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Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Matthew Sayle, Jul 2, 2015.

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    I think I have found a costly mistake on DP that may have been overlooked.

    It could be a huge headache should a forum member decide to be a donkey about it.

    If I PM @digitalpoint, will you see it?

    I think it's best kept private.

    Like I said, maybe you already looked into it - and all is good.

    Doesn't hurt to bring it up, right?
     
    Matthew Sayle, Jul 2, 2015 IP
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    mnmani Well-Known Member

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    #2
    well, why not try sending the PM :)
     
    mnmani, Jul 2, 2015 IP
  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #3
    You can post whatever it is here if you want or you can do it via private conversation... I'm curious what sort of mistake could actually be "costly". :)
     
    digitalpoint, Jul 2, 2015 IP
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  4. Matthew Sayle

    Matthew Sayle Prominent Member

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    Ok, like I said - maybe it's been rectified already.

    I noticed this a couple weeks ago but didn't realize it violated any laws until today, when researching an answer for another thread on DP.

    When someone receives a notification email from Digital Point, there is always a section at the bottom displaying a random website for sale on the DP marketplace.

    This includes a title of the site, some metrics and a screenshot of the home page.

    I noticed on at least 3 different emails, the website being advertised was adult related and the screenshot showed some extremely hardcore sex acts.

    This of course didn't bother me one bit, however if someone wanted to be a pain in the butt - they could report this to the FTC.

    See the rule here:
    https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
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    What I would suggest doing is make the website seller disclose if a website is adult in nature when listing it.

    If they mark yes, a special banner gets added letting people know the content is NSFW - and excluding it from email promotions.

    If someone reports this to the FTC, it would mean more paperwork for you.

    More paperwork for you means less time to add features to DP.

    This is the only forum I belong to, and want to make it as successful as possible.
     
    Matthew Sayle, Jul 2, 2015 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #5
    This is a thinly veiled "I want to be a moderator" thread :p
     
    dcristo, Jul 2, 2015 IP
  6. Matthew Sayle

    Matthew Sayle Prominent Member

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    Do you think I have time for that?

    Give me a break - just trying to help out.

    That's what a forum is all about.
     
    Matthew Sayle, Jul 2, 2015 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #7
    Did you report the thread? Adult website sales aren't even allowed in the domain/site marketplace, so if one was added, it should be reported so it can be dealt with.

    As far as the actual law goes, the system never sends emails unless the user requested it (for things like notifications), so the CAN-SPAM act really doesn't apply because they aren't governed as unsolicited commercial email.
     
    digitalpoint, Jul 2, 2015 IP
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    Matthew Sayle Prominent Member

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    Ok, glad you are on top of it.

    As far as adult sites being against the rules - I didn't know that :)

    I see them all the time and will begin reporting them right away.
     
    Matthew Sayle, Jul 2, 2015 IP