~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STOP TYPING PM'ED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
theysayjump
19-02-2007 09:54:50
http//forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?p=578344#578344
Ok, the number of people simply typing "PM'ed" in reply to a trade thread was getting out of hand, hence the need for the thread/rule that I made prohibiting it.
Now thanks to David (dmorris68), any posts made in The Trading Post will not count towards your Post Count, meaning you can spam as much as you like (no I'm not serious).
When replying to a thread about you having PM'ed the thread author, you must specify which site you PM'ed them about and whether it was for cash or trade.
For example, if I'm replying to a thread I would type something along the lines of PM'ed for Money.123StuffForFree - PayPal or PM'ed for Money.123StuffForFree - Trade.
[ba320e8638e]This is in effect immediately and anyone found to be only typing PM'ed or not using the above format will have their post(s) deleted, threads locked and banned (at the sole discretion of the staff member dealing with it).[/ba320e8638e][/colora320e8638e][/sizea320e8638e]
Please feel free to give suggestions or ideas to make this better. )
dupebag
19-02-2007 09:59:13
YESS even tough i did it like once today..i pm'd a kid doing it..cause all its doing is bumping the "Hey im new" ones..and its pissing me off
ilanbg
19-02-2007 10:04:05
PMed
PeterGriffin1Fan
19-02-2007 10:04:52
Yep, I'll admit that I got out of hand with it today. I will try to keep that from happening again. It's still okay to do it like once in a while though right? Or is replying to any thread now with "PMed" illegal?
theysayjump
19-02-2007 10:08:52
[quoteef7bc8705a="PeterGriffin1Fan"]Yep, I'll admit that I got out of hand with it today. I will try to keep that from happening again. It's still okay to do it like once in a while though right? Or is replying to any thread now with "PMed" illegal?[/quoteef7bc8705a]
[quoteef7bc8705a="theysayjump"]This is getting out of hand. Lots of members are really getting a jump in their post counts by simply replying to a thread saying variations of "PM'ed".
Not only that, but when I see 12 threads in a row titled as "Newbie, doing all sites" etc, I think "Great, I can get some greens" only to realise that it has 47 replies saying PM'ed and is 4 weeks old.
If you wanna PM someone then do so, we don't need to know that you did and it's annoying.
[bef7bc8705a]Anyone found to be replying to threads saying PM'ed or a variation thereof will have their post deleted. Consistent violation (three times or more) of this new rule will result in being banned.[/bef7bc8705a][/coloref7bc8705a][/sizeef7bc8705a]
Please Report! any NEW posts violating this rule, made after this thread was posted.
/shameless self-advertising http//forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=54265[/quoteef7bc8705a]
tmberwolff
19-02-2007 10:11:13
Anyone else hear the hallelujah chorus playing now?
Thanks, TSJ.
gcabello
19-02-2007 10:19:29
Thank You,
for addressing this issue. D
jeremy1987
19-02-2007 10:24:42
not that im trying to start anything but the rules here are becoming too strict
hehehhehe
19-02-2007 10:29:50
Thank you so much, this was driving me crazy.
As for the guys still wanting to do this, why? If you PM someone, they know you PM'ed them. There's no need for a post about it.
ilanbg
19-02-2007 10:31:19
[quoteddfd20f4e1="jeremy1987"]not that im trying to start anything but the rules here are becoming too strict[/quoteddfd20f4e1]
When so many members are unable to exhibit common sense, strict rules take precedence.
TryinToGetPaid
19-02-2007 10:46:43
And a bump for a noob.
condra
19-02-2007 11:35:38
so basically the new threads will now be a repetition of the ''bump'' phrase by the initiator....
not that i dislike the idea, but it will get strange lol...talking to ureself
oh well, gotta live with it i guess...)
Edit so we can't basically say anything?
can we comment on the offer and such?
theysayjump
19-02-2007 12:18:10
You can post in a thread asking questions about the site, offers, how much they're paying etc, I'm just tired of seeing people make 18734 replies to threads saying PM'ed.
dmorris68
19-02-2007 12:22:38
[quotec17b60fbd3="condra"]so basically the new threads will now be a repetition of the ''bump'' phrase by the initiator....
not that i dislike the idea, but it will get strange lol...talking to ureself
oh well, gotta live with it i guess...)
Edit so we can't basically say anything?
can we comment on the offer and such?[/quotec17b60fbd3]
Nobody said you can't say anything -- this topic is specifically addressing "PM'd" posts. If there is a relevant point to be made in a trading post thread, then by all means make it. However the Trading Post is not intended for random discussion. Only discussions relevant to the trade at hand.
Saying "bump" to bump your own topic, as long as it's been past 24 hours, is normally the way auto-bumps are done, so feel free to do so.
condra
19-02-2007 12:57:32
[quoteb43ca831a2="dmorris68"]
Nobody said you can't say anything -- this topic is specifically addressing "PM'd" posts. If there is a relevant point to be made in a trading post thread, then by all means make it. However the Trading Post is not intended for random discussion. Only discussions relevant to the trade at hand.
Saying "bump" to bump your own topic, as long as it's been past 24 hours, is normally the way auto-bumps are done, so feel free to do so.[/quoteb43ca831a2]
ok thanks just wondering
also, now the trader's TR record is displayed next to his name in the ''author', section? cool feature )
moviemadnessman
19-02-2007 13:17:18
I think this is a very good idea, and so is displaying the TR rating of the author. I think this thread might need a sticky, though, so everyone will view it.
Excel
19-02-2007 15:15:28
Praise the lords!
theysayjump
19-02-2007 15:49:36
Somehow people are still missing this. roll
bballp6699
19-02-2007 15:50:45
Take them out to the shed and give them a piece of your mind.
condra
19-02-2007 19:07:08
lets bump the thread a bit....
maybe more ppl will read it D
jonohull
19-02-2007 19:17:56
I have no problem with stopping, but I only did it to remind myself of what threads I had PMd the poster. Like someone said, sometimes the newbie threads that pop up on top are very old.
PM'd!
j/k
i agree this is getting annoying
theysayjump
19-02-2007 21:28:26
^
kidd2108
19-02-2007 21:49:44
I think this is great, but what if we add it to the brag-brag forum as well. Many people just reply 'congrats' and dont really say much else. Dont mean to point anyone out, but
http//forum.freeipodguide.com/search.php?search_author=gmario
lol Read all his replies since yesterday...they all say pm'd or congrats. shock
pspparty
20-02-2007 00:10:10
BU PM'd
doylnea
20-02-2007 08:45:46
omfg, stop./
TryinToGetPaid
20-02-2007 09:12:24
I have to ask, instead of PM'd can we just put the site down we are going to PM them about? So this one person does not get 100 PMs about YourGiftsFree? And it could only be on newer topics....
csullivan1@rochester.rr.c
20-02-2007 09:23:12
I think the stricter the rules the better it seems to get for everyone!!! Thanks TSJ!
Hunter_82
20-02-2007 09:58:22
Great new rule! looks like its time to be bumped again...i see tons of people just above this typing PM'd. Enough already!
bullseye4u
20-02-2007 09:58:24
Can you please stick this because people are still saying PM'd
givmea1032
20-02-2007 11:37:39
Wow, screwed that one real bad. Haven't been on since Saturday, and definately didn't see this floating around. Thanks bullseye for pointing it out. +karma
timmydd64
20-02-2007 15:34:01
TO THE TOP!!!^^^
theysayjump
20-02-2007 15:40:48
This is already being revised and worked on, but for the meantime, please observe and adhere to this rule for the time being.
double_d
20-02-2007 18:19:10
[quote5c0a76a6e0="hehehhehe"]As for the guys still wanting to do this, why? If you PM someone, they know you PM'ed them. There's no need for a post about it.[/quote5c0a76a6e0]
Agreed. Thank you for eliminating these useless posts.
theysayjump
20-02-2007 18:58:48
http//forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?p=578344#578344