I've given up on HISS Tank too. I don't understand what's going on with that site. Every time I click on some thing it says "You don't have permission to access that." I'm not even trying to post anything, I just want to look at things. Do they not want people visiting the site?

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Believe me Troops other than the pics your not really missing anything!

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I've been going to The Terror Drome for news lately. They seem pretty good. And they've been doing a JoeDios pick of the day so that's cool.

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I started to read this thread at work, and it was just 1 page. Now I'm jumping from 2.5 to posting a comment.. so forgive me in advance if I comment on something someone else already covered. I'll go back to read what I missed asap.

JoeDios is awesome!!

I found this site after noticing a link at the end of one of ViolentFix's dios. I thought this guy, ViolentFix, is really crazy about Joes. Looky! He has pics of them. And lots of 'em. Then I started thinking that I wish I never stopped collecting.

Then there was a link to JD and whoa! Lots of ppl crazy about Joes! And the more pics I looked at the more I realized I am also crazy about Joes.

When I signed up I had to email someone to complete the process. Was worried the email would vanish into a spam filter.

I was really happy and felt privilege that I was accepted in. I wanted to contribute with pics and intelligent feedback. Was slow to make photos as doing pics of Joes was something I hadn't done before (except for 2 pics in the late 80's). Felt encouraged when I tested the water with a two pics and the feedback was good.

There are a lot of good ppl here.

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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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I agree with Death at Midnight, the screening process is working! I had a hard time getting in here, but the quality of the people make it worth the wait an effort!

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For what it's worth...

JDs has long been my favorite Joe spot, and I've posted on most of the bigger ones over the years. YoJoe was great for a while but has since died down. I think along with the 25th series we saw a fairly big rise on Joe related forums and YJ took somewhat of a hit , although it could've happened prior I really can't say. TNI...there's a few good guys over there but it's usually the same thing over and over. And many debates/arguments it would seem as well. Which is what I've come to understand has happend to the Tank. I've also had a problem with trying to view parts of Hisstank I found through google searches and whatnot. You constantly have to log in, same goes for TNI, to see anything. It's like they're afraid someone else will "steal" their news.

The Terrordrome I hadn't heard of until just now and I'll definitely be checking that out later, but for the majority of Joe needs I still come here. The pics drew me in, but I ultimately stayed for the crowd! :

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I know I try to promote the site when I can. To me this sight the best thing since sliced bread.

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Joe Dios is my homepage, I may not always comment, but I always check out the new pics, and the dios, free time has not been one of my assets of late. I do promote us at other sites, I have pimped us at Joe Canuck frequently, but I would hate to see this place become another HISS tank, full of large egos, and over sensitive 'artists'. We have an excellent core of frequent contributors, and except for a few instances, everyone seems to get along well, it would always be nice to have new members, but I'm with Frank, do we want it to get too big?

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