Hacking 25-50 post minimum to start thread in 3DS-Hacking & Homebrew

[Devin]

Do the threads really bother you that much that you want to limit access to people who only have 25+ posts? Everyone starts off as a "Noob", I did, you did, and every did. If we were all born with knowledge of how to hack the 3DS, it would have been hacked by now. These "Noobs" could be the next insert-famous-hacker-name-here, but since they are limited to read and not to ask questions that haven't been covered without spamming or wasting time in other parts of the forum. That limits them here, and nothing is stopping them from going elsewhere. Sure, there are new members here that don't read the stickies or post questions already answered, or post redundant questions. Even if one of them, just one out of the many accomplishes something starting by getting his question answered in a thread he made in the hacking forum here. Would be worth it.

Beating a dead horse here, but I haven't posted in a while and this is the first thread that popped up in the Latest Discussions.

 

[Rockhoundhigh]

While seeing all the "Awesome 3DS hacking theories" threads (A.K.A. wen can I pirut on teh 3ds plz threads) is mildly obnoxious, it's just that, though I'll be honest, that section user agreement idea is pretty sweet.

 

[Pleng]

We have on the plans a per-section "license agreement" add-on, where you need to read that section's own rules, accept them and only THEN you can start posting.

That's gonna do nothing. People don't read terms and conditions when installing software, signing up for websites etc. The 'per section' idea will probably confuse people and potentially drive trafic away "what? ive already accepted terms and contitions. buggy site. forget it"


The only way you're going to have a chance of alleviating the issue is to have a 'Do any of these answer your question' system on this section. User writes his post, upon pressing submit they are directed to a range of similar topics/theads and asked to confirm if they still wish to post a new thread.

Obviously this kind of system would be pretty annoying for anyone who's been here a while, so perhaps allow users to switch the feature off after reaching a certain post count.

 

[Rydian]

It'll be short notices per-section, not EULA-size shit.

If they can't be arsed to read two sentences, I'd bet money their post won't be anything but total shit.

 

[raulpica]

That's gonna do nothing. People don't read terms and conditions when installing software, signing up for websites etc. The 'per section' idea will probably confuse people and potentially drive trafic away "what? ive already accepted terms and contitions. buggy site. forget it"


The only way you're going to have a chance of alleviating the issue is to have a 'Do any of these answer your question' system on this section. User writes his post, upon pressing submit they are directed to a range of similar topics/theads and asked to confirm if they still wish to post a new thread.

Obviously this kind of system would be pretty annoying for anyone who's been here a while, so perhaps allow users to switch the feature off after reaching a certain post count.

As Rydian said, it'll just be one-two sentences with a BIG font. I dunno about the "answer the question" thingy, so it might get implemented or not.

It'll only appear when you first enter a section, after that it disappears.

 

[retrodoctor]

I haven't read the thread and don't really care to, but putting a minimum amount of posts for new users to post here will prohibit them from asking worthwhile questions. Sure, you have millions and thousands of threads that may cover their topics, but if someone has a pertaining issue that hasn't been solved or the solution in another thread isn't working for them, they need to make a thread.

Making it impossible for them to post threads in this section until they hit a certain amount of posts elsewhere might as well beat the purpose for why some people register in the first place: to ask questions and receive answers.

 

[porkiewpyne]

I haven't read the thread and don't really care to, but putting a minimum amount of posts for new users to post here will prohibit them from asking worthwhile questions. Sure, you have millions and thousands of threads that may cover their topics, but if someone has a pertaining issue that hasn't been solved or the solution in another thread isn't working for them, they need to make a thread.

Making it impossible for them to post threads in this section until they hit a certain amount of posts elsewhere might as well beat the purpose for why some people register in the first place: to ask questions and receive answers.

I'll just give a very brief summary of what has been mentioned. I believe the proposal was not to apply this to all forums, but to a specific part of the forums ie the 3DS Hacking and Homebrew where a considerable number of n00bz post the same thing over and over again and not read what has already been stated. And since at this point in time the 3DS is not (fully) hacked, you can't really have problems which you need to address in said forum. The problem with this proposal is that it may put off those who genuinely have something to contribute. Some other suggestions include the introduction of disclaimer-like notices and mandatory sticky reading.

 

[shoyrumaster11]

GBAtemp used to require you to type "there are no ROMs on GBAtemp" when signing up...

So glad I signed up last year now! Also, this feels like something that should be moved to the GBATemp.net discussion board!

 

[ShadowSora13]

Nuh i read some1 said there are people with 100 posts and 0 knowledge... but there are people who aint active in this forum though they have knowledge.....

 

[Thorhian]

I would love to see mandatory sticky reading introduced... I don't post to often really to often, but I am proud to say im not making threads and asking stupid questions. Forcing people to actually type something instead of just making a pop up come up may be effective, but thats just me.

 

[Fear Zoa]

Post count doesn't mean a damn thing here, people like me have over 1k posts and haven't contributed anything while people with under 100 have contributed immensely.

Besides if noobs can post in the 3ds subforum where will we get our lulz from cause we sure as hell aren't getting them from the EoF anymore.

 

[Rydian]

Besides if noobs can post in the 3ds subforum where will we get our lulz from cause we sure as hell aren't getting them from the EoF anymore.

I can't say you're wrong.

And that's terrible.

 

[jakeyjake]

I didn't read all of this thread, but maybe have it when someone goes to create a thread in this section have a pop up say "have you read the stickied posts at the top of this forum? If you haven't, you may be banned from posting here again" And then make it so that if you ignore the stickies, you lose your privilege to post new threads in this section for a certain time period. But only in certain sections.

 

[crediar]

This forum should just be closed until the 3DS is actually hacked and there actually is homebrew to talk about.

 

[kingcolex]

This forum should just be closed until the 3DS is actually hacked and there actually is homebrew to talk about.

No, there is a reason for it. Just look at the decapping donation thread or Dev unit faq. We have a reason for it.

 

[Thorhian]

No, there is a reason for it. Just look at the decapping donation thread or Dev unit faq. We have a reason for it.

Agreed, we just need to find a way to get newer guys and noobs more familiar with the info we already have. Small Reminders and maybe a few bullet points on what the stickies info is may help our... friends who are posting some of the more simpler questions.

 

[stomp_442]

Noobs will create threads, and you will read them.

Threads should be created in the correct section, I don't see this section as being any different from any other section.

Why would you want noobs to post a thread in the wrong section that was meant for this section?

Take for instance post #54, your silly rule make keep somebody important, with a 20 post count, from posting something important.

Should all hacking and homebrew sections have such limitations?

 

[kingcolex]

Noobs will create threads, and you will read them.

Threads should be created in the correct section, I don't see this section as being any different from any other section.

Why would you want noobs to post a thread in the wrong section that was meant for this section?

Take for instance post #54, your silly rule make keep somebody important, with a 20 post count, from posting something important.

Should all hacking and homebrew sections have such limitations?

There is a difference though, this forum section specifically has been flooded, the other ones haven't nearly as bad. This is a singular problem but yet everyone keeps comparing it with others. 25 post is an option and this would only be to create a thread really, if you have 20 post and have something great to add a pm to a mod asking for permission doesn't seem like it would be too out of the way.
1) it wouldn't happen that often.
2) 25 post count is fairly low
3) It wouldn't be a burden on mods, im sure they would only PM a mod if they are sure they have something
4) Cuts back on "Crown3ds" or "Emulator on youtube!"

 

[Rydian]

It'd be too much of a burden on the user, and they might not bother. I certainly don't bother to even register for a site if I see that I need to jump through extra hoops.

On the other hand, the notice would be an automatic function of the site, and require reading 1-2 sentences and clicking a button.