New Users - PM with handy links

[russ-vdub]

Just a thought, we always get people asking how to upload pics etc etc. I was thinkin maybe when a new user joins, an automated pm could be sent with all the relevant links to help them get started.

Russ

[Len]

But Newbies cant see or send PM's until 10 posts!

[russ-vdub]

oh im sure i had a pm sayin welcome to the forum..hmm maybe i was thinking of some other forum, oh wel

[Neaty]

But Newbies cant see or send PM's until 10 posts!

they can read them can't they but just can't send any?

[russ-vdub]

so a good idea then?

[Len]

I had a similar idea a while ago where newbies where directed to the Guidlines. That was too much trouble apparently.

[russ-vdub]

Ah well, i'll come up with another idea in a few months

[Len]

as Admin havent commented you could assume its a non starter!
But yea keep thinking as anything to stop the picture/PM posts is worth persuing.

[Neaty]

I definately agree something should be there in place so that it avoids all the "how do I post pics up?" threads etc

[jv]

That was too much trouble apparently.

as Admin havent commented you could assume its a non starter!

Sorry Len, clearly my service level agreeement to respond to all things you request has been slipping.

There already is something in place, called the forum guidelines that has the answer to those pm/pictures questions. There is also a search system that would find the same questions asked over and over again. I can add a line into the sign up agreement but it will make precisely no difference.