PenHolder
March 5, 2003, 01:04 PM
As I took an idle moment to "View Today's Active Threads" this morning, I noticed that I was required to log in before proceeding.
Why does THR now require registration and log-in before searching?
While it's merely inconvenient for me (and it is; yes, I know what cookies are, I've implemented cookie handling in an HTTP client), I worry that it will serve to dissuade casual or first-time visitors from exploring THR.
Imagine a newbie walking through a list of firearms links (or search-engine results) and coming across THR:
"Hmm, nice look. Alright, let me see what's been said about X. Or what's going on today. Register? But I hardly even know what's here, why bother?"
[Back] [http://someotherboard.com/]
"Ahh, there we go, wow, that guy seems to know all about the 790 DuckSlapper Express, and hey, here's a solution to the problem I've been having with my Tactical Elite Speed-cocker!"
[Add Bookmark]
I learned a lot from searching and lurking on TFL, when I first discovered gun forums. That's what led me here in the first place.
I realize that THR isn't in a (lewd verb)-ing contest with other boards for membership; I just think it'd be a shame for folks to miss out on such a fine forum.
$.02US,
PH
Why does THR now require registration and log-in before searching?
While it's merely inconvenient for me (and it is; yes, I know what cookies are, I've implemented cookie handling in an HTTP client), I worry that it will serve to dissuade casual or first-time visitors from exploring THR.
Imagine a newbie walking through a list of firearms links (or search-engine results) and coming across THR:
"Hmm, nice look. Alright, let me see what's been said about X. Or what's going on today. Register? But I hardly even know what's here, why bother?"
[Back] [http://someotherboard.com/]
"Ahh, there we go, wow, that guy seems to know all about the 790 DuckSlapper Express, and hey, here's a solution to the problem I've been having with my Tactical Elite Speed-cocker!"
[Add Bookmark]
I learned a lot from searching and lurking on TFL, when I first discovered gun forums. That's what led me here in the first place.
I realize that THR isn't in a (lewd verb)-ing contest with other boards for membership; I just think it'd be a shame for folks to miss out on such a fine forum.
$.02US,
PH
