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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: bananer on February 07, 2013, 08:13 pm

Title: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 07, 2013, 08:13 pm
Why 50 posts to become a member and if members had an account before this was implemented then when was it implemented?
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 07, 2013, 09:07 pm
quite frankly I am finding this to be a pain in the ass, but as long if it cuts down on spam i am fine with it. I just wish that I had better internet as I actually have to drive to get any decent internet that isn't blocking tor a further pain in the ass
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: LocoKnight3 on February 07, 2013, 09:16 pm
i love it :)
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 07, 2013, 09:20 pm
I guess it isn't so bad now that I've found a pace with really good wi-fi
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 07, 2013, 09:23 pm
though if we didn't have to only post here there wouldn't be a need for spam topics, and it would be better for us casual users
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: po-handz on February 07, 2013, 09:24 pm
the rule sucks......10
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: dedhead69 on February 09, 2013, 04:59 am
yes it does po-hands
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: scout on February 09, 2013, 05:03 am
It was implemented in order to give us a better chance at catching and deleting a spammer before they have the opportunity to spam the main forums and scam people.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: sleepyeyes2k2 on February 09, 2013, 05:03 am
I wonder if the noob board is even moderated...
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: scout on February 09, 2013, 05:05 am
Of course it is moderated. 
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: Bandi on February 09, 2013, 05:21 am
yawn
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Post by: Anyo on February 09, 2013, 05:57 am
ya so i hate this too...
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: simplemachinesforum on February 09, 2013, 06:02 am
I didn't notice the spam, I only ever visited the rumor mill though.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: Ron Swanson on February 09, 2013, 11:20 am
its a bullshit endurance challenge  ;) welcome to silkroad
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: nef on February 09, 2013, 02:42 pm
Endurance race?  more drugs! :)
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: Razorspyne on February 09, 2013, 04:05 pm
I didn't notice the spam, I only ever visited the rumor mill though.

Why am I not surprised. And no one notices spam b/c always cleaned up around the clock. If you are here at right time, you'll see the spam like a virus, it is that quick. Goes from nothing to viral in an instant.

But this is only very, very rare. (What, once a day or two?) As for why we have the rule in first place, well, answered a million times lol.

Piece out. Drive safely. Eat plenty.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: scout on February 09, 2013, 08:38 pm
Yeah, it happens maybe 2-3 times a day, but depends on the day.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 12, 2013, 05:54 pm
what would generally come up when the spam tsunami hit?
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: Ron Swanson on February 12, 2013, 06:32 pm
it's usually just loads of clone posts about scam bitcoin exchanges. they flood every section of the forums but the new mods have been doing a great job keeping up with it recently and thank you very much for that, it's appreciated!  :)
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 12, 2013, 07:22 pm
oh wow I think I remember stumbling onto one of those waves once, I'm so glad the mods are quite the dedicated bunch!
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: EezyE on February 12, 2013, 07:33 pm
Makes me wish I would've posted in the forums more before.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 12, 2013, 07:57 pm
yeah, I did post a few times in the rumor mill and some other areas...once I break through the 50 post count rule my posts will probably become more varied
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: nickdanger on February 12, 2013, 08:03 pm
its a bullshit endurance challenge  ;) welcome to silkroad

I agree - here's #2 of 50 for me. But, WTF, it's a small price to pay to travel down this awesome road. I will probably join in as so many others have, with many posts containing possible shallow words of wisdom to become a junior member.

OMG - just got an awesome rush from PP's pure cola, 15 minutes after snorting - maybe it's drip, but wow! BUT, just think, only 48 more posts and then I can post that comment in the right place!!!

Cheers,
Nick
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 12, 2013, 08:13 pm
unlike some people who want to spam so they can become members, I'd rather take my time and be thoughtful of the journey that it takes to one day become a hero member
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: sardinesinacan on February 12, 2013, 08:19 pm
Ah, so it's to stop the BTC scammers?  That makes sense, I figured it was some tactic to frustrate LE.  Though really, if we can spam our way to 50 I guess they can too.
Title: Re: 50 post rule?
Post by: bananer on February 12, 2013, 08:33 pm
on the upside though those who were just doing it to casually screw with us now have a barrier instead of being able to spam all across the boards can now only spam this one...unless they are really dedicated they could but others will lose interest pretty quick