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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Porter on August 24, 2009, 10:51:03 AM

Title: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: Porter on August 24, 2009, 10:51:03 AM

Vote and let me know what you members want RkLu

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: BD1 on August 24, 2009, 03:20:33 PM

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh462/bd1jr/22158-Royalty-Free-Clipart-Illustra.jpg) If u start having any problems, Definitely Registered!!!!

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: Zumer on August 24, 2009, 07:07:47 PM

MUCH better control of your site without guest's viewing.....

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: Bulldogmikey on August 25, 2009, 09:34:00 PM

After belonging to many sites not Turkey Hunting Related...Definately Registered Only!

Bulldog

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: BigTomsCalls on August 27, 2009, 12:37:27 PM

Quote from: zips on August 24, 2009, 07:07:47 PM

MUCH better control of your site without guest's viewing.....

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: longbeard27 on August 28, 2009, 07:14:43 AM

I think you should limit what guest can see.

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: timberghost on August 29, 2009, 04:18:11 PM

What does charter member mean?

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: letinmfly on August 29, 2009, 04:25:54 PM

Mike.

I strongly believe that this site should be viewed by registered members only.  If people want to know what's going on here than they need to be a member.  JMO

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: Bulldogmikey on August 30, 2009, 08:54:24 AM

Quote from: timberghost on August 29, 2009, 04:18:11 PM

What does charter member mean?

From Wiki... "A charter member of an organization is an original member; that is, one who became a member when the organization received its charter."

Bulldog

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: 4NWTF on August 30, 2009, 01:04:56 PM

I wouldn't have joined if I were unable to view as a guest first. With all of the internet scams these days, you never know what your getting yourself into.

All successful forums allow guest to view, not post obviously. I do believe that some categories/boards should be viewed only by registered members. JMHO

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: timberghost on August 30, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

I like the idea of being a registered member to view the site.

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: Porter on August 30, 2009, 03:27:13 PM

Quote from: 4NWTF on August 30, 2009, 01:04:56 PM

I wouldn't have joined if I were unable to view as a guest first. With all of the internet scams these days, you never know what your getting yourself into.

All successful forums allow guest to view, not post obviously. I do believe that some categories/boards should be viewed only by registered members. JMHO

Any opinion on switching it after your user base has started?  I thought about blocking guest access from seeing some boards, but we have nothing to hide here and hope guest join and interact!

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: 4NWTF on August 30, 2009, 04:08:09 PM

Quote from: Porter on August 30, 2009, 03:27:13 PM

Quote from: 4NWTF on August 30, 2009, 01:04:56 PM

I wouldn't have joined if I were unable to view as a guest first. With all of the internet scams these days, you never know what your getting yourself into.

All successful forums allow guest to view, not post obviously. I do believe that some categories/boards should be viewed only by registered members. JMHO

Any opinion on switching it after your user base has started?

That depends on what your goals/intentions are for the site.

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: blacky on August 30, 2009, 05:30:03 PM

I belong to several forums. Some insist on registration to view the forum and others don't.

I see nothing wrong for a guest to view but not be able to make comments. If he or she wants to be a part of the discussion, they should register.

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: stubby458 on August 30, 2009, 06:20:55 PM

Quote from: blacky on August 30, 2009, 05:30:03 PM

I belong to several forums. Some insist on registration to view the forum and others don't.

I see nothing wrong for a guest to view but not be able to make comments. If he or she wants to be a part of the discussion, they should register.

Seems reasonable.  Sometimes folks need to stick their toes in the water before they jump in!

Title: Re: Guest Access Viewing or Registered Member viewing only
Post by: longbeardfever4ever on August 30, 2009, 07:41:39 PM

I like the idea of letting a guest sit back and look around, but not be allowed to post.. JMO