We are introducing a new member system in order to curb some recent trolling behavior on the forum. I'm new to the forum, how do I become a "Member"?You need 10 Points, 3 Posts and have an account older than 3 days to become a Member.Everyone joining the forum for the first time start out with 0 Points, you can then increase your points to become a Member. You can check your point total by clicking on your profile points are seen on the profile:I mean, if I can get over 500 while working for EA, it shouldn't be too hard right? How do I earn points?1. When someone reacts to your post, by hitting "Insightful", "Agree" or "Like" your post you get 1 point:2. By earning forum badges, with your day to day activity. For instance by commenting on topics, getting a certain amount of reactions or even anniversaries badges. Here are some examples:Being a "new member" has certain disadvantages. New members can't post or upload images. New members cannot post links or use formatting /BBcode (italics, bold, etc). New members can not add signatures. New members can not have a profile picture. New members can not react to posts. New members can not direct message peopleIf you have any questions on this please let us know. Thanks!

Thanks for the information, I did try clicking on the Simpsons badges link but it didn’t work, I got the permission problem screen.

@Muhsterino , sorry about that I'll check it out

@Muhsterino , turns out I can't grant access to that page for now. If that changes I'll be sure to let you know, in the meantime I've edited the post to include examples. If you have any specific questions about your own badges you can DM me.

Thanks for the info, and for the attempts to deal with this new issue. This has the potential to help, as the trolls now can not just jump to a new user to continue.

Thanks @Willy9292 , hopefully this doesn't affect any new members that are genuine and want to be part of the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM605pKX4hQ

Role changes: Member or New Member

LPNintendoITA
6 years ago
thanks Roger this will surely help stop the Chinese selling their stupid stuff here and such. I sure welcome it and agree on some concerns but sure helps stop spam
daved7637397
6 years ago
First off, @EA_Roger and @Muhsterino thanks for the compliments. I try to do my part and help out, just as so many helped me out many moons ago when I was new here. I'm still not the most tech savvy person around, but people here broke it down so even I could understand it (and still do at times)

I understand @Muhsterino's concerns, and while I do agree with her, I also see the need for the actions that have been taken. Things have been a little crazy here lately, and I'm glad to see powers that be taking action. Something has to give. Hopefully this will work out and it wont have to go any further, and as Roger said they can be adjusted if need be
ietxmcdonald1
6 years ago
Thanks your input, getting rid of spammers was also something we were looking into with this change so we hope it'll be efficient and you guys won't have to constantly report the spambots as much.
daved7637397
6 years ago
"EA_Roger;c-2044964" wrote:
Thanks your input, getting rid of spammers was also something we were looking into with this change so we hope it'll be efficient and you guys won't have to constantly report the spambots as much.

Anything that helps reduce/eliminate both spam and trolls is a plus in my book.

Also, I like to suggest that if we need a screenshot from a newbie to help with a problem, we could PM the newbie and ask them to send us the shot, and then post if needed
ietxmcdonald1
6 years ago
I'm glad we are getting rid of the spammers too, more time to focus on the game and not click a random link in a word every now and again.

"daved7637397;c-2045007" wrote:

Also, I like to suggest that if we need a screenshot from a newbie to help with a problem, we could PM the newbie and ask them to send us the shot, and then post if needed

Unfortunately if new members try to send links or images they will get an error message, the permissions for linking images in DMs and on the forum are tied so it's all or nothing. Sorry about that.
johncolombo
Hero+
6 years ago
I get what @Muhsterino is talking about but I think the trade off is worth it. Yes sometimes a new forum member shows up with a serious problem, but more often that not it's not dire situation. Also since muhsterino mentioned EA answers HQ, maybe we could add to your sticky @EA_Roger that Answers HQ is a dedicated player helping player forum and if they need help before they become a full fledged member to post there? There's quite of few of us TSTO members who help there.
BlauMuj
6 years ago
"LPNintendoITA;c-2044876" wrote:
thanks Roger this will surely help stop the Chinese selling their stupid stuff here and such. I sure welcome it and agree on some concerns but sure helps stop spam

Chinese are selling stuff here?
daved7637397
6 years ago
"BlauMuj;c-2045126" wrote:
"LPNintendoITA;c-2044876" wrote:
thanks Roger this will surely help stop the Chinese selling their stupid stuff here and such. I sure welcome it and agree on some concerns but sure helps stop spam

Chinese are selling stuff here?

Youve never seen their spam attacks, when the fourms fill up with ads for fake college degrees and such? It hasnt happened in a while, but it was a fairly regular thing here for a while.
johncolombo
Hero+
6 years ago
Connie Wong
daved7637397
6 years ago
"johncolombo;c-2045246" wrote:
Connie Wong

Thats why mesmy diesnt visit anymore. She misses clara!