improve posting

friendster7

guys our posting problem is increasing should have to do something.like making it compulsory to read rules first before they post their introduction.any other suggestion.
here is another having a message to read rules displayed till they reach 5 message or so.

Demo

For new members, we have this message displayed at the header of the forum

Quote:

Rules - we don't like them. That's the reason why we have developed a set of four lectures for you to get started on CE. The lectures are actually based on points mentioned in our Common Sense Guide. Take out a moment to go through the Newbie Training Center lectures #1-#4 by clicking on this strip. It just takes 5 minutes to go through the lectures. But that will help us keep this place cool, crazy & yet, professional!

If we click on it, we will be redirected to:
CE - Newbie Training Center - CrazyEngineers Forum

ash

lol, sorry, that was my alter-ego

I'm not too sure when that message disappears though.

friendster7

lets change the format..we will display in an order by giving points system
1)lecture 1
2)lecture2

we will give single link to each lecture and we will close the posting rights for this lecture topic.

ash

Hmm.. perhaps, my friend. That would indeed be easier and faster to access

Besides that, I was thinking of highlighting that original message, by making it bold, red, flashing, whatever. A pop up message is another option, though it may annoy people more *grin* that is, if they dont have a pop up blocker.

The_Big_K

How about sending a PM with a link to the quick start guide to every new member?

ash

Ah, good idea, but would they notice a new PM?