The forum timer

[Michelle@wescofarms]

Do we really need the time constraint on posting/responding? I'm finding it very frustrating and makes me want to log off. I know it was in place and had it's purpose a few years ago, but right now, the traffic doesn't seem to be an issue.

[#103128] The administrator has limited the number of new posts you can submit within a short time frame. Please wait 60 seconds before replying or posting a new topic.

Today's fast-paced life and trying to keep up on Forums and all the other Social Media out there - waiting a minute can seem like an eternity.

Please consider removing or reducing it.

 

[Songcatcher]

Do we really need the time constraint on posting/responding? I'm finding it very frustrating and makes me want to log off. I know it was in place and had it's purpose a few years ago, but right now, the traffic doesn't seem to be an issue.

[#103128] The administrator has limited the number of new posts you can submit within a short time frame. Please wait 60 seconds before replying or posting a new topic.

Today's fast-paced life and trying to keep up on Forums and all the other Social Media out there - waiting a minute can seem like an eternity.

Please consider removing or reducing it.

I don't have a problem with it myself. By the time I make post and read the next one, a good 60 seconds have passed.

I believe the purpose is to prevent automated responses from being made (not sure of the technical term for it, but when a program makes responses automatically and possibly hundreds at once) rather than prevent actual people from responding.

It also helps me when I hit the wrong button to reply again instead of returning to the list of topics on the Forum.

 

[muffntuf]

I do find it annoying. I read and can respond fairly fast, what is really irritating is I switch forums from miniature to pony and often the pony needs just a quick response and I can't do it because of the timer.

 

[Jill]

It annoys me, too.

 

[mizbeth]

Yes, me too at times.

 

[GrandmaC]

No biggie here, gives me some time to grab another cup or tea.

 

[O So]

I get annoyed by it from time to time! I am a fairly fast "surfer" so I go through the topics at a decent speed and am able to reply to different topics fast too. With the time limit, it does hamper that and for a person with a fast pace it's not to great! LOL Also the only other time it bothers me is when I am posting pics. I may have to many for a post and have to make another one to add more. I like to try to reply to my own thread fast, in hopes that I can finish me picture posts before someone else replys, so there isn't any reply's between my pic posts!

Other then that, it's not a problem!

 

[Reble]

I find we might just need something like FB has just a like button

might help.. less people posting and repeating the same topic.

Not sure if this would help.

 

[WhiteTailsMinis]

it bothers me is when I am posting pics. I may have to many for a post and have to make another one to add more. I like to try to reply to my own thread fast, in hopes that I can finish me picture posts before someone else replys, so there isn't any reply's between my pic posts!

Other then that, it's not a problem!

Exactly ......

 

[RockRiverTiff]

I'll survive if it stays, but I admit on a day when I just want to look at some cute pictures and say "Cute pictures" getting that message makes me all...59,58,57, :arg! 56,55,54,:arg! 53,52,51,

50,49,48,

47,46,45,

 

[Helicopter]

Hey RockRiverTiff, love your post. Very expressive.

 

[Raine Ranch Minis]

I get annoyed by it from time to time! I am a fairly fast "surfer" so I go through the topics at a decent speed and am able to reply to different topics fast too. With the time limit, it does hamper that and for a person with a fast pace it's not to great! LOL Also the only other time it bothers me is when I am posting pics. I may have to many for a post and have to make another one to add more. I like to try to reply to my own thread fast, in hopes that I can finish me picture posts before someone else replys, so there isn't any reply's between my pic posts!

Other then that, it's not a problem!

Exactly ......

I Know!

I'll survive if it stays, but I admit on a day when I just want to look at some cute pictures and say "Cute pictures" getting that message makes me all...59,58,57,

56,55,54,

53,52,51,

50,49,48,

47,46,45,

I have really done this before. LOL

 

[susanne]

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I LIKE the idea of a "like" button!

I find the endless me-too replies rather annoying, although I completely understand people wanting to express their agreement. I don't know if it is possible, but it would be a win-win solution.

The wait after posting doesn't really bother me.

 

[Sterling]

I like the Like button idea too.

 

[kaykay]

Hey Mary Lou

There is a "like" button now that you can implement under "hooks" But I am not sure what version you are using?

There is also a new hook so you can preview a topic without clicking on it. Love that one!

 

[hobbyhorse23]

As a mod it's really hard to make everyone happy. I set up a forum once and could not believe the amount of spam membership applications, spam posts, etc. that you get in a day!

I'm talking thousands. My respect for Mary Lou shot up when I realized some of what she has to deal with.

I think perhaps a reduction in the limit might be nice, but I believe it's a necessary anti-spam measure and honestly, it would do some people good to spend a little longer re-reading before they respond!

Get a cup of coffee. Browse another thread on a separate tab of your browser. Check your email. It goes by fast.

Leia

Edited to add: Ooh, I love the preview feature!! Please add that!

 

[kaykay]

The preview thing is soooooo cool! You can also preview a persons profile too instead of having to click and change pages. You just hover your mouse and get the preview.

 

[Reble]

Mary Lou is the best, thanks for listening, and hope this does not cause any problems.

Lets see what she comes up with.

 

[HGFarm]

The 'wait 60 seconds' doesnt really bother me, but I totally cracked up out loud at RockRiverTiff's post.... LOL Too funny.