Sorry, but this is rediculous.

[purebloodtexan]

If I'm not mistaken, the very first thing that new members are linked to is the Forum Index. I'll explain why this is a bad idea.

The way new members are brought into the forums vary. Some fit right in and are respected. Some (Like myself) have experience on other forums, but make one or two minor blunders before getting in line. Others, however, either have no forum experience, are trying to do things properly but keep screwing up, or are just complete jackasses. They either ignore the rules, ignore when other members tell them flat-out to read the rules and stickies properly, troll the forums, think that they're better than anyone else, or anything else that I couldn't come up with off the top of my head.

What I'm thinking is that if newbs are linked to the rules first, they'll have a better chance of fitting into the forums and how they operate.

If they are linked to the rules first, then I apologize, but will attempt to make this thread useful: SOMEHOW put more emphasis on reading stickies, listening to the regs, vets, elites and legends, and so forth.

[dore]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Agreed.

Also **ridiculous ;p

[purebloodtexan]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Agreed.

Also **ridiculous ;p

My apologies. = P

[wickedawesomeful]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Yes.

[immawhiteguy]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

I agree.

This should be something all forums should do, instead of creating stickies for all to see at the top of each section. Well, make those too.

[MixMasterLar]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

AGREED

[hoochan]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

But what are the chances that theyll read it? I say that new posters have to post in a noob forum for about 50 posts so they can learn their way around. Then when they make 50 posts, theyll get access to the rest of the forums. There will also be mods giving out warnings and bans like crazy (but within reason) to all the kiddies.

[purebloodtexan]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

But what are the chances that theyll read it? I say that new posters have to post in a noob forum for about 50 posts so they can learn their way around. Then when they make 50 posts, theyll get access to the rest of the forums. There will also be mods giving out warnings and bans like crazy (but within reason) to all the kiddies.

I guess they can type "Read this, Goddamnit" at the top, or other messages to get their attention that IT'S IMPORTANT STUFF.

[JONES]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Same with the video chat rules, noone really ever reads them they just scroll down and click join...

But this is a good idea, none the less, some people may glance at them.

Or just skip the rules and have a big banner that says "READ THE STICKIES AND YOUAL DO ALLRIGHT!"

That right there is what they lack doing the most.

[windsurfer-sp]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Jones- Funny as hell sig quote.

On topic I dont feel that the forums are too bombared with newbs, who are reckless. I agre that the rules should be more up fornt and in your face for new members.

[simulater10]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

I agree with hoochan on this one, what you said was a pretty good idea.

--simulater

[purebloodtexan]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

.....have a big banner that says "READ THE STICKIES AND YOUAL DO ALLRIGHT!"

That gives me a new idea for a sig = D.

[AriesMalvis]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

hmm i didn't kno that new members were linked to the forums first :/
well i kno on one forum i was admin at on the main forum pg we had a 'news box'
like it we had one it could say in big letters to read the rules and other stuff, since it's animated

[MixMasterLar]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Im still with Texan on this one

[RandomPscho]

Re: Sorry, but this is rediculous.

Force people to read the rules Instead of just clicking agree, have a code somewhere in the rules that they need to type into a box before it will allow them to sign up or post.