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Post by stevebrtx Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:27 pm

What possible distorted logic or reason (or lack thereof) is there in forcing signons simply to see if anything new is posted? I've never understood that and maybe someone could explain that in terms I can get my hands around. If you want a closed club, or a "band of sisters" like one of our members, then set up membership by invitation only, otherwise leave it open.

I'm sure I'm missing something really totally logical and really huge, once it's explained I'll be sure and apply it to the weather station so only "members" can see what it's like outside their front doors.

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Post by CanuckBob Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:50 pm

It's more for security than anything else. Guests can only see certain subjects and buttons. They can't see most of the topics where a lot of the personal chatter takes place or take advantage of some of the buttons.

- This protects the members privacy to some degree.
- This keeps any banned members from being able to lurk on these topics.

These forums can be set so guests can't see anything without signing up but thats taking things too far.

If you click the "always log me on option" then its really easy to check for new posts and you don't have to log-in every time.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:55 pm

stevebrtx wrote:What possible distorted logic or reason (or lack thereof) is there in forcing signons simply to see if anything new is posted? I've never understood that and maybe someone could explain that in terms I can get my hands around. If you want a closed club, or a "band of sisters" like one of our members, then set up membership by invitation only, otherwise leave it open.

I'm sure I'm missing something really totally logical and really huge, once it's explained I'll be sure and apply it to the weather station so only "members" can see what it's like outside their front doors.

Ask Bob. Actually, I agree with you. I love monitoring webboards, but do not want to join. With this one you have to join to view the threads. What's up with that, Bob? I know you had a good reason, but a least two of us don't get it. Thanks. Zoey

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:57 pm

CanuckBob wrote:It's more for security than anything else. Guests can only see certain subjects and buttons. They can't see most of the topics where a lot of the personal chatter takes place or take advantage of some of the buttons.

- This protects the members privacy to some degree.
- This keeps any banned members from being able to lurk on these topics.

These forums can be set so guests can't see anything without signing up but thats taking things too far.

If you click the "always log me on option" then its really easy to check for new posts and you don't have to log-in every time.

Bob

The two of us must have been typing at the same time. Question asked and answered. Thanks. Zoey

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Post by CanuckBob Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:02 pm

If a lot of the members feel that it should be wide open to guests then I will change it. We have heard from two members so far. Lets get some feedback from everyone else.

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Post by martygraw Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:14 pm

Bob, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, and it ain't broke. Methinks the weatherman and Miss Kitty make much to do about nothing
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Post by stevebrtx Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:36 pm

Ok, how about I set the weather station so only people in Texas, Colorado and Ontario can see, what sense does that make? Or, I should DEFINITELY block anyone on the chapala board and I REALLY REALLY don't want any of the Frenchies from Quebec seeing how nice the weather is here, they might want to come down.

Maybe I don't want everyone to know I'm "signed in" - and this board doesn't allow anonymous sign in.

As far as security, good grief, who could possibly care what goes on with a bunch of cranky old gringos? It wasn't broke, so why "fix" it?

If you guys want a "by invitation only" board, then let me know and I'll have to default to Groucho's wisdom "I wouldn't want to be a member of a club who would accept me as a member".

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Post by CanuckBob Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:58 pm

stevebrtx wrote:
Maybe I don't want everyone to know I'm "signed in" - and this board doesn't allow anonymous sign in.


Actually in the profile area you can set yourself to "hidden" and no one can see when you on-line. This is like anonymous if you prefer. It's under Profile---preferences------hide your on-line status. Just check the yes box and hit save.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:07 pm

martygraw wrote:Bob, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, and it ain't broke. Methinks the weatherman and Miss Kitty make much to do about nothing

Miss Kitty? Miss Kitty? Miss Kitty? Please explain. Zoey

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Post by gringal Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:16 pm

Kittythegm, the six times widow with the staff, etc. That Miss Kitty.

Bob, I agree with MartyGraw. It's your board, and if you want to make changes, it's your say-so. You won't hear any complaints from me unless you open the door to the politics and/or religion people. Evil or Very Mad

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Post by gringal Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:16 pm

ooops. duplicate post


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Post by stevebrtx Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:27 pm

Sorry, guess I'm still "not getting it" - these boards, the weather etc are done as a public service, we take on the responsibility for the "public good", having private sections smacks of "good ole boy" stuff to me and as I told Bob when he added the weather link it's done as a public service, no one is excluded, maybe I'm missing something?

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Post by hockables Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:29 pm

Jesus is watching you!!
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:35 pm

gringal wrote:Kittythegm, the six times widow with the staff, etc. That Miss Kitty.

Bob, I agree with MartyGraw. It's your board, and if you want to make changes, it's your say-so. You won't hear any complaints from me unless you open the door to the politics and/or religion people. Evil or Very Mad

The religion people are already here. That is why I am no longer gay. Zoey.

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Post by Lobo2626 Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:40 pm

I'm not even going to get in on this. If you don't want to sign up, just don't do it. Can't you people find anything better to do, than bitch about something someone was nice enough to do for you??
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Post by itsme Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:54 pm

AMEN to that!

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Post by martygraw Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:06 pm

Hear Hear
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Post by Carry Bean Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:16 pm

It's Canuckbob's playpen so we play by his rules or move on. Otherwise, we can just pick up what marbles we have left & go elsewhere. It works for me. :)

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:19 pm

gnarley did this and chinagringo and i tried to talk him outta it.
ya don't wanna scare nonmembers-just don't show 'em the octogon.
i got tired of fighting with gnarley and i could give a rats ass -that's why i ain't posting much no more because i don't trust board owners ta do the right thing. sorry canuckbob.

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Post by hockables Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:31 pm

pedro wrote:gnarley did this and chinagringo and i tried to talk him outta it.
ya don't wanna scare nonmembers-just don't show 'em the octogon.
i got tired of fighting with gnarley and i could give a rats ass -that's why i ain't posting much no more .
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Post by CanuckBob Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:54 pm

Look, I was only trying to protect peoples privacy to some degree. Seems to me that half don't care either way and the other half are quite "passionate" that it be left wide open so wide it is. I really don't care either way just thought the members might.
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Post by Ms Mac Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:20 pm

Lobo. you look familiar. How long have you been in Chapala? Did you ever belong to the American Legion?

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Post by Lobo2626 Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:43 pm

Ms Mac wrote:Lobo. you look familiar. How long have you been in Chapala? Did you ever belong to the American Legion?
A bit off subject, so I MPed you.
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Post by Lobo2626 Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:48 pm

CanuckBob wrote:Look, I was only trying to protect peoples privacy to some degree. Seems to me that half don't care either way and the other half are quite "passionate" that it be left wide open so wide it is. I really don't care either way just thought the members might.
Bob, you're doing a great job. Don't get frustrated. You can't please all the people all the time and you can't please some of the people some of the time. scratch
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Post by prestonway Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:58 pm

Lobo2626 wrote:
CanuckBob wrote:Look, I was only trying to protect peoples privacy to some degree. Seems to me that half don't care either way and the other half are quite "passionate" that it be left wide open so wide it is. I really don't care either way just thought the members might.
Bob, you're doing a great job. Don't get frustrated. You can't please all the people all the time and you can't please some of the people some of the time. scratch

You're doing a great job, Bob.

Relax...pull up a chair...& enjoy the 'Nucks game (2 - 0 after 1)!!!
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