New MESO-Rx member ranking system

[Millard]

I guess I was under the impression we are going to try to push people to create an introduction thread or an appropriate one at that. Trying to change the culture for the better?

Yes.

 

[Big_paul]

To me that's a good idea for new members to post up an intro before they can have posting and PM privileges, This way it will cut down on the shills and those who only use the PM system for solicitation without posting. In the end it should be a better experience as a whole for the board.

1000 posts before a member can post in the ug would solve that problem.

 

[MindlessWork]

1000 posts before a member can post in the ug would solve that problem.

That makes sense, as well as being a member for at least 6-12 months.

 

[T&H]

Professional muscle requires 50 quality posts before members can post in the Sponsor section. New guys here complaining could make things worse for themselves if Millard makes it more restrictive.

 

[sturges]

I dont really have too strong of an opinion. Its just kind of difficult being a new member and seeing where i can post and cant post.

 

[MindlessWork]

Professional muscle requires 50 quality posts before members can post in the Sponsor section. New guys here complaining could make things worse for themselves if Millard makes it more restrictive.

Geez so many whiners and I agree the system as set up by Millard is pretty fair. Why not see how it all plays out before Millard needs to make any adjustments?

 

[Big_paul]

Professional muscle requires 50 quality posts before members can post in the Sponsor section. New guys here complaining could make things worse for themselves if Millard makes it more restrictive.

It's his grand jury.

 

[Millard]

I dont really have too strong of an opinion. Its just kind of difficult being a new member and seeing where i can post and cant post.

There are 25 subforums on MESO

New Members can access and read 25 out of the 25 subforums.

New Members can post in 24 out of the 25 subforums.

The one subforum where New Members must meet minimum requirements to gain posting privileges is the Steroid Underground subforum.

The reason for this restriction is that (historically) New Members rush to the Steroid Underground to engage in one of two behaviors:

(1) praise/promote a source;
(2) ask for a reliable source

First of all, the MESO community values harm reduction first and foremost.

We want to discourage New Members who seem intent on pursuing loyalty to the source over loyalty to the harm reduction community.

Instead, we want to encourage New Members to show commitment to the shared community goals.

This means: don't engage in the aforementioned behaviors as your first interaction with the community. This is rude and disrespectful of a community devoted to harm reduction. Learn proper forum etiquette.

First, this begins by introducing yourself to the community with a thread in the New Member Introduction subforum.

Next, there are dozens of questions you should have about AAS/PED use. Educate yourself by reading and posting your questions/experiences/feedback in one of the 24 relevant subforums.

The last questions you should ask are the ones about source acquisition.

If your first questions are about source acquisition, maybe you need to reevaluate your approach to AAS/PED use.

We can help.

 

[MindlessWork]

Well said, @Millard and hopefully your post above will set things straight to avoid all the whining.

 

[Millard]

Professional muscle requires 50 quality posts before members can post in the Sponsor section. New guys here complaining could make things worse for themselves if Millard makes it more restrictive.

It should be easy for New Members who genuinely want to be part of the harm reduction community to gain access to the Steroid Underground subforum.

Theoretically, it may be possible to do this with 1-2 posts. However, I don't want to make this a scavenger hunt where New Members must figure out and complete a bunch of secret predefined tasks.

New Members considering/using AAS/PED use should have dozens of questions, and other input they could contribute to the community.

They just need to show their commitment to the community in furthering/sharing knowledge/experiences, and supporting/encouraging/promoting harm reduction.

 

[MindlessWork]

It's been like a couple weeks now and seems there's grumbling but it's hoped that the new people will come to understand why this is a better system than a free for all which has not been a good experience over the past few years.

 

[Big_paul]

There are 25 subforums on MESO

New Members can access and read 25 out of the 25 subforums.

New Members can post in 24 out of the 25 subforums.

The one subforum where New Members must meet minimum requirements to gain posting privileges is the Steroid Underground subforum.

The reason for this restriction is that (historically) New Members rush to the Steroid Underground to engage in one of two behaviors:

(1) praise/promote a source;
(2) ask for a reliable source

First of all, the MESO community values harm reduction first and foremost.

We want to discourage New Members who seem intent on pursuing loyalty to the source over loyalty to the harm reduction community.

Instead, we want to encourage New Members to show commitment to the shared community goals.

This means: don't engage in the aforementioned behaviors as your first interaction with the community. This is rude and disrespectful of a community devoted to harm reduction. Learn proper forum etiquette.

First, this begins by introducing yourself to the community with a thread in the New Member Introduction subforum.

Next, there are dozens of questions you should have about AAS/PED use. Educate yourself by reading and posting your questions/experiences/feedback in one of the 24 relevant subforums.

The last questions you should ask are the ones about source acquisition.

If your first questions are about source acquisition, maybe you need to reevaluate your approach to AAS/PED use.

We can help.

If one has to work for something they appreciate it.

 

[OneStrongMutha]

I agree. I think that this is a good direction to take the board.

 

[phenominal34]

Any time there is change in anything there is complaining and why / how come etc, this too will pass and members will get on board with it or their loss.

 

[Rido]

It's been like a couple weeks now and seems there's grumbling but it's hoped that the new people will come to understand why this is a better system than a free for all which has not been a good experience over the past few years.

The grumblers are people that just look for sources... I don't think we would lose much

 

[MindlessWork]

The grumblers are people that just look for sources... I don't think we would lose much

Yep, in the past I'd get PMs from shills or new people merely looking for sources and I just report them and it gets tiresome after a while. So it's a good thing those whiners and grumblers would look elsewhere and I've noticed some going to other boards like UGBB.

 

[Rido]

I guess. I am considered a source now for selling stuff. I guess it's only fair to make sure nobody gets scammed/played. which I understand.


Jw When is stop selling stuff so I become a regular member again?

 

[MindlessWork]

I guess. I am considered a source now for selling stuff. I guess it's only fair to make sure nobody gets scammed/played. which I understand.


Jw When is stop selling stuff so I become a regular member again?

If you feel you are incorrectly classified message @Millard and explain the situation. I really think people who only occasionally sell items in small quantities shouldn't be considered a source.

 

[Rido]

If you feel you are incorrectly classified message @Millard and explain the situation. I really think people who only occasionally sell items in small quantities shouldn't be considered a source.

No. I don't. It makes sense.

Its for protection of other members. I just would hope I can revert back when I decide to stop.

I plan to stop in a month or 2

 

[Rido]

If you feel you are incorrectly classified message @Millard and explain the situation. I really think people who only occasionally sell items in small quantities shouldn't be considered a source.

I thought about it

I know I'm not in this category, but just throwing an idea

Maybe one "for sale post" every 2 months with max of up to 10 different items (20 items in total) would be a good rule?

Obviously like if you had a box of 100 Viagra then it counts as one