (thank god) then it's time to thrash this one out.
The board has been live for a few months now and hopefully those who were wary about registering have now had plenty of time to see how things go and would consider signing up. However, I know there's quite a few who don't contribute a lot or would be deterred from registering because of guests. We have plenty of well informed guest posters on here who make a valued contribution - it would be a shame to see these guys go, however if they come here fairly often then what would stop them from registering?
My own opinion......I liked guest posting at first as I really wanted this DC to be as inclusive as possible and I like that opposition fans can come and contribute without the bother of registering. However, it does make it very easy for people to log on and spout complete nonsense or just stir trouble - over time I perhaps could only see this getting worse and I don't wish to spend each Saturday night after another bad defeat having to referee some of the drivel that we sometimes get. So ultimately my vote would be to go towards members only, but as I've always said this board is not about me and I'm interested to see what the overall majority is on the poll and what people's feelings are towards it. So fire away.....
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Post by Oaks Blue on May 4, 2017 11:21:22 GMT
I voted yes.
But I think there should be a guest forum
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Post by Al on May 4, 2017 11:23:06 GMT
Allow Guests.
Started it up as an open forum, so it should remain an open forum for all.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 11:31:14 GMT
Many pros and cons for either approach but I'm opting for members only
I'm very much of the "quality not quantity" view cos e.g having to trawl through posts that are patently from WUMs etc to get to the subject matter is annoying to say the least.
Granted some guests do post "well" but I guess they wouldn't have any objections to registering properly
You guys as mods have a difficult enough job without having to monitor people with no genuine interest in contributing to the debates (I suspect there are a few registered but that's another issue) and are perfectly entitled to have a life of your own.
Given the sorry state of affairs on the old DC where it was impossible to register, I personally am thankful for your efforts to date - keep up the good work!
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Post by Lobster on May 4, 2017 13:05:12 GMT
What I particularly dislike about guest posts is the people who come on with another well-known user's name or a parody of it, just to make some stupid comment or effortless trolling.
It's so easy to register on this forum.
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Post by Rio Doherty on May 4, 2017 14:49:34 GMT
I have no problems with guests posting, but it only takes 2 seconds to register so why not?
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Post by iandychesterfc on May 4, 2017 15:59:38 GMT
I think removing guests because of the few will be a real shame. An open board is refreshing.
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Post by billyw on May 4, 2017 16:38:26 GMT
Guests can use a different name every time they post which can't be right. You have to ask why no other club allows people a free rein to post and with some clubs, including one very nearby, you have to register even to read the posts.
On a different note, should the forum continue as Deva Chat or should we be Chester Chat?
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Post by devablue on May 4, 2017 17:36:44 GMT
No Guests, it gets too messy and with people pretending to be rio and other people it gets very annoying
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Post by MPW on May 4, 2017 18:03:44 GMT
Voted yes, but there should be a guest section imo
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Post by dmcnally on May 4, 2017 18:23:55 GMT
Get rid of guest posting please. Asap.
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Post by lachelane on May 4, 2017 18:47:11 GMT
Get rid of guest posting please. Asap. Agree, just makes a mockery of the place. |
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Post by dmcnally on May 4, 2017 18:54:12 GMT
Get rid of guest posting please. Asap. Agree, just makes a mockery of the place. The guests who provide good discussion I'm sure will be happy to spend 30 seconds to sign up. What it will put off is WUM's, who won't bother signing up, and if they do, then mods can simply ban them. |
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Post by saltneyblueboy on May 4, 2017 19:56:52 GMT
Agree, just makes a mockery of the place. The guests who provide good discussion I'm sure will be happy to spend 30 seconds to sign up. What it will put off is WUM's, who won't bother signing up, and if they do, then mods can simply ban them. Agree with this |
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Post by soulseal on May 4, 2017 20:24:31 GMT
Definitely want fans from our opponents constructively posting on here, including our local rivals.
I agree that these guys should be encouraged with a simple sign on and avoid the trolls who post to easily and ridiculously.
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Post by GMO on May 5, 2017 6:57:58 GMT
I am signed up but whenever I come on I seem to be treated as a guest. Can someone tell me how I come on as a member so I can vote? My vote would be members only. what has happened to AVFO who supports Halifax and is a mine of information on national league matters. Come back AVFO!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 7:09:16 GMT
Really not that difficult to sign up if people genuinely want to contribute
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Post by gaz on May 5, 2017 7:29:31 GMT
there will be mischievous posters whether they are guests or have to be registered.
I haven't seen that many posts that have caused issues maybe the mods have deleted them before I have seen them.... this board would be a lot quieter with out them.
banter is part of football....
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Post by Hannibal on May 5, 2017 11:08:57 GMT
Yes sign up or don't contribute.
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Post by agl on May 5, 2017 12:21:01 GMT
No guests. Quality of posting has gone downhill after a promising start. Have to trawl through loads of dross to find the decent posts. Fear that some of the decent posters have already been driven away...not heard from AVFO for a while. As long as new registered users are processed quickly there should be no problem.
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Post by paulie on May 5, 2017 12:34:23 GMT
I like the guests. As someone else said further up, this place is better than old deva chat as it's an open forum. Let's leave it that way.
Looking at the voting it seems like guests will be removed so at least have a separate guests forum.
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Post by Disgruntled on May 5, 2017 13:20:38 GMT
Every time i try to register it says username invalid so i will remain a guest
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Post by Disgruntled on May 5, 2017 13:35:10 GMT
Yes sign up or don't contribute. You should be a Mod on DC 1 |
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Post by GMO on May 5, 2017 15:30:19 GMT
Yes, disgruntled, I have the same problem. Can anyone help?
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Post by Oaks Blue on May 5, 2017 15:38:27 GMT
Do not try to add a space when typing your username. Mine is oaksblue but when registered fully you can change this to Oaks Blue in the settings if you wish
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Post by run-dmcnally on May 5, 2017 15:57:55 GMT
I think guests should be allowed, a lot make very good contributions.
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Post by superman on May 5, 2017 18:36:04 GMT
Now registered having previously been on here as a guest, hope other guests who have thoughtful things to contribute do likewise.
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Post by Arrogant Blue on May 5, 2017 19:08:35 GMT
This place has gone to the dogs already. Ban guest if you like but it will further ruin whats left of the place.
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Post by Si on May 5, 2017 19:34:51 GMT
This place has gone to the dogs already. Ban guest if you like but it will further ruin whats left of the place. Can I just ask why you haven't registered? You come here a lot so I'm curious. It's not a loaded question, I just genuinely want to know what is stopping regular guests from registering. |
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Post by Big Sigh on May 5, 2017 19:37:47 GMT
It's like not being a CFU member but still watching Chester, why do we need to register?
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