"Supporting members only able to post to forums?" Topic

A buddy who is not a supporting member is unable to post to the forums and it says that only supporting members can post… is this an error?

Basic members have been able to post on threads as long as they were verified. Apparently that is no longer the case. Did I miss the announcement ? Just curious.

That was my understanding as well.

Ah, here we go:

Forums Change

Due to the number of "drive by" postings we've received lately, as a temporary measure, only Supporting Members will be allowed to participate on certain of our forums.

Too bad it doesn't specify which forums. I guess it'll be trail and error for the Basic Members.

What's the point of that? The 'drive-byers' will simply wait until the ban is lifted and then return. Meanwhile the majority are hurt because of the actions of a few. Still I suppose it will cut down on the criticism on here eh Bill?

Too bad it doesn't specify which forums. I guess it'll be trail and error for the Basic Members.

A little bit trial and error for us, too… this hasn't been tried in a long time (or maybe never?).

Still I suppose it will cut down on the criticism on here eh Bill?

It keeps the majority of the Frothers out for a while.

ah, so the people that like to come here to talk about my range of figures can't.
So less exposure for my products because of something someone else did?

Michael.

ah, so the people that like to come here to talk about my range of figures can't.
So less exposure for my products because of something someone else did?

Who cares one way or the other??? It's only $3 USD to become member. Angel, if they don't have the $3 USD they won't buy any of your models anyway.

Not so, plenty of my customers are basic members here.

And I care if my product is less visible on a site I pay to advertise on.

Michael.

That's some ridiculous reasoning there combatpainter. There are literally scores of reasons why someone would not want to become a supporting member, besides the cost. There seem to be more reasons created every day due to Bills shenanigans.

Angelbarracks is right. His concern is a legitimate one.

Bill seems to have a brought a lot of this frothers trouble onto himself, and now he is trying to drown out the criticism with these reactionary measures that will impinge on the abilities of many people to enjoy the forum.

This, this is not good.

And, we're back. Whew?

That, was interesting. What purpose it actively served is beyond me.

I hope that emperor Bill is wiser than those historical characters featured in Tuchman's "The March of Folly"….

looks like we can post again, not that I think im going to anymore as its getting a bit like North Korea round here with the silly rulings, daft bannings, accounts locked left right and centre, its almost as if the editor has something to hide!

Funny thing is I had avoided all the Frothers stuff until this ban made me curious. Also as a non paying basic member I have to disagree with combatpainters statement. $3 USD I don't spend here is $3 USD I spend on someone's figures.

not that I think im going to anymore

Correct I was kind of borderline on you, given some of your strange comments yesterday, but I think it's clear now you're a troll.

That, was interesting. What purpose it actively served is beyond me.

Kept the forums quiet overnight, didn't it? Allowed things to calm down.

Wow and The Red Baron is summarily executed.

He tried to stir things up yesterday by bringing the TMP Worldwide non-scandal up again, then back-pedaled furiously when he was called on it. Now he's comparing TMP to North Korea? He's a troll.

Hmmm…we'll have to add posting on TMP to the Bill of Rights…

He's a troll.

Or just a concerned 8-year member of TMP…

He can always PM me if he wants to talk.

getting a bit like North Korea round here

My immediately take on the above was the same as Bills.

$3.00 USD bucks? I thought it was $25.00 USD?

8)

$2.50 USD for one month

Or just a concerned 8-year member of TMP…

…who I just found out also had a sock puppet account, and who has gone to Frothers to boast.

Troll, confirmed

I just realized that I have been a basic member for free for years so I went ahead and ponied up for a one year membership. Well worth it. Now there's still PBS..wonder what a Peter Paul and Mary tote bag goes for?

I'm a basic member, and glad to be back. I'm also glad Bill does whatever he needs to in order to keep TMP civil. It always was that way, and I hope that it continues to be that way.

davbenbak, thanks! And morrigan, thanks too!

looks like we can post again, not that I think im going to anymore as its getting a bit like North Korea round here with the silly rulings, daft bannings, accounts locked left right and centre, its almost as if the editor has something to hide!

Good luck to you

Love the link Rebelyell!

What is a "drive-by" posting exactly?

It's kinda like a drive-by shooting, but instead of leaning out the window and spraying bullets before driving away, the poster leans out his window and types up a few inflammatory posts before driving away. Frequently from a disposable user account or a spare/lurking account awakened just for that purpose.

Classic rebelyell!

I haven't heard of drive-by posting before, and I can see how annoying it is. Still, I'm glad I'm able to post again.

Seems to be a few "Sleeper" accounts recently activated aren't there Rebelyell? LOL

And maybe some "abandoned" accounts that someone suddenly found useful

I need a snail mail address to mail membership. I never use emoney transfers or credit cards on line.

There's a snail mail address on the upgrade page: TMP link

And Angel Barracks pulls the plug. Just wonderful….