New Accounts/Posters have restricted access to posting in Main Forum

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STLcardsWS said:
You should just use your original account @Luisile , since this is a duplicate account you are posting from.
Hence the need for such a setup we have here.
.Now to legitimate user's just create a new thread asking the question you need here in this forum.

You can link the thread, Add same title with "RE: Thread Title" or any title. If its a legitimate post / account we will merge that with the main thread or related thread when your account has been upgraded/
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Ok i agree. but i created the second account because i lost the password for this one. my google account was hacked so i lost everything. i slowly getting passwords for all my sites. yes there was time i used both. you have already banned the new account.

Question : What if i want to create a new thread? also just post it here and you will do it for me?

thanks for answer
 
I have been a member since 2018. I want to talk about my problem with POPSY-X! because it shows three duplicate files of Tekken 3. how do I delete two files?
 
Luisile said:
Ok i agree. but i created the second account because i lost the password for this one. my google account was hacked so i lost everything. i slowly getting passwords for all my sites. yes there was time i used both. you have already banned the new account.

Question : What if i want to create a new thread? also just post it here and you will do it for me?

thanks for answer
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I'm sorry but that is a line of bullshit there, Let dive into the real reason you created the account.
Seemed like you wanted to support your other account..

PatrikMcKane said:
What the hell man? Are you trhreatening him? What wront with his answer? I would write exatly the same thing! Why it is too much effort to change a better fan? When its too much effort the he should not even eat its also too much effort. i really dont know whats wrong with you. I stand here by @Luisile.
Ps i have not found on google any mention that somebody has changed the ps2 bios for a flasheable one-. If you have any resources, go ahead and post them! I want also look on that so far @Luisile is right with all, and dont threat peple here!

@Admins @STLcardsWS @DeViL303 @Berion are you ok with that?
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STLcardsWS said:
To counter some abuse we have detected. we have decided to restrict some forum access for new posting accounts for the time being
  • New Thread Creation & Post replies for New User's can only be done within the "The Starting Point (New User Forum)" once your account passes various flags. Your account will be automatically upgraded/by staff to a normal user.

All good standing threads/Post will be moved by staff to the appropriate section of the forum as needed.


Apologies for any inconveniences caused, the system will be tweaked as needed.
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is this only for new accounts? and have to donate to level up?
 
I mainly access these forums for the config information on PS1/PS2 FPKGs for PS4 and how to get them working, but recently I realized I might need some assistance with backporting a game I have, so I hope I can ask about that here.
 
STLcardsWS said:
I can see how it could look as un-welcoming but its really not your only restricted in location as a new poster. You can still ask any question and have the ability to get the same response .

Most members of the site will use the Latest Post page or Latest Post blocks on the main forum page Typically most do not even know where or pay attention the post originates from, almost most are helpful no matter, . In some cases may even be easier for senior members and staff to see your thread/post which would get more attention in the long run.

So for us that do post in the forums often, rather then someone with 3 post since 2020 i think we will take step to ensure the less amount of annoyances for everyone. That is the goal to achieve at least. I think most understand where we are coming from on this.
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The downside is, if you already had a thread going, and now you can't continue in said thread. I was getting more help (and faster) by posting DIRECTLY in the thread that I needed the help with (PSBBN in my case) as the person responsible for that patch was himself involved in helping. THAT is where this new restriction fails. how is it more convenient to wait a week and have no answers, vs getting an answer same or next day? if you want to implement this, then people NEED to be monitoring those threads, especially when it comes to something that literally just released a few weeks ago...
 
joonbo said:
The downside is, if you already had a thread going, and now you can't continue in said thread. I was getting more help (and faster) by posting DIRECTLY in the thread that I needed the help with (PSBBN in my case) as the person responsible for that patch was himself involved in helping. THAT is where this new restriction fails. how is it more convenient to wait a week and have no answers, vs getting an answer same or next day? if you want to implement this, then people NEED to be monitoring those threads, especially when it comes to something that literally just released a few weeks ago...
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Read the first post:

STLcardsWS said:
All good standing threads/Post will be moved by staff to the appropriate section of the forum as needed.
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Also, what makes you so sure that you will get an answer on the same day in the other post?.
 
GuilloteTesla said:
Read the first post:



Also, what makes you so sure that you will get an answer on the same day in the other post?.
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I HAVE. As I stated, I was already being helped in that thread before this new restriction was implemented. I'm not EXPECTING same day replies, but I was definitely getting more help (and in turn allowing other people to get the same answers to similar questions) way faster than this current system. I get that there needed to be some moderation done due to abuse , but it has also made this site seem less welcoming. I don't post often because I only post when i need help. if i can understand what is posted already, then 1) someone already asked, or 2) it was explained well, and i have no need to post. this BY DEFINITION is following the site's guidelines. something i have done since 2021. THIS is why it feels like an unjust restriction. because i was doing EXACTLY what the guidelines say to do and still i get restricted…
 
I do not make decision's to please each and every user. That would be an impossible task.

The proper approach is do what best for the forum as a whole or the majority of user's, its up to my team and I to decide how those implementations need to placed. It simple for anyone who disagrees to simply not post, now we do not want to be cold and say someone is not welcome, as that is not the case everyone is welcome, but its our place and we have to deal with any set of issue's that come through the website and forum and have taken many hours/days/weeks/years to make the forum available to you and other's. . So we have alot to think about when any decision is made. So the first rule is to respect the house rules for you to gain more access. . Its really that simple.

Obviously some will be affected when new changes are made, but as the forum states its "The Starting Line" for all new poster's and 12 post since 2021 qualifies as a new poster under the parameters we have set in place. No system will be perfect, but we think this is the best approach at the current time.

You make claim about your post being answered faster in the main forum but really as a new poster you can't really make that claim. You don't have many post to compare it to and your post can be seen just as easy here or in that thread. but again that is opinion of mine as your theory as well is opinion.
 
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I have used this site for a long time, but as far as I can remember, I never signed up here before now. If I did at some point, I definitely don't remember doing it!
Like the other guy said, I will only post if I have legitimate questions, but most of the time, I can find my answers by just searching the forums. Therefore, I had no reason to post.
In my opinion, it does feel a little unwelcoming, almost like being grouped in with people who spam and abuse the forum rules. However, at the same time, I completely understand why it has to be this way.
Maybe in the future, there will be a better way to address these kinds of issues, but that's just my uneducated opinion since I personally know nothing about running a forum!
But please don't misunderstand me I am very grateful for this forum and all the people who keep it running.
 
Dark Interloper said:
I have used this site for a long time, but as far as I can remember, I never signed up here before now. If I did at some point, I definitely don't remember doing it!
Like the other guy said, I will only post if I have legitimate questions, but most of the time, I can find my answers by just searching the forums. Therefore, I had no reason to post.
In my opinion, it does feel a little unwelcoming, almost like being grouped in with people who spam and abuse the forum rules. However, at the same time, I completely understand why it has to be this way.
Maybe in the future, there will be a better way to address these kinds of issues, but that's just my uneducated opinion since I personally know nothing about running a forum!
But please don't misunderstand me I am very grateful for this forum and all the people who keep it running.
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Thanks for the support, notice you became a Patreon Supporter.

If there was not a need we would not have done it, it may change in the future. It may evolve.It may become more welcoming for others . It may change all together but for today this is the current system to curb some issue's we noticed.In reality for most user's it shouldn't be a problem or much different, especially if they know no better.
 
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