California Girl wrote:How funny to compare this thread with a couple of years ago when you started this new format, Anthony! People didn't want to have to register, and now we wouldn't have it any other way!
I'm in, %100. I've seen problems elsewhere, but I try to ignore them. Some people just try to get a rise out of others for their own pleasure. It's pointless if you ask me, and not worth entertaining. That's all the trolls are looking for; attention.
Augie-
We have to meet up at the BB! I'm going to miss the forum get-together, so at least let me buy you a chilly one before we leave!
Smile a while!
Jimmy
Yes....unregistered users would be awful. I agree that registered users "keep it real". I agree with Rick G. I like the system that requires an email response, but CAPTCHA is quicker. I just hate it when you can't read it.....
Anthony wrote:Hey Rick(G) - what do you think? Did it go smoothly?
It worked fine, on the second captcha. If it was too easy a machine could solve the problem. It's a good approach and lets first-time posters proceed with the least amount of delay possible.
mahojim wrote:
Augie-
We have to meet up at the BB! I'm going to miss the forum get-together, so at least let me buy you a chilly one before we leave!
Smile a while!
Jimmy
Jimmy - no problem mon! How about Skinny's on Friday night? I'll send you a PM closer to your departure date and we'll figure it out.
RickG wrote:It worked fine, on the second captcha.
Yes - this ReCaptcha system is pretty good. We use it a lot on our blogs. Once and a while someone gets through it to leave a comment - but that is without the email confirmation. With that step - it is looking almost bullet proof.
A couple years ago I contemplated going to St. Maarten. After lurking on another forum for several weeks it totally turned me off to the island. Most often the posts from unregistered users were negative and not very productive for those reading it which would cause people to bicker back and forth. The negativity was hard to keep reading over and over again. I love this board just like it is!!!! I don't post very often but lurk nearly everyday. I would hate to see anything change the upbeat, helpful place it is.