General Discussion

OK, lately I've been noticing not just reposts (which for the most part I'm ok with) but reposts that occur on the same page, within the last two pages of each other, and the worst offender: "I know these are reposts but..." Personally I'm kind of sick of it, so I was thinking of making this little announcement.

What do others think?

Announcement: Help Cut Back on Reposts

Lately there have been a lot of reposts on this board. By all means, this board is full of hundreds of thousands of images, and reposts are inevitable. However, there are little things we can all do to help cut back on the vast amounts of reposts that not only disrupt the archival flow of a thread but also (and more importantly) take up bandwidth and cost us more money.

1. Try checking the last few pages before posting images. Reposts that occur on the same page (yes this has happened) or even within a couple of pages of each other are frustrating and unnecessary. Checking the last three to five pages before posting can help in this respect immensely.

2. The search function is your friend, and topic searches now work since maddog107 updated the board. Perform a search within the thread if you know the name of the event, magazine, editorial, or shoot your image is coming from. Sometimes people fail to provide information when they post pics and the images won't come up as a result. But at least search first to see what comes up.

3. Related to number 2, when posting images, whenever possible, list as much information about the image(s) as you can. This will help others in the future when they use the search function.

4. If you know a set of images has been posted before, please do not post them again.

If you have any questions, please contact me or another staff member.

Together we can cut down on reposts. Thanks everyone for your cooperation

Do you think instead of saying "a few pages" we should say "at least 2 pages"? That way it is clearer since there are members here who aren't native speakers and there are also members who aren't the brightest stars in the sky

But two sentences later I specify to check 3-5 pages. Is it really necessary to say "at least two pages" before that as well? :|

But two sentences later I specify to check 3-5 pages. Is it really necessary to say "at least two pages" before that as well? :|

Whoops, missed that part. My bad.

No problem

Going to bed now (yeah, it's only 9:45pm...dont judge me :| ). I'll let people give more input if they feel it's necessary and post the announcement tomorrow if no one has any objections.

Night y'all

You did a great thing. Reposts are annoying sometimes.

pshhh

i'll judge you all i want!

You monster!

I'm going to post ze announcement now

done

judge the character not the content

Seems like a decent way to cut down on at least some of the really repetetive reposting, kind of a guidlines. We should have thought of making an announcment years ago actually.

Happy birthday AnaBB Cover!

Ohh thank you !

Got this message from theslapblog, in regards to his possibly advertising for his blog here. *shrug*

Hey!

Whom do I need to contact to advertise on the forum? Would that be yourself or another administrator.

Hope to speak to you soon.

Regards,

Craig

Web: www.theslapblog.com

Email: info@theslapblog.com

I've given this a lot of thought and I would like to resign my position as a moderator. It's been interesting having the power to edit/delete posts, give warnings etc. but I kind of miss being a member who doesn't have to worry about any of that. It's been great working with u all, and I'm sure the staff will keep doing a fine job once I'm gone.

Group hug

^

Ohh.

Make me a regular member again too.

I really didn't want to do this, but I'm not pulling my weight around here like I should be, and my job has approached me with an even bigger commitment that I can't abandon. It's that and truthfully? Forums aren't as fun to me anymore so I don't want to feel forced into having to sign on if I don't have to. I'll still be around to occasionally post and what not but you guys should bring on a staff member that's going to enjoy it and do more things.

Sorry to Nicole, and everyone, if I wasted your time by even coming back on to begin with. Don't hate me! And you can still feel free to PM me (despite my sig, I won't be mad at you guys), or add me on MSN (I'm not on a lot but go ahead anyways). I really am sorry but I just can't do it anymore.

You are leaving too???

Although I don't really know you, but I will miss you You seem like a pretty cool gal, but I understand that you have other priorities. You got to take care of your life outside the forum first Well, best of luck to you I hope you will read this before you officially resign

I received the following from Snow Angel:

Hi, maybe a stupid question and maybe to the wrong person, I'm not sure but my name is Rachel and I was just noticing the decrease in moderators and wondering if more were needed? I don't know if you guys were wanting anymore or what sort of process would be necessary to go that route but either way, I'd be very interested as Bellazon is definitely my favorite website and helping it out in anyway possible would be great! Anyway, great job with it, it's my favorite way to spend time online.

Your thoughts?

umm I wouldn't mind another moderator since 2 stepped down but I don't know this girl