Feedback New Profile Posts in Sidebar - Why?

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  1. #1
    It really seems like a pointless thing to have in the sidebar.
     
    dcristo, Dec 29, 2014 IP
  2. malky66

    malky66 Acclaimed Member

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    #2
    It's good, the mods can see who the profile post spammers are without having to look for them, there's one showing there now that looks like a prolific spammer..:)
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    Content Maestro Notable Member

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    #3
    Some posters spam the forums by posting ads or similar requests on profile pages of other users. A quick access to them via a side bar will help to look after profile post spamming …. that's what I guess. So personally, I don't think it's pointless.

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    Oh, @malky66 already answered that.:oops:
     
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  4. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #4
    So a feature that has absolutely zero benefit to the community is not pointless? Profile posts are like private messages. Having them featured in the sidebar is the most retarded feature I've ever seen.
     
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    #5
    I guess a benefit has already been pointed out twice. Don't see though why it should be called as ABSOLUTELY 'zero benefit'. We have a separate 'private conversations' facility for sending (and receiving) private messages and I suppose now that this feature has been implemented, people will stop posting private messages on profile posts. Anyway, profile posts are publicly visible …. so don't really get why they should be treated as 'private' messages.
     
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  6. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #6
    The benefit that was pointed out was a benefit to the mods. So I fail to see your point.
     
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    #7
    Not only the mods, everyone else can access and view 'New Profile Posts' from the side bar. So others can help the mods out too to spot profile spammers. It's beneficial for everyone.
     
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  8. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #8
    So filling the sidebar with something that only helps to spot spammers is a useful feature? Makes sense bro. I think you are completely ignoring the fact that features should be implemented to help users and there are other ways to flag spammers.
     
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    Well, may not be very useful but not pointless or absolutely zero benefit either.:) When spamming is reduced, it certainly helps users. Other ways are for sure there, but right now the point being discussed pertains only to 'New Profile Posts' feature in sidebar, I guess.
     
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  10. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #10
    I'd go as far as saying whoever was responsible for implementing this feature should be fired (only joking) :p
     
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    Man, looks like you're too pissed off! :O LOL ;)
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #12
    It's definitely not a huge plus or anything, but it does serve a minor useful purpose. And more importantly, the only screen space it takes up is otherwise white space.
     
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    It's good thing! Moderators can find spammers easily. Also, it can be like advertiser for users! [​IMG]
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #14
    Yep, an easy way to man more spammers who use it for that.
     
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #15
    You ain't wrong about that. You already have members spamming their sites on their profile.
     
    dcristo, Dec 29, 2014 IP