Invalid name format - WTF???

[Gerry]

Perhaps someone can explain this to me:

Invalid name format.

Here is my concern:

I have had threads moved, closed, or received infractions for having a link (unintentional many times) because I would mention a site using the common structure domain.tld. This automatically converts to a .

That raises the prospect of not wanting to post links in titles as well in fear that I may be breaking some lose interpretation of the rules. Plus, if I post the full structure, that gets indexed in Google. I do not want some of these to get indexed as all of a sudden offers are made off the forum for ME to buy someone else's name.

So here are the two most recent threads closed for invalid title format:

http://www.dnforum.com/f529/21-dot-b...ad-367340.html

21 dot bz

Reason thread was closed:
invalid name format


http://www.dnforum.com/f429/hiphopti...ad-368242.html

HipHopTime, SubRoute, SeaQuad coms - Slowing, fuelled nets & more

Reason thread was closed:
invalid name format in title

Am I missing something?

Is there like total chaos and mass confusion created by these thread titles?

Put the domain name in the title! The domain name of the domain or website listed for sale must be included in the thread title. In the case of multiple domains it is required that at least one domain be included in the thread title. Threads may be closed if there's no domain in the title, however, you would be allowed to repost the thread on a subsequent day if this happens to your thread. Moderators may fix the thread title for you at their discretion if you are a new member or if it's a first offense, etc.

Can someone direct me to the rules as outlining Proper Title Formats?

Here is what I am seeing right now listed in titles for sale:

http://www.dnforum.com/f429/

(.) com
.com
dot com
. com

http://www.dnforum.com/f283/

(dot) com


Again, where are the rules for proper formatting of titles? I would really love to see them.

Or is this, once more, a moderator(s) loose interpretation of what is and is not a proper format?

If so, I would like to ask them why they insist on disrupting commerce?

And, is this what we can expect by someone's loose interpretation of what is and what is not a geo domain?

Seriously, if you want me to play by the rules then fine. Show me the rules.



First, I have thread after thread after thread moved because it is in the wrong place.

Then I have thread after thread after thread closed because it contains self-promotion.

Then I get infractions for not posting things in the right place.

Now I am not using the proper format in Titles.

It must be time consuming for some to keep up with my whereabouts, threads, responses, threads I post in, threads I start, groups I am in, peoples' who side I take, etc.

Me thinks this is someone(s) attempt to drive me away. Truth be known, I might actually enjoy scraping of fingernails over a blackboard making the hair on the back of peoples' neck raise while they cringe.


The concern here is a disruption in services provided by the forum and a display of poor decision making on the part(s) of some. Honestly, I would rather post a sale once. I have better things to do.


Again, show me the guidelines as to what is acceptable formatting for domains in titles.

[Anthony Ng]

On another popular forum that I frequent daily (not domain name or even web Hosting related), OPs are allowed to edit even the TITLE of their threads, which I find is VERY helpful.

[Gerry]

On another popular forum that I frequent daily (not domain name or even web Hosting related), OPs are allowed to edit even the TITLE of their threads, which I find is VERY helpful.

Not even at issue here.

It is the CLOSING of threads due to INVALID FORMAT OF DOMAIN NAME as a matter of opinion(s).

[INFORG]

I can always tell when a certain moderator is on the board - half the threads I go to read are closed/locked. This is the last one I saw:

http://www.dnforum.com/f557/advice-n...ad-369167.html

I don't get it, and not sure how a relative newbie would either?

I don't think it is personal Doc Com, but is over the top on some of this stuff. I see plenty of threads like the one you started that get by without being closed.

[Gerry]

I can always tell when a certain moderator is on the board - half the threads I go to read are closed/locked. This is the last one I saw:

http://www.dnforum.com/f557/advice-n...ad-369167.html

I don't get it, and not sure how a relative newbie would either?

I don't think it is personal Doc Com, but is over the top on some of this stuff. I see plenty of threads like the one you started that get by without being closed.

Its okay if its personal or not. I have my big boy pants on. I'm out of diapers now.

[biggedon]

the first thread may have been mistaken as " 21 dot bz" rather than "21.bz" for sale

if the mod/admin just read the title and not your post also.


the second thread was invalid title format

if you can put all this "HipHopTime, SubRoute, SeaQuad coms - Slowing, fuelled nets & more" in the title.

then you can surely comply with forum guidelines by putting "HipHopTimedotcom ,SeaQuad.com or fuelled(.)net & more"

it ain't that difficult

[Gerry]

then you can surely comply with forum guidelines by putting "HipHopTimedotcom ,SeaQuad.com or fuelled(.)net & more"

it ain't that difficult

Oh, and where are those forum guidelines for proper title formatting?

See, it can be difficult if only you and other mods are privy to the formatting guidelines.

Sorry that title thru you off.

I didn't think it was that difficult to comprehend.

[biggedon]

I can always tell when a certain moderator is on the board - half the threads I go to read are closed/locked. This is the last one I saw:

http://www.dnforum.com/f557/advice-n...ad-369167.html

I don't get it, and not sure how a relative newbie would either?

I don't think it is personal Doc Com, but is over the top on some of this stuff. I see plenty of threads like the one you started that get by without being closed.

the poster probably did not read the sticky guidelines for posting in that section.

we have asked members several times not to post their personal domains/websites there for discussion or appraisal.

http://www.dnforum.com/f557/please-d...ad-347087.html


a lot of newbies may come here to learn and hopefully sell some domains, but very few stop to read the guidelines for posting first.

[Acro]

Examples of wrong title format in sales threads:

Selling top domain - check it out! (no domain in title)
Selling top.com (as if "top.com" were on sale)
Woot! C O O L B E A N Z S T U F F .com is on sale! (spacing in the domain)
P*o*p*c*o*r*n*f*i*x .com is only $29.99 (not listing the exact domain)

[biggedon]

Oh, and where are those forum guidelines for proper title formatting?

See, it can be difficult if only you and other mods are privy to the formatting guidelines.

Sorry that title thru you off.

I didn't think it was that difficult to comprehend.

from the Rules link:

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, you must post the ACTUAL DOMAIN NAME. No spacing of letters or domains is permitted in titles and/or posts for all Platinum Sales sections as well as the Domain Appraisal section. There's a solution for those avoiding spiders, you may use example(.)com or example(dot)com. In addition, most forums have a sticky thread or an announcement thread (or perhaps both) with more rules specific to that subforum. Please check for specific sticky threads and specific announcements that pertain to the subforum before posting in the forums. This rule is echoed in many sticky threads across our forum. Checking for a sticky before posting is netiquette you should be aware of, in any forum. Further reading here.

[Gerry]

from the Rules link:

Thanks for posting.

I was going by the rules in the sticky and using other sale title formats of numerous ongoing sales/auctions to avoid spiders.