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Old 09-07-2008, 07:33 PM   #51 (permalink)
 
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OK, I am really not liking this new rule now. It has turned the Welcome thread into another thread we all watch like vultures waiting for a newbie to post so that we can catch them and quote them right away. Yes, I have caught myself doing this already today and I am by far the only one. I am also finding myself posting there at least 10X's more than usual.

I understand why the rule was put into place, but am I alone in my thinking it is just going to clutter it up even more now? Turn it more into a huge ltco thread (without self promo of course)?
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 07:40 PM   #52 (permalink)
 
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For all of you, like myself, who missed the new rule posted by Admin here it is:

9/6/08 - You will now be required to quote the member you are replying to with your welcome message. This is to cut down on the people that are spamming that thread regardless of any new members posting in there which has grown increasing obvious. When the violation has been reported, it's a 1 day temporary ban.

My question is, doesn't this just encourage those who go through 12 or 24 hours worth of posts quoting everyone who posted. I have seen some people post the same premade welcome message 5 or 6 times in a row to 5 or 6 different people even if the original post was many hours earlier.
To me this is worse than a generic welcome posted once.

I will of course follow this rule now that it has been stated, just wondering if it isn't gonna crap up the thread even more.
Holy Crap! Ok I understand the new rule and why it was put in place. I haven't made a habit of posting to this thread. But a couple to a few days ago I did reply and I didn't quote. But I posted just after someone that was new posted. I just happened to notice it on live feed and decided to post a reply. I just now saw this and will follow it. But at the time of my last post I had not seen this (hell it may have been a day or 2 before this rule was made or it may have been after). To all mods if that post was after this rule please know I have now seen this now and will follow it. :)
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:17 PM   #53 (permalink)
 
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OK, I am really not liking this new rule now. It has turned the Welcome thread into another thread we all watch like vultures waiting for a newbie to post so that we can catch them and quote them right away. Yes, I have caught myself doing this already today and I am by far the only one. I am also finding myself posting there at least 10X's more than usual.

I understand why the rule was put into place, but am I alone in my thinking it is just going to clutter it up even more now? Turn it more into a huge ltco thread (without self promo of course)?
I would not be surprised at all if this new rule made the Welcome thread worse instead of better. I generally avoid LTCO because of that feeling like I need to "pounce" as soon as someone posts. I know there were a few folks here who did not care for people posting generic welcomes there, but I think before long another rule will be needed as I dont think this will solve the Welcome Thread issue. Ugghh...
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:36 PM   #54 (permalink)
 
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OK, I am really not liking this new rule now. It has turned the Welcome thread into another thread we all watch like vultures waiting for a newbie to post so that we can catch them and quote them right away. Yes, I have caught myself doing this already today and I am by far the only one. I am also finding myself posting there at least 10X's more than usual.

I understand why the rule was put into place, but am I alone in my thinking it is just going to clutter it up even more now? Turn it more into a huge ltco thread (without self promo of course)?

Thing is the welcome thread is just to welcome folks so why would anyone have to watch it constantly just to be the first one to post. Very few new traders ever go back to look at replies -though I am sure there are few who do- And why the need to post there soo often? I mean if you post once a day to welcome anyone new it seems that would be sufficient. The rule was implemented because as with everything here it was being abused and all kinds of posts and questions about what was ok and what wasnt (again because of those trying to push the limits) So now it a "Rule" and will be enforced but I don't see why it should make it worse that it already is
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:54 PM   #55 (permalink)
 
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Thing is the welcome thread is just to welcome folks so why would anyone have to watch it constantly just to be the first one to post. Very few new traders ever go back to look at replies -though I am sure there are few who do- And why the need to post there soo often? I mean if you post once a day to welcome anyone new it seems that would be sufficient. The rule was implemented because as with everything here it was being abused and all kinds of posts and questions about what was ok and what wasnt (again because of those trying to push the limits) So now it a "Rule" and will be enforced but I don't see why it should make it worse that it already is

Very good point!! If you were racing to be the first, were you welcoming them or putting your name out there hoping they would trade with you???? Lets be honest!!!!! If you just want to welcome someone, does it matter if your first or thirty first????
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:05 PM   #56 (permalink)
 
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Very good point!! If you were racing to be the first, were you welcoming them or putting your name out there hoping they would trade with you???? Lets be honest!!!!! If you just want to welcome someone, does it matter if your first or thirty first????
I agree, Say hi to all ONCE< and let it go, No need to keep posting. Im shure if that person wants to see you say hi to them they will look through all the post on there.
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:27 PM   #57 (permalink)
 
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Thing is the welcome thread is just to welcome folks so why would anyone have to watch it constantly just to be the first one to post. Very few new traders ever go back to look at replies -though I am sure there are few who do- And why the need to post there soo often? I mean if you post once a day to welcome anyone new it seems that would be sufficient. The rule was implemented because as with everything here it was being abused and all kinds of posts and questions about what was ok and what wasnt (again because of those trying to push the limits) So now it a "Rule" and will be enforced but I don't see why it should make it worse that it already is
But now by having to quote a new trader it looks as if we are only welcoming them. Even if we do use the [*you] code. Before we could go there, put up our basic welcome message without having to quote anyone and it wasn't specifically directed at any one person, but now it is. That's all I'm saying.....
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:43 PM   #58 (permalink)
 
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How does this help with spamming? Still doesn't cut back on the people that we know are spamming via PM.

Do away with the section entirely - that way it'll cut down on spam all around.
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:51 PM   #59 (permalink)
 
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Who is spamming? I hope no one I missed that part of this entirely, I thought the issue was too much posting
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 01:10 AM   #60 (permalink)
 
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I just stay away from the welcoming thread. That way I know I am not doing anything wrong there.
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