As I picked up on a bit late, the initial 5 posts of a new user are moderated. I totally understand that, no one wants their forum spammed.
Here's the thing that got me puzzled:
My first post was a new thread. It took a few minutes for moderation, then came up nice and clear. But I realized I forgot to add an IMG to the OP, and so I edited it. Now the thread is there, but it appears as a completely empty thread (no #1 post).
Does the "first 5 posts" moderation, also apply to already moderated posts? Will a previously "accepted post" get taken down while awaiting moderation, or has some glitch occured?
(Thread affected, for reference, is http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/powe...inrush-current-buring-relays-diy-trigger.html )
Here's the thing that got me puzzled:
My first post was a new thread. It took a few minutes for moderation, then came up nice and clear. But I realized I forgot to add an IMG to the OP, and so I edited it. Now the thread is there, but it appears as a completely empty thread (no #1 post).
Does the "first 5 posts" moderation, also apply to already moderated posts? Will a previously "accepted post" get taken down while awaiting moderation, or has some glitch occured?
(Thread affected, for reference, is http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/powe...inrush-current-buring-relays-diy-trigger.html )
Yes, your edits have to be approved as well, but the thread looks fine from here. Try clearing your browser cache then checking it again.
He's having fun that you feigned trouble to clear moderation sooner so you could start hocking your wares without raising the eyebrows on the mod team I am guessing. A tactic of some of the less desirable members. Not to worry, we keep an eye on all members and we have a reporting system that allows regular members to bring these things to light if we don't notice first. I believe it was done in fun.
Enjoy your stay here.
Enjoy your stay here.
Oh. Well, then you my good sir - is mistaken. I picked up on the "moderation of first 5 posts" right away, but was unaware that affected edits of any of those 5 first. I quickly notied I've forgotten to add a schematic image, and thus edited the post. The thread opening post then disappeared (due to repeated moderation, I know now).
The thread got quite a few views right at the start, meaning there was a good chance og a snappy resolvement of my issue. Once users see basicly a completely empty thread - from other forum experience, they're unlikely to revisit that thread. And as it drops down on the "new threads/posts" list - they get less attention. I was basicly hoping for a snappy moderation while the thread was still "fresh" - as I hate bumping my own threads - atleast early on. Do onto others and so on. Ethics.
I can, however, understand your string of thought. But I doubt the majority of spammers would go through the trouble of doing 5+ "elaborate" and "human interaction" posts, just do do automated spam afterwards. Seems a lot of hassle for a few short-lived spammy posts. My experience with this forums moderation so far, would suggest that any account builiding up for spam, would be booted off quite rapidly.
Oh - and pardon my rapid use of edits. I'm sort of OCDish about my grammar and punctation.
The thread got quite a few views right at the start, meaning there was a good chance og a snappy resolvement of my issue. Once users see basicly a completely empty thread - from other forum experience, they're unlikely to revisit that thread. And as it drops down on the "new threads/posts" list - they get less attention. I was basicly hoping for a snappy moderation while the thread was still "fresh" - as I hate bumping my own threads - atleast early on. Do onto others and so on. Ethics.
I can, however, understand your string of thought. But I doubt the majority of spammers would go through the trouble of doing 5+ "elaborate" and "human interaction" posts, just do do automated spam afterwards. Seems a lot of hassle for a few short-lived spammy posts. My experience with this forums moderation so far, would suggest that any account builiding up for spam, would be booted off quite rapidly.
Oh - and pardon my rapid use of edits. I'm sort of OCDish about my grammar and punctation.
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pr0xZen,
Feel free to relax and start enjoying diyAudio at any time. I had guessed what TinEars was doing and I assumed correctly. No need to go any further than that, ok?
Feel welcome here pr0xZen, it's all about a subject we care deeply about and like to share among our peers.
Cheers.
Feel free to relax and start enjoying diyAudio at any time. I had guessed what TinEars was doing and I assumed correctly. No need to go any further than that, ok?
Feel welcome here pr0xZen, it's all about a subject we care deeply about and like to share among our peers.
Cheers.
I wasn't "calling anyone out". I guess my post left open some door for interpretation regarding my intentions. Maybe I should avoid trying to be funny or cute because I seem to often come across as a goof or jerk. If that's what it seems then I'm sorry.😕
My oh my. Cute you may very well be my friend. I just didn't pick up on it. No hurt feelings here 🙂
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