block new users from resurrecting threads more than 6 months after their last post.

[ik9000]

I've mentioned it a few times. It just happened again here: https://forums.hexus.net/storage/413...ml#post4254115
A pointless resurrection by a new poster trying to get up to 20 posts by the looks of it.

If there isn't a desire to auto lock threads could we add to the permission privileges the inability to post in dormant threads more than 6 months after their last post until someone has got to 50 meaningful posts?

Even 25 would help weed out the scan count wannabes.

[Spreadie]

Ah, I completely forgot about the Scan links - I just thought we had a bunch of weird noobies who like spamming dead threads.

[Jonj1611]

I have to agree, welcoming new members is one thing but you can clearly see the people who are trying to get the post count to 20 etc.

I mean some of the threads replied to are so old I am not surprised the original question asked was "Can anyone recommend a good VHS player, preferably Nicam"

[Kumagoro]

This happening is not that surprising when the thread was only the ninth one down from the top in that forum section. I'm not so sure it is people signing up just for free scan delivery.

[Jonj1611]

Yes it is, it always is, don't you find it funny that they get to 20 posts then stop posting??

[Kumagoro]

Assuming it still is the case you don't have to even post anything to get the same benefit at AV forums. I always figured it was a Hexus stipulation rather than a scan one, to try and get people to invest themselves in the forum.

[Jonj1611]

Dont think there is free scan postage at av forums?

I know there used to and it was a min order of £50 as well but haven't seen any mention of free shipping on there for a long time.

[Saracen999]

Assuming it still is the case you don't have to even post anything to get the same benefit at AV forums. I always figured it was a Hexus stipulation rather than a scan one, to try and get people to invest themselves in the forum.

As I remember it, the boot was only the other foot, though. It wasn't to get people involved in the forum. It was supposed to be a benefit, a bit of a perk, for those that already were. Hence, setting some qualifying criteria.

But it certainly has been the case that a LOT of people sign up, make 20 quick and often trivial posts, get free delivery and then stop. Which was why the rules were changed to active members, and meaningful posts. Unfortunately, both terms are highly subjective.

[ik9000]

All I can say is that the post highlighted above was not meaningful, helpful or relevant anymore given it was so long ago that machine is now long since built and already requisitioned by Mrs ik9000. I could find several more examples along similar lines but they've already wasted my time enough I'm loathe to have to do so.

[g8ina]

We know, dont worry, we know Ill have a chat

[ik9000]

Another example here: https://forums.hexus.net/motherboard...ml#post4255033

[ik9000]

credit where it's due this person gets it - not all new posters are dunces. And look, posted in a thread not even two days old! https://forums.hexus.net/displays-mo...ml#post4255732

[matts-uk]

If there isn't a desire to auto lock threads could we add to the permission privileges the inability to post in dormant threads more than 6 months after their last post until someone has got to 50 meaningful posts?

Top tip!
Post something controversial about Brexit...Or maybe London. The thread will soon be locked.





(Apologies Mods. I wouldn't want to do your job for money, let alone for free. Provided admin for a forum once. Won't be doing that again.)

[ik9000]

folks, I don't know if the curtailed lists in subforums is in response to this but I'm not sure it's the right way to go about it. Eg the Home and DIY forum is only showing 2 threads. The answer is not to prevent people seeing old threads - there is some good stuff in there (and across the wider fora). I was trying to find the one I started about plumbing query to continue it but can't now see it.

The issue is new posters. Stop them responding to old threads. Preventing anyone from seeing the thread titles is not a fix, it just makes it look like the forum has no real content/userbase and hampers longer standing members from finding and continuing threads with legitimate and relevent content.

[Jonj1611]

All the posts are still there, if you look down the bottom you will see it says Thread Display Options, its set to the last 75 days, change that to whatever you want and you will see the posts

[ik9000]

All the posts are still there, if you look down the bottom you will see it says Thread Display Options, its set to the last 75 days, change that to whatever you want and you will see the posts

Thanks I hadn't seen that. I do still worry it makes the forum look like a backwater of non-use to the casual browser.