UPDATE: We are still working out the details of this plan in this new software. This probation period is currently not in effect since we are manually vetting all new users. This will change again in the future. 7/25/12 Hi All, With the increasing Spam on the board, we've had to make a few changes to the way we handle new registrations at survivalmonkey. We've been hit a few times with a new member who then accesses our PM and email systems to mass Spam the entire membership. Effective yesterday, all new members must make 5 posts somewhere on the forum before they become 'Full Members'. I know that this has affected some of you long time lurkers who like to read and not post but it was a necessary step. Probationary membership, (less than 5 posts), also restricts access to the few 'private' forums here. Please make some (5) 'useful' posts and then you will be granted full access.
and we require 4 joke posts also, only good jokes though. If they aren't funny then it doesn't count.
It's good to see that our new members are supportive and understanding of this new policy. Thanks guys and gals
Probation? I didn't do it! I swear! Oh wait, that's WHY I'm on probation. Dang, this forum stuff is hard!
I'm working on my probation period. This is my first post. I found this website after being turned on to the book "One Second After". Looking into similar works I found "Lights Out". I have since been working on my BO strategy. It is a great mental exercise to think about what is needed and what I would do when TSHTF. Thanks for all of the advice and please keep it coming. (one post down, 4 to go!)
Can I get probation too Judge? I really didn't do it anyway, but my court appointed public defender told me to take a plea. Since he is college edumecated en everything I trust him. He told me "hard time" could be a real pain in the butt, then he laughed. He never did explain what that meant. Anyway, since I am innocent can I get probation please?
Sounds like a reasonable request to me, but after I get riled up, you may wish you hadn't asked for more...
Welcome aboard and thanks for understanding. Catdaddy, If 5 posts isn't enough to stop some of the spam we've been dealing with, we'll have to up it a bit.
I think 5 is to little i think bumping it up will help.. I know at other forums I am on they are getting hit big time with spammers... If your interested my .02 is your going to participate so...
