Forum registration
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:58 pm
From time to time I hear about prospective forum members having problems signing up. I thought I'd describe the process and also share a few hints if the self service signup doesn't work. We want to be inclusive and welcoming to new members, but also not spending several hours a day blocking robot generated spam accounts.
The normal signup process is somewhat like this:
Looking forwards to seeing you as a new forum member.
-- Rolf
The normal signup process is somewhat like this:
- Visit the forum and click the register button in the top right corner. Accept the terms, fill in your details and push the button.
- Now your account must be manually activated by an administrator. This will typically happen within 24 hours, often quicker but sometimes slower...
- Now you are a registered member with an active account. At this point your posts are subject to moderation, which again usually happens within 24 hours.
- Once an administrator is convinced that you are a genuine member and not a robot, you will get full member privileges, which includes posting without moderation and private messages. This typically happens after 1-2 approved posts.
Looking forwards to seeing you as a new forum member.
-- Rolf