discussion [Site News] Should We Open LewdCorner to Everyone? | Community Poll

[Jack Of Blades]

I suggest we keep the system as it is. As noted in the above comments, I don't think that opening it up to all is worth it, and it could get others in here to possibly do some major damage and end up getting the site shut down. I understand the want for new members and funding......but the juice ain't worth the squeeze.

sorry i had to

 

[Blood God]

Nah. The same thing that walled off certain parts is gonna happen again if we do.

 

[blobber]

I definitely agree with the rest of the comments to keep it closed and have to participate to get members+ it really does not take that long to get it.

 

[Skux]

I wish the internet was different than it currently is but M+ protects the site from bad actors and helps keep people engaged here.

I think it's more important to focus on the things LC does better than other places in the space.
Sacrificing a chunk of the only unique part seems like a risky waste.

 

[Xepher13]

for seo purposes.

Ah, of course, that makes sense. You have to do it like that to appeal to overlord google.
Why not give new members the same benefits though? Being able to partially see member+ content but not the links and images and such?
The way it is now, creates a weird hierarchy:

member+ on top, they see all.
unregistered users: get to see member+ content but not the links and images.
and then at the bottom: registered plebs grinding out their lewdcoins.

My intent is not to criticize, just asking out of genuine curiosity.

Dont have members+ yet myself, but I dont see it being a good idea. The forums would probably be a lot less lively instantly, and the site might just turn into a leech central where people only come to download games and then leave. I like the community that the grind fosters.

I feel like this is a great point as well. Forums nowadays are just dead. The current system motivates people to interact and who knows? Maybe after a bit of forced interaction, they realize that they miss posting on forums like back in the day.

 

[Gametimer]

sorry i had to

Great quote, and a great movie.

 

[Jack Of Blades]

Great quote, and a great movie.

it is.



always i didnt set a endtime on this poll but the majority of users want to keep it, which is good and all but the fact is lewdcorner and its assets ie stashmyfile/relayupload/etc etc kinda drain the funds, im going to redo a lot of lewdcorner but i am currently having something look at the localhost of LC and see how to improve and polish the theme atm.

 

[Feckenator]

Nah, the current system builds trust with community members, no good having any old rabble slide their way in.

 

[Jack Of Blades]

edited poll, it closes in 1 hour, reason this is on the fly of changes i am currently doing to the localhost.

 

[bos420p]

Didn't see a reason to go beyond member+. I could see member+ to have temporary access to higher tiers to see content exists if they buy in further. They already have bought in to the base level. Not free access to anyone that uses a burner account to get member+.

 

[Jack Of Blades]

Didn't see a reason to go beyond member+. I could see member+ to have temporary access to higher tiers to see content exists if they buy in further. They already have bought in to the base level. Not free access to anyone that uses a burner account to get member+.

the current reason to go beyond members+ is uwu, i am going to be making a games launcher for lewdcorner uwu members but this is a work in progress.

 

[Miss Pain]

Definitely not. Opening it up to everyone would be like putting a target on our backs, inviting attacks on the site. The site works fine the way it is, the people who complain about the points system are the ones who want everything fast and without effort.

The system isn't even bad, it works perfectly well. I don't understand the complaints.

 

[Hellster]

Wasn't the original reason for members+ to vet community members and keep out the people who report the site to have it shut down? I think you forgot it's not just about the money.

Exactly, just opening things up to get reported again. Most reporters won't bother to put in any work to earn the rank to be able to report, so having it locked down in a sense is safer IMHO

 

[Pimphand69]

I am a fan of how the m+ works on this site. I read more on this site than any other because there are fewer dumb asses giving there two cents. This site looks and works better than any other site I have been on. Also there has been a shortage of m+ for a while now. I don't know if getting more eyes on it at the moment would be good for the future.

 

[Toranaado]

Cerified lurker... 2 Years, 1st message... Even I believe leaving M+ how it is is for the best.

 

[Jack Of Blades]

I am a fan of how the m+ works on this site. I read more on this site than any other because there are fewer dumb asses giving there two cents. This site looks and works better than any other site I have been on. Also there has been a shortage of m+ for a while now. I don't know if getting more eyes on it at the moment would be good for the future.

im working on the m+ content, just need time to cook.

 

[DevilMaster69]

Nah, I don't even have member+ and I think you guys should gatekeep that shit. Making it too easy to access would attract way too many people, that's not always a good thing.

 

[Jack Of Blades]

small preview of the launcher i am working on, nowhere near complete but yeah still a wip.

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[TheDarkKnight]

Sorry, I didn't read more than the OP.
I voted against a trial period, because new users need to earn the trust of the admins.

I also considered, that I got the m+ just by the interests of the LC-bank, but still...

 

[Nit]

Should We Open LewdCorner to Everyone?
Free Members+, Games+ access, and the future of our activity-based ranking system.​

We're considering a significant change to LewdCorner, but before making any decisions, we'd like the community's opinion.

What if every registered member, both existing and new, received Members+ access for free?

This would open Games+ to all registered members and eliminate the need to earn Members+ through our current activity-based progression system.

We're considering a 30-day trial rather than permanently changing the platform immediately.

However, this isn't necessarily as straightforward as it sounds. While opening the site could have some benefits, it could also negatively affect the systems that encourage participation and help keep LewdCorner running.

The Pros: Why We Should Consider It​

• Games+ becomes available to everyone: All registered members would gain access to Games+ without having to earn Members+ or purchase an upgrade.
• No activity requirements for Members+: Members would no longer need to accumulate Activity Score through reading, posting, participation, and other progression requirements to unlock Members+.
• Potentially increased traffic: Making Games+ accessible could attract new members and encourage previously inactive users to return.
• More accessible content: Members who primarily visit LewdCorner to browse games wouldn't have to work toward a rank just to access additional content.
• Simpler membership experience: New members could immediately access more of the platform without having to understand the ranking system first.

The Cons: Why This Could Hurt LewdCorner​

• Reduced community activity: Our activity-based ranking system encourages people to participate. Without the incentive to earn Members+, we could see fewer posts, reactions, discussions, and other contributions.
• More downloading, less participation: Opening Games+ could attract users who simply download content and leave, rather than participate in the community.
• Potentially fewer donations: Members+ is one of the incentives for supporting LewdCorner financially. Making it free could reduce the number of people willing to purchase membership upgrades.
• Increased operating costs: More traffic and content access could increase resource consumption, including bandwidth, server usage, storage-related operations, and other infrastructure demands.
• Existing members may feel their efforts were wasted: Some users have spent time earning Members+ through activity, while others have financially supported the platform to receive these privileges.
• Long-term sustainability: LewdCorner depends on community support to maintain the platform and its associated services. Increasing traffic while reducing financial support could create additional difficulties.

What Would Happen to the Activity-Based Rank System?​

This is probably one of the biggest concerns with the proposal.

Our ranking system was designed to reward members for actually using the platform.

Reading threads, making meaningful posts, receiving reactions, building account trust, and participating all contribute toward progression.

If everyone automatically receives Members+, one of the main reasons to work toward those requirements disappears.

The activity tracking and economy systems wouldn't necessarily have to be removed, but earning Members+ would no longer be a meaningful progression goal during the trial.

This could result in members becoming less active even if overall visitor traffic increases.

How Would the 30-Day Trial Work?​

If the community supports this proposal, we would temporarily introduce the following changes:

1. All existing registered members would receive Members+ privileges for 30 days.
2. New members registering during the trial would also receive Members+ privileges.
3. Games+ would become available to all registered members.
4. Members+ activity requirements would be temporarily bypassed.
5. Existing earned ranks, Activity Scores, coins, and progression history would be preserved.
6. Donator and Premium memberships would continue to retain their additional benefits.

During the trial, we would monitor:

• New registrations and returning members.
• Thread creation, replies, reactions, and overall participation.
• Games+ activity and content consumption.
• Changes in donations and membership purchases.
• Server usage, bandwidth, and operating costs.

After 30 days, we'd compare the results against the existing system and decide whether opening Members+ permanently would benefit or harm the platform.

If the experiment negatively affects community participation or financial sustainability, we would restore the previous access requirements.

Why Are We Considering This?​

LewdCorner has grown considerably in terms of features, development, and infrastructure.

We've built custom systems for activity tracking, progression, rewards, donations, content discovery, and more.

But that raises an important question.

Would LewdCorner benefit more from allowing everyone to access Games+, or does the current progression system encourage the activity that keeps the community alive?

More visitors don't necessarily mean more participation, and more downloads don't necessarily mean more contributions.

On the other hand, restricting access could be discouraging some people from joining or returning.

We want to find out which approach is better for LewdCorner in the long run.

Vote in the Poll!​

Nothing is changing yet. This is a proposal, and we want the community's feedback before proceeding.

Would you support opening Members+ and Games+ to everyone for a 30-day trial, even if it means temporarily removing the incentive to earn Members+ through activity?

Or should we keep the current system, where members earn their privileges through participation or support the platform financially?

Please cast your vote above and share your reasoning in the replies.

We're especially interested in hearing from members who earned their ranks through activity, existing donors, uploaders, and regular contributors.

Your feedback will help determine whether we move forward with this experiment.

Thank you for being part of LewdCorner!

I favor keeping the current system, but I'm always up for an expirement.