How about a total word limit rather than a set number of posts with a word limit per post. Some discussions are better handled with a number of short post, others discussions work better with a larger post. 700 words a day per thread on the article area etc (with limits on the total words posted as well).

R0bert

It could be a good idea, Yabby - but I fear it would be provide a greater opportunity for the lunatic fringe to swamp us with even more religious blather, diatribes of hate or other verbose expressions of idiocy. R0bert's idea of a total word limit is interesting.

As some will know, there's been a fair bit of sockpuppetry occurring in some discussions lately, but the moderators seem unwilling to do anything about it even though they're aware it's happening. Last week I submitted a discussion starter on the subject, where I wanted to gauge people's opinions about the practice that some people have of posting to this forum under various different IDs (some openly, others dishonestly) but it was rejected for some reason.

One of the more prolific sockpuppeteers has declared war on me in one thread, simply because I exposed his dishonesty. I'm disappointed that the editors and moderators of this generally excellent forum seem unwilling or unable to control this behaviour. Allowing users to post 4 comments per day per topic would remove one excuse for sockpuppetry, but it probably wouldn't stop those who think that their opinions are more worthy than others', and who have the technical expertise to create various accounts using separate IP addresses.

You do that gibo.

It's probably a wise move. I'm actually an evil, UFO-flying demon out to corrupt mankind through heinous methods such as employing logic and reason.

Don't worry too much though - it would appear you're immune.

Don't worry Graeme, of course ASIO is watching you. But who should really be watching you is the good people at the Sutherland Community Mental Health Centre.

It is four posts a day on any one thread- each 24hours- and twelve posts in all isnt it?

Hey, I know what about an honesty system Yabbs.

The ones who are prepared to put their name where their mouth is get extra posts for being honest.

So far it looks like only Morgan and pale would gain. Umm that doesn`t really help you- does it.

Yup a reward system for honesty.

We could make it interesting with a shilling on the side if you like as well.
How about this. Ask Graham to start up a OLO on line betting system so I can make heaps of money from each porkie you tell.

he he he

No Seriously- If you want or need to post more you should be able to have that option I totally agree with you Yabby.

After all people put hours into OLO out of their own time and if everybody STOPPED then Graham wouldnt have the business so in that sense Yabby your priceless to OLO.

Yo Yabby check the new greens thread out.

Why are there limits on comments at all?.

Fair enough on the topic creation side. How many topics do you need to create in a day?. There's plenty of forums out there if you want to fill the place with trash. But why can't you comment as much as you want?.

My personal observation so far of this joint is that debate is discouraged. Comments AREN'T, but a good old heavy debate ends up having a ref jump in before it's really necessary.