Thread: Introductions, to rep or not to rep, that is the question.

So, here i am again making another suggestion regarding the introduction section. Its awesome that the introduction form was added and is helping a lot, however so many people are still not reading the stickies or rules before posting, which has nothing to do with T-I, its more because people dont take 10 minutes of there time to read how to do there intro properly.

You may also ask why i am so adamant on "fixing" the intro section. Its only because this community relies on quality members to keep it running greatly. The more quality of members we can get into the site, the better it will be for everyone here. very simple


My suggestion today is this:

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If a user posts a correct intro the first time, give them a reply "ACCEPTED" and rep them in, plus provide another other info to them you would like. eg, reading certain rules or stickies. If there is something you need them to add or elaborate on, ask them based on the following rules below.

Acceptable situation in which to ask for more information:



1. If a speedtest is not up to date, ask for one that is
2. If a speedtest is over ~1000 mi from there location, ask for one close to them.
3. If they have short answers and you would like them to add something
4. If the user has no proofs due to not being on any trackers, but posted nothing in its place. ask for torrent client stats.
5. If a user posted no proofs yet listed being on a tracker, ask them for it. If they fail to post the proof correctly, refer to below.

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If a new user posts a incorrect intro, post a reply saying "DENIED". You could also add why, but its not required.

Acceptable situation in which to deny acceptance to a new user:

1. Saying anything about trading being good, acceptable, ok, etc.
2. Not covering ratios properly the FIRST time. there are to many users that screw this up because they cant read, fix them because there told to, than a week later end up being banned.
3. Hosting proofs on something other than the 3 providers accepted (its in red letters in the intro form, you cant screw this up unless your blind)

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So there it is, if you like this suggestion, let me know. if you have anything to add to either of the lists, please post it as im sure i may have missed something.

P.S. I would also like to add that i have seen users that are under 33% posting in the intro section, whether or not this is a concern to the admins. if it is a concern, id like to suggest that a post restrction be made for only "starting..." and over 33% users be able to reply.


Thanks for reading!

theres quite a few discussions about this in other threads, but what I think might happen is that a application system (which you suggested) will be added in. So to make sure, are you suggesting 1 try and thats it? I think thats a little tough. And in your p.s you said only 55% or up should be able to post there, the rules state 33% and up can post there, since 33% is when you get the ability to rep. personally I think your other suggestion was better

Originally Posted by jb123

theres quite a few discussions about this in other threads, but what I think might happen is that a application system (which you suggested) will be added in. So to make sure, are you suggesting 1 try and thats it? I think thats a little tough. And in your p.s you said only 55% or up should be able to post there, the rules state 33% and up can post there, since 33% is when you get the ability to rep. personally I think your other suggestion was better

My bad, i mean 33%.

As for my suggestion, yes people should only get 1 chance. Its harsh i know, and i didnt expect everyone to agree with it. However, 1 chance means if you cant edit your proofs correctly or you agree with trading than you dont belong here anyway, otherwise fix some mistakes and they have a 2nd chance.

I just dont see a reason as to why people need more than one chance. Each user that signs up gets the rules in front of them to read. they all can see the stickies and they are clearly marked as to what is required of them.

The way i see it is people come to this site to get invites, usually this is 99% the reason as to why a new user is signing up. If this person is serious about wanting private tracker invites, they should be able to take a small time to read the rules and proper posting procedures. Those who do not just show that they cant be trusted to even read simple posting rules, how can they be trusted with invites or following rules on trackers they are invited to?

I agree with you in your both posts ,,, but I have somethin to add

to get repped ,, new users have to get 3 ACCEPTED then the new user will be repped in from any of the three or a third party user

however, if they got 3 DENIED then they will be banned from the start by any of the mod or an intro mod who will be handling the intro section ...

Originally Posted by TheBrokenHeart

I agree with you in your both posts ,,, but I have somethin to add

to get repped ,, new users have to get 3 ACCEPTED then the new user will be repped in from any of the three or a third party user

however, if they got 3 DENIED then they will be banned from the start by any of the mod or an intro mod who will be handling the intro section ...

I dont agree with this here.

Its kinda difficult to do this, Usually only 1 person is responsible for a newcomer. But having 3 people, thats a bit much. It will cause alotta confusion. This also will lead to arguing wether he or she should get in.

What happens if you get 1 ACCEPTED and 2 DENIED or the other way around.

Its will just cause tooooo much confusion.

Originally Posted by FreddyVSJason

I dont agree with this here.

Its kinda difficult to do this, Usually only 1 person is responsible for a newcomer. But having 3 people, thats a bit much. It will cause alotta confusion. This also will lead to arguing wether he or she should get in.

What happens if you get 1 ACCEPTED and 2 DENIED or the other way around.

Its will just cause tooooo much confusion.

it have to be kind difficult ,, it's T-I and we are seeking for user that will last for long ,, not just grabbing the invites and leave ..
and if anyone got 1 ACCEPTED and 2 DENIED ,, you should calculate it and it will be 1 DENIED

Originally Posted by TheBrokenHeart

and if anyone got 1 ACCEPTED and 2 DENIED ,, you should calculate it and it will be 1 DENIED

The point i was try to make with that.

Is confusion, and arguing, and using rank to determine who is right.

Its just more work than has to be done.

But what if someone mistake on their intro, like they forget to edit something on their proof or forgot to answer a q, if they realize that and go to edit, but dont finish editing before a user sees them,then gives they'll get a denied and we'll have just rejected a good member. Like I know I made a few mistakes on my intro which I had to edit and if you system was used, I may not have been here

well imo i agree with almost everything you said...i personally disagree with this..

"2. Not covering ratios properly the FIRST time. there are to many users that screw this up because they cant read, fix them because there told to, than a week later end up being banned."

mostly because i dont think its realistic to say people have to get everything right on their first try or they're screwed, its been said multiple times that the site is open to all and will stay that way so we cant make it to hard to get in or i think it really eliminates the whole purpose of it being open in the first place. now i think that if you point them to the sticky's and they do it wrong and then you tell them how to do it and they still do it wrong there maybe no hope for that individual or the person explaing it may not be explaing it well enough. when your looking through intros we have to understand that some of these people have never been on a forum before and dont know how it works, they may not know the stickies are they're to help them or alot of other things. As for the week later they end up being banned ill agree that T-I has had an influx of not so great members at the moment but i dont think thats a reason to lose faith. i still try to hope that every member thats repped in will be the one that ends up giving all the super high end invites and if we discredit them straight from the start, in my opinion, thats no good.

other than that 1 thing i think that you have got this pretty well thought out. nice job :)