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[qtband]

I would bet that about 90% of new members do not fill out their profile. As a worldwide forum, I think this is essential.
Is there a way to make it mandatory for new members to fill out the profile? Kind of like when you fill out a form on the web and click submit then get a message that says "You need to provide a valid address" or something like that....
Can this be done>

 

[itsid]

It can be done.. (every field can be set to be either optional or mandatory on registration)
But it's rather pointless I'm afraid.

That's
because when a new member registers to this site;
there would be a messaage like "you need to fill out XYZ-field"

And.. he will in order to proceed;
BUT
Now you'll have infos like "at home" or "in front of computer" or "none of your business" etc..
in the profile, since the forum cannot verify the data...

And we start from scratch;
even worse, Robert couldn't even trace down incomplete userdata anymore if he wanted to, since the fields are filled but the amount of invalid entries is endless

So it's not really helping unfortunately.

'sid

 

[RobertD]

Yeah, it's possible but it won't be done. More important that there are people here and posting. I expect if you are a new member and you are asked for location information, that might seem like a little "too much info".

We have notices for new members encouraging them to fill it out, but if they don't do it, hey, that is their choice.

 

[qtband]

Well, it was just a thought. I sure like conversing with someone and then I notice they're in New Zealand. Pretty cool! Better than a blank for sure!

 

[RobertD]

I completely agree qtband. You know, maybe I could put in a reminder once every 10 days that if they haven't filled it out, to do so. I'll look around for that ability.

edit: found something! Will install and see how it works.

edit2: I didn't like it. Just too "in your face".