Re:Ask HN: Feedback/Advice on my Website
by Travis on Thursday February 25, 2010 @12:16PM
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Personally, I'd rather fill out a captcha each time than have an account. I just don't see a reason why I'd need an account. However, I suspect that this might be a pretty diverse issue (i.e. people feel strongly about each side, so there's really no right answer and compromise is difficult).
Why do you really need a captcha? Have you seen for sure that spambots will target you? I'd recommend (at least initially, while it still scales) that you just let people post. If spam becomes an issue, moderate. If that doesn't scale, then I'd move to a captcha system. But don't build it in unless you know you'll need it.
Re:Ask HN: Feedback/Advice on my Website
by goldham on Thursday February 25, 2010 @12:36PM
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I never really thought about whether or not it was actually needed. Good insight. I think I will remove the requirement to post but keep the accounts as an option for users to track their posts. I'm also working on the voting system right now.
Also, I gave the site a visual makeover. Hopefully it will be easier on the eyes now.
Re:Ask HN: Feedback/Advice on my Website
by goldham on Thursday February 25, 2010 @10:36PM
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Just updated the credentials required to submit, care to try it out?? :) http://tothewho.com/submitform.php
Quick question. From a user standpoint, is creating an account more annoying than filling out a captcha everytime you want to post? Or should I find a way to avoid both?