[scrawnybob]

hi all

Following on from some feedback from a while ago and also looking at how the new 10+ posts rule is being handled by new members / old non posting members & old 5+ posting members

it's clear that most of my concerns over changing from the 5-10 posting rule are happening - but this was expected and I still feel some of these members will come good.

but unfortunately there will always be those that are most likely to just post dross or borderline dross also dont really read the forum rules or even the entire thread they post in - just to qualify for the passwords ... I can live with that on balance and it will get deleted out over time (keep reporting posts if you see something that really winds you up)

but Icant live with the few scuzz buckets (you know who you are) who have posted back up to 10 to get the passwords with the sole intention of giving them out / posting them etc - seriously take a check on yourself - is it really worth spoiling our games for a few cents for you and 50 of your "mates" ???

anyway as I've said before (maybe not with everyone agreeing) we have to look at all members potential rather than being too negative (report posts by all means)

anyway I'd discussed with a few of the very active members and they suggested that it would be good to have occasional more exclusive games for those in the forum who have really got to know each other - something of a personalised battle I guess

I will play (and not to dump chips aiming for 11th every game) but probably do really badly for actually trying ;-)

the feedback seemed to be that this shouldnt be based on bankroll so could / should be a freeroll so as not to exclude those really active and longer term members based on posting and contribution

I havent set anything up or got dates in mind but I definately want to do this now and again
as a thankyou to the members who are really getting into the forum and making the effort to post at length and also helping alot of our members make serious improvements on their game

so where do we set the goal posts ?

50+ posts and in the forum for 3 months ??
(obviously this will be on stricter quality basis not just 50 x 1 or 2 line posts)

off the top of my head this seems achievable for newer members to establish themselves while not being completely elitist ... any thoughts or suggestions

also on venue / host - there is the obvious tilt or stars or we could have it somewhere else but I guess needs to be US friendly ... any preferences

also freeroll or low buy-in or bigger buy-in ?

cheers scrawnybob