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isoaker_com · 11-19-2004, 04:08 PM

Just noticed today the reinstatement of needing visitors to login before they can view any of the forums. Any particular reason why this was reinstated for the whole board? I understand having some sections that perhaps are best only viewed by members, but does the entire board need to be? Just curious...

Basically, I browse here from various computers and, well, since some are more public, I'd rather not have to login in order to check the basic forums. Maybe I'm being too picky. :P

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Monsoon · 11-19-2004, 04:12 PM

On the login screen, you have the choice of staying logged in (which is unchecked) or having to log out afterwards. Basically it's up to the person who logs in to choose that. If you visit this forum from different computers, it will force you to login and make this choice. I'm not sure if that's your answer or not, but I hope that helps.

Ben · 11-19-2004, 04:17 PM

I made this decision a few weeks ago, it is a trial as of now. My thinking is that you must be fairly dedicated to look for water gun sites in the winter. People like Spinner and Duxburian came in the winter. When I required logins this past summer, we ended up with literally hundreds of less mature members. Also, there are much less members in the southern hemisphere, and those who come around do tend to be more mature. Just an idea of mine, it likely won't be permanent - it hasn't been effective yet.

isoaker_com · 11-19-2004, 04:28 PM

[at] Monsoon: Uh... I already am fully aware about having the choice to stay logged in or not, but that wasn't my question.

As for Doom's reply, that just further confuses me. If forced logins in the past resulted in an increase in 'less mature' members, isn't that a bad thing?

Well, just stating my beef. :P I'll still log in if need be.

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Monsoon · 11-19-2004, 04:35 PM

I had a funny feeling someone would say something. Oh well, that's what I get for helping people at my level of understanding.

Ben · 11-19-2004, 04:43 PM

Hmm...don't think I said what I meant correctly. I meant that if you look for water gun sites in the winter, you likely are more mature and know what you're doing (hence dedicated), and forcing a registration at this time may get more mature members.

I am turning this off in favor of adding a more reasonable message.

Ben · 11-20-2004, 10:42 AM

I've replaced the Forced Logins with an annoying message at the top of the forum. This is a compromise, you can still browse, but still have a reason to join. Again, this is on a trial basis, I'd like to see what our members think of it (the idea came from Something Awful BTW).

isoaker_com · 11-20-2004, 01:27 PM

Interesting, but that message and image are pretty huge when appearing on all the pages if not logged in. Well, if it works for here, it works.
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Ben · 11-20-2004, 02:48 PM

It's meant to be large and annoying. I am still in the process of making it disappear on the Log In and Registration pages. If I can't do that, then I likely will remove the message.

Godzillasoaker65 · 11-20-2004, 07:02 PM

That is really anoying(SP) so I guess you did a good job on the annoyance(SP) :Hey, that's funny.:

NiborDude · 11-21-2004, 03:01 PM

I don't find it too annoying. In fact I like the picture. :Hey, that's funny.: I don't log out anyway. I'm always logged in. Too much of a bother to log in every time you come to the forums.

11-19-2004, 04:08 PM	#1
isoaker_com Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 279 UserID: 301	Just noticed today the reinstatement of needing visitors to login before they can view any of the forums. Any particular reason why this was reinstated for the whole board? I understand having some sections that perhaps are best only viewed by members, but does the entire board need to be? Just curious... Basically, I browse here from various computers and, well, since some are more public, I'd rather not have to login in order to check the basic forums. Maybe I'm being too picky. :P B) __________________ :: Leave NO one dry! :: iSoaker.com / iSoaker.net ::

11-19-2004, 04:12 PM	#2
Monsoon Retired Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 832 UserID: 56	On the login screen, you have the choice of staying logged in (which is unchecked) or having to log out afterwards. Basically it's up to the person who logs in to choose that. If you visit this forum from different computers, it will force you to login and make this choice. I'm not sure if that's your answer or not, but I hope that helps. __________________ Do not underestimate the power of stupidity in large groups

11-19-2004, 04:17 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	I made this decision a few weeks ago, it is a trial as of now. My thinking is that you must be fairly dedicated to look for water gun sites in the winter. People like Spinner and Duxburian came in the winter. When I required logins this past summer, we ended up with literally hundreds of less mature members. Also, there are much less members in the southern hemisphere, and those who come around do tend to be more mature. Just an idea of mine, it likely won't be permanent - it hasn't been effective yet. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

11-19-2004, 04:28 PM	#4
isoaker_com Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 279 UserID: 301	[at] Monsoon: Uh... I already am fully aware about having the choice to stay logged in or not, but that wasn't my question. As for Doom's reply, that just further confuses me. If forced logins in the past resulted in an increase in 'less mature' members, isn't that a bad thing? Well, just stating my beef. :P I'll still log in if need be. B) __________________ :: Leave NO one dry! :: iSoaker.com / iSoaker.net ::

11-19-2004, 04:35 PM	#5
Monsoon Retired Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 832 UserID: 56	I had a funny feeling someone would say something. Oh well, that's what I get for helping people at my level of understanding. __________________ Do not underestimate the power of stupidity in large groups

11-19-2004, 04:43 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Hmm...don't think I said what I meant correctly. I meant that if you look for water gun sites in the winter, you likely are more mature and know what you're doing (hence dedicated), and forcing a registration at this time may get more mature members. I am turning this off in favor of adding a more reasonable message. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

11-20-2004, 10:42 AM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	I've replaced the Forced Logins with an annoying message at the top of the forum. This is a compromise, you can still browse, but still have a reason to join. Again, this is on a trial basis, I'd like to see what our members think of it (the idea came from Something Awful BTW). __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

11-20-2004, 01:27 PM	#8
isoaker_com Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 279 UserID: 301	Interesting, but that message and image are pretty huge when appearing on all the pages if not logged in. Well, if it works for here, it works. B) __________________ :: Leave NO one dry! :: iSoaker.com / iSoaker.net ::

11-20-2004, 02:48 PM	#9
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	It's meant to be large and annoying. I am still in the process of making it disappear on the Log In and Registration pages. If I can't do that, then I likely will remove the message. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

11-20-2004, 07:02 PM	#10
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	That is really anoying(SP) so I guess you did a good job on the annoyance(SP) :Hey, that's funny.: __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

11-21-2004, 03:01 PM	#11
NiborDude Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 682 UserID: 131	I don't find it too annoying. In fact I like the picture. :Hey, that's funny.: I don't log out anyway. I'm always logged in. Too much of a bother to log in every time you come to the forums. __________________ <span style='color:EEF2F7'>Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -Leonardo Da Vinci

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