Should access be limited to members only

MichaelT
MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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edited September 2016 in How to use Club Together #1

With the bombardment of the fake passport positings today should the CC limit access to post in the forum to members only so they can at least control who is positing and what they post?  Can still leave it open to read if they want?

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  • huskydog
    huskydog Club Member Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #2

    we were told they had sorted this problem!!!!

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #3

    looks like anyone can just post whatever they like, unless someone has been hacked?

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #4

    I'm in the process of removing them and have alerted HQ. The only thing they were prepared to do, at the time of the last spamming attack, was to moderate first posts but it's clearly not happening now.

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  • JVB66
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    edited September 2016 #5

    With the bombardment of the fake passport positings today should the CC limit access to post in the forum to members only so they can at least control who is positing and what they post?  Can still leave it open to read if they want?

    Write your comments here...maybe they have diversified after selling all their kitchens and bathroomsHappy

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #6

    I used to be greatly in favour of members only being able to post but we have a few good posters who aren't members. I wouldn't want to see them barred from posting. 

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #7

    I used to be greatly in favour of members only being able to post but we have a few good posters who aren't members. I wouldn't want to see them barred from posting. 

    Write your comments here...So a bit like what we want with Brexit, some of the benefits of the club without belonging!!

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2016 #8

    It will all be sorted SOON, we were advised last Saturday night on ask the expert. Undecided

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #9

    Can't say that its really spoilt my day

    Just have patience and a 'mod' will remove it at some point, on saying that it could be of a content that might upset a few viewers (we have had it in the past) so yes, first posts need moderating or if someone wants to post then become a member.

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #10

    I'm happy ,i got some extra points reporting them , it was like playing "splat the rat"Smile

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #11

    My view is still members only with non members 'view only'

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #12

    My view is still members only with non members 'view only'

    Write your comments here...+1

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #13

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #14

    just make them "honorary members"

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #15

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

    Write your comments here...they would have to join as rules are rules, or maybe that would come under "wardens discretion".  Laughing

    ps looks like ValDa is a member.....

  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #16

    Make it a rule they can only post after 12 oclockHappy

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #17

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

    Write your comments here...they would have to join as rules are rules, or maybe that would come under "wardens discretion".  Laughing

    ps looks like ValDa is a member.....

    Where does it say that

    In cases like 'ValDa' who's help is exceptional in Overseas then dispensation is the ruling Smile, and apologies for discussing you ValDa Kiss

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #18

    Make it a rule they can only post after 12 oclockHappy

    Write your comments here...but you know what will happen they will be queueing at 11:30 tryhing to get on, then wanting to stay all afternoon....

  • MichaelT
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    edited September 2016 #19

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

    Write your comments here...they would have to join as rules are rules, or maybe that would come under "wardens discretion". 
    Laughing

    ps looks like ValDa is a member.....

    Where does it say that Undecided

    In cases like 'ValDa' who's help is exceptional in Overseas then dispensation is the ruling
    Smile, and apologies for discussing you ValDa
    Kiss

    Write your comments here...in her profile if you care to read it!!!

    ValDa

    Caravanner From North Yorkshire




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  • Metheven
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    edited September 2016 #20

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

    Write your comments here...they would have to join as rules are rules, or maybe that would come under "wardens discretion". 
    Laughing

    ps looks like ValDa is a member.....

    Where does it say that Undecided

    In cases like 'ValDa' who's help is exceptional in Overseas then dispensation is the ruling
    Smile, and apologies for discussing you ValDa
    Kiss

    Write your comments here...in her profile if you care to read it!!!

    ValDa

    Caravanner From North Yorkshire




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    About me:
    Community Champion! Caravan Club Member (again). Sixty-something, loves caravanning, canoeing, wildlife, and bird-watching! Favourite sites are in France, where I love good food, good wine, and good company - preferably
    all together! Email address: valdaathome@gmail.com



    That could be donkey years old, its not on her profile photo

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #21

    What about non member posters like ValDa who has probably helped more people on the forum than anyone else?

    Write your comments here...they would have to join as rules are rules, or maybe that would come under "wardens discretion".  Laughing

    ps looks like ValDa is a member.....

    Where does it say that Undecided

    In cases like 'ValDa' who's help is exceptional in Overseas then dispensation is the ruling Smile, and apologies for discussing you ValDa Kiss

    Write your comments here...in her profile if you care to read it!!!

    ValDa

    Caravanner From North Yorkshire



    one purple star

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    About me:
    Community Champion! Caravan Club Member (again). Sixty-something, loves caravanning, canoeing, wildlife, and bird-watching! Favourite sites are in France, where I love good food, good wine, and good company - preferably all together! Email address: valdaathome@gmail.com



    That could be donkey years old, its not on her profile photo

    Write your comments here...If you are calling me a liar fine.  I clicked on her name which tales you to her profile (with picture) and copied it from there.  If its out of date then fine but thats alll I can go on.

    Moderator Edit:

    Please let's not start name calling.  Valda was a CT Champion but 'surrendered her badge' some while ago and, if you check her posts, is now posting as a non-member of the CC. 

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #22

    Can the club please change this emojiUndecided

    I am sure Dave was not calling MT a liar but this stupid emoji causes more friction than anything because it looks like it is a sneer not someone undecided.

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #23

    Can the club please change this emojiUndecided

    I am sure Dave was not calling MT a liar but this stupid emoji causes more friction than anything because it looks like it is a sneer not someone undecided.

    Write your comments here...nothing to do with the emoji but the post further on regarding not being on her profile when it clearly is.

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #24

    Ok mate. Just trying to defuse matters.

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2016 #25

    Ok mate. Just trying to defuse matters.

    Write your comments here...all OK here thanks, I am Cool

  • Metheven
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    edited September 2016 #26

    Can the club please change this emojiUndecided

    I am sure Dave was not calling MT a liar but this stupid emoji causes more friction than anything because it looks like it is a sneer not someone undecided.

    Write your comments here...nothing to do with the emoji but the post further on regarding not being on her profile when it clearly is.

    Last word on the subject. I replied "its not on her profile photo", quote correctly or not at all, go back and read it. The emoji meaning undecided meant its in the profile but not as other members, on the profile photo.

  • compass362
    compass362 Forum Participant Posts: 619
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    edited September 2016 #27

    My view is still members only with non members 'view only'

    Write your comments here... definitely +1

     

  • Remus
    Remus Forum Participant Posts: 132
    edited September 2016 #28

    This is the Caravan Club.  It seems strange to let people who are not members of the Caravan Club post to the Caravan Club forum.  Did I mention that this is the Caravan Club?   Members only.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #29

    How about an amnesty for existing non-members but future posters need to be members?

  • Pliers
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    edited September 2016 #30

    I'm a Club member, have been for over 25 years, but it doesn't say so on my profile photo.

    Moderator Edit:

    Perhaps it might be a suggestion that you make contact with the club to have your status amended below your avatar.

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,856 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #31

    My understanding is that the Club decided that they would allow non-members to contribute to Club Together as a means of encouraging non-members to join and I understand that initially this was quite successful, I don't know if that is still the situation. What we have to be careful of is basing decision on a few SPAM posts forcing decisions. We have been pretty  successful at cutting out SPAM and todays incidence is now fortunately very rare. The question that should be answered is there anything on this forum that requires the confidentiallity that prevents non members joining in?

    David

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