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    Default advertising sites

    almost every day i see at least one person do it, obviously new users usually, isnt there any way to just prevent this crap? cuz obviously its never left as it is

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    we could disable posting for all newly registered members for two days.

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    We could disable posting for all registered members who aren't me forever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eestlinc
    we could disable posting for all newly registered members for two days.
    cant tell if ur sarcastic or not but either way woesnt sound like its gonna happen or matter

    when u click the insert link thing it could say something about advertising being kept to ur sig, but then again i dont think anything i suggest will be used

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    Quote Originally Posted by Karl

    when u click the insert link thing it could say something about advertising being kept to ur sig
    I like this idea. just make it say "Don't link to other Forums or personal sites. Keep advertising in your Sig. Thanks. -The Management-"

    or end it with -The Administration-

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    Anyone who joins a new forum should read it's FAQs and this part is clearly stated under IMPORTANT. Rule #4.
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    at least it keeps the cid's knights on their toes

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    then the real question is, "Where do the cid knight's keep their toes?"

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    I was joking.

    Quote Originally Posted by Karl
    when u click the insert link thing it could say something about advertising being kept to ur sig, but then again i dont think anything i suggest will be used
    people actually use the insert link button? I just type out the url.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dignified Pauper
    then the real question is, "Where do the cid knight's keep their toes?"
    xD

    Actually, I really think this site does a good job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eestlinc
    people actually use the insert link button? I just type out the url.
    guess im just lazy

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    Filter 'h3y guys luk @ my siet' to 'My site sucks. Ban me before I kill myself'.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Leeza
    Anyone who joins a new forum should read it's FAQs and this part is clearly stated under IMPORTANT. Rule #4.
    i think thats putting a little too much trust into the users

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    ...why were two totally valid feeback threads (mine and Shads) closed while this one, clearly with much less of a purpose left open?
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