A Real Solution to the BST Problem - Put an end to the usless posts

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by bloodwrath, Sep 22, 2008.

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    So I messed up and got banned for 7 days.
    At first i was upset and so forth.

    I then had time to visit other forums and lots of time to think.
    And I noticed something, none or very little spam messages in there BST areas.

    I saw that the majority or all of the sellers had a page I could visit to pay, had direct paypal links in the post or an email to pay with.

    Then an idea hit me.

    What if the sellers were made accountable?
    They were required to have a way to pay for the product or service without having to contact them directly via the forum.

    If they owned a domain the could have a special DP page
    example domain.com/dpoffer.html and list the services, auto responder and a link to pay for the product/sevices.

    If they dont own a domain they could add paypal links or an email to the post.

    As a buyer, i don't want to ask for more information or pm the seller, if i want the product i want it now.

    I know this would cut down on these types of posts

    - What's the URL?
    - What's the niche? (Or what niches are you looking for?)
    - What are your rates? (or posting your rates in response to a thread)
    - How much are you paying?
    - Are review copies available? (or to request one if the OP flat out says reviews are available)
    - Are other payment options available (if the OP lists something specific)?
    - Is there a BIN price? (if there is, they'd post it)

    * Any Post Containing "PM Me" - why all the info is in the fist post or any webpage.
    * Any Post Containing "Thanks"

    I have been a member of DP for almost 4 years now and its a great forum
    I think these changes could make it even better.

    Jason
     
    bloodwrath, Sep 22, 2008 IP
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    Thanks for the suggestions.
     
    Smyrl, Sep 22, 2008 IP
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