[Izete]

As i was trying to get referrals for scout rank, i often found that people are scared of the link. This lead me to the idea of having a referral code instead of a link. I know what you are thinking, we already have our codes ands they are the last numbers of our profile link. However, when someone is going to dm a person who is unregistered, they could give the code to type into the register or apply forum. No links = No potential hacks. This solves the issue for both the referrer and the person registering. We wouldn't have to get rid of the link but we would potentially just add the code. This will allow people who are scared of the link to just use your code.

[«SmG» Wires]

Why would users be scared of using your own personalised link such as https://smgclan.net/member.php?action=re...errer=7092 but not scared of https://smgclan.net/ or https://smgclan.net/member.php?action=register? Lets play devil's advocate here and assume you're right, they are scared.

We actually have this option anyway (or something similar anyway).



This is also an auto-complete field, so the user registering doesn't actually have to remember your username fully, just partially. They type in a few letters of your username, your name comes up, then bam, you have the referral. The main two reasons why we use usernames over codes are as follows:

• Usernames are easier to remember than codes
  
• The user registering can clearly see who they're putting as their referrer
  

[Linamium]

Bamboozled , yeah but even i dont see why one would be scared

[SmG Altair]

As i was trying to get referrals for scout rank, i often found that people are scared of the link. This lead me to the idea of having a referral code instead of a link. I know what you are thinking, we already have our codes ands they are the last numbers of our profile link. However, when someone is going to dm a person who is unregistered, they could give the code to type into the register or apply forum. No links = No potential hacks. This solves the issue for both the referrer and the person registering. We wouldn't have to get rid of the link but we would potentially just add the code. This will allow people who are scared of the link to just use your

@Izete
Ive never seen anyone being afraid of the links tbh, until recently I met a guy on another server. We VCed for sometime and played some minecraft. He was chill and I tried to recruit him. He created an account but he was not sure of applying cuz he was "a bit nervous of the links" to quote his exact reply. But that was one out of 72 of referrals.





About your idea. Even if we stick to referral codes they are gonna have to sign up here using a link. And if they cant find the apply section we are still gonna have to give them a link. I dont see how referral codes solves the problem. Forgive me, if Im being stupid. It just doesnt ring a bell.

Edit :
He didnt apply btw. And ig he hasnt logged on after that either.

[SmG Cinnamon]

I would have to agree with Zee and Wires.

It's rare, but when people do react to the referral link in a negative way, i either just do the !apply command in general or send them the smgclan.net link alone.
A code doesn't seem necessary, considering they could just put your name in the referral box.

[SmG Lucky]

Much agreed, instead of link, at least we should have a code.

[«SmG» Wires]

I'm going to close this as I feel we've reached a decisive conclusion.