Domain names in thread titles - argh!

[randomo]

I just had a new sale thread closed.

Why?

I guess it's because I hadn't listed the domain names exactly in the title.

But I don't want to do that because buyers might not want these sale threads showing up in Google forever when someone searches for those domain names. So here is what I used as my title:

Two nice LLL.net's: JLQ, ZVR

Is there any doubt as to what domains I am selling? Isn't it just as clear as the titles where people use an ugly * or , or some other character in place of the period in the domain name? (Apparently not to some moderator who has the power to close sale threads.)

I'm all for having reasonable rules and following them, but as a long-time DNF member and contributor, I find this level of micro-management very frustrating.

Argh.

[draggar]

More threads in Google = more hits for the forums.

[cursal]

Originally Posted by randomo

I just had a new sale thread closed.

Why?

I guess it's because I hadn't listed the domain names exactly in the title.

But I don't want to do that because buyers might not want these sale threads showing up in Google forever when someone searches for those domain names. So here is what I used as my title:

Two nice LLL.net's: JLQ, ZVR

Is there any doubt as to what domains I am selling? Isn't it just as clear as the titles where people use an ugly * or , or some other character in place of the period in the domain name? (Apparently not to some moderator who has the power to close sale threads.)

I'm all for having reasonable rules and following them, but as a long-time DNF member and contributor, I find this level of micro-management very frustrating.

Argh.

If the thread was closed because of the title I Agree!
I think your title was fine and think micromanagement has gone to far.

[biggedon]

Originally Posted by randomo

I just had a new sale thread closed.

Why?

I guess it's because I hadn't listed the domain names exactly in the title.

But I don't want to do that because buyers might not want these sale threads showing up in Google forever when someone searches for those domain names. So here is what I used as my title:

Two nice LLL.net's: JLQ, ZVR

Is there any doubt as to what domains I am selling? Isn't it just as clear as the titles where people use an ugly * or , or some other character in place of the period in the domain name? (Apparently not to some moderator who has the power to close sale threads.)

I'm all for having reasonable rules and following them, but as a long-time DNF member and contributor, I find this level of micro-management very frustrating.

Argh.

Sorry, if you think it's micro-managing, but that's part of the job.

All members who post threads in ANY Platinumor Gold section must adhere to the rules for those sections.

As an Exclusive member, you can post your name in "Exclusive" section which can be seen by all members and there is NO title requirement.

http://www.dnforum.com/f525/

That would solve your issue.

Thanks

[Devil Dog]

Kind of agree. I think: LLL.net's: JLQ, ZVR explains just fine what the domains are.

[cursal]

What about being able to remove the title after the sale or at a later date?

[biggedon]

since I only see Exclusive members responding, I'll say this....

you guys can repost your thread if it ever gets closed because of a title violation and just correct it.

so why the big deal

also, you have an Exclusive section where you can post without adding a name in the title, again what's the big deal?

I've posted hundreds of threads and never missed putting in title correctly, so why is it a problem for you guys?

I would rather you guys set the example, than be the opposition!


for removing titles after sales, just send pm to staff with the link and we'll take care of it.

Thanks

[randomo]

Originally Posted by biggedon

As an Exclusive member, you can post your name in "Exclusive" section which can be seen by all members and there is NO title requirement.

OK, will repost there, thanks for the idea. (Though I imagine a smaller audience sees those sales, even though everyone can see them.)

I'm just easily aggravated this morning, I guess.

Wanna know why?

I saw a domain I really liked at eBay with a $xxxx price tag (more than I've ever paid for a domain). So I did a bunch of research, decided I would bid on it, sniped in just before it closed ... and won it!

... only to find that the seller actually owned a typo of that domain (and didn't realize that he didn't own the actual domain he was advertising!).

Dear eBay: Can you please refund to me the two hours I spent on buying that domain?

[MediaHound]

That example is a tough call, but it does not fall into the guidelines that the rule outlines.

This is the exact rule:
http://www.dnforum.com/rules.php#10

10. ALL DOMAIN SALES MUST list the actual domain name IN THE POST, and at least one of the domain names being sold in the title of the post with NO SPACES, ACTUAL DOMAIN NAME. There is a solution for those avoiding spiders, you may use example(.)com or example(dot)com.

Considering the "actual domain name" wording combined with "no spaces" makes it clear what the rule is calling for.

Please post your sales threads so they match the way the rule calls for.

[cursal]

Doh! I so often look at the rules before making the post I did.

Thanks for pointing that out Jarred

@ randomo - looks like you can do the sale and still avoid the spiders, Good luck with the sale

@ Biggedon - Thanks for pointing out the PM option for title removal. Very cool

[MediaHound]

NP Brian, take it easy!

[Acroplex]

Some common, persistent and annoying things people do at the Sales forum:

1. No domains in title
2. Domains in title but without the TLD
3. Domains in the wrong forum, e.g. a .mobi in Taking Offers
4. S p a c e d names
5. Asking for offers in the Fixed Prices forum
6. Bumping sales threads without any significant info or price change
7. Adult names in regular sales
8. External auctions e.g. eBay - listed under Auctions instead of External
9. Links to a web site listing their domains instead of listing them in the post
10. Linking to an URL that contains an...image with the name of the domains for sale

I think I report at least 5 such violations daily. I missed Randomo's

[biggedon]

Originally Posted by Acroplex

Some common, persistent and annoying things people do at the Sales forum:

1. No domains in title
2. Domains in title but without the TLD
3. Domains in the wrong forum, e.g. a .mobi in Taking Offers
4. S p a c e d names
5. Asking for offers in the Fixed Prices forum
6. Bumping sales threads without any significant info or price change
7. Adult names in regular sales
8. External auctions e.g. eBay - listed under Auctions instead of External
9. Links to a web site listing their domains instead of listing them in the post
10. Linking to an URL that contains an...image with the name of the domains for sale

I think I report at least 5 such violations daily. I missed Randomo's

Yes Theo, those are great examples.

and you do report a lot of threads which we appreciate....but you never report yourself.

[Acroplex]

Originally Posted by biggedon

....but you never report yourself.

That's because I don't commit such violations, Don.