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"pm me the info" -posts

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by falcondriver, Nov 28, 2006.

  1. #1
    hi,

    am i the only ony one who finds this kind of posts pointless? its annoing to browse any trade-forum here and skip 10-20 "pm me the info!", "send me the url!", "i sent you a pm!" posts in each thread.
    just my 2 cents, maybe someone can do something about if more people agree here...
     
    falcondriver, Nov 28, 2006 IP
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  2. superpump

    superpump Peon

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    #2
    i agree totally and have voiced my opinion on this numerous times. It is a waste of people's time, and now when I see it I simply just skip the thread which is a shame, because it might actually be something beneficial for me:(
     
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  3. jdR!pper

    jdR!pper Peon

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    #3
    It's actually not a waste of time at all. Posts of that kind are usually seen in the Buy/Sell or Trade section of DP and if there are no posts like that, the giving and receiving of an i-trader is not possible. i-trader is even more important than Rep because in is your rating in deals you have made. :)
     
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    Bender Peon

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    #4
    I understand when people request for an info or url but, when someone posts "Submitted my url :)" or something similar, I think it's plain retarded.....
     
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  5. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    #5

    Check Shawn's post here http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=1828045&postcount=11. As I read it I-trader is now available via PM.
     
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    lpstong Notable Member

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    #6
    Smyrl is right. I had noticed this feature earlier today when I was reading through my pm's.

    The
    gets to be like the directory owners who thanks everyone every other post for their submission.
     
    lpstong, Nov 28, 2006 IP
  7. max pain

    max pain Notable Member

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    #7
    Shannon I think the Post you have mentioned above is regarding "iTrader" to be made visible in the PM and thus nullifying the need of viewing it by having to view the profiles page, there is nothing mentioned about the PM's being used for giving out itrader feedback. Correct me if I am wrong..
     
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  8. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    Max Pain,

    You are correct.
     
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  9. Bondat

    Bondat Peon

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    #9
    I think we should create a poll who's in favor on these "type of post". Who knows DP moderator won't allow it in future.
     
    Bondat, Nov 28, 2006 IP
  10. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    #10
    This has been discussed a lot of times and it is against TOS (post padding).

    If you see someone posting 20 'PM me' the messages in one day just use the report post feature and appropriate action would be taken against them.
     
    SumitBahl, Nov 28, 2006 IP
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    Bondat Peon

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    #11
    Thanks for the heads up. May I know where could I found the thread for these? (I'm lazy to search for it) :D
     
    Bondat, Nov 28, 2006 IP
  12. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    #12
    I just tried but couldnt find them. There are some threads about this somewhere. :)
     
    SumitBahl, Nov 29, 2006 IP
  13. Bondat

    Bondat Peon

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    #13
    Yeah me too. Well maybe someone could help us find that "thread". :D
     
    Bondat, Nov 29, 2006 IP
  14. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    #14
    I do find them stupid as well and it just makes me not wanting to do business with the OP. If you're selling something, what's the point of withholding crucial info. The only exception would be a domain name - to preserve DMOZ etc. listings but the rest should all be posted IMO so at least we can make up our minds about whether we actually want to spend time enquiries or not. I tend to tell them how I think about their sale with rep.
     
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    Bender Peon

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    #15
    Yeah, some of the "brightest" members think they can withhold some important info in order to justify their bumps later by posting things like "Oh, by the way, the site also has blah blah blah".
     
    Bender, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    max pain Notable Member

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    #16
    Agreed 100%

    I have seen that happen many times in B/S/T.

    I like those quotes on "brightest" ;)
     
    max pain, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    Bender Peon

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    #17
    Max, please, PM the details. :D:D
     
    Bender, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    karl turnbull Peon

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    #18
    :) i am guilty of posting on threads asking for the url or info to be sent via pm, but the member behind the thread post is mostly to blame he or she is asking members to post here for info :confused: , here is one for example now 3 pages long and not one reply to say the service has been bought or whatever
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=177964

    after nearly every reply by a member the thread starter is asking agin and agin for people to reply here .

    in my opinion ( not worth much :) ) the person who starts these sort of threads should be getting reported , cheers karl
     
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    Bender Peon

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    #19
    Looks like he is already banned.....
     
    Bender, Nov 29, 2006 IP
  20. karl turnbull

    karl turnbull Peon

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    #20
    :eek: lol , was that my fault, did a mod just kick his ass , after reading my post :)
     
    karl turnbull, Nov 29, 2006 IP