[1ViciousGSX]

I think we should have a trial period for new members with restricted access for them. After they post a few times (10-20 post) in non-restricted forums, they should ask for review by the moderating team (any one moderator would do). The moderator who looks at their post history could decide to allow them the normal level of access or not based on some guide lines (completeness of post, spelling, punctuation, context, attitude, ability to convey what they are trying to say, etc.).

I think you should only be given full posting access to the site if you own a DSM, period. That would include E/L/T 1g, 2g, 3g, EVO, Galant, or GVR4. Restricted access for wanna be's DSM'ers. Allowed age? If you are old enough to drive it, you should qualify to be here.

As far as more moderators go, I think too many going in too many directions would be bad. I can tell you as a moderator it's tough to be very harsh unless somebody really gets out of line. As Allan (DSMStyle) has said, "This is your site". And it's a free speech site on top of that. Unless somebody gets rude, or starts bashing on another member I usually let it go. Got have the good with the bad if it's a free speech site. Keeping post on topic does need to be enforced a little more though.

As for the Tech sections, I think there are some great people helping with those areas. Not everybody will have the correct answer, I know I've been wrong a few times, But those forums seem to take care of them selves, other than the smart ass remarks every once in a while. I like the restricted tech area for those of us who are really in the know and want to discuss tricks and fine tuning that most average DSM'ers won't understand.

That's all I can think of right now.

Peace,
1ViciousGSX