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Post by Fishooked on May 3, 2009 14:18:17 GMT -4
I've decided this month (and moving forward) to change the rules a bit; the original rules stated that you had to have at least one post on the site to be eligible.
Well, in light of the fact we've had many members simply make one post and then disappear, it's not really fair to those who contribute on a regular basis. We have close to 400 members now, however we do have a considerable percentage that have registered and never posted at all.
That's fine if you're not really the posting type, you are more than welcome to read the boards and not post, if that's your style.
So starting with June 2009, you must have at least I've decided this month (and moving forward) to change the rules a bit; the original rules stated that you had to have at least one post on the site to be eligible.
Well, in light of the fact we've had many members simply make one post and then disappear, it's not really fair to those who contribute on a regular basis. We have close to 400 members now, however we do have a considerable percentage that have registered and never posted at all.
That's fine if you're not really the posting type, you are more than welcome to read the boards and not post, if that's your style.
So starting with June 2009, you must have at least 10 POSTS on the site in order to be eligible, I don't think that is too much to ask.
My main goal for doing this is to try to encourage more interaction on the site, and to build more of a community. Ten posts really isn't a lot to ask, after all, posting is free!
In return, you make yourself eligible to receive from 3-5 FREE RAPALA LURES - now who else is giving away free stuff in this cruddy economy?
Thanks again for your time, and sorry for all the emails as of late.
(You can always op-out of these on your profile settings)
Thanks!
Ted, aka 'Fishooked' [/b] on the site in order to be eligible, I don't think that is too much to ask. My main goal for doing this is to try to encourage more interaction on the site, and to build more of a community. Ten posts really isn't a lot to ask, after all, posting is free! In return, you make yourself eligible to receive from 3-5 FREE RAPALA LURES - now who else is giving away free stuff in this cruddy economy? Thanks again for your time, and sorry for all the emails as of late. (You can always op-out of these on your profile settings) Thanks! Ted, aka 'Fishooked'[/center][/size][/color][/font] |
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Post by jbone79 on May 3, 2009 17:22:17 GMT -4
great idea ..... i think this will be more fair !!!!!
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Post by tinman on May 3, 2009 17:46:25 GMT -4
Hey fishooked,
Where in the profile section do we opt out of these emails?
I couldn't find it.
John
Oh yea.....jbone.......more fair to who?
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Post by Fishooked on May 3, 2009 18:13:57 GMT -4
Hey fishooked, Where in the profile section do we opt out of these emails? I couldn't find it. John Oh yea.....jbone.......more fair to who?
Profile > Account Preferences
There's an Opt-In/Opt-Out section
What jbone means its more fair to those than spend more time here, and post. And to be honest, I tend to agree with him.
It's nice having 380+ members, but when over 200 of them dont post or have less than 5 posts to their credit....than yeah, its more fair to those whom are regulars.
Don't take it the wrong way; Im not trying to drive people anyway, Im trying to encourage more postings by doing this.
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Post by John Neves on May 3, 2009 19:57:26 GMT -4
I think it will be fair to those who really use the forum. I mean, it's just 10 posts. How hard can it be? eheheh
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Post by Fishooked on May 3, 2009 20:01:24 GMT -4
Hey fishooked, Where in the profile section do we opt out of these emails? I couldn't find it. John Oh yea.....jbone.......more fair to who?
And if you can manage to scrounge together 3 more posts then you'll be all set... |
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Post by Fishooked on May 3, 2009 20:12:02 GMT -4
Hey fishooked, Where in the profile section do we opt out of these emails? I couldn't find it. John Oh yea.....jbone.......more fair to who?
And if you can manage to scrounge together 3 more posts, then you'll be all set...  |
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Post by tinman on May 3, 2009 21:59:12 GMT -4
Thanks fishooked, I didn't click on modify profile the first time.
Most of my Rapalas are used as they were intended. Yea, I take them out of the boxes and get them wet. Most of the time I throw the boxes away. I joined this forum to find out about some early Rapalas I had in my lure collection.
There is some good information here, but alot of it seem's like kids collecting Hot Wheels. Collect whatever your heart desires!
I'm old skool, Rapalas are made of balsa, and when used properly........catch the hell out of fish.
Have fun!
John
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Post by bacon on May 3, 2009 22:52:37 GMT -4
Not sure on this, i was going to suggest that you have it as one post in the previous month, but i guess that the 10 post thing works too, hope it generate worth posts, not just 10 consecutive: Yeps.
I do collect rapalas, all rapalas, and fish them too, so i guess i do collect whatever my heart desires. i not that old school, guess that how i spelled it right.
bacon
ps, what the hell happened to my 'read last 25 messages' button
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Post by bacon on May 3, 2009 22:57:11 GMT -4
no offence on the last message tinman, after i wrote it i relized that it sounded kinda mean, didnt mean it to sound that way, just kinda jibbin you a little after that hot wheels comment.
bacon
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Post by muskiehunter on May 4, 2009 1:26:28 GMT -4
Thanks fishooked, I didn't click on modify profile the first time. Most of my Rapalas are used as they were intended. Yea, I take them out of the boxes and get them wet. Most of the time I throw the boxes away. I joined this forum to find out about some early Rapalas I had in my lure collection. There is some good information here, but alot of it seem's like kids collecting Hot Wheels. Collect whatever your heart desires! I'm old skool, Rapalas are made of balsa, and when used properly........catch the hell out of fish. Have fun! John I think everybody here uses Rapala's for fishing and has used them for along time.Even the plastic Rapala's catch fish. The information here about different colors and models makes collecting Hot Wheels a hell of a lot of fun. ;D |
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Post by Fishooked on May 4, 2009 8:49:22 GMT -4
Thanks fishooked, I didn't click on modify profile the first time. Most of my Rapalas are used as they were intended. Yea, I take them out of the boxes and get them wet. Most of the time I throw the boxes away. I joined this forum to find out about some early Rapalas I had in my lure collection. There is some good information here, but alot of it seem's like kids collecting Hot Wheels. Collect whatever your heart desires! I'm old skool, Rapalas are made of balsa, and when used properly........catch the hell out of fish. Have fun! John John, I certainly can't disagree with you to a certain extent, after all I think the age old expression "fishing lures catch fishermen, not fish" does apply here, as well as any other lure board. What can we say, we just get excited when we see something we handn't seen before. ;D But I think even though we certainly do have our share of collectors here, we are all fishermen first; Im pretty sure no one her can argue that point. |
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Post by Fishooked on May 4, 2009 8:59:20 GMT -4
ps, what the hell happened to my 'read last 25 messages' button I have to figure out how to get that back, it went away with my whole 'Info Center' overhaul....sorry about that...I'll keep you posted...  |
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Post by casey10 on May 14, 2009 17:53:14 GMT -4
Other sites that I visit regularly require a given number of posts to access features or upload avatars etc. I think it is a good idea. My .02 Casey
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Post by Fishooked on May 14, 2009 20:12:57 GMT -4
Other sites that I visit regularly require a given number of posts to access features or upload avatars etc. I think it is a good idea. My .02 Casey
I like the way the new guy thinks 
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Post by shadrapshopper on May 15, 2009 10:48:26 GMT -4
Since I currently have 9 posts, I think requiring 10 posts for the contest is a fine idea!
(C'mon, you know someone had to do it... ;-)
Great job, Fishooked, on all the site improvements, new members, and new activities!
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Post by Fishooked on May 15, 2009 16:24:47 GMT -4
Since I currently have 9 posts, I think requiring 10 posts for the contest is a fine idea! (C'mon, you know someone had to do it... ;-) Great job, Fishooked, on all the site improvements, new members, and new activities!
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