should IA require registration to view?

[Paul]

what do you think? should we require registration to view?

one plus would be server load would drop b/c alot of visitors would just leave or register.

[bigdare23]

yes

[NVEOUS]

Hmmmmmm Would it make the site faster? If so i say yes!! Im tired of this server is too busy at the moment crap

[joecoolfreak]

Yes

[Paul]

it should cut down on connections but we could turn away members...

[joecoolfreak]

it should cut down on connections but we could turn away members...

I don't think it will reduce that many connections. They will still have a connection with the software layer, just not be able to query as much. That being said, most of the "connections" that you would and will lose are bot's and spiders. Those types of connections will not be useful to you. The one downside I do see to force registration will that it will limit google from spidering and indexing the entire site for the serps. I usually recommend that small forums and sites don't require registration because it could reduce potential members. IA however is well past that point and people will be more than willing to register to vote. I think it will actually increase the amount of members and new registrations.

[Thundercat]

it should cut down on connections but we could turn away members...

the only downside is this...and let's say for example

you post something and want to link it back to IA ....anyone who wants to view now has to registar in order to do such...not everyone is a internet socialite

maybe if you only did certain sections and sub forums...that way ppl can still creep around..but not to much

[NVEOUS]

Hmmmmm if they are visitors and they keep comming back to see everything you would think that if they were givin a choice they would just join and then lurk around. though.

[wantsanS14]

Hmmmmm if they are visitors and they keep comming back to see everything you would think that if they were givin a choice they would just join and then lurk around. though.

I'm a perfect example of this, joined March of '06, i have less than 220 posts, but ive logged in a few times a week every week since. Its like every1 says make some of the most popular sections open, ppl get hooked and sign up for the sake of finding out whats in the other sections. just my .

(not that it matters)

[PURP]

yes

[E=MC²]

yep

[AnthonyF]

Very much so.

-Ant.

[Tech_Queen]

yep

[Paul]

well try it for a couple days

[RL...]

what do you think? should we require registration to view?

one plus would be server load would drop b/c alot of visitors would just leave or register.

I think the curiousity of what goes on here would be enough motivation...Plus it's free so...

[quickdodge®]

I think the curiousity of what goes on here would be enough motivation...Plus it's free so...

The folks of IA care as much about what you think as they care about the plight of the educational system of tree sap. Later, QD.

[eraser4g63]

The folks of IA care as much about what you think as they care about the plight of the educational system of tree sap. Later, QD.

Buahaha, Reps and will save for later use.

Judging from the average IQ of the new members we have here lately, I say you disable registration altogether. These kids signing up now are fucking useless.

This is true, Im for the invite only or filling out a application to join.

[Zach79zx]

The folks of IA care as much about what you think as they care about the plight of the educational system of tree sap. Later, QD.

*leaves quietly*

[NVEOUS]

it cant hurt really. Just to see how it goes

[Vteckidd]

Yes

If they are visitors, and they do not become members, you arent "losing members" because they never signed up anyway.

This way they have to sign up, or they will leave.

ALl i can see is forcing chronic visitors to sign up, or pushing away people that were never going to sign up anyway.

Win Win IMO

[Scotsman]

Yes

If they are visitors, and they do not become members, you arent "losing members" because they never signed up anyway.

This way they have to sign up, or they will leave.

ALl i can see is forcing chronic visitors to sign up, or pushing away people that were never going to sign up anyway.

Win Win IMO

[Paul]

well the site seems to be responding again... it really slowed down about 30 mins ago

[Mike Lowrey]

Where is the choice for "HELL YEAH"?


I chose "yes" instead.

[collins]

I say no with the exception if certain sections (rld and kf for example). Of you MAKE people sign up before they can view, how will the rest of the intrawebs gonna be aware of all our epic ownage? Lol

[Arm&hammer]

I say no with the exception if certain sections (rld and kf for example). Of you MAKE people sign up before they can view, how will the rest of the intrawebs gonna be aware of all our epic ownage? Lol

i voted no for that same reason.

[Julio]

For some odd reason I thought it was already like that.. hmmm

Fucking whores slowing shit down.

[tony]

What about the click ads? Less traffic = less clicks right?

[Paul]

What about the click ads? Less traffic = less clicks right?

it really all depends... we will have to see what happens try it out for a few weeks.

[Tracy]

yes

[Z0_o6]

Judging from the average IQ of the new members we have here lately, I say you disable registration altogether. These kids signing up now are fucking useless.

[ep9716]

It MIGHT turn People Away..But idk..I don't run shit around here..

[ShooterMcGavin]

doooooooo eeeeeeeeeet

[03RCode]

YES. Keep teh cops out of my skreet racing biznezz.

[ShooterMcGavin]

YES. Keep teh cops out of my skreet racing biznezz.

find another way home pizza boy!

in all seriousness though, i find it funny that it's already fucked up on me tonight no less than 3 times in the past hr.

[man]

Registration only at the least. I still say invite-only

[red08passat]

what do you think? should we require registration to view?

one plus would be server load would drop b/c alot of visitors would just leave or register.

pm'd

[Tracy]

We could make it like NABR where you have to be referred to become a member. They have sponsors for the site because the members actually have credibility and buy.

[Slow Motion]

How would i view IA if you stop me from visiting. How do I register.

[NevrNufTorq]

if it'll drop the server load then i'm all for it or make them get that 'server is too busy' crap!!! sorry, i'm sick of it, every single day it gets me at least 10+ times especially at night

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