Closing 997 section to members only ?
- Thread starter robert997
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Why not do what Richard Hamilton does on the 996 sub-forum? i.e. leave it open and have certain bits accessible by members only, see: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tt.asp?forumid=18
PS: Voted No, as the above option was not available.
PS: Voted No, as the above option was not available.
Agree, happy for input and comments from all.
Jamie Garside
New member
I have voted no, as forums, especially model specific ones should encourage people to browse for information when purchasing a vehicle - hopefully they will join up the club and register once they have taken the plunge.
On other forums, locked down sections tend to be members area / lounge bars / off topic forums. Any chance of a 997 members sub forum for chit chat and open viewing on the more technical side?
On other forums, locked down sections tend to be members area / lounge bars / off topic forums. Any chance of a 997 members sub forum for chit chat and open viewing on the more technical side?
If we leave it open then we need strong moderation. I would not like to see us get vitirolic comments like you you see on some of the other open Porsche forums. I value other views even if they are different to mine and all views need to be respected. For example how could Yves consider selling his car?
Difficult one
Leaving it open allows potential new members and buyers to view the threads and gain some insight into 997 ownership. But it does require heavy moderation to ensure fairness, openness and an absence of the wrong kind of input (bad lanugauge or overly vitiriollic critisism) - on that basis I am with BobFair
So my prefrence is for it to be open to help members of the public who might want to join, however if the moderation work is becoming too ownerous for Robert and Gary I'd rather we had it closed to members only than have the site degenerate.
Leaving it open allows potential new members and buyers to view the threads and gain some insight into 997 ownership. But it does require heavy moderation to ensure fairness, openness and an absence of the wrong kind of input (bad lanugauge or overly vitiriollic critisism) - on that basis I am with BobFair
So my prefrence is for it to be open to help members of the public who might want to join, however if the moderation work is becoming too ownerous for Robert and Gary I'd rather we had it closed to members only than have the site degenerate.
garyw
Moderator
As you are all aware the forum is open to everyone at the moment.
Maybe we have been lucky but I don't believe that we've had that many abusive comments here in need of moderation.
Whilst closed it can perhaps open up more free speech amongst the members but I also agree that with it being open new people can get information and find the forum a benefit prior to hopefully becoming members of the club (research).
I for one watched this forum prior to joining the club and at that time the forum was nowhere near as good as what it is now.
I should imagine most abuse would come from trolls like the one in the Boxster forum.
However thats their area to police as they wish, I'd like to think that your all pretty happy with the way this area is moderated..
garyw
Maybe we have been lucky but I don't believe that we've had that many abusive comments here in need of moderation.
Whilst closed it can perhaps open up more free speech amongst the members but I also agree that with it being open new people can get information and find the forum a benefit prior to hopefully becoming members of the club (research).
I for one watched this forum prior to joining the club and at that time the forum was nowhere near as good as what it is now.
I should imagine most abuse would come from trolls like the one in the Boxster forum.
However thats their area to police as they wish, I'd like to think that your all pretty happy with the way this area is moderated..
garyw
Assuming you don't mean me...[
] one troll in all these years isn't too bad.He's banned now - and didn't last that long anyway.
I've been reading and contributing to this register since it started and to be honest there hasn't been any reason that I can see for non members to be excluded. Of course I am unaware if our dearly beloved moderators have had to intervene much along the way but from what Gary says that sounds unlikely.
I agree it's useful for people considering buying into the brand/model as we can often offer advice borne out of experience of ownership.
Peter
I agree it's useful for people considering buying into the brand/model as we can often offer advice borne out of experience of ownership.
Peter
Difficult choice but I'm inclined to agree with the third option namely public access to some areas but not to others - hence the need to be a member for the extra benefits!
An alternative may be to let non members view perhaps the initial question but only the first or second response and not the whole thread!
Andy
( Board Member PCGB early 90's!)
An alternative may be to let non members view perhaps the initial question but only the first or second response and not the whole thread!
Andy
( Board Member PCGB early 90's!)
Thanks All for your comments. I've taken them all on board, and the poll result, and it's clear that you all agree its good to keep it open to non-members for their input and research, and that sometimes these guys end-up joining the club too which is good for all.
However in the best tradition of this government I'm going to ignore you and close it anyway, and then tax you on your memberships for the privilege of using the forum ! []
(That bit is a joke - it will stay open !)
However in the best tradition of this government I'm going to ignore you and close it anyway, and then tax you on your memberships for the privilege of using the forum ! [
](That bit is a joke - it will stay open !)
dereksharpuk
New member
Wot about someone like me? Previous 997 Register Sec but now Cayman S owner. Some topics are joint like Sat Nav
Fred Hindle
New member
Hello Derek,
I think it was closing it to non members rather than people with other models.
We could end up with loads of seperate little fora for each model and region!
Cheers,
I think it was closing it to non members rather than people with other models.
We could end up with loads of seperate little fora for each model and region!
Cheers,
garyw
Moderator
Fred is correct Derek, members/non members not registers
As Rob has said, it has been decided to indeed leave it open for the foreseeable future with the option of a members only section within the forum area.
Mainly for details that perhaps are of interest and benefit to "members", like the lowdown and information gained from the PC Reading visit...
garyw
As Rob has said, it has been decided to indeed leave it open for the foreseeable future with the option of a members only section within the forum area.
Mainly for details that perhaps are of interest and benefit to "members", like the lowdown and information gained from the PC Reading visit...
garyw
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