common questions

[Major_Grooves]

How about if when somebody is about to ask a common question that may be found in the FAQ section, the board is able to recognise common words such as "what" "125" "first" "bike", and a pop-up suggests that instead of posting their question they should refer to the FAQ.

It is probably too difficult to implement but it would cut down on annoying common questions.
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[Scotty]

[Major_Grooves]

If it was only for people who were Guests or had 0 Karma then it might work. Once they had some karma they would understand the posting etiquette a bit better.

But you're right... it is a bit like AI!
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[TiN]

Isn't that the purpose of the "Search" function? Maybe Korn should just make a bigger button for it...
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[Stew]

Or limit posting for newcomers so that they can only post after they have used the search function.
Possibly limit L plate warriors and derestricted dangers to so many posts per day (say 10 posts per day) and ease them into BCF life.
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[Ste]

We need to add a basic intelligence test to the signup process, thus stopping all idiots from registering

And make said test a requirement for a guest to post.

Suggestions for questions:

-What day of the week is it?
- what colour is the sky?
- what do bikes run on, petrol, diesel or water?
- are you stupid? (yes or no answer)

I think this should solve most of the current problems

[Major_Grooves]

Or if everytime a newbie starts a new topic they are presented with a message asking them if they are sure they want to ask the question, and have they checked the FAQ first.
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[Scotty]