Six months BAN for?

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by webwizzy, Oct 11, 2009.

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  1. #1
    Hi Digitalpoint,

    I got a 6 MONTH ban for creating a thread. The reason says "Post Spamming". FYI, I created a thread at this site after almost 15 days. Its just that when I create a thread (in BST forum), it is usually the same title and content as the previous one so I guess the MOD got confused due to the "Similar threads" showing my older threads. I never even create 2 threads/posts in a week.

    Please do look into it. I think somebody by mistake gave me a 6 month ban, I mean its too much, and I am certainly not a professional spammer lol. I had 70 clean itrades as well and it was a 2 year old account. :(

    Thanks, please let me know if I can PM somebody my previous username for the unban OR atleast a smaller duration ban. If same titles/content of posts is a problem, I'll take care of it in future. Thanks again!
     
    webwizzy, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #2
    6 month ban typically means it's spam.
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  3. webwizzy

    webwizzy Active Member

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    Yes, I understand. But that is what I meant, I never spammed.

    I hardly create 1 thread/post in a week, with 0 external links.
     
    webwizzy, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  4. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #4
    1 post EVER could still be spam.
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 11, 2009 IP
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    TikTok Peon

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    #5
    The moderator gave you spam infractions for posting 12 duplicate threads in 3 weeks for "Links on Tech and Webmasters Forum", webwizzy.

    edit: and I just deleted 6 more...um, yes, that's banworthy dude. Other people get six month bans for a single spammy post.
     
    TikTok, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  6. webwizzy

    webwizzy Active Member

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    But sir, this is really a mistake this time. I had 490 around posts in the forum with 70 itrades. My post/thread had NOTHING which could be treated as SPAM. It was a simple thread related to selling links at my site.

    The reason I could have got that BAN was probably due to MOD looking at the "SIMILAR THREADS" and found my other threads with same title and content. But I definitely never meant to spam. If you would look at my threads, you would really understand.
     
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    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Don't you think that its SPAM itself (same title and same content threads repeated so many times) :rolleyes:

    DON.
     
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  8. Helvetii

    Helvetii Notable Member

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    #8
    Firstly, Thanks for re-opening the thread.
    Secondly, I have a Question about thread with similar title and similar content. I flip sites on DP and have sales letter template which I edit a little bit and post it. They are not duplicate threads as all of them are for different sites and the content and title are different/customized.
    Am I doing anything wrong here?

    thanks,
     
    Helvetii, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  9. webwizzy

    webwizzy Active Member

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    See I was in a similar situation what Helvetti asked just now.

    And btw, why are you treating genuine people like this? I know its not allowed to create another account at DP, but I am NEVER going to use it, I created it specifically to clear my doubts. The mod is going crazy and is giving me infractions one after another, total misuse of power sadly.

    Anyway, looks like you people don't like questioning so I guess I'll prefer to wait for 6 months.

    Thanks, now delete this account.
     
    webwizzy, Oct 11, 2009 IP
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    Well my threads have different titles and similar content and are not about the same thing.
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #11
    Misuse of power? You specifically checked a box saying you have never had a different account here (which clearly makes you a liar right when you are signing up).

    As far as you not spamming, you realize of course I can see everything you've ever done, right? Let's have a look at your 25 most recent threads you've created. {rolls eyes}

    You don't notice anything spammy or something that might be duplicate threads? :)

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    digitalpoint, Oct 11, 2009 IP
  12. webwizzy

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    Liar? Can't believe YOU are saying it. Its like hiding behind one checkbox. You are blocking people's accounts immediately for 6 whole months, no warnings no nothing, not even giving them a chance to explain the situation despite of knowing that many people are on the web because this site exists and how important it could be. Unless one is not a human being, he is bound to register back to explain the problem. Its very normal.

    I appreciate you taking time to post a screenshot of the problem, but I already explained this in my very 1st post in this thread. I used to copy and paste the content of my post, because it is not suppose to change. Some of them even differ a bit in content and the niche I am selling link for and they are made over a span of time, not in a day.

    If I bump the same thread, than thats a problem. If I create a new thread, than thats a problem. What is one suppose to do then in a swarm of thousands of threads? I always took care to create my thread only when it was pushed to 5th or 6th page, and you can see that.

    Anyway, I see my account's been banned for 1-2 years lol, I doubt I'd be alive by then. Why not completely delete it please, it contains my main email.

    Thanks
     
    webwizzy, Oct 12, 2009 IP
  13. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #13
    I really don't know what you want me to tell you... tons of duplicate threads (which you were warned about many times), followed up by tons of duplicate accounts. And yes, you end up extending your ban further into the future the more duplicate account you make.

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/faq.php?faq=rules#faq_rules_topics

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/faq.php?faq=rules#faq_rules_duplicate_accounts

    We will keep your account here to honor your passing since you are dying in the next 1-2 years. :)
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 12, 2009 IP
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