Posted by Adam on April 16, 2000, at 22:54:44
In reply to possible new registration system, posted by Dr. Bob on April 15, 2000, at 7:03:46
> I have in fact been thinking about making it necessary to "register" before posting (just looking at posts would continue to be unrestricted). But more just to give me a better idea of what kind of people use this site than for security purposes.
It seems there's a fair amount of resistance to registration. I, for one, have no problem with it. So many people know so much about my behaviour now (just go and buy something online and watch what happens) that it makes little difference to me at this point if someone like you does. I would gladly volunteer personal information anyway for such a worthy forum.
> It might also make sense to ask for an email address. Like now, it wouldn't need to be posted, but it might be useful if there were disruptive behavior later.Sure, why not. My email is all over creation these days as well.
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> PS: It's also true that registration could be a first step toward charging for being able to post. If anyone should have any thoughts about that, I'd also be interested...Perhaps, rather than a required charge, ask for a donation, and see if you raise enough money that way. Again I, and I think many here, would not mind donating money, if it were needed, to support your efforts or subsidise those who cannot afford to pay.
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