Sedo removes commentary restrictions?

[Acro]

It appears that sedo has removed commentary restrictions. A rather insulting comment - "get real!" - made it as a counter-offer to one of my domains; to which I responded appropriately.

This leads me to believe that my other post about a database loss was right on money. Seems that sedo is tweaking their system.

[BELLC1]

What kind of restrictions were there except putting in your email address or asking a potential buyer to contact you directly?

[Acro]

I can now confirm the restrictions have been removed.

My response to the lowballer smartass was:

Why don't you 1) learn some manners 2) learn about how the domain market works 3) find yourself a hobby.

After which, the idiot who offered $60 for Cosmetic.org cancelled the transaction. So the good news is, we can now negotiate more freely with a potential buyer - and even tell off tire-kickers quicker

What kind of restrictions were there except putting in your email address or asking a potential buyer to contact you directly?

sedo used to delay each comment's release by 24 hours, manually approving each comment.

[BELLC1]

sedo used to delay each comment's release by 24 hours, manually approving each comment.

Ahh! That's great! Weekends really sucked with that. Thanks for telling me.

[Acro]

Not sure if this is going to last! I plan to abuse the power of my frustrated commentator fury!

[domainah]

i think its good that they seem to be more liberal on comments, I understand that sending the email is not ok, but like Arco said "get real" or even stronger language for people trying to steal 3 letter.coms for $1000

[Acro]

Actually it was the bidder who sent "Get real!" to my counter-offer. My response followed, what with me being elated by the newly found freedom of expression on sedo

[Gerry]

Not sure if this is going to last! I plan to abuse the power of my frustrated commentator fury!

Of that, I have no doubt.

Sorry, I meant to offer $50 for Cosmetic.org. Hit the 6 by mistake.

[Acro]

Next time remind me to use the "F.U" initials to save time

[Gerry]

Next time remind me to use the "F.U" initials to save time

No problem. That's why is sent "Get Real, M.F." in my response. Who's got time to negotiate?

[Acro]

Now that's an idea! sedo should make a list of domain insults handy in a drop-down menu when negotiating, for example:

"Yo momma!"
"Is this in dolla or in pesos, Rockefella?"
"Eat my grits, I won't sell till you beg for it"
"My phone number is in the WHOIS, idiot!"
"I hear your sister does it for cheaper"
"I'll give you my crusty underwear for it"
"Hahaha! Just listed on CrapDomains.com"

[James]

sedo used to delay each comment's release by 24 hours, manually approving each comment.

Not sure if this is going to last! I plan to abuse the power of my frustrated commentator fury!

It appears to of ended :

Under Review

The other party has made a comment with this offer, which sedo is now reviewing and will display within 1 business day.

jim

[Acro]

Yeah that ended fast, along with the bare minimum tech support. Called sedo on Friday about a stalled transaction that's clocked now 10 days; Sarah answered the phone and forwarded my call to Ara's (?) voicemail as she was on the phone with another party. I don't know how you people do business, but I return calls as soon as my ongoing call ends. Heard nothing back.

[James]

Yeah that ended fast,

just noticed its back on...4 instantly displayed comments between seller/buyer(potential) ..
unless someone paid 69.00 $US and I'm dealing with a broker then I imagine there's no reason to review the comments

jim

[Acro]

I didn't get a clear answer from sedo; it seems several factors are involved, maybe Pro accounts and verified buyers etc. Not going to test it like I did last time with that little contest

[Acro]

I didn't get a clear answer from sedo; it seems several factors are involved, maybe Pro accounts and verified buyers etc. Not going to test it like I did last time with that little contest

[James]

I didn't get a clear answer from sedo; it seems several factors are involved, maybe Pro accounts and verified buyers etc. Not going to test it like I did last time with that little contest

So true..I just commented to another offer and..Your comment is currently under review by sedo Staff and will be displayed within 1 business day.



jim

[SedoCoUk]

Just to clarify, comment check was never removed. Most comments are cleared through within 24 hours, but sometimes, they may be cleared through much quicker than that.

The comment check is necessary to ensure the anonymity of the marketplace, which is one of the underlying principles of our company. Contact information including email address, phone number, and/or one's full name is not permitted. Also, as you all know, the comment check is currently necessary to safeguard against rude or vulgar language interupting the natural flow of domain negotiations.

Hope this clarifies!

Monica

[katherine]

Monica,

The problem is that buyers/sellers do not wait for comments to be approved... from my experience they will counter-offer or even close the bid thread before the comments are cleared. So clearly the delay doesn't help, it actually interferes with our transactions.
If I make a comment along with a counter-offer and the potential buyer only sees the price then the benefit of my personalized comment is lost.

Also, it's obvious that people use sedo because they like the convenience of anonymous bidding (so they can even lawball you without losing face...). That's why most offers on my domains come from sedo.
IMO it is unlikely that users are looking to exchange personal information.
If people leak some private data either intentionally or by mistake then you may have an edge and it's their problem after all Not all Sedo users are good negociators anyway.

The whole purpose is not to hide but reach a sale.

[Makis77]

this system is not internet time compliant,
you should approve comments not in real time but close enough