Post by scottydl on Dec 11, 2010 21:33:20 GMT -6
Recently we have had a few isolated incidents with members joining our forum for spamming purposes. To prevent that as well as maintain the integrity of our membership, ACNA staff has decided to implement some limitations for new members. In each case, the limits will be lifted when a member reaches a certain status and is more established.
New membership will become restricted, and new members joining must be approved by staff before posting is allowed. Essentially everyone will be approved (unless known to be a previously banned member), with one requirement - email addresses used for ACNA registration cannot be free internet accounts (common examples are Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo addresses). New member e-mail must be based on Internet Service Provider (ISP), an employer, a school, etc. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of staff, so please contact any of us if you personally know or refer a new ACNA member and wish to request an exception.
The e-mail requirement will only apply until a new member reaches 100 posts. After that, they may change their e-mail address to anything they choose.
This new policy does not apply to existing members with more than 100 posts. Current members with under 100 posts may be asked to change their e-mail address until they meet the new requirements.
Thanks for being a part of ACNA!
New membership will become restricted, and new members joining must be approved by staff before posting is allowed. Essentially everyone will be approved (unless known to be a previously banned member), with one requirement - email addresses used for ACNA registration cannot be free internet accounts (common examples are Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo addresses). New member e-mail must be based on Internet Service Provider (ISP), an employer, a school, etc. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of staff, so please contact any of us if you personally know or refer a new ACNA member and wish to request an exception.
The e-mail requirement will only apply until a new member reaches 100 posts. After that, they may change their e-mail address to anything they choose.
This new policy does not apply to existing members with more than 100 posts. Current members with under 100 posts may be asked to change their e-mail address until they meet the new requirements.
Thanks for being a part of ACNA!
