Quote from: bencuri on January 06, 2020, 21:20

Quote from: SoukousFan on January 06, 2020, 12:07

Bencuri, I wonder if when you get new suggestions for additions to the group, is there any screening process, or would that be too difficult a task to conduct?

What do you mean by "new suggestions for additions"?

I mean, what happens when a new user registers to Congovibes? are there any screening processes taken or it is a matter of doing the admin i.e. storing emails, IP Addresses, etc

The procedure here is that every new registrant has to be allowed by the admin. Just like in case of many other forums. This is not a 100% guarantee though, that whoever registers will not provoke others. You cannot look into the mind of people through the computer. The way to filter provokers is that people who feel provoked report it. Just like you report an offensive post on Facebook. The feature is there here as well since the start, some members already reported issues through this feature in the past, it was solved, this time people who left didn't report anything just left. Nothing can be done in this case. If you have problems, you have to talk about it so that people can help you.

Since Manzambi was leaving, he would have done justice to us if he pointed out specific people who he considered hostile. With that they would have been notified and maybe correct themselves for the betterment of the group. Bencuri should therefore create a feature where a member can report a fellow member who they may feel is aggressive towards them. The truth is internet is full of bullies and people based on their up bringing only find joy in rebuking others. At the same time guys should also learn that it's not always your way, even though that is important it must be with respect.

That feature has been there since the forum started. It is at the right bottom of every post: "report to moderator". When you click that, you can even add a comment why you report the post.

Sadly, none of the members who left us recently used this feature, and without this it is not easy to find out who is upset by what.

Moreover as you can see, I added a post to the sticky topics about what you can do if you have problems. For example, you can PM me, etc.

If certain people feel they are on the sideline with their opinion, or think they would feel better among people who are closer to them in way of thinking, there is always the possibility of creating a separate section for them here on the site. Even in a way, that only selected members will be able to comment there, and people can only join in an invite only way. You just need to ask.

It seems to me this is the descendant site of Villageafro. I did have issues with Villageafro as well in the past, but fortunately all was solved, sooner or later. Occasionally I had to cancel, too. But now PayPal offers guarantee for a longer period, so until you stick to that payment method, you have no reason to fear of placing an order. I assume their stock is not refreshed too often, and certain items can actually be out of stock. But unfortunately no other big online store like this for Congolese music at the moment...

Happy new year to everyone and thanks for the contributions of everybody in this year!

At times the forum get quite heated. I know this for a fact. I have always urged restraint especially when commenting on the individual, I recommend that we restrict the comment /replies to the subject matter. Other matters clarifications can be able interrogated via private message.

@Manzambi94.... I urge you not to leave but into interact privately with admin to sort you out.
MY OPINION

Guys shamala is right. Me and DJ Sly have no time to check the forum full time, if something happens without our noticing it, you should let us know.

Anastasio was banned several days before. I wonder why you think he is not banned. The poll was about whether the ban should be lifted, not that he would get banned.

I will try to get it for you.