Concerning JD as a large site:

Previously I have been/still am to an extent/active on a very large 3D art site. Approximately 1500 to 2000 + ppl logged on at any one time. Lots of different ppl, some good, others like to steal pics.

Previously I was one of several administrators for an online game. Dealt with lots of ppl, both with good and bad intentions -- hackers, cheats, thieves.

I say to keep filtering ppl manually. That should help keep out troublemakers.

Troublemakers will still find a way in, there will always be a bad apple.

The more folks who join increases the chance of theft of pics. I would start adding copyright (C) and name to the pics I post.

Administrators will just have to be vigilant. As the site grows, the levels of administration will have to grow: coordinators, moderators, etc.

If the forum grows into multi-forums.. like.. Custom Forum, Cobra Forum, Joe Forum, Coil Forum, ARAH Forum, Sigma 6 Forum, Crossover Forum, you get the idea.. each would have to have a moderator or two, and maybe someone like a coordinator who answers directly to Hammerfel.

If multi-forums develop then birds-of-a-feather-flock-together concept develops.

In any case, it's not a dark/bleak future if JD goes big. Just have to keep it from being heartless. The Internet is a cold place indeed.. JD is home and we'll have to keep it as such.

The first step in keeping JD a warm and homely place is to be vigilant. Secondly I think the filter system of emailing and getting permission to join is fantastic!

More ideas will come later.. just wanted to say my two cents.

JoeDios is top notch!

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