Vftt

montvm · Feb 24, 2007, 2:21 PM

I have a quesiton about this VFTT forum site.

I would like to register but when i try to it comes up saying that registration has been disabled by administrator.

Does that mean that that they are no longer accepting new members??

I have sent a couple of emails but have not got a response. Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks
Mike

SilentCal · Feb 24, 2007, 2:31 PM

I believe that signing up on VFTT is now done on a referal basis. I am not sure how often new members are added nor how often the referals are looked at.

montvm · Feb 24, 2007, 2:35 PM

Ok that seems strange. I wonder why, i'm sure that there must be a logical reason. Ok just curious.

Thanks for the info

riverc0il · Feb 24, 2007, 3:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentCal

I believe that signing up on VFTT is now done on a referal basis. I am not sure how often new members are added nor how often the referals are looked at.

wow, elitist outdoor forums? i have followed trip reports for a while on VFTT but rarely use their forums. i am already registered, but if they are requiring referrals for membership, i may just avoid the site altogether.

**MichaelJ** · Feb 25, 2007, 5:20 AM

VFTT is far from the only site out there that requires referrals. As far as I know, the referral is simply to ensure that human non-spammers are signing up. VFTT in particular had a ton of uncontrolled growth at one point and there were also people who got themselves banned for bad behavior and came back under different names.

riverc0il · Feb 25, 2007, 5:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelJ

VFTT is far from the only site out there that requires referrals. As far as I know, the referral is simply to ensure that human non-spammers are signing up. VFTT in particular had a ton of uncontrolled growth at one point and there were also people who got themselves banned for bad behavior and came back under different names.

forum software can handle most spammer bots through a combination of "fill in the blank" letters and email confirmations. those occasional ones that get through are par for the course of running a forum and can be handled quickly by a small but responsive moderating team (like the great team here at AZ, cheers!). i have seen certain social networking sites require referrals, usually either to control growth or promote elitism, but i have never seen this heavy handed control implemented on a forum. it seems excessive. it isn't my forum, my community, or my money going into that web site though, so who am i to judge?

montvm · Feb 26, 2007, 9:15 AM

I did not entend this to become a politcal topic, i was just asking the question to find out what was going on. I have received an email from VFTT explaining what the process is. Was not trying to start an argument about what their process is or how they control their forum, i was just looking for information about it.

Thanks for everryone's help

Mike

bruno · Mar 1, 2007, 2:21 PM

one of the moderators is a real good guy. the owner of the site and the other moderator are very childish. they take hikin' way too seriously. my 2 cents.

and yeah the moderators here are purty cool!

**Mike P.** · Mar 1, 2007, 9:58 PM

Thanks bruno!

David Metsky · Mar 2, 2007, 9:47 AM

VftT has had problems in the past with posters who didn't fit well with the spirit of the site. Darren (the owner) decided to shut off new registrations as it was just a few folks that were causing most of the issues. I never felt that they were bad people (well, not most of them) but they just didn't mesh with the vision Darren had for the site. Over time, we've started taking new members that were referred by others. The site has critical mass so it doesn't really require an influx of new blood, but I think the new members (and new forums) have kept things lively.

The easiest way to become a member there is to hike with another member (it's fairly easy to get in touch with folks) and then have one sponsor you via email to Darren. He usually batches up the requests and adds people every few weeks.

While spamming could be an issue, it was never the reason for turning off unlimited registration.

-dave- (moderator at VftT)

Feb 24, 2007, 2:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
montvm Mt. Cardigan NH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Danielson CT Posts: 137	Vftt I have a quesiton about this VFTT forum site. I would like to register but when i try to it comes up saying that registration has been disabled by administrator. Does that mean that that they are no longer accepting new members?? I have sent a couple of emails but have not got a response. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks Mike

Feb 24, 2007, 2:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
montvm Mt. Cardigan NH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Danielson CT Posts: 137	Referal eh? Ok that seems strange. I wonder why, i'm sure that there must be a logical reason. Ok just curious. Thanks for the info

Feb 25, 2007, 5:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
MichaelJ Here we are! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Out in the MA 'burbs near 495. Posts: 1,950	VFTT is far from the only site out there that requires referrals. As far as I know, the referral is simply to ensure that human non-spammers are signing up. VFTT in particular had a ton of uncontrolled growth at one point and there were also people who got themselves banned for bad behavior and came back under different names. __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Feb 26, 2007, 9:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
montvm Mt. Cardigan NH Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Danielson CT Posts: 137	OK Please Simmer Down I did not entend this to become a politcal topic, i was just asking the question to find out what was going on. I have received an email from VFTT explaining what the process is. Was not trying to start an argument about what their process is or how they control their forum, i was just looking for information about it. Thanks for everryone's help Mike

Mar 1, 2007, 2:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
bruno Join Date: May 2006 Location: beantown and NY to da C Posts: 228	one of the moderators is a real good guy. the owner of the site and the other moderator are very childish. they take hikin' way too seriously. my 2 cents. and yeah the moderators here are purty cool! __________________ ". . .a striped jersey under his jacket; bared calves (outside the bicycle track); cap pushed back; feet in a false position on the pedals; a barking horn, a disorderly appearance, an always-dry tongue, and a definite fondness for wine merchants. . ." Last edited by bruno; Mar 1, 2007 at 2:30 PM.

Feb 24, 2007, 2:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
SilentCal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 419	I believe that signing up on VFTT is now done on a referal basis. I am not sure how often new members are added nor how often the referals are looked at.

Mar 1, 2007, 9:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,454	Thanks bruno! __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Mar 2, 2007, 9:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	VftT has had problems in the past with posters who didn't fit well with the spirit of the site. Darren (the owner) decided to shut off new registrations as it was just a few folks that were causing most of the issues. I never felt that they were bad people (well, not most of them) but they just didn't mesh with the vision Darren had for the site. Over time, we've started taking new members that were referred by others. The site has critical mass so it doesn't really require an influx of new blood, but I think the new members (and new forums) have kept things lively. The easiest way to become a member there is to hike with another member (it's fairly easy to get in touch with folks) and then have one sponsor you via email to Darren. He usually batches up the requests and adds people every few weeks. While spamming could be an issue, it was never the reason for turning off unlimited registration. -dave- (moderator at VftT)

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