This is a question that's been on my mind for quite a long time now but I've never asked it. My question is, why do you choose to show (or hide) your webforums from guests?

I personally think it's rediculous to not allow guests to view a forum, the only reason I can think of is if your site is some kind of closed clan or group.

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Originally Posted by dar63

I personally think it's rediculous to not allow guests to view a forum, the only reason I can think of is if your site is some kind of closed clan or group.

I agree. Personally, I don't know what would even motivate someone to join a website with a closed forum unless they were referred there by someone who's already a member.

I do see the reason to limit and/or restrict participation to registered users only because "do-badders" like to monkey around when given the chance on some open sites.

Originally Posted by Duke

This is a question that's been on my mind for quite a long time now but I've never asked it. My question is, why do you choose to show (or hide) your webforums from guests?

You can do this if your site is for special focused group. Especially just a forum among few friends. I did this before. But now it is available for everyone.

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I run a clan/gaming group and I mainly hide 90% of them to encourage registration.

I usually leave a couple general areas open for guests to view and maybe entice them to register.

Originally Posted by Snotrocket

I run a clan/gaming group and I mainly hide 90% of them to encourage registration. I usually leave a couple general areas open for guests to view and maybe entice them to register.

Quite honestly, I think this is the best way to structure a webforum.

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