Check It Out only on approval?

[Bella_Vixen]

I'm starting to think that Check It Out should be run as a closed forum where mods have to approve posts because of all the duplicate posts recently. It would save a lot of time and trouble in the long run.

Just an idea.

[SG15Z]

It has been a recurring problem for a while. I second the idea.

[Rapscallion]

It's a thought. However, duplicate posts are only a small part of postings in there, and it's extra work for the moderators, and it effectively says to people that they don't need to check because we'll do it for you.

Going to discuss this one.

Rapscallion

[Ree]

It's a good idea, but having a forum moderated means that all replies have to be moderated as well.

The volume of threads and comments in there would mean a lot of extra work if the forum was on approval only.

I think a big problem is that a lot of people are just posting a link to the story with very little in the way of commentary or details in the title, so a search might not turn up any results.

Unfortunately, because it's a sticky, I think a lot of people neglect to read the guidelines for posting in that forum.

Just a few things to note before posting in this forum:

• Please post a warning if a link contains graphic images, adult content or language, or is not work or child-safe. (Adult content also includes any nude/porn banner ads, popups etc. on the webpage.)

• Do a search before posting a link. You can do a keyword search or skim the posts first, but note that posting a duplicate thread will result in closure of the second thread.
  People who repeatedly post duplicates will receive warning, and possibly be barred from this forum.

• As a courtesy, when you post a link, to help prevent duplicates and aid in a keyword search, please give a few details in your post or title that describes or recaps what is contained in the link. Sometimes, even with a search, the lack of details in the original post causes a search to turn up empty.

• Do not post links to your own personal commercial sites. Non-profit personal sites are fine, but if you're making money from having our members click through, that's a no-no.
  Spam and other posting of advertisements for products or services, links to auctions (this does include links to your ebay auctions), affiliate links, links to promote websites, and so forth is not allowed. Links to your personal site that are posted more than once in a week's time frame are considered spam as well. If you are wishing to post a link for a charity event or something of that nature please clear it with Rapscallion first.

• If you see a duplicate thread, report it. It does no good to post in the thread and tell the member. You have to tell a mod so it can be fixed.

• Do not post links to controversial topics. If it.s a fratching type topic, then it doesn't belong on this forum.

Please keep in mind that these guidelines may change without notice at any time, so it's a good idea to check this thread on a regular basis.