Getting People to Read the Guidelines

I think it might be a good idea to include a FAQ page in the sign-up process but giving a test as part of the sign-up makes people think that the site is hard to write for and might frighten off people who worry about their writing skills, English skills, etc.

when new members sign up and log in for the first time, i hope they get directed to the Help page first before they see any other page or post anything.

Or....maybe each person would have to 'digitally' sign a statement saying they read them. If they don't sign then forward progress would be stopped. No tickie no washie

I agree with @valmnz . I think some people probably find it easier to just post a discussion asking for clarification since the link isn't very obvious. Also, it might help if the link to the Guidelines is highlighted or written in slightly bigger fonts to make it more noticeable.

Its necessary to red guidelines before starting any work rather than start working ignoring the FAQ

I think a tutorial as a person goes through the steps might be more appealing-a test may scare people off...expecially since in some ways it's been hard for we newbies to find some information. An ongoing, a tutorial with the rules etc. before we post in that format would seem more helpful and inviting, and less intimidating-although the community here seems warm and helpful suggestions of relevant posts re. subject matter have been shared:)

When Alex posted about what we thought of the suggestions, i mentioned new users should have a way to read the rules before allowed to see the discussions I agree with what you posted...it would be nice not having to explain the guidelines everyday over and over to newbies.

Most newbies are too excited to read the guidelines. They are all interested in getting paid, and they only check out the guidelines about payment detail. I think after a few deletions, and they see their earnings drop, they will learn.

I have always supported this notion. I had even mentioned this to Alice on the earlier MyLot. In my opinion, this is wonderful and it must be made mandatory for everyone out here - who joins new or even older lot like me and others. (Sorry, I have to mention this because it seems even many of us from the older version seem to have forgotten the essential rules). Whenever the newly singed up person logs in, s/he should be taken (redirected, to use the technical word) to the Rules Page. Then the settings page. Apart from that they should also have the Rules/Guidelines link at the top apart from the current Help (which is to the left) to make it easily referable in case of need or clarification. It is always easy to notice the links that stand out at the top bar which is served in Black (or one of its shades). Off - discussion - I am glad that you are back. And do hope you are doing well in terms of Health

That is a good idea. Hey Owlwings nice display image.

I think the Help section needs to be more readily obvious. I had to ask where to find it when I first came here. On some sites Help does not always mean the FAQ or guidelines.

Interesting idea. It's hard to monitor these things, but I suppose if you had to check several boxes before you could proceed, maybe you'd be more likely to read them.

I think it can be a put off somehow having in mind that we don't grasp everything at the same time but we continue learning gradually

I know people don't like reading guidelines, but it's always important to read them before doing for any website. The work I used to do for Appen Butler Hill always had guidelines and if you didn't read them before doing the work, you will kicked out of the job.

I appreciate your idea but I feel that it would be like a 'test', which new users may not like or may feel discouraged to undergo a test. They could be made to 'tick' a declaration that they have read and understood the guidelines, before they are informed that their registration has been accepted.

Maybe a 10 cent bonus for answering a few questions about the guidelines..

I prefer mylot should write the guidelines in small words and shall make it interesting so that people can find whats that in a quick seconds.

Well I just signed up and I can't find the guidelines any where! Where are they????

Maybe there could be a page with the most important rules that you had to look at before signing on

Not a bad idea, I certainly wouldn't be offended by that. I especially like the posting mindless polls and posting jokes and recipes in the guidelines. Hated the recipe posts at other sites I was on the most. Glad I won't see them here.