A few things that I feel need to be addressed

I'm not bringing anything new to the table, but these are problems still persisting and every regular on here will know exactly what I am talking about. I feel these issues really need to be addressed swiftly, as they are degrading this forum further.

1) Random bumping of old topics

I'm talking about posts like this, to name a few (this happens oh too frequently):

http://www.talkfreelance.com/showpos...0&postcount=26
http://www.talkfreelance.com/showpos...4&postcount=26
http://www.talkfreelance.com/showpos...9&postcount=25

These people are clearly trying to get quick posts, so they can get into the marketplace. Two suggestions on this from me:

- Make threads that have remained dormant for a certain amount of time (1 week?) locked, so they cannot be replied in. I'm sure this is possible with vB, or there is some sort of mod.

- As well as the required post count, put a time limit on how long you have been a member before gaining access in the marketplace. I've seen this before (I think Digital Point may do this) - and I bet it would work well. Say, they have to be a member for 25 days, as well as a post count.

2) "Can't Post" threads.
Threads like this: http://www.talkfreelance.com/showthread.php?t=52482

Some people seem to have a deficiency with reading rules. We should force up a more prominent rules/FAQ page on registration that ensures people read these sort of questions, and get them to confirm they have read them. Perhaps 1 days suspensions should be handed out, upon confirmation of reading the rules/FAQs and then going against that confirmation. Perhaps harsh, but we could do without the threads these people keep creating.

3) Phone Spam
I'm talking about these kind of threads: http://www.talkfreelance.com/showthread.php?p=440010

They're cropping up a few a day now, and I feel in some cases they take too long to get removed, by which time, another few have been made. I assume you are banning these members. Can you clarify they are being IP banned, and their emails being blocked? Perhaps we can integrate a more advanced spam system?

I'm looking forward to hearing your contributions/thoughts. But please, let's not go into a rant for once. Keep it positive, and no "if they ever do it" kind of comments. I am also willing to make a small monetary contribution to the implementation of some of this IF I see it get done.

Seb