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Why after 14 days and 25 posts before posting on "buy / sell / trade"

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by slforsimon, Oct 13, 2011.

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What should time and posts be before posting on "buy / sell / trade" section

Poll closed Oct 27, 2011.

  1. 21 days and 30 posts

    2 vote(s)
    40.0%

  2. 14 days and 25 posts

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. 7 days and 15 posts

    1 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. 3 days and 5 posts

    2 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. #1
    I'm not sure why the Admins of DP made a rule to have 14 days and 25 posts before posting on buy / sell / trade. I'm new to this forum, I was referred by my x-co-founder of a real estate company and found this forum totally useful as we had competitions for logos / web designs etc. I'm just not sure why they impose this rule.

    Sigh, now I am left patiently waiting for the 14 days to come up and I"m trying to really be creative in putting in 25 value added posts for DP members.. Anyway, let me know if you guys know why this rule exists.

    It'll at least take a little of this frustration away that I have right now since I really wanted to use the "contest" service in the buy / sell / trade forum today! :(

    Thanks guys,

    Simon
     
    slforsimon, Oct 13, 2011 IP
  2. Bock

    Bock Active Member

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    #2
    this is simple rule to prevent users being scammed/cheated on digitalpoint and prevent to many spammers.
     
    Bock, Oct 13, 2011 IP
  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #3
    Ultimately it's because we get a massive amount of drive-by spammers. We aren't blind to the fact that it makes it annoying to legitimate users, but at the same time it's something that prevents probably 500 new spam threads per day in the Buy/Sell/Trade section (which I'm sure you can appreciate them not being there). :)

    There are some ideas about how to make the process better, but realistically they aren't going to be implemented in the next 14 days, so...
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 13, 2011 IP
  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #4
    Spend the 14 days reading the FAQ :)
    Welcome to DP.
     
    Kerosene, Oct 13, 2011 IP
  5. scaretactic

    scaretactic Peon

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    #5
    because people make new accounts and scam.
     
    scaretactic, Oct 13, 2011 IP
  6. Digital_shubhi

    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    #6
    I believe that new comers should not be allowed to create a thread in any section for 14 days. :D

    As many scammers start posting same thread with their link in diff sections.
     
    Digital_shubhi, Oct 14, 2011 IP
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  7. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    #7
    looks like we have successfully blocked yet another spammer?
     
    Project Mobius, Oct 14, 2011 IP
  8. Cucumba123

    Cucumba123 Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Look who is talking, the dude with 9k bullshit posts.

    How did you conclude he is a spammer from his <5 posts?
     
    Cucumba123, Oct 14, 2011 IP
  9. Rukbat

    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Posting 25 quality posts (you'll excuse me for thinking that at least 50% of my posts are "quality") isn't difficult, if you're here because you're interested in running or creating a website. If your only reason for being here ("your" in the generic sense - I'm not pointing at you) is advertising, it might be a problem. But Shawn isn't running a free advertising service, he's running a webmaster forum.
     
    Rukbat, Oct 14, 2011 IP
  10. slforsimon

    slforsimon Member

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    #10
    Thanks for the reply guys.. Makes sense now I guess. But it's hard for newbs still because I'm just tryign to make up 25 posts now.. I wish I could have just waited the 14 days on that note.. But I see where you guys are coming from

    My vote is for Quality over quantity as well! :)
     
    slforsimon, Oct 25, 2011 IP
  11. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #11
    Take a good look around. Its not that hard to find a conversation to join.
     
    sarahk, Oct 25, 2011 IP
  12. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    #12
    It doesnt hard at all, spend some time and hang around DP, sure you will find some interesting posts that you would like to share something. and you are now half way toward to destination :)
     
    lifeplayer, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  13. BeSeN

    BeSeN Member

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    #13
    i'm old member here but i just looking and now i want to sell my dedicated server and must have 25 posts this is so bad. But what we can do .. admins are admins :)
     
    BeSeN, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  14. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    #14
    oh i guess you posted here just to make that 25th post?
     
    Project Mobius, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  15. slforsimon

    slforsimon Member

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    #15
    IT's not hard I agree.. but most of the conversations have extremely long threads and require about 10-15 minutes to add value. Although I have to say the immediate reaction of this group shows me how useful this forum is I'm willing to do my time to get to the threshold required to be authorized to buy / sell services
     
    slforsimon, Oct 27, 2011 IP
  16. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    oh gee look you got your 25 just like that!! amazing
     
    Project Mobius, Oct 28, 2011 IP
  17. potentialeight

    potentialeight Peon

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    #17
    As a legitimate user it's a bit annoying to me since I want to start looking to post about my content writing services here. However, I understand the point of it and I don't mind it at all.
     
    potentialeight, Oct 29, 2011 IP
  18. JustusKim

    JustusKim Peon

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    #18
    Anyway, serious users are looking to join this forum on a long term basis. In light of this, 14 days is not long at all.
     
    JustusKim, Oct 29, 2011 IP