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15 post minimum in Announcements; Take it from someone that was a "supermod" on a forum with over 70,000 members, preventative methods like this might ...
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    Take it from someone that was a "supermod" on a forum with over 70,000 members, preventative methods like this might seem like too much but they are extremely successful at driving away spammers.

    Just look at it like this; It might be a pain now but when you're over that 15 post limit and are participating on the site as anyone else would you'll be thankful that it exists. Why? You'll notice that there aren't a ton of random pr0n posts and fake "sale" threads just trying to get your money or, better yet, trick you into installing malicious software.

    When you run a forum like this every preventative method you can take to protect yourself and your members are pure gold and you will utilize every single new trick you come across.

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    I noticed you did 11 twice. That's been happening to me but I got my fifteen in ages ago. Just go post a few short replies somewhere and you'll have your 15.

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    Perhaps like this one?

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    I got to my 15 in about as many minutes. Its not difficult at all and it does help catch the spammers. They are kinda stuck at first

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    I'm new too, but have been lurkin' for so long, it doesn't matter much to me. This forum is great, as well the folks.

    p.s. post #1 ... lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by shorty70 View Post
    I'm new too, but have been lurkin' for so long, it doesn't matter much to me. This forum is great, as well the folks.

    p.s. post #1 ... lol
    Hi shorty!
    (-; Poof :D

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    Welcome to the ECF

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    I'm new and haven't hit 15 yet but it seems reasonable to me. Probably weeds out a lot of people who, instead of spending some time reading and researching, would post a new thread to ask something they could find for themselves with a little effort. BUT I don't think the ability to edit your own post should require a minimum # of posts!!!!! (I'm frustrated about not being able to edit one of min earlier.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mick View Post
    I'm at a loss for why there is this 15 post minimum before you can post a thread anywhere but here. I've been vaping since March 09, I can quote to any post and have my post displayed. But if I want to start a new thread, NO way!!. How come I guess is my question? Are my contributions unworthy until I post 15 newbie post. To me this doesn't make since. Would someone clarify the reasoning behind the 15 newbie post before you can post with the rest of your comrades.

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    Hi, Mick!
    Welcome to the forum!
    (Now you respond back to me and everyone else who responded and you've got well over 15!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piedlourde View Post
    Hi, Mick!
    Welcome to the forum!
    (Now you respond back to me and everyone else who responded and you've got well over 15!)
    This actually isn't a bad idea.

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