Unregistered users

Hachiko · Mar 2, 2004, 05:49

As a devoted user to the JapanReference fora, I feel it is unnecessary to have unregistered users post. Just now I saw a post from an unregistered user on a topic on this board. Since JapanReference is one of the most popular online communities dedicated to informing people about Japan and the world, I suggest to Maciamo, jeisan, Thomas, Mandylion and the rest of the admins to encourage registering for the fora by not allowing unregistered users to post.

What do you think, gang?

kirei_na_me · Mar 2, 2004, 05:56

And why wasn't I inculded with all of those guys? Because I'm a girl?!

And unregistered users can only post in the site feedback/admin contact section. You know, in case they have a problem registering or something like that.

**Uncle Frank** · Mar 2, 2004, 06:06

I confess. I forgot to log in and hit reply; it let me post as un-registered. Then I felt bad I wouldn't get credit for the post or my smart-a** reply!

Frank

Hachiko · Mar 2, 2004, 06:20

Originally Posted by kirei_na_me

And why wasn't I inculded with all of those guys? Because I'm a girl?!

Note that I said gang, which includes the gals on this board. So you're included.

Originally Posted by kirei_na_me

And unregistered users can only post in the site feedback/admin contact section. You know, in case they have a problem registering or something like that.

A-ha...got it.

(Btw, I voted no anyway.)

howabe · Mar 2, 2004, 07:02

Having experienced various pointless spamming attacks by Guests on other forums, I'd have to say no...

**jeisan** · Mar 2, 2004, 08:45

yeah the the feedback is only area open to guests, as this forum is also a contact area for the jref mainpage and topsites. and even that gets spammed, i could only imagine the clean up work going into the whole forum open to unregistered users.

Kuro_Tsubasa69 · Mar 2, 2004, 10:11

Well, I think they should. I mean, speaking from perosnal experience

, If one of us members should have a problem logging in, we can post and sign in that way.

It's like a fail-safe, imho.

Mandylion · Mar 2, 2004, 11:22

I'm sure any problem a user might have in logging in can be solved by people in the stie feedback / admin sections, like Kirei Na Mei suggested. Unregistered users can post there and get help.

Jeisan has a good point about spam. I say no.

Kama · Jan 3, 2005, 21:41

I say "no". For unregistered should be only reading, so that they know where they register.

**Uncle Frank** · Jan 5, 2005, 06:19

to register is so easy and best of all free. Everyone should join and have the fun we members do!
It is one big happy family here and new people are welcomed with open arms!

Frank

Japanimaniac · Jan 5, 2005, 10:32

I said no, since the forum is so big. If there were only one or two topics, that'd be fine, but when you have so many different areas, you kinda like to know who's giving what opinions.

BrennaCeDria · Jan 5, 2005, 11:04

It's absolutely necessary, in my opinion, ESPECIALLY for a forum this size. Like Frank said, it doesn't exactly take long to register or cost anything. If you're too lazy to register I'd rather speak to someone else, anyway.

**Pachipro** · Apr 15, 2005, 02:04

I voted "NO" as there has been too much spamming on other forums by unregistered "guests" as has been mentioned above. Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info.

**lexico** · Apr 15, 2005, 10:40

I never doubted that registration was part & parcel with posting priviledges, so when I saw some posts by guests, was actually a little surprided. Was ungistered posting in the non-administrative forums ever allowed ? It sure looks like it. ;?

Originally Posted by Pachipro

Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info.

Good point you raise; I have always wondered about that. I'm not aware how that works...without assuming that is...

kirei_na_me · Apr 15, 2005, 11:07

Originally Posted by Pachipro

I voted "NO" as there has been too much spamming on other forums by unregistered "guests" as has been mentioned above. Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info.

They don't. Try to log out and access someone's profile to get their email address. You can't do it. Unregistered guests can only post in this one section. That's the only privilege they have.

**jeisan** · Apr 15, 2005, 13:31

there are some posts by guests in some of the other sections.
take this thread for example. she was once a regular member, turned bouncer, then the account was deleted, as per the system. so that should explain any other guest posts you may see around the forum, save the ones in this section.

Mar 2, 2004, 05:49	#1
Hachiko The Akita Join Date: Jan 17, 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,377	Unregistered users As a devoted user to the JapanReference fora, I feel it is unnecessary to have unregistered users post. Just now I saw a post from an unregistered user on a topic on this board. Since JapanReference is one of the most popular online communities dedicated to informing people about Japan and the world, I suggest to Maciamo, jeisan, Thomas, Mandylion and the rest of the admins to encourage registering for the fora by not allowing unregistered users to post. What do you think, gang? __________________

Mar 2, 2004, 05:56	#2
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	And why wasn't I inculded with all of those guys? Because I'm a girl?! And unregistered users can only post in the site feedback/admin contact section. You know, in case they have a problem registering or something like that. __________________ *i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)*

Mar 2, 2004, 06:06	#3
Uncle Frank You SPAM/We BAN ! Join Date: May 21, 2003 Location: State of Maine Age: 59 Posts: 6,715	If It Was A Stupid Post Today.... I confess. I forgot to log in and hit reply; it let me post as un-registered. Then I felt bad I wouldn't get credit for the post or my smart-a** reply! Frank

Mar 2, 2004, 06:20	#4
Hachiko The Akita Join Date: Jan 17, 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,377	Originally Posted by kirei_na_me And why wasn't I inculded with all of those guys? Because I'm a girl?! Note that I said gang, which includes the gals on this board. So you're included. Originally Posted by kirei_na_me And unregistered users can only post in the site feedback/admin contact section. You know, in case they have a problem registering or something like that. A-ha...got it. (Btw, I voted no anyway.) Last edited by Hachiko; Mar 2, 2004 at 08:02.

Mar 2, 2004, 07:02	#5
howabe The Child Join Date: Dec 18, 2003 Location: Manchester Age: 23 Posts: 171	Having experienced various pointless spamming attacks by Guests on other forums, I'd have to say no... __________________ I won the toss, so stickles are random and it's a 2-bounce ubique.

Mar 2, 2004, 08:45	#6
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	yeah the the feedback is only area open to guests, as this forum is also a contact area for the jref mainpage and topsites. and even that gets spammed, i could only imagine the clean up work going into the whole forum open to unregistered users. __________________ Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. =[Signature Guidelines]==[User Titles]==[Forum Rules]=

Mar 2, 2004, 10:11	#7
Kuro_Tsubasa69 So....Sleepy...snore Join Date: Dec 10, 2003 Age: 21 Posts: 181	Well, I think they should. I mean, speaking from perosnal experience , If one of us members should have a problem logging in, we can post and sign in that way. It's like a fail-safe, imho. __________________ "I don't wanna grow up, i'm a toys 'r us kid"

Mar 2, 2004, 11:22	#8
Mandylion Omnipotence personified Join Date: Mar 15, 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,121	I'm sure any problem a user might have in logging in can be solved by people in the stie feedback / admin sections, like Kirei Na Mei suggested. Unregistered users can post there and get help. Jeisan has a good point about spam. I say no.

Jan 3, 2005, 21:41	#9
Kama Okama XD Join Date: Mar 10, 2004 Location: Poland Age: 28 Posts: 366	I say "no". For unregistered should be only reading, so that they know where they register. __________________ ～ My LiveJournal You are welcome

Jan 5, 2005, 06:19	#10
Uncle Frank You SPAM/We BAN ! Join Date: May 21, 2003 Location: State of Maine Age: 59 Posts: 6,715	And After All...... to register is so easy and best of all free. Everyone should join and have the fun we members do! It is one big happy family here and new people are welcomed with open arms! Frank

Jan 5, 2005, 10:32	#11
Japanimaniac The Lazarus Heart Join Date: Oct 6, 2004 Location: USA - Maryland Age: 22 Posts: 852	I said no, since the forum is so big. If there were only one or two topics, that'd be fine, but when you have so many different areas, you kinda like to know who's giving what opinions. __________________ I'll flap my broken wings and erase it all someday You'll see Until the last bell ringing the dirge completes *~~ Gackt - Redemption ~~* ...Myspace. Gotta love it...

Jan 5, 2005, 11:04	#12
BrennaCeDria Lovely Angel Join Date: May 5, 2004 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 26 Posts: 218	It's absolutely necessary, in my opinion, ESPECIALLY for a forum this size. Like Frank said, it doesn't exactly take long to register or cost anything. If you're too lazy to register I'd rather speak to someone else, anyway. __________________ New sig coming soon!

Apr 15, 2005, 02:04	#13
Pachipro JREF Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 19, 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 1,630 Blog Entries: 3	I voted "NO" as there has been too much spamming on other forums by unregistered "guests" as has been mentioned above. Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info. __________________ Do What You Love And You'll Never Work Another Day In Your Life! KIVA: Give a Hand Up Instead of a Handout

Apr 15, 2005, 10:40	#14
lexico Chukchi Salmon Join Date: Dec 22, 2004 Location: Sunny South Korea Posts: 2,223	I never doubted that registration was part & parcel with posting priviledges, so when I saw some posts by guests, was actually a little surprided. Was ungistered posting in the non-administrative forums ever allowed ? It sure looks like it. ;? Originally Posted by Pachipro Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info. Good point you raise; I have always wondered about that. I'm not aware how that works...without assuming that is... __________________ Z: The fish in the water are happy. H: How do you know ? You're not fish. Z: How do you know I don't ? You're not me. H: True I am not you, and I cannot know. Likewise, I know you're not, therefore I know you don't. Z: You asked me how I knew implying you knew I knew. In fact I saw some fish, strolling down by the Hao River, all jolly and gay. --Zhuangzi

Apr 15, 2005, 11:07	#15
kirei_na_me Where I'm Supposed to Be Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 3,922	Originally Posted by Pachipro I voted "NO" as there has been too much spamming on other forums by unregistered "guests" as has been mentioned above. Also unregistered users should not have access to a members e-mail account or other personal info. They don't. Try to log out and access someone's profile to get their email address. You can't do it. Unregistered guests can only post in this one section. That's the only privilege they have.

Apr 15, 2005, 13:31	#16
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	there are some posts by guests in some of the other sections. take this thread for example. she was once a regular member, turned bouncer, then the account was deleted, as per the system. so that should explain any other guest posts you may see around the forum, save the ones in this section.

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