Posted by Dr. Bob on July 30, 2000, at 14:06:04
In reply to Re: new registration system… Dr. Bob, posted by Greg on July 29, 2000, at 23:28:05
> The system really should be a single step, as Janice said. You enter your info and start posting. The confirmation number is time consuming, cumbersome and I don't really see what benefit it carries
The benefit is that this way, someone can't just make up an email address or use someone else's.
> You may have already fixed the glitch, but when you register, it says you are not required to enter your e-mail address, but when you don't and click the registration button, it tells you to go back and enter it. I find that a little disconcerting.
Sorry, that shouldn't have happened. I think the site is at least consistent now as far as an email address being required.
> Is this so if a person behaves innappropriately on PB, you can block their e-mail?
My theory is that more accountability will result in more civility. In particular, as the FAQ says:
I ask for email addresses so that if there are any abusive posts, I can notify the person's Internet service provider (or, in the case of threats, other authorities).
> Less questions to answer (or not answer) would be nice. The simpler you make something to use, the more likely people are to use it.
I agree. But year of birth, gender, country, and state isn't *so* many questions, is it? :-)
Bob
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