Which combination of the following would be able to do to support him say in the event of Malcolm giving it a 2nd thought (just for interest and to let Malcolm know he doesn't have to be on his own on this).

1. Pay a fee?
2. Moderate?
3. Process user requests?
4. Assist with legal (should that actually happen after people have paid a fee and filled out a user agreement etc ((doubt they would when they can annoy people on free websites)
5. Other?

I could do no 1 - Pay a fee
Possibly could help with 4 - not yet but in about 18 months time when I'll have more time

Post responsibly

(18-06-2015, 02:42 PM)Yamanx Wrote: Post responsibly

That would be a given of the User Agreement. Would you pay a fee?

I'd pay a fee.

I'd pay a fee and complete a user agreement

(18-06-2015, 02:45 PM)wsn03 Wrote:

(18-06-2015, 02:42 PM)Yamanx Wrote: Post responsibly

That would be a given of the User Agreement. Would you pay a fee?

Maybe, depends on if its a one off, or annually, or how much etc.

Would pay a fee AND accept a secure password to the posting activity, if this is technically practicable.

Or a substantial deposit (refundable on closure of the "account")

Any or all of the above.

1.Would pay a fee(depending on amount)
3.Could help with processing new users.

Really will be a shame if this forum closes

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There's no reason to be signing in by proxy so ban that for a start, then be brutal with offenders for first serious offence ala walking on closed roads. Not using your real name unless offensive isn't a problem for as a nutjob can do a lot of unwanted the social digging with a real name. Verified  personal details via a one off payment would deter the obvious  keyboard numpties.

Great idea wsn03.

I could probably try to help with all 5 things (but not always available) but I think the most important thing to do is let Malcolm have the break he's asked for and let him think about what he does next.

Rather jr

Pay a fee and complete a user agreement.No problems with using my real name.It's done on some other forums.

Either a yearly or one of fee which if need be could be given to one of the TT support charities. I would willing pay £10.00 for the right to put info on a forum like this. There are lots of people who only look these guests could still look for free. but you must pay to display  
This would also give validity to who the member is.

I also could probably do all five, time is a big issue for me at the moment also. I think a realistic fee to be a member is a good idea personally and make the forum for member only to view. I agree that we should let Malcolm have a good break sounds like he's been through the mill of late and see what he decides for the future.

I'd be happy to pay a registration fee and help moderate.  I could also offer technical site support if necessay, although Malcolm seems to have this all in hand!  Would be a real shame to lose this forum so soon after the last one closed.

i offered to pay a sort of subscription fee to malcolm when the other forum closed to help him out
the main issue is personal so money is not the answer
respect is the answer but forums and respect dont always go hand in hand

(18-06-2015, 02:34 PM)wsn03 Wrote: Which combination of the following would be able to do to support him say in the event of Malcolm giving it a 2nd thought (just for interest and to let Malcolm know he doesn't have to be on his own on this).

1. Pay a fee?
2. Moderate?
3. Process user requests?
4. Assist with legal (should that actually happen after people have paid a fee and filled out a user agreement etc ((doubt they would when they can annoy people on free websites)
5. Other?

None of the above, I'll just go back to hanging out at The Mill.

Oh wait that maybe #5 Other.

I would pay a registration fee , but I feel that reading between the lines a big part of Malcolm's problem is the amount of time that he has to donate to the running of the site so is there a way we could make things easier for him in that department ? I am not a computer buff I am useless on that front , but would it be easier if we were only able to post on one sector just general and one for photos and the other , specific sectors there for information only that Malcolm is good at doing , and if I am not mistaken is a part of the site that he enjoyed , having to move things about and edit everything is way too much for any one person to have to do on a daily basis , so if it was one area for chatter most of which would be by the very nature of the site TT /IOM related and one sector for photos , therefore not have to worry about being off topic or in the wrong place meaning all that would be needed to look out for would be abuse in a more general manner , that if we could find one or two people that Malcolm could trust to help him should ease the burden if we could find just 5 or 6 people that could help with the moderating one day a week it would give Malcolm much needed time to have a life    , or am I just talking rubbish as usual , sorry if I am , just trying to think of something positive to help , for I like most others would be very sad to see it go and would rather see if we cant find some way of making some changes that could help Malcolm keep the site running 

good post Will , Malcolm does not deserve all this hassle lets just hope a way can be found for him to enjoy the site and our company , and not feel it has become a out of control monster , for I think there are way way more good people on here than bad 

good luck Malcolm 

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