What's With The Total Lock Down?

persephone · Post by **persephone** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:21 pm

Is it really a good idea to have every board locked if you are not a member/logged in?

I know people can read the first post on the home page, but what about the replies. Seeing some of the boards allows people to see what it's all about.

Personally I don't think I'd want to join a forum that was all locked down, and it's very unfriendly which seems to go against the Gardens ethos :rolleyes:

ForumGarden · Post by **ForumGarden** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 6:10 pm

letha wrote: Is it really a good idea to have every board locked if you are not a member/logged in?

I know people can read the first post on the home page, but what about the replies. Seeing some of the boards allows people to see what it's all about.

Personally I don't think I'd want to join a forum that was all locked down, and it's very unfriendly which seems to go against the Gardens ethos :rolleyes:

Hi Letha,

We certainly aren't trying to be unfriendly! We would, however, like those who spend time on the forums reading to register and get involved. A community involves participation. Our job is to encourage that.

And don't despair! This is planned to be a temporary thing. We'll evaluate this new "register-to-read" setup this week and go from there.

persephone · Post by **persephone** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 6:23 pm

I'm not saying unlock all of it, just one or two of the general boards so people get a better idea.

The introduction one might be nice so people can see we are friendly.

ForumGarden · Post by **ForumGarden** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 6:50 pm

letha wrote: I'm not saying unlock all of it, just one or two of the general boards so people get a better idea.

The introduction one might be nice so people can see we are friendly.
Your idea is right on the mark! This is exactly what we are working on.