Don't really know where to put this one...

[Claw22000]

This weekend I've been doing a whole $#!+ load of reading and learning. I have seen a few post pointing users to the Zone to get things they needed. I click it and got this

"
Claw22000, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation."

I was wondering why and what I must do to gain access to this obviously vital Amiga goodies location.

Thanks

[prowler]

Hi Claw,

Have a look here: http://eab.abime.net/faq.php?faq=vb_...ezone_faq_item

[Claw22000]

Cool Thanks can't believe this isn't normally included. Seems any one would just normaly want access to this sort of thing.

[DH]

@claw
I know it's a bit of a bore, but as a new user, when you first signed up you were invited to read the rules etc. I know jumping straight onto the forum is what most people do, but these rules and help pages are there for a reason, so new users, like yourself, don't ask the same question again and again etc. You cant believe how many times this question has been asked in the last 6 months

@Any Mod
I'm wondering if the rules and a set of basic help files should be e-mailed to the person along with their confirmation link. Just a thought, it may stop the board from filling up with 'How do I access the zone' questions

[TCD]

Originally Posted by DemonHellraiser

@Any Mod
I'm wondering if the rules and a set of basic help files should be e-mailed to the person along with their confirmation link. Just a thought, it may stop the board from filling up with 'How do I access the zone' questions

IT IS ALREADY IN THERE!!!
I don't know who said it (not Graham), but it's already part of the registration process. There is also a sticky thread in the 'New to Emulation or Amiga scene' forum I guess it's just that nobody ever enters 'How do I get access to the zone' in the search here...

[Shoonay]

Then, maybe... there should be a before-login page with a FREAKING HUGE sign:

[Check here how to get into The Zone!]

?

[DH]

@TCD
Is it It's obviously something new 'cause it's not in my original email

@shoony
Yep, I'm sure that would get noticed

[Shoonay]

Originally Posted by DemonHellraiser

It's obviously something new 'cause it's not in my original email

So why don't you create yourself an alternative account and check it out?

[Graham Humphrey]

And get the account banned in the process

[Shoonay]

Every EAB member should experience that at least once...
Thus Spoke Shoonathustra!

[DH]

@shoons
Nooooooooo way, I'm not that desperate to cause some mayhem on EAB + I don't want to upset any Mods either, isn't that right Graham

[TCD]

Originally Posted by DemonHellraiser

@TCD
Is it It's obviously something new 'cause it's not in my original email

Proof : http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=477163&postcount=9
The master himself wrote it So maybe he should just put it this way in the email. What do you guys think?

[Shoonay]

So, does that awfully long 1min break of the connection to the EAB server means it has been added?

[exoticaga]

BAck to the question, is there a special reason why the user has to activate it the way it is now. Or would it not be better to have it open for resitered users, without any special buttons to click.

Or is it like it is now because of gogle,yahou spiders, that search and archive this site!

[cosmicfrog]

I think its like that so noobs can feel stupid for not RTFM hehehe

[Graham Humphrey]

Actually it'd be interesting to know why it isn't automatically enabled when you register. I'm sure catching out the people who don't read the forum rules (i.e. all of them ) must be a part of the reason though

[Claw22000]

Haha you got me your imperialist pigs. I normally don't read them because I'm the peaceable sort. I generally try to no cause waves in the community and offer help when I'm able. In most forums I don't have problems. But I do deserve a little flamage for the obviously idiotic question of WTF I don't get the ZONE WHY NOT!

[exoticaga]

If there was a poll how many do read the registration emails, or bother to read any joining T&Cs. I wouldn't be suprised if hardly anyone. I think it is more been there done that, get it over and done with fast as possible.

Its not RCKs fault, it is just the way people join forums, which is a boring process. Maybe a highlighted easy to spot registration pm with the title 'How To Access The Zone' or similar. Registration complete user logs in with email url, first page is taken to is the pm inbox.

[RCK]

Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

Actually it'd be interesting to know why it isn't automatically enabled when you register. I'm sure catching out the people who don't read the forum rules (i.e. all of them ) must be a part of the reason though

And bots ! I didn't want them to access the zone too easily.

[Claw22000]

Originally Posted by RCK

And bots ! I didn't want them to access the zone too easily.

Cheers to that its St. Patty's day here. I know only the US celebrates it as a drinking event ... Anyway I can see that would be a problem. Damn them and there liberal ways of controlling people and removing freedom. What are you gonna do. Well back to showing off my Miggy. Lovin it.