Review section?

[Aegis]

Yes, I think a Review section is a great idea.  I think it should be limited to the focus of the forum, just so it doesn't get completely crazy -- computer hardware, software, and peripherals (although peripherals may get to be a gray area -- I still remember the "Dilbert" comic that had to do with the disk drive for his toaster). 

You are certainly encouraged to set any rules / limitations you see fit.  "This product suxxors" shouldn't be allowed to stand -- it might be an acceptable beginning if the poster goes on to provide valid reasons why.

Pehaps -- I'm not sure -- a questionnaire format or a form -- something that requires a bit of effort without being overwhelming may discourage the "drive-by" posters and "flamers." 

I want to be the first to review the built-in cupholder that's on my desktop computer!
 

[homer]

i havent read all of the previous posts, so if this has already been brought up i apologize. personally, i believe this should be in the "other" category, under its own title. its seems kind of "tucked away" being a child board. what does everyone else think?

[Computer Hope Admin]

If it grows enough I'd be more than happy to move it onto the main page. I'd like to however keep the main page as clean as possible. I really think having a forum that lists dozens of different boards is overwhelming to most users and messy looking.

[street1 (RIP)]

My opinion seems late indeed.......

Anyway,good idea Nathan.....

[Zylstra]

For limiting the board permissions to only allow users with 5+ posts to create a review, it is possible.
Its a bit complicated though, it requires creating a new membergroup (users under 5 posts, which, dont have to have a different name than new members, currently titled "Newbie" if I remember correctly)

Once you have done that, you can create a new Permissions group for one specific board by going to Members, going to settings, enabling "Enable permissions for post count based groups", then selecting "Edit Profiles".

Take a quick look around, its actually kind of simple.
Create a new profile in there.  Select the membergroup that users have when they first register and have under 5 posts, and set the permissions as needed.

From this point, its self explanatory.

It might be overly complicated, in my opinion. I think we should wait and see if the boards get abused by human spammers or not.

[patio]

I'm with Zylstra on this...i think a wait and see approach is best at this point.

[Computer Hope Admin]

Fair enough. Makes it easier for me. For now all users (except guests) will have the ability to post in this section.

[patio]

BTW Nathan the new layout looks good to me...not the cluttered atmosphere you were afraid of adding new Categories.
Keep up the Good Work !

[Computer Hope Admin]

Thanks.