Baby-Bathwater

kennethdaysale · 02-12-13, 01:11 PM

I've been reluctant to mention this for fear of sounding like a malcontent. New member registrations have been suspended by the admin.. I'm sure this was the only way to stop the invading hoardes. There must be a way to allow legit newcomers to join in and still effectively block the invasive species. Growth is the key to success, there's no telling how many guys/gals that would be wonderful additions to the site have simply gone elsewhere. If other sites can do it I'm sure we can too.
Ideas?

Jrob78 · 02-12-13, 01:58 PM

I wondered why Bill Hutcheson was our only new member for the last month. This is more reason to implement monitors, at least then they could keep the spammers out while allowing new members access.

WatterBoy · 02-12-13, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kennethdaysale

I've been reluctant to mention this for fear of sounding like a malcontent. New member registrations have been suspended by the admin.. I'm sure this was the only way to stop the invading hoardes. There must be a way to allow legit newcomers to join in and still effectively block the invasive species. Growth is the key to success, there's no telling how many guys/gals that would be wonderful additions to the site have simply gone elsewhere. If other sites can do it I'm sure we can too.
Ideas?

I couldn't agree more.

nofearengineer · 02-12-13, 02:28 PM

Kenneth, are you missing Mr. Moon that badly?

kennethdaysale · 02-12-13, 02:38 PM

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Kenneth, are you missing Mr. Moon that badly?

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not sure how this relates but I'm sure it does

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MississippiBoy · 02-12-13, 03:20 PM

No really, the only way I see this website working is with moderators. 2-3 should be plenty, and even just 1 would probably be enough.....it's not exactly the busiest website on the web. If NOBODY can join, then this site will gradually wither and die. And since Kevin can't be here enough to monitor it like it needs to be now, then there should be someone or someones appointed to do that for him.

joedog · 02-12-13, 07:18 PM

Ken you are right.

Just so everyone knows, late at night I frequently share the site with the 'bob and bob show want-a-be's'. Only like 3-7 of them but they ARE HERE STILL.

But I would think a solution could be found that doesn't eliminate the new blood.

keithdog · 02-12-13, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

No really, the only way I see this website working is with moderators. 2-3 should be plenty, and even just 1 would probably be enough.....it's not exactly the busiest website on the web. If NOBODY can join, then this site will gradually wither and die. And since Kevin can't be here enough to monitor it like it needs to be now, then there should be someone or someones appointed to do that for him.

I couldn't have said it better. The site needs to be able to grow and prosper. Maybe we can get Ted Nuggent to be a moderator.

Rebbasser · 02-12-13, 10:47 PM

There is a way, although the forum software may not have the ability to do it. Ever notice when you have to register on a site you have to enter a word or series of letters/numbers to register? This is because that spamming web bots or whatever they are cannot read/recognize these. Most of the spamming we have had here are this kind of attack, I think. I think if there were a couple of moderators we ould nip this in the bud and get back to growing.

bassinbob · 02-12-13, 11:37 PM

Great idea Reb.

joedog · 02-13-13, 12:01 AM

Does anyone know anyone who has tried to join since this challenge?
Curious what steps are being asked for or are they just being refused membership?

The BOTs I was refering to mostly joined torwards the end of Sept.
Yet they can't or don't post.
Can tell the BOTs because they have a 'single digit number' on the end of screen name.

Jrob78 · 02-13-13, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebbasser

There is a way, although the forum software may not have the ability to do it. Ever notice when you have to register on a site you have to enter a word or series of letters/numbers to register? This is because that spamming web bots or whatever they are cannot read/recognize these. Most of the spamming we have had here are this kind of attack, I think. I think if there were a couple of moderators we ould nip this in the bud and get back to growing.

That's basically what we had before, they couldn't register but their names showed up at the bottom of the screen.

bassboogieman · 02-14-13, 10:51 AM

WE ARE, BassFishing.com ELITES. I don't know what expenses Kevin has in maintaining this site, but possibly to change software to avoid the BOT issue (like the "hidden word" registration requirement) may be an investment he does not want to make. As he does not accept sponsors, it may be too expensive for him to do so individually.

I frequent another site that does utilize sponsorship and I really don't like the limitations that imposes. You can't sell anything you make UNLESS you become a sponsor, if you make negative comments about sponsors - you get a PM with threats to be banned if you don't behave. It's requires being Politically Correct to the EXTREME. But, the owner is getting rich off it. I don't post there very often, it's to restrictive and some of the mods resemble NAZI's especially the "Sponsor Police". If someone is looking for something, no links to Ebay are permitted, and if a product is available from a source other than a sponsor - those referrals often "disappear".

So, all that said - I like the NO SPONSOR affiliation of BF.com, we don't have to worry about OFFENDING a sponsor for cripes sake, can't offend those sponsors. But, I agree it would be easier if we had moderators to control the forums, and not restirct new members from joining in the fun.

BigBassin144 · 02-14-13, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by joedog

Does anyone know anyone who has tried to join since this challenge?
Curious what steps are being asked for or are they just being refused membership?

I have spoken through PM on BassChat with a member who joined up there at the peak of our problems here. He informed me he was not able to register here. I couldn't give him an explanation, but this must be why he cannot.

BB

bamabassman · 02-14-13, 08:19 PM

if any of you have kevins cell number, send me a text. i can't right now cause i am so tied up with training for this new job. but as soon as i get a chance, i'll relay this to him ok?

also, see if ya'll can get a new member to join. let's give kevin proof that they can't ok?

WatterBoy · 02-14-13, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

if any of you have kevins cell number, send me a text. i can't right now cause i am so tied up with training for this new job. but as soon as i get a chance, i'll relay this to him ok?

also, see if ya'll can get a new member to join. let's give kevin proof that they can't ok?

There is really nothing to prove. If you try to register as a new user, you get a message that says, "Sorry, registration has been disabled by the administrator.".

Check it out here...

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...s/register.php

bamabassman · 02-16-13, 12:54 PM

Thnaks dean. I'll send him a message when i get a chance ok?

02-12-13, 01:11 PM	#1
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	Baby-Bathwater I've been reluctant to mention this for fear of sounding like a malcontent. New member registrations have been suspended by the admin.. I'm sure this was the only way to stop the invading hoardes. There must be a way to allow legit newcomers to join in and still effectively block the invasive species. Growth is the key to success, there's no telling how many guys/gals that would be wonderful additions to the site have simply gone elsewhere. If other sites can do it I'm sure we can too. Ideas? __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

02-12-13, 01:58 PM	#2
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I wondered why Bill Hutcheson was our only new member for the last month. This is more reason to implement monitors, at least then they could keep the spammers out while allowing new members access. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

02-12-13, 02:28 PM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Kenneth, are you missing Mr. Moon that badly? __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

02-12-13, 02:39 PM	#6
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	.................................. __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

02-12-13, 03:20 PM	#7
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	No really, the only way I see this website working is with moderators. 2-3 should be plenty, and even just 1 would probably be enough.....it's not exactly the busiest website on the web. If NOBODY can join, then this site will gradually wither and die. And since Kevin can't be here enough to monitor it like it needs to be now, then there should be someone or someones appointed to do that for him. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

02-12-13, 07:18 PM	#8
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Ken you are right. Just so everyone knows, late at night I frequently share the site with the 'bob and bob show want-a-be's'. Only like 3-7 of them but they ARE HERE STILL. But I would think a solution could be found that doesn't eliminate the new blood. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

02-12-13, 10:47 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	There is a way, although the forum software may not have the ability to do it. Ever notice when you have to register on a site you have to enter a word or series of letters/numbers to register? This is because that spamming web bots or whatever they are cannot read/recognize these. Most of the spamming we have had here are this kind of attack, I think. I think if there were a couple of moderators we ould nip this in the bud and get back to growing. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-12-13, 11:37 PM	#11
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Great idea Reb. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

02-13-13, 12:01 AM	#12
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Does anyone know anyone who has tried to join since this challenge? Curious what steps are being asked for or are they just being refused membership? The BOTs I was refering to mostly joined torwards the end of Sept. Yet they can't or don't post. Can tell the BOTs because they have a 'single digit number' on the end of screen name. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

02-14-13, 10:51 AM	#14
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	WE ARE, BassFishing.com ELITES. I don't know what expenses Kevin has in maintaining this site, but possibly to change software to avoid the BOT issue (like the "hidden word" registration requirement) may be an investment he does not want to make. As he does not accept sponsors, it may be too expensive for him to do so individually. I frequent another site that does utilize sponsorship and I really don't like the limitations that imposes. You can't sell anything you make UNLESS you become a sponsor, if you make negative comments about sponsors - you get a PM with threats to be banned if you don't behave. It's requires being Politically Correct to the EXTREME. But, the owner is getting rich off it. I don't post there very often, it's to restrictive and some of the mods resemble NAZI's especially the "Sponsor Police". If someone is looking for something, no links to Ebay are permitted, and if a product is available from a source other than a sponsor - those referrals often "disappear". So, all that said - I like the NO SPONSOR affiliation of BF.com, we don't have to worry about OFFENDING a sponsor for cripes sake, can't offend those sponsors. But, I agree it would be easier if we had moderators to control the forums, and not restirct new members from joining in the fun.

02-14-13, 08:19 PM	#16
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	if any of you have kevins cell number, send me a text. i can't right now cause i am so tied up with training for this new job. but as soon as i get a chance, i'll relay this to him ok? also, see if ya'll can get a new member to join. let's give kevin proof that they can't ok? __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-16-13, 12:54 PM	#18
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Thnaks dean. I'll send him a message when i get a chance ok? __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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