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Recruitment thread read only?
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jstkdn
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May-26-2005 07:35
I notice still a lot of unsubbed people go through time and effort to find an agency to join on the recruitment thread.
Perhaps maybe it is a better idea to give them read only rights, and when they try to post that they are directed to a new page with a disclaimer (or FAQ) on only being able to join agencies when they are subbed. Then a list of reasons to sub. If there are more questions to go to the newbies thread.
I'd be willing to write it, with some help of other experienced Sleuths.
The disclaimer/FAQ may become a good comprehensive guide for people who are not aware of the additional benefits subscribing would bring.
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Orbitrux
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May-26-2005 09:53
I think this is a good idea too. I'm assuming that in order to express their interest if they are subscribed they would then have to contact one of the Directors or Officers?
This might also prevent non-recruiting conversations occurring in recruiting threads. For better or worse, being read-only would also prevent bumping threads to the top, yes?
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jstkdn
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May-26-2005 13:51
Well it could be a marketing instrument.
How about splitting in sections:
1. Additional features (with short explanation of what it is.)
2. Team play (how)
3. Additional social activity
4. How and where to sub?
Any other sections?
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Orbitrux
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May-26-2005 15:05
Maybe also suggestions for things to consider when selecting which agency to be a part of, such as required level of activity (play daily or not), does the agency participate in hunts with zeal, etc.
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jstkdn
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May-26-2005 15:32
Ooooh good one yes.
So:
5. Tips on asking questions, to find out if the agency is a good fit for you.
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Llolly
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May-27-2005 15:17
I remember when I first started I had no idea what a hunt (or indeed an agency) was about. I joined an agency run by a newbie who also didn't really know what hunts were about. This may be because of my general blondness - It did take me a few days to discover the Featured Mystery FAQ, d'oh - but maybe a quick rundown of a hunt would be useful?
And maybe a screenshot or something so you can see the scope of an agency - like an agency tutorial, where all the links work from HQ but obviously it's just a tour. There's not a lot apart from comments on the message boards to show unsubs how much of a difference an agency makes.
Then maybe newbies would realise how much work goes into a high ranking agency and we'd get fewer agencies with people that don't have the know how running them...
The bigger writing idea won't work... I have had people post right under the post in giant capitals telling the last one to post thay MUST BE SUBSCRIBED... *starts pulling hair out...*
Ooh, and a read only idea would stop time wasters posting that they just want to be friends four times in a row on an out of date post and bumping it.....*manic grin*
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Llolly
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May-27-2005 15:44
OK, the Reaper's link under community links does the agency tour thing really well. So maybe just a link to that?
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jstkdn
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May-28-2005 01:54
The reapers link gives great info. But I do think there are a lot more reasons for subbing then just that. You bring up a good idea. I think in the explanation as to being able to join an agency, it is good to refer to the reapers site.
Also if you follow a link away from Sleuth, you'll leave this site. I think if someone is considering subbing, we need to keep them on this site as long as possible...in order to not loose them...while surfing.
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jstkdn
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May-28-2005 03:58
Who can help with providing more ideas, editing help, or anything else on the below first draft?
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jstkdn
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May-28-2005 04:00
I will post in pieces. I first wanted to give a LOT more info, be very detailed and specific.....but that makes it too long and too big. I doubt that anyone will already read this overview, as it is so long already,
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jstkdn
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May-28-2005 04:01
WHY SHOULD YOU SUBSCRIBE?
You are tired of hearing you can not join an agency, because you are not subscribed? You would like to play more games each day? Play as part of a team? Have a lot more additional skills, equipment, features? Gain experience faster? Need help from others solving your game? Would like to play different special feature games? Need more cash? Getting annoyed by the banner ads? Tired of just spending time in a single city?
Then subscribing is the thing for you to do.
This community is always happy to welcome new members. Subscribers, keep our agencies and communities alive. More importantly, subscribers are the only reason why this game can exist. No subcribers, no Sleuth!!!! Keep this game alive!!!
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