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    Posted: January 09 2011 at 14:19
I've noticed that many newbies are mystified by the fact that they can't vote on/create polls. Perhaps it would be possible to create an automatic notification for all newbies that informs them of this and explains the rationale behind it. I think that this would significantly reduce confusion within the forum.

Edited by Anthony H. - January 09 2011 at 14:20
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I think that this is a very sensible suggestion.
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Points: 4006 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 09 2011 at 14:43
If it's not practical to create an automatic notification, maybe the following could be added to ''announcements'' in the Newbie page or a link posted to it in the ''Site Rules & Guidelines'' section. Just a thought.
 
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MAJOR BUMP

Seriously, it's absolutely infuriating seeing newbies bitch about how they can't vote. All the posts that are wasted explaining this can easily be avoided if this notification could be implemented.
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2011 at 18:07
Yea, seriously LOL
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Points: 12794 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2011 at 18:11
This is an awesome idea
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seems like a no brainer to me
I'm so mad that you enjoy a certain combination of noises that I don't
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BAN THE SPOCK FANATICS


Yes. Good idea.
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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

BAN THE SPOCK FANATICS


Yes. Good idea.

This, on the other hand, is a bad idea. Stern Smile
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Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

BAN THE SPOCK FANATICS


Yes. Good idea.

This, on the other hand, is a bad idea. Stern Smile

I kid i kid i swear. Embarrassed
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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

BAN THE SPOCK FANATICS


Yes. Good idea.

This, on the other hand, is a bad idea. Stern Smile

I kid i kid i swear. Embarrassed



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The "Gods" of PA: when will you grant our wish?

Because seriously, it gets irritating having to notify them everyday.
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I like how this idea is receiving unanimous agreement, but will still be ignored.
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I've sent notice of this to the admins, I hope M@X acts soon enough after that.
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Edited by Lark the Starless - September 23 2011 at 19:25
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Points: 18016 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2011 at 19:23
There should be a popup window when they click on any thread in the Prog Polls section
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Yay CCVP!
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Points: 17966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2011 at 20:31
Originally posted by Lark the Starless Lark the Starless wrote:

The "Gods" of PA: when will you grant our wish?

Because seriously, it gets irritating having to notify them everyday.
 
You can always tell them they have to contact the site admin to find out why it is not working...LOL
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Points: 11420 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2011 at 23:44
It's certainly a valid point, and like most valid points has already been included in the FAQ section of the Site Rules and Guidelines. The Admin team are currently discussing this with a view to the merits (or otherwise) of implementing such an aide for Newbies. In the grand scheme of irritants however, I think we'd all agree it's the flaming, trolling, baiting, vulgarity and sniping that we've all forsworn not to indulge in, which will never disappear no matter how many pop-ups, FAQs or disclaimers we provide.

Will update y'all in due course and thanks for the ideas fellas
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