Should reports meet minimum Posting Guidelines?

[Traxx]

I fully support the current posting guidelines. Many fellow members forget that this is truly an international forum, a "United Nations" in many ways. As such, many members do not share English as their mother tongue. To these friends, I ask for your patience and understanding.

[BorderJumper]

I think posting guidelines are adequate as they stand. The only problem I am seeing is regular members using senior members login, albeit with permission, to circumvent the moderation que. This is a decidedly wrong thing to be allowed to occur here or anywhere else!

Number of reports should not be an issue as much as members comportment and contributions to the board as a whole. One good piece of advice is worth 10 reports IMHO if it keeps a member out of trouble or saves him a hassle somewhere down the line.

Keep up the good work Jackson. It is appreciated.

Actually, posting under somebody elses user name is a violation of the Forum Rules. I guess I'll have to articulate this in writing, and then terminate a couple of Regular Members and/or demote a couple of Senior Members before people will take me seriously.

Thanks,

Jackson

[Civ2000]

Jackson, Great job with the board. I strongly support the posting guidelines as they exist now and appreciate the work you do to make the board readable.

I disagree with those who would like to raise from 10 to 25 the number of posts required to obtain senior membership. As it is now the member has to make ten informative posts (questions don't count) to make senior. I am under the impression that this was to prevent spamming -- not determine writing style.

Whereas it might not hurt the regular member to wait a day or two to have his writing posted, it could very well hurt the board. Regular members spot stings, LE activity, and direct us all to where the SW's are. I certainly don't want to wait an extra day or two to get this information. Especially from someone who has already proven themselves with ten informative posts written in accord with the rules of the board.

Again, this is a fantastic board you have, and it is due in large part to the posting guidelines which make the postings readable and understandable.

Thanks again.

Civ2K

[Xthrax]

Thoughts on various issues:
Photos-
Disallow any posts from the photo section that do not contain a photolink somewhere in the posts. It sometimes is rare to see photos in the photo section. People can find discussions elsewhere.
Standard English-
Regarding grammar, perhaps local nationals giving us the heads up can be given some leeway or editing( as I am sure is already done), but obvious or suspected English speakers should be made to click a few buttons for a spell and grammar check. I notice some senior members still think it is cute to use typical email slang mentioned earlier, such as "b4" etc. Perhaps they can get bounced back to regular membership for awhile until they stop wearing down the source of this great service.
The obvious benefits of readability really help those of us planning a foray into a new territory. Readability especially helps members that are intelligent enough to use the archives and the Search Forum function to review earlier posts.
Since reminders on using standard conventions have been used I have seen a decrease in posts like this "I am going to Thailand, what is mongering scene like?"
Email and privacy-
I really like eliminating email address postings too. A member here posted a personal email of mine with identifying information on this forum without my permission, (before email addresses eliminated)althought he rescinded that email post. I hope privacy issues are maintained with people posting Private Messaging on the forums. Also, I hope that privacy and anonymity remain a prime consideration for the basic driver of integrity of the forum to meet its purposes.
Senior Membership-
Increase min Senior member postings from 10 to 25.
Self-Policing vs Derogation-
It seems like you have a nice line of letting forum members self-police boards. Although its not good to see guys go off on each other infinitely because of dislikes, it is vital for the integrity of the board to remove a degree of political correctness, and allow guys to call "Bullshit" on each other!. I like how you allow board members to keep posts when these members call "Bullshit!" on other posters because of misinformatin, intentional or not, and other various misbehavior. I know there are lines, but, these bullshit calls help maintain the accuracy and validity of information on the forum.
Conclusion-
Overall, I really like your management style of this forum. I like where you are headed with this forum and because of this flexible and progressive style it remains a great source of information for us all.

[My Alias]

While I work as an editor and I'm picky when it comes to spelling and grammar, my biggest complaint about some of the posts on this board has to do with the occasional ethnic slur. For example, I recently read a post where someone said he tried to "Jew" (actually, he spelled it ju) an adult service provider's price down. I'm not Jewish, but I have several friends who are and the term "to Jew down" is highly offensive to them. I've seen other slurs appear in posts, not often but enough to tick me off a little. Someone suggested making the minimum requirement of posts for senior members be raised from 10 to 25. I think that would be a good idea, just so you can get a better feel for a member's language and potential to offend.

[Bysshe]

It is no secret that LE is using this board for info like some members in my area and others think. I would like to suggest that members be required to sign some type of electronic statement that verifies they are not affiliated with LE in any way shape or size. Their unique number would then be captured upon signing it. That would allow you to know if they are LE or not.

Yes, because everyone knows that LE isn't allowed to lie.

I wouldn't mind seeing Senior Membership quals be raised to 25 posts. There is, after all, very little functional difference between regular and senior members. It doesn't hurt the member if his post is not instantly displayed. Either he's posting a report, in which case he already knows the information... or (far more likely) he's posting a question, in which case the board is under no obligation to get him instant feedback. (Indeed, it's much more likely that the answer to the question already exists in the previous posts on the thread, and that replies to the question will mention that fact.)

Bysshe

[Skinless]

Jackson: I think some of the discussions in the Photo section, like elsewhere, can be useful. One can only look at so many naked hookers. And, on that point, I have just looked at Saint's posts in the CR photo section. I am disappointed as I thought he was more upmarket. Though I might be interested in his reply, I am only interested in looking at so many naked peasant women. Living in Japan, I see plenty of big bellies (I like sumo - male sumo that is). If I ever need some women to do heavy physical work, I now know where to look.

Why post photos if no one can comment? So, as long as the guidelines are met, let us critically evaluate the merchandise on display by the happy customers.

Peace and love to all!

(Rev) JTS

[Pacific Creek]

Jackson,

After reading some of the previous posts, I would like to agree that photo gallery's are also becoming a continuation of discussion.

I'm not sure what program you use to allow posting of photo's. However, I'm sure there would be a way to modify the photo gallery's so that a post could only be allowed if there is an attachment along with it.

That would eliminate the constant discussion in the photo gallery's.

[Pacific Creek]

Jackson,

I personally would like to see the amount of posts required to be a Senior Member upgraded to at least 25. These posts should only count the number of actual reports they have made. Questions asked should not be counted as a report because they aren't.

I also agree that reliable proven Senior Members should be asked to help you with reviewing posts in their area. Then you would be free to do the things an administrator should do. This would allow the number of posts required to be a Senior Member to be increased without overburdening yourself.

I would recommend a Senior Member or maybe more than one in each city (depending on the amount of posts received in that area) should be allowed to review posts of regular members to assist you. Being a Senior Member should carry some degree of responsibility to go along with the ability to post your reports unchecked.

While illiterate posts may not always be easily translated or corrected (based on the country's words and semantics), they do contain information that other's may find important so I am against trashing those posts. People's understanding of english is different based upon their background, education and experience. After all, who speaks english better,someone from the deep south or someone from the coasts of Maine. lol

It is no secret that LE is using this board for info like some members in my area and others think. I would like to suggest that members be required to sign some type of electronic statement that verifies they are not affiliated with LE in any way shape or size. Their unique number would then be captured upon signing it. That would allow you to know if they are LE or not.

As far as costs go, I would like to see you post how much it costs you each month to run this wonderful informative service that we have access to.

An idea would be that to request an upgrade to Senior Member would have a fee and a signed electronic statement that you are again not affiliated with any type of LE in any way shape or size.

I disagree that you should have to pay to run this service yourself. We as members who get the most information and benefit out of it should be expected to share in the costs as well.

Have you started eliminating those members who haven't posted?

Again, I would like to thank you for providing this site and the amount of information that is on it.

[Stoner]

Setup Senior members who are up for the job to do some editting regionally.

IMO, if a post is illegible, I would almost say trash it completely. Yet, there is value in it, I suppose.

Damn shame.

To eliminate chat, would you be up for setting a General discussion forum for "problem" regions and one main central one for the site, non-region specific.

Space wise, don't archive the general discussion stuff.


Lastly...I would like it stressed (even if I must play devil's advocate on this) that some banter and discussion is critical to the reports. All the reports are travel indeed, but its the locals comparing notes that makes these things happen.

Mongers describe spots they find and share them, no matter how transient these spots are. Or they recommend escorts and incall spots for others to sample in their wake.

Even if its reports simply stating a good time can be had at XY or Z, its of real value. I would hate to see the pendulum swing and see a bunch of sterile reports saying jack. Your "competing" websites do that and suck all ass compared to WSG for value.

[Creole Hottie]

Jackson:

I feel that the rules regarding posts are beneficial to all of us. I mean, who wants to stumble through a post for several minutes trying to decipher what the person is attempting to say?

Keep up the good work.

Kaila

[Woody66062]

I like the standards you presently have set up. I would much rather read a report that doesn't look like it was written by a grade schooler.
The posts that don't meet the guidlines should be returned to the poster or just deleted.
Thank you for having such a great avenue here to share information. It's the best on the net.

[Octopussy]

Jackson,
Instead of spending more efforts and precious time to editing those 'outformat' and 'chatroom' style postings, why not just return it to those members via private message and ask them to follow the posting guidelines, otherwise their posting will not posted in the forum. If they really want to post their posting, they have to follow our rules. This will definitely save a lot of time.

One of my suggestions is that since you have selected whom to be a senior members for the forum. Could it possible to 'appoint' senior members to incharge of each forum. Senior members will reviewing each posting in their area/region incharge, then let admin to confirm for posting. Let us help to reduce your work load?

[IntotheMuck]

It is great that there is a standard set so that reading new posts are at least readable. Thanks

[Member #5605]

I wish there was as much focus on arranging the posts in a better GEOGRAPHIC order, as there is about them being grammatically correct, relevant, etc. Then again I am only a resident of CA, which has the most posts in it, in the most areas, scattered over thousands of miles, etc. Is Jackson sensitive at all to the GEOGRPHIC relevance of our mongering??