Probation Period

BMS52 · October-18-16 15:10

I'm new enough to still need to have my posts approved. I completely understand the reasoning behind this but I'm curious as to what the normal length of time for approval is. And also if the moderators decide to not publish one of my posts or if they decide to post it in another section, do they let you know?

I'm enjoying learning about my new Guardian and all the other NAA products. The more I read here the better I feel about joining the NAA owners family. My only problem is that my sorry old eyes have trouble picking the right letters in the verification area. I usually get it right about the 3rd try. I hope to hit my 15 post mark soon.

Thanks
Brian

zburkett · November-10-16 11:11

Welcome to the crazy house. I hope someone warned you the NAAs are like potato chips, you cant stop at one.

Uncle_Lee · November-11-16 04:11

Probational user 0-14
Gunfumbler 15-49
Sometimes hits the target 50-99
Outer ring 100-249
Middle ring 250-499
Bullseye 500-above

Welcome BM, struggle through and share what you have. Mental and guns.
Quite a few here struggle with seeing squiggly things clearly.

To Old To Run · November-11-16 05:11

Hello Brian

Looks like from the number of your posts you should be through that part, it was hard for me also.
If not hang in there it will get better.

Magwell · May-06-17 11:05

Same here. Trying to get through the 'pink' period waiting for approval.... Kinda like waiting at the shop waiting for the state to call back with a 'Yes'

dbrn · May-07-17 09:05

Welcome! your almost there. Glad to have you here.

Arts09 · August-13-17 06:08

I'm with you BMS52. Chipping slowly out of the probation period too!

bonjorno2 · August-15-17 18:08

Same, Same.... I am trying to share some love and let the people looking know where I got my bug out box for 255 shipped! haha

smokeless joe · August-29-17 17:08

I was wondering about this myself. After probation will I still have to go thru the verification? I almost always get a letter wrong and have to do it again :/

RogueTS1 · August-30-17 17:08

After probation all is free and easy. Type and send, post a photo and send.

smokeless joe · August-30-17 17:08

Quote from: RogueTS1 on August-30-17 17:08
After probation all is free and easy. Type and send, post a photo and send.

Looking forward to it

bonjorno2 · September-02-17 19:09

It's amazing!

Warthog · September-02-17 19:09

Quote from: bonjorno2 on September-02-17 19:09
It's amazing!

You forgot your photo, we love photos here.

My very first firearm, bought when I was 12 years old. A Mossberg Palomino (#402) that says on the receiver will fire the following rounds, 22 S-L-LR. I will too and the shorts can be a little hard to get to load but I love the rifle so much I still have it.

Stuffgeek · September-11-17 10:09

With photobucket gone, what free site is everyone using?

RogueTS1 · September-11-17 10:09

You do not need a photo sight to post on NAA................ just post from your computer or phone.

rogertc1 · October-29-17 07:10

I am at 17 approved and can't get to GunFu. Giving up now. is that what is wanted?

ajw65 · October-30-17 16:10

Glad I found this, had me wondering.

Uncle_Lee · October-30-17 19:10

What is a GunFu??

Warthog · October-30-17 21:10

Quote from: Stuffgeek on September-11-17 10:09
With photobucket gone, what free site is everyone using?

Imgur can be used to host pix.

https://imgur.com

Uncle_Lee · October-31-17 03:10

Tinypic.com

I have been using that one for 8-10 years.

What is a GunFu??

smokeless joe · October-31-17 04:10

Quote from: uncle_lee on October-30-17 19:10
What is a GunFu??

Maybe it's like Kung fu but instead of hand to hand combat you just shoot the guy?

Or... maybe gunfumbler

catbird · December-01-17 06:12

I hope this doesn't sound (too) mean-spirited.

I am a participating member on literally dozens of other message boards/forums and none of them had the imposed probationary waiting period to have their post(s) approved.

I submitted a new post yesterday and it's still not approved by a moderator. Due to its non-controversial subject matter, it seems awfully silly that it just sits there waiting for "approval". This is why I rarely post anything here.

:=(

Warthog · December-01-17 12:12

Well there is one Moderator and one Administrator so sometimes it takes a while before the posts get approved. I went though the same thing and once you get to your 16th post there will no longer be a need to type a code to prove your not a drone nor will your post need approval. Just takes time. You will get there and we welcome everyone.

smokeless joe · December-01-17 12:12

God I hated that darn code. Almost always got it wrong the first time and had to do it again. Glad those days are over. Don't let frustration keep you from enjoying the Forum. A bunch of good info and good people in here. Stick it out catbird and get thru probation and have some fun.

MR_22 · December-01-17 12:12

For some reason, I fail at entering Captcha codes probably 3 of 4 times and I can never tell what I entered wrong. I see their purpose, but I hate them.

Warthog · December-01-17 14:12

Captcha really bugs me, never get it right the first time or even the second time.

Catbird, stick it out and once you are off probation you won't need to do it anymore.

Uncle_Lee · December-02-17 05:12

Probation period is tough, true.
You should try to run probate for a 1% bike club.....

smokeless joe · December-02-17 05:12

Quote from: uncle_lee on December-02-17 05:12
Probation period is tough, true.
You should try to run probate for a 1% bike club.....

A close second uncle_lee 😄

kycliff162 · December-02-17 17:12

Ya...It sucks...I do enjoy all the info I read, but replying is a pain.

catbird · December-02-17 17:12

I do understand (and appreciate) the responses.

When I have a NAA firearm question or issue that is time sensitive, having to wait a couple of days for forum help can be quite a handicap. Oh, well...

Gripen · December-02-17 19:12

This probation period is very...inconvenient. Here's my Ruger KMK678, because I want to show it off and also because I only have like three posts still.

Uncle_Lee · December-04-17 09:12

Quote from: catbird on December-02-17 17:12
I do understand (and appreciate) the responses.

When I have a NAA firearm question or issue that is time sensitive, having to wait a couple of days for forum help can be quite a handicap. Oh, well...

Keep posting, just 5 more to go.
Then you will be a full member..

smokeless joe · December-04-17 10:12

Quote from: uncle_lee on December-04-17 09:12
Keep posting, just 5 more to go.
Then you will be a full member..

Patched in so to speak

Warthog · December-04-17 12:12

Quote from: catbird on December-02-17 17:12
I do understand (and appreciate) the responses.

When I have a NAA firearm question or issue that is time sensitive, having to wait a couple of days for forum help can be quite a handicap. Oh, well...

I hope you will get your answers in a time that allows you to do what you need. I will keep my eyes open for your posts and reply as soon as I am able if I have an answer. If not, I will reply to keep it up on the top for others w=to see and respond.

cedarview kid · December-08-17 20:12

Quote from: Gripen on December-02-17 19:12
This probation period is very...inconvenient. Here's my Ruger KMK678, because I want to show it off and also because I only have like three posts still.

Very nice. Here's my Ruger.