Do you have a forum for guests?

[dreamer81]

I am thinking about making a category with two forums, where guests also can write topics. What do you guys think about that???

[filburt1]

Guests will never be allowed to post at my forums.

[dreamer81]

Guests will never be allowed to post at my forums.

ok... why not??? wont it give your site more content??

[Chroder]

Nope.

Guest posting means spam. Spam which is harder to control

[simsim]

Guests are guests. They only can pass by & see what others are doing. If they want to contribute, they must 'join in' first.

ok... why not??? wont it give your site more content??

Only poor quality content.

[dreamer81]

sounds reasonable

[Creepshow]

As others have said, guest posting = spam.

Not a good idea if you ask me.

[Kimmi]

Same here guess arent allowed to post at my forums either it would be to much trouble at my forums if they were allowed..

[.:mak:.]

Would encourage spam and some guests wouldn't bother registering if there was a forum they could post in.

[TheMusicMan]

I allow guests to make posts in just one forum which is primarily used for a sad reason - for members to post obituaries about players or friends who have passed. I have printed off many full threads containing loads of posts after they became populated with hundreds of messages of sympathy and support for families. I have then sent these on to the family of those who have passed away as a tribute fro mmy site and our members - all of which have been greatly appreciated.

[Joe Page]

No I don't usually bother with guest posting, I'd much rather they sign up

[zappsan]

Yes, I've got a forum where guests can post.
It's the forum for support and feedback.
Guests are free to give feedback or make a suggestion (there is a special thread where they can post what should be added to the forums to make them join).
The forum is also there if they've got problems logging in.

I haven't had problems with that so far.

[Onimua]

Yes, I've got a forum where guests can post.
It's the forum for support and feedback.
Guests are free to give feedback or make a suggestion (there is a special thread where they can post what should be added to the forums to make them join).
The forum is also there if they've got problems logging in.

I haven't had problems with that so far.

How old and large is your site?

As for myself... nope, don't have one and don't intend on having one unless it's testing purposes.

[vol_freak]

I have a help forum that I allow guests to post in on one of my sites. I allow the guests to post in case someone is having problems logging in, which happens from time to time.

[Floris]

Yep, i have a test forum where guests can also post and once per 6 months we move all the threads to archive. Of course, any spam is dealt with sooner. To my suprise it isn't spammed as much as I expected it to be.