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problems with moderated forums

messages can be stuck in queue for days

         

fom2001uk

11:57 am on Jan 25, 2002 (gmt 0)

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One of our clients has a moderated forum on his website. It's been pretty inactive since it was launched over 6 months ago. I think the problem is that it's moderated. This means messages can lie in the queue sometimes for days before they're released. I'm sure this puts people off posting messages. When I post a message to a forum, I expect to see my message appear almost right away.

But how can you manage this if you're moderating messages. The client does not have the personnel to constantly check for new messages, but will not consider an unmoderated forum. They're worried about libelous remarks etc.

What's the solution ?

windiablo

12:31 pm on Jan 25, 2002 (gmt 0)

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I have also recently started a community site that I thought may have this problem.
No lousy postings so far..(not that I've received many) and I guess if that situation does arise,one would then have to think of a solution.
So..I've just let it be as it is ..and keeping a watch !!

fom2001uk

12:41 pm on Jan 25, 2002 (gmt 0)

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One possible solution is to have forum software which sends email alerts to moderators whenever a message is posted.

Unfortunately, our software doesn't do that :-(

Brad

2:42 pm on Jan 25, 2002 (gmt 0)

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There is no automatic way to run a forums community. It is a lot of hard work and hands on posting, moderating and spam patroling.

Some thoughts if your forums script will allow this:

1. If you can try logging and showing IP's for posters. This can act as a deterent.

2. Require registration with verification of email addresses. Again it helps as a deterent to Spammers.

3. Instead of pre approving each message have your moderators check for spam postings at least two to three times daily. Don't let spam linger because it attracts even more spammers like carrion eaters.

4. Post the usual legal disclaimer.

It may never become active as long as posts are not quickly approved.

I don't allow non-members to post in my own forums even though that means they will grow slower. There are too many people willing to spam.

Your mileage might vary.