[thisnthat]

If you were to set up a forum, and you were going to pay people to post to get it going, what rules would you put in place for your paid posters? Is proper grammar your main concern? What about length of posts? Is the topic/content the most important part for you? Describe what you think would be ideal.

[tpicks]

I will focus more on ability to pass on the point with a fair even if not too proper grammar. A post should at least be two or three sentences and add to the topic. A big NO to discussions around pornography, drugs, weapons and any form of vulgar words

[oldbuddy]

My main concern would be that it add to the true value of the forum and not be just an excuse to collect another reward for piling on worthless comments. I would also establish aminimum ratio of comments to original posts that also have true value.

[IcyFirefly]

If I run a forum, I would apply all that you have mentioned, grammar, length of post, and topics should focus on the niche of the forum that you've set up! Also, have a limit of numbers of posts too. This will eliminate lots of nonsense posts just to collect the points for the day.

The average of numbers of posts allowed is 5 on PL, and I think it is just perfect.

[suny]

The forum owners want proper grammar because they use forum posts for sale. Most of the buyers that pay that kind of rates are from countries with English as native language therefore comments need to sound like coming from native people. Beside the comment should cover the basic question in a way that sounds reasonable.

[Jantyj]

The post must be relevant to the discussion and add information to it. I would say keep your posts chatty and interesting with a touch of humour. I would not be to concerned about correct grammar. I would palce a daily limit on posts though.

[thisnthat]

My main concern would be that it add to the true value of the forum and not be just an excuse to collect another reward for piling on worthless comments. I would also establish aminimum ratio of comments to original posts that also have true value.

So, a certain percentage of all posts should be new threads rather than replies? I think that's what you were saying. I agree.

Would you add an overall minimum per day?

[DreekLass]

Well I would want my paid posters to employ proper grammar, punctuation, and they would not be abl to post anything violent or sexual, depending on what sort of forum it was to begin with. One thing I have always thought was stupid about paid posting, is that sometimes you are told not to use popular acronyms such as Lol, or lmao, or ttyl. Normal people talk like that. If you want to hide that you are paying people for activity on your forum, it should look natural.

[oldbuddy]

My main concern would be that it add to the true value of the forum and not be just an excuse to collect another reward for piling on worthless comments. I would also establish aminimum ratio of comments to original posts that also have true value.

So, a certain percentage of all posts should be new threads rather than replies? I think that's what you were saying. I agree.

Would you add an overall minimum per day?

You are correct that new posts instead of followup comments should be part of the makup, but I don't think a minimum is necessary. I would not want to pressure them into writing just to reach the minimum and end up getting junk. If they fall short, they just earn less and that's acceptable.

[Sam]

It's difficult to order concerns or things I would be looking for in a paid poster but:
---> Post quality (length, spelling, grammar).
---> Knowledge of the subject (i.e. posting in the main forums).
---> Not spamming the board but spreading out posts.

[DreekLass]

Also, I would only issue points to be paid to posters that are posting in the sections of my forum that I think need the most building up. Too many people go to these paid to post sites and spam the already rich sections, such as the general discussion area.

[thisnthat]

Also, I would only issue points to be paid to posters that are posting in the sections of my forum that I think need the most building up. Too many people go to these paid to post sites and spam the already rich sections, such as the general discussion area.

That's another good point. People will always follow the path of least resistance. I would make it clear what I want and need though, so they know what is expected of them. Some sites tell you not to even use the general discussion forums.

[shamzblueworld]

I once rain a forum and paid actually money for posts... I had no rule, just no advertising is allowed, no spam unethical content. Apart from that, everything goes, because at that time, I was just looking for activity, not content or anything.

[oldbuddy]

I once rain a forum and paid actually money for posts... I had no rule, just no advertising is allowed, no spam unethical content. Apart from that, everything goes, because at that time, I was just looking for activity, not content or anything.

The question that arises, is was what did that provide you (bottom line)? Activity in and of itself, produces nothing but negative results.

[DreekLass]

Also, I would only issue points to be paid to posters that are posting in the sections of my forum that I think need the most building up. Too many people go to these paid to post sites and spam the already rich sections, such as the general discussion area.

That's another good point. People will always follow the path of least resistance. I would make it clear what I want and need though, so they know what is expected of them. Some sites tell you not to even use the general discussion forums.

I wish people followed the path of least resistance in situations that call for it, such as political and community situation,. But then again, the path of least resistance is often something to different to everyone in certain situation. But with the forum posting, you are correct. It is selfish, sure. But the general discussion area could be found on any forum, and doesn't really add anything unique to your forum, especially if it is a niche forum.

[thisnthat]

I wish people followed the path of least resistance in situations that call for it, such as political and community situation,. But then again, the path of least resistance is often something to different to everyone in certain situation. But with the forum posting, you are correct. It is selfish, sure. But the general discussion area could be found on any forum, and doesn't really add anything unique to your forum, especially if it is a niche forum.

Sometimes, I think General is too general, ha ha. I mean, I don't think it should be a total catch all (especially on niche sites). I think I'd limit it to stuff that doesn't already have a set forum/sub forum but is at least still related to the topic.

Say someone has a health site. People should technically post something related to health in some way in the general forum, but they post things like "what's your favorite anime?" or "who listens to heavy metal?"

I imagine it could drag in some traffic at times, but those people won't stay most likely. I would think forum owners would get a bit frustrated but then again, they could resolve a lot of that by being more precise.

[DreekLass]

I agree. Plus, those same mundane general discussions that may be taking place on that health forum, can usually be found in the general section of any other forum online, so that section is reduced to offering nothing unique, and would be a waste of paid posts.

[thisnthat]

I agree. Plus, those same mundane general discussions that may be taking place on that health forum, can usually be found in the general section of any other forum online, so that section is reduced to offering nothing unique, and would be a waste of paid posts.

That's true too. It's even worse on paid sites, since they are often posted by the same people. I imagine it really stands out to anyone who isn't a paid poster that happens upon two or more of those sites.

[oldbuddy]

I agree. Plus, those same mundane general discussions that may be taking place on that health forum, can usually be found in the general section of any other forum online, so that section is reduced to offering nothing unique, and would be a waste of paid posts.

That's true too. It's even worse on paid sites, since they are often posted by the same people. I imagine it really stands out to anyone who isn't a paid poster that happens upon two or more of those sites.

You don't need to look that far, it happens right here on Forum Coin.

[DreekLass]

I agree. Plus, those same mundane general discussions that may be taking place on that health forum, can usually be found in the general section of any other forum online, so that section is reduced to offering nothing unique, and would be a waste of paid posts.

That's true too. It's even worse on paid sites, since they are often posted by the same people. I imagine it really stands out to anyone who isn't a paid poster that happens upon two or more of those sites.

On PL, when I would post on different forums, I would keep a list of potential topics that I could start, and if anyone happened upon two or more of the forums that I was posting on, they would definitely notice and see a pattern.