Posted on 12/12/2015 17:25
I’ve started this discussion to try and collect together any direct comparisons between CC and C&CC.
One mentioned several times is that C&CC charge deposits with bookings, whereas CC does not. In that same discussion, it was mentioned that the C&CC membership was larger than CC’s, which surprised me. Can anyone provide the stats?
What other factual differences can be identified?
Posted on 18/12/2015 14:10
I would advise the C&CC to be very careful in their choice of moderators. On other forums there have been instances of moderators having their own little clique of followers. Therefore the idea of impartiality in the way they do their moderation is missing. Fortunately there is generally only one out of the team who is like that, but they, by their actions tend lower the respect that the forum members have for the whole moderation team, which is a real shame as the others do a good job.
K
Some caravan forums are well run, have members who enjoy themselves, respect each other and don't need Moderators.
DianneT
Posted on 18/12/2015 14:13
I would advise the C&CC to be very careful in their choice of moderators. On other forums there have been instances of moderators having their own little clique of followers. Therefore the idea of impartiality in the way they do their moderation is missing. Fortunately there is generally only one out of the team who is like that, but they, by their actions tend lower the respect that the forum members have for the whole moderation team, which is a real shame as the others do a good job.
K
Some caravan forums are well run, have members who enjoy themselves, respect each other and don't need Moderators.
DianneT
That's if they allow you to join in the first place
Posted on 18/12/2015 15:45
Here is an edited reply from the C &CC forum manager regarding my security and user name concerns.
sic. Once you have logged on to the forum you will automatically be registered as a user of it. It is members only and your data would be completly secure and in no way linked to bookings.
We are currently looking at adapting the forum so that real names would not be used.
In other words they don't have your prior permission to use your name and join, you are a member of the forum even if you just sign in to look. You have not signed up for T&Cs and by using your real name you will be vulnerable to anyone who chooses to track who you are.The forum doesn't appear to be safely user ready yet and I don't have confidence that it is secure.
I hope it gets off the ground but I think it isn't quite properly prepared at the moment.
Even MI5 would probably not claim to be completly secure. I think the ccc forum manager doesnt understand the words 'privacy' or 'secure'.
Sad to say, but thus far, imho of course, its a cock-up.
Posted on 18/12/2015 15:56
I have been a bit busy today so have just looked on the C&CC site and I have had a reply about my privacy concerns. I previously mentioned about real names being user names and after that mentioned about real names being seen if only browsing the forum. Reading between the lines they have had a lot of feedback from members on this subject and are clearly having a rethink. No idea how that will manifest itself.
David
Posted on 18/12/2015 16:31
The main problem appears to be, apart from real names on view, is that just by logging on to the main site and browsing/reading the forum you have become a forum member. No warning about this or explanation given and your name will appear on the "people on line" list.
edit I think I will leave it that, I can't look at the forum again as I don't want my name to appear and I didn't want to be a forum member.
Posted on 18/12/2015 16:46
So, are people saying that using my real name on the C&CC website i am going to be scammed ,robbed, beaten up or followed?????, oh,i had better watch my back
P.S, Huskydog is my step name
My real fear would be it could lead to identity theft. Why make it easy for anyone by displaying real names.
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