With what appears to be an influx in the number of new guys posting sources, I've noticed there has been a growing concern about the matter. It's been 3 or 4 in the past two weeks. Yes, the last was deleted in less then one day, but the last few took several days, I think it took 3 days to have one deleted two weeks ago. Now, I fully understand that all you guys at CA are busy with your jobs(your very cool jobs I might add), so don't take this as me critizing you, but it appears to me that the current "sticky" post about not posting sources isn't working anymore. It's not your fault, but I don't think I'm the only member that feels it's time for something more to be done.
How about you require a new member to post a certain number of times before they even have access to the Cuba forum? I've been on a few boards where this feature is in place and it seems to work quite well. If a new user posts an introduction, I'm sure someone will inform them of the rule. That way, there may be a greater chance that they will be aware of the rule. It seems these new guys aren't even aware of the rule. Is there any way you could require new members to read the rule about not posting sources before their first post? Or, as a few members have pointed out, is it possible to make some of the older members mods? I understand the complications of this, but it might be an idea. If there are more mods, there is a greater chance that someone will see it sooner. Any ideas, David?

I second jms' ideas about rethinking the sticky and access. Maybe you have new members have to sign off that they've read the rules before being allowed to post. One of those "accept" or "don't accept" pop-ups. Not all will read them before they hit "accept", but at least some/most will read them.

Of course, that's not as much fun as messing with the noobs...

great post, james, but i have the feeling nothing will change.

These things tend to run in cycles, and I think this cycle will run its course soon enough. One reason is that the site is being visted by lots of new people of late. As with any Internet forum, newcomers seldom know all the ins and outs of posting.

We're not going to prohibit newcomers from posting. Remember, we were all newbies at one time.

The best way to handle things is to keep us informed of anything that looks out of sorts: that's what the yellow triangle is for. And posts such as these help as well.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

ok, hit the yellow triangle, then wait three days for you or whoever to take it down.. i've hit the yellow triangle, about two weeks ago, nothing has changed, the thread is still up..

why not just make a older member a mod, like so many have been saying for the past year.

I have to agree on not limiting access. I joined the forum to learn and would not want to have to wait a specific time to be able to gain access.

I like the idea of senior members being moderators, and no at 550 posts I do not consider myself worthy of this status

Maybe the people that post sites can be banned from posting on the forums? I honestly think a lot of these guys do this just to get a rise out of most of us.

This just popped-in one night. Make "Cuba and Cuban cigars" a one time pay forum...half kidding.

Just curious. I would never post a CC retailer on the forums mainly because of the rules. I understand why the rules are in place and the legality of the issue. Am I missing something as to why it would raise so much ire with the rest of the forum members?

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Originally posted by flyboy25177:
Just curious. I would never post a CC retailer on the forums mainly because of the rules. I understand why the rules are in place and the legality of the issue. Am I missing something as to why it would raise so much ire with the rest of the forum members?

Because if someone lists a source and everyone orders from them, it'll set off red flags with the folks at Customs (Hmmm....how come all of a sudden we have alot of packages coming from so-and-so?). They decided to check it and low and behold, it gets snagged. All of a sudden alot of the packages that comes from a source gets intercepted and it now ruins it for everyone.

Plus, I'm sure that customs and OFAC watch some sights and once they see a source listed, it makes it that much easier to flag.

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Hahaha, I have nothing to add to this thread, but that's a funny sig!

I'm not terribly familiar with this particular version of forum software, but it might be possible to restrict urls in the cuban forum.
disabling the url bb code button would at least restrict a person's ability to list a url like this but that wouldn't stop someone from listing a url like this: http://www.example.com/ but that could be corrected by stripping out any urls after someone hits the "post now" button. However, it wouldn't stop the really determined person from doing something like: "it won't let me post a url so go here: e xa m p le dot c o m"
but combining one or both methods might cut down on the ignorant posting urls in the cuban forum, but not the determined.

I apologize if this conversation is long since dead, but I've just joined the forum over the last couple of days - the one thing that stands out is the large amount of activity focused around trying to convince people not to post sources who then get mad and sulk off. It might make it a more enjoyable place for old and new alike if a solution could be found.

Perhaps even the simple solution of plainly stating in the confirmation email that a new member gets why sources aren't posted and letting them know if they break this important rule they run the risk of having their posting privileges restricted?