Merger with BoS - New details

[Russ]

That's true and we could always merge Eriny's suggestion in and start offering editing services for personal statements before accepting them?

[sam.utute]

Come on guys, let's be serious about this.  Any sort of intelligence test is pointless if the person can't communicate; I think we should institutionalise VN properly.  Enwiabe talked about "the revolution", and really, the next step is to make VN a real centre for secondary education, at both a state level and a national level.  Let's have screenings for all new members - make them write a personal statement, ensuring that they are both competent and community-conscious in their activity.  The last thing we need is more leechers coming here just to steal exam papers - let's make this a REAL learning community...

Sorry if I'm jumping in the middle of this discussion.

I'm not sure that the personal statement idea would work. What would it entail?
From personal experience, attempting to screen potential users can be a little off-putting. You would also have to consider the extra time needed work through statements.

[EvangelionZeta]

Come on guys, let's be serious about this.  Any sort of intelligence test is pointless if the person can't communicate; I think we should institutionalise VN properly.  Enwiabe talked about "the revolution", and really, the next step is to make VN a real centre for secondary education, at both a state level and a national level.  Let's have screenings for all new members - make them write a personal statement, ensuring that they are both competent and community-conscious in their activity.  The last thing we need is more leechers coming here just to steal exam papers - let's make this a REAL learning community...

Sorry if I'm jumping in the middle of this discussion.

I'm not sure that the personal statement idea would work. What would it entail?
From personal experience, attempting to screen potential users can be a little off-putting. You would also have to consider the extra time needed work through statements.

If they can't deal with it, too bad - they don't deserve to use the site.  Vice-versa applies - we're not hiring mods unless they're willing to put in.  We need to take a stronger line on making AN a real resource...

[vexx]

I actually like EZ's idea, except it may be pretty annoying having to go through so many applications and deciding to approve them or not. Maybe us mods can help with that process?
If you need money why not increase the advertisements for those with a lower number of posts (if that's possible)? I know MSO does (or did) something similar.

[Russ]

We could probably get some targeted ads if the $foremails deal goes through, which would be a higher income for us!

[Fyrefly]

Why can't we just have the porn ads again, like back when we were FSN? They bring in a lot of money, and I doubt anyone would complain... there are no girls on the internet, and most guys like porn, don't they? I mean... if anyone does complain, just blame it on google ads... *shrugs*

[Mao]

Why can't we just have the porn ads again, like back when we were FSN? They bring in a lot of money, and I doubt anyone would complain... there are no girls on the internet, and most guys like porn, don't they? I mean... if anyone does complain, just blame it on google ads... *shrugs*

Those ads annoy me a lot. Especially the local girls one. I mean, Ellie is in beaconsfield one night, bundoora the next. WHERE THE HELL IS SHE ACTUALLY FROM?

[Fyrefly]

Why can't we just have the porn ads again, like back when we were FSN? They bring in a lot of money, and I doubt anyone would complain... there are no girls on the internet, and most guys like porn, don't they? I mean... if anyone does complain, just blame it on google ads... *shrugs*

Those ads annoy me a lot. Especially the local girls one. I mean, Ellie is in beaconsfield one night, bundoora the next. WHERE THE HELL IS SHE ACTUALLY FROM?

*Shakes head sadly*