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[LowGradeBronze]

It's great this forum attracts new members. However, a number recently have dived straight into the PGM section clearly without having checked out the etiquette and guidelines. I hope I don't sound petty, but could it be arranged that new members have to read at least 3 or 4 short bullet point guidelines and have to tick a box  to say "I have read these rules...." before being able to post in PGM? It would help retain the integrity of that section as a future resource. Thanks for listening!

Edited November 30, 2023 by LowGradeBronze

[CGC Mike]

On 11/30/2023 at 4:43 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

It's great this forum attracts new members. However, a number recently have dived straight into the PGM section clearly without having checked out the etiquette and guidelines. I hope I don't sound petty, but could it be arranged that new members have to read at least 3 or 4 short bullet point guidelines and have to tick a box  to say "I have read these rules...." before being able to post in PGM? It would help retain the integrity of that section as a future resource. Thanks for listening!

Hi

I might be able to set a minimum post count before new forum members can view it.   At this time, I do not think what you are describing is possible.  It has been discussed in the past.  Something like this would be helpful in other forums as well.  I guess the selling forum stands out the most.  Anyhow, I will take a peek into this.

Mike

[CGC Mike]

I am moving this out of the Ask CGC section, as that is more for customer service questions regarding submissions, and not the forum itself.

[grendelbo]

On 11/30/2023 at 2:43 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

It's great this forum attracts new members. However, a number recently have dived straight into the PGM section clearly without having checked out the etiquette and guidelines. I hope I don't sound petty, but could it be arranged that new members have to read at least 3 or 4 short bullet point guidelines and have to tick a box  to say "I have read these rules...." before being able to post in PGM? It would help retain the integrity of that section as a future resource. Thanks for listening!

 

[CGC Mike]

I did find this.  

[KCOComics]

I'm not a big participant over there any longer, so feel free to ignore me. But I do want to caution against making it more difficult for folks to participate.  

 

[Axelrod]

It was definingly my entry point for this forum, wondering what my comics were worth.  So, yeah, making it more difficult for new people to post there seems counter-productive. 

[grendelbo]

PGM was my entry point too. I lurked on these boards and particularly in that forum for nearly two years before I posted. Before I did I read and understood the guidelines and decorum.

I give my opinion on nearly every book that is posted. And I'm grateful for the posters. Through grading contributions I'm able to give back to the boards while maintaining and sharpening whatever grading skills I may possess.

However, we are increasingly seeing a lot of books posted, well...wrong. I wouldn't expect CGC to grade a book still in it's protective bag or without seeing it's interiors or back cover. A lot of posters seem to expect that of us amateur graders. Or, more accurately, they didn't take the time to read over the guidelines and post pertinent pictures.

We often refer to the guidelines or just don't grade the books at all. That too is counterproductive to new members of this community. You post but no one has anything to say.

I understand where @LowGradeBronzeis coming from. Following the guidelines will provide any poster a better experience on these boards (including giving them what they ask for - a fair grading assessment).

 

 

 

[DougC]

Adding a sub-forum specific pop up when you create a new topic can be done but you will need to download an updated (if available) plug-in. Back in 2016 on the marketplace for Invision a "Call to Action Popup" was being sold for that version of the forums, it doesn't look to have been updated though.

TBH I do not believe it will mater much; if you implement a post wall some will spam post until they can pass it then still not read the guidelines, if you created a pop-up some will just "X" out of it and not read the guidelines. The best solution is usually community policing (in a non "I hate newbs" way) to point them to correct their post by following the rules and provide them a quick link to them (even though they are on the sub-forum).

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by DougC

[MattTheDuck]

On 11/30/2023 at 9:06 PM, DougC said:

The best solution is usually community policing

FWIW, I agree with this approach.  I do this from time-to-time in the sales forums to help newer users/sellers not have their threads deleted/removed.  

[Cat]

On 12/1/2023 at 3:06 PM, DougC said:

Adding a sub-forum specific pop up when you create a new topic can be done but you will need to download an updated (if available) plug-in. Back in 2016 on the marketplace for Invision a "Call to Action Popup" was being sold for that version of the forums, it doesn't look to have been updated though.

TBH I do not believe it will mater much; if you implement a post wall some will spam post until they can pass it then still not read the guidelines, if you created a pop-up some will just "X" out of it and not read the guidelines. The best solution is usually community policing (in a non "I hate newbs" way) to point them to correct their post by following the rules and provide them a quick link to them (even though they are on the sub-forum).

 

REPORTED. 

Reason: Newb. 

[DougC]

On 11/30/2023 at 11:50 PM, Cat said:

REPORTED. 

Reason: Newb. 

[CGC Mike]

Here is what I did.

[BA773]

What is pgm? seriously?

[CGC Mike]

On 12/1/2023 at 8:45 AM, BA773 said:

What is pgm? seriously?

Please grade my.....

[BA773]

On 12/1/2023 at 2:56 PM, CGC Mike said:

Please grade my.....

Thanks. The only forum that i not yet spammed maybe im going to go for a walk on this place to definitly decrease the value of my collection 

[grendelbo]

On 12/1/2023 at 6:21 AM, CGC Mike said:

Here is what I did.

[Robot Man]

I have used this forum a couple of times and thank my fellow board members for helping me out.

I will occasionally pipe in with my opinion on occasion as well.

I do refuse to grade a single poster’s multiple books nor will I offer value evaluations. If I am asked to do this, I require payment for my experience and time.

[marvelmaniac]

Here is what happens when you place minimum posts counts in order to post in certain sections.

I am an Admin on another forum (Automobile Related) and the site Admins have made it so you have to have a minimum of 10 posts before you can send PM's or post in the Buy/Sell/Trade section, this was done due to spammers, however, folks that are new and only looking to buy or sell and do not have the required 10 posts will open a thread related to Buy/Sell/Trade in the general forums which is not permitted, I get the distinction of removing those threads and notifying the OP of the issue, not always fun, I do however let a few slide depending on the nature/content of the posts, replies and where it was posted.

No matter what you do, you will not make everyone happy.

[CGC Mike]

On 12/1/2023 at 12:31 PM, marvelmaniac said:

No matter what you do, you will not make everyone happy.

Yep.  I think the large usage guidelines in red might get some people to click on it.  With that said, these are actually suggestions in the spare a grade forum.  I think members can do some self policing.  There  have been a few times that I have seen a half dozen or so threads from 1 person, and I removed some from public view.  I would rather stay out of that section unless there is a real need for me to step in.  This is meant to be fun place to hang out.