Private board?

[jenluckenbach]

While it may sound like a good idea, ANYONE can register and see it as well. There are many registered members who have never posted.
So, it's kind of pointless, IMO.

Very good point. Is it possible to be limited to members who have "x" number of posts, or people who have been a member for "x" number of months. Or even a combination of both? (I ask because I don't even know if this is a real possibility)

[k9krazee]

I love, love private boards. I go to another forum and after a certain number of posts (I think it's 50) you're allowed to a private area, and after you have 100 posts you can see the next level. It just makes me feel much more secure if posting about personal issues or pictures knowing that only the members can see it.

[buckner]

Very good point. Is it possible to be limited to members who have "x" number of posts, or people who have been a member for "x" number of months. Or even a combination of both? (I ask because I don't even know if this is a real possibility)

The only problem with this is for members like me. I don't post much, but I'm always reading. And I believe I'm a pretty trusted member here. :/ So those private boards would prevent members like me to view them, which wouldn't be very fair, IMO.

[Jessika]

The only problem with this is for members like me. I don't post much, but I'm always reading. And I believe I'm a pretty trusted member here. :/ So those private boards would prevent members like me to view them, which wouldn't be very fair, IMO.

Well if it's a time issue (as in, you've been a member for X months, etc) then # of posts wouldn't be a problem

I forgot to add, I think this is a GREAT idea, and I also think it should be based off of how long you've been a member and not by the number of posts (if this is implemented).

[Kfamr]

The only problem with being allowed on said private board after X many months - ANYBODY can still read them.

Someone who has 1,000 (just an example) usually isn't just anybody, although we've had our fair share of creeps and liars.

[Hellow]

Do you want me to make one? I know where to make one.

[G535]

Private forums are not usually as private as some people think. Most forum software can be hacked, in fact all forum software can be hacked, some are just easier than others.

[Kfamr]

Do you want me to make one? I know where to make one.

They are talking about a private board here on Pet Talk, exclusively for active members. Not on a seperate forum. It was nice of you to offer, though.

[sirrahved]

Another forum I'm a member of has an upper room, where only members with 500+ posts of substance are allowed. The admins allow people in on an individual basis.