Me again with another question
I just logged out to check what is visible to guests, and it seems that absolutely everything is.
Could consideration be given to closing some boards to non-members - perhaps at the very least the off topic and (for example) swap sign-up threads?
It might even encourage some of the lurkers to register and join in as well :)
Cooksongold Jewellery Forum - Privacy Issues
Good morning all,
This has developed into an interesting thread with some very relevant points being raised. When I first developed a plan/proposed this forum last year after much research, my objectives clearly stated that the forum should be a public platform open to the viewing public which coincides with much of what Sunnybank has stated. I agree that as well as our most valued members, you guys who post and visit regularly, the forum should act as a information tool for those less social members for the good of Cooksongold.com.
I agree that your profiles and list should perhaps be private which Dave has now actioned, however I have noticed that members don't seem to disclose sensitive data anyway, so from my perspective I thought you guys might see this maximum exposure as a positive factor in regards to increased referral traffic as Cooksongold.com attracts in excess of a million visitors a year and growing fast. As for the privacy issue, I suggest if you would like to discuss anything of this nature, you use the private messaging service or the chat facility once live, which will be limited to members only.
Also the issue of stagnent members, we will send out reminder emails after a suitable period of time for this group and for those who fail to log in just to remind us that we're still here!
Hope this helps clear a few things up. Please let me know of any further concerns...
Cheers,
Adam :)