Need to spam existing threads to post new threads: spam prevention?

Franckit

Hey,

Just a 2 cents here - feels really weird that (apparently?) one needs to spam 10 replies to existing threads before starting a new one.... and that is, I presume, a spam-prevention measure? I know all forums need to deal with that crap, but I think at the very least mentionning that clearly when we register would be more user-friendly than ending up googling "how to post to runner's world forum...".

Or is it just me?

LucasSimonDrake

So if I reply here, I only have nine replies left until I can make a thread? Sweet.

LucasSimonDrake

Here's another comment then?

amrun

I'm in the same boat as you... - there must be more advanced spam prevention measures out there, how else do other forums manage?

CanIGetSome

Spammers are pretty annoying!

erikbrown

I personally think that this is a good spam prevention measure and you can try to implement it in life)

Nick72c

Thanks for clarifying. Agreed, this could be handled better.

SarahAgeUKHF

I was also confused by this! I didn't want to comment irrelevant stuff on existing posts but really keen to post my own thread

MMH

I agree, I've just joined and have a question to ask. Never come across this before on other forums.

rich333

OK, adding some more spam so I can ask a question!

Blokky27

Yup, seems counter productive, but this is one of my ten…

Salazar

Agree, this is totally bizarre. Glad I found this thread, as I was like "Where the hell is the start a new thread button!?"😵‍💫

Right, off to spam 9 other comments on the forum then, so I can ask a valid question of the community 🙄

Salazar

Err... Maybe I'll just bung one more on here😂

Salazar

And another 😂

DanniL

I just want some advice 😢

DanniL

Help 🤣

8ace

One from me too

8ace

Again