Should I allow non-registered users to post?
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Although i'm new to this forum i have had long experience on other phpbb (and other) forums where non-members were allowed to post and the moderators were swamped with spam and vulgarity and hackers.<br><br>Personally i recommend that they register first, although what Sabre said is true, at least it gives an added protection from potential spammers and members only lulls people into thinking you're part of an elite (i think). Of course it's your forum, the desicion is up to you.
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Most boards I've been to require you to register. I think that's a good idea since guests can spam without consequences, whereas, if they are registered and they spam, they can be banned or something.
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I suggest requiring a moderator to approve an application, too... It helps reduce the amount of people with evidently vulgar intentions, or multiple accounts.
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Registering alone doesn't block spammers; some just sign up with a fake address, post <i>once</i>, then leave forever. Require a moderator to approve the registration through email...
Yes, I am thoroughly aware my avatar is a <i>whole</i> lot more appropriate on a certain other community I visit. But I don't care. Now, what are you going to do about it?
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