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Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

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Originally Posted by Cindy Sea (Post 347700)

How about a sponsor section only. been thinkin about that for awhile

Dave - Due to the limitations of the software package we have, the only distinction I can make is registered or non registered users.

We certainly could put up a section where we say it's for sponsors only, but it would not be private so everyone would be able to see the post and although we can say it's a sponsor only forum registered members could still post and reply in those posts.

I also think if we did this the only people visting that section would be our sponsors so now your are posting your reports up in mutiple forums which is a PITA for you and for our readers.

Don't think this is a good idea but maybe I don't understand what and why you would want a sponsor only forum for.

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

A section where only the "cool kids" post will dramatically reduce the # and quality of posts in the un-cool kids section. But hey - some may feel that's cool :cool:

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

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Originally Posted by Joey Dah Fish (Post 347669)

I'm Switzerland on this. I also say if it ain't broke don't fix it too.

I agree 100%. Gerry, it's just more headaches for you. I say, leave it as is. Just my opinion......:D

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

Gerry,

Aside from possible slams of sponsors, what secret information do you think is being withheld? Most members don't even know most other members. So the privacy aspect is not addressed even in a members only board.

If you're looking for electronic security there's better ways to do that. Even members can inadvertently pass on viruses on stuff they unknowingly got elsewhere.

So I am not sure what "members only" does that is positive.

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Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski (Post 347598)

This came up on the freshwater forum and am considering it but wanted to vet it out here first.

The idea here is to have a private forum that only registered members have access to.. If you were not a registered member or a sponsor on the site you could not view this forum.

The thought here is that there are many people who like to contribute more perhaps sensitive information don't necessarily want to share that information with the world, only people who are members here.

This would be a catch all sub forum so you could post just about anything fishing related in it.

Please weigh in on the poll and cast your vote. I'd like to hear from both members and sponsors and feel free to elaborate on you reasoning.

Thanks

(BTW - I can tell who voted for what so no gaming the system. If you are a sponsor or member please only vote in your sections)

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

As I asked prior, what is it that 67% on the 85 members that voted don't want the non members to see? As we are all assets to this site, the telling is in the 6 out of 7 against with only one sponsor in favor of a member only section. They help pay the bills. This is like keeping non members out like Googans.

View Poll Results: What are you thoughts on a member only section of the board?
I'm a sponsor and would support a member only section of the board 1 1.18%
I'm a sponsor and would not support a member only section of the board 6 7.06%
I'm a member and would support a member only section of the board 57 67.06%
I'm a member and would not support a member only section of the board 21 24.71%
Voters: 85.

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

As a sponsor, I would prefer to keep it the way that it is. Its just easier for me to look and post on one forum versus having to do so on several. I think that private messages would be a great way for members to share private or sensitive information. :)

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

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Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski (Post 347698)

OK you finally wore me down. Now that we have moved hosting companies and have a lot more storage capacity, I increased everyone's PMs up from 50 to 100.

thank you, thank you, THANK YOU :D

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

Whats the point? IMHO is just taking up more space, if it isn't broke do not fix it.. This place is incredible, do not screw it up! lol

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

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Originally Posted by sportfishingusa (Post 347750)

Whats the point? IMHO is just taking up more space, if it isn't broke do not fix it.. This place is incredible, do not screw it up! lol

gotta agree with my babygirl on this 1

Re: NJFishing.com Members Only Sub Forum??

The way the board used to look like Oct. 2000.
You can't read the posts but it's a little different then the current one.
Leave it alone NO ADS though:)

http://web.archive.org/web/200010121...h/ceilidh.html