Rules What am I doing wrong here??

I keep getting warnings for posting in a thread, with the message that my post is "inappropriate".

I AM NOT the starter of the posts, just someone posting in them. What is going on, and why do I keep getting these and why is there not a "contact us" for DP that goes somewhere other than Twitter where they don't answer anyway?

ERROR MESSAGE ----> http://screencast.com/t/kGM8kd7mDZ6b

 

I had a look at your recent posts. They are all 1 line questions that really don't add anything of value to the thread. I of course cannot speak for the mod that gave you the warnings, but I suspect this is why you got them.

 

The warning is given not without reason.
I do understand your feeling, getting a warning for posting in thread is quite frustrating, especially when the warning is given for just simple post.
This is the advice for you:
It is best to learn why mods give us warning as it may save us from getting another same warning in future. Some of us maybe don't understand why the warning was given to specific posts. So, do you think mods really happy to give us warning? No, Giving a warning is 'difficult task'.
If You got a warning, the best thing to do is "Learn why the post result in warning". Sometime it is really hard for new member to understand about the warning. In your case, You got a warning because of several things. Read about it below:

When we got warning, it is better to learn why the warning is given to us. Lets diagnose it:
"Hello, Can I please see the URL for this? (I am serious if it is good link) thanks, Wally."

1. "Can I please see the URL for this?"
   This question is not relevance in 'Link Sales'. There is good reason why the link/domain is partially blurred/hidden.
   How to get link without getting warning:
   Your post should be sent through PM.Why? Because:
   - Seller would not list their domain in public thread and they were told not to list it in public area.
   - You should understand if any question which add no value to the thread should be asked through PM.
   By saying 'Add no value to the thread', It means the type of your post is only for you and OP. This kind of post should be send through PM.
   Source: Why through PM?
2. "(I am serious if it is good link) thanks, Wally."
   First, We already know if everyone whom posting in MarketPlace (Link Sales) is 'serious buyer/seller'.
   Second, Saying thanks in post is not bad however, It is better to use PM for that type of post.
   Source: Saying thanks in thread is allowed?.

Please don't angry or sad. Actually it is fun and easy to post in MarketPlace. You just need to know three simple things:

1. Any post which is personal and add no value to thread should be asked through PM.
2. Any post which is important for the others could be asked through the thread.
3. Avoid saying thanks as it will count as 'running up post count'. Use proper ways above (in second links).

Let just smile, learn the mistake and do the business as usual.

Arick.

 

Hey,

I'm not trying to add value. These posts are for link sales, and I am wondering if I can see the sites before I buy the links. There really is no value to give there....

 

I believe you have just answered the question that you posed in this thread.

 

Did you read the rest of what I wrote? Have you been in a link sales thread? Are you aware that THERE IS NO VALUE TO LEAVE?


Somebody in that section says "I have a website with links" and I come along and say "can I see the site?"

What more could I add pray tell? Should I just start answering questions that are not being asked?


Rules in life are not one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, like in the case of a thread like that you can not add value.

If I start a thread and ask how old people are, and they answer, then according to you that would not be adding any value, correct?

Yet, the question would be properly answered if just an age were typed in.


It's not black and white...

 

While the question is not pointed at me, allow me to explain it to you:
Wally, you should understand if you got warning because your post is not appropriate as the post should be asked through PM.
As SarahK already said, The thread should be useful for public. So it is necessary to remove any post which add no value for public.
Your post is considered to be 'Add no value to public' and only useful for both of you and OP. For this kind of post, you should use Private Message (PM).
Believe me, it is easier to just use PM.
You can ask seller:
"Hey mate, I really interested with your latest offer at this thread (specify the thread) and would you mind giving me more details about it?"
Few minutes later, seller would respond to you:
"You do like it? Thanks, I really appreciate it. I do have the links. Here they are: (seller give the links). I can give you special offer, if you buy it at this price (seller give price), I would give you 50% discounts".
Then the conversation continues. Sometimes, you will get very nice offers just by sending message via PM. In other words, You got new friends and the business goes fine.
Live is so easier, am I right?