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Originally Posted by FormerDnForumer  I agree with doc com's post. There are a zillion rules here and they're like stop signs that get in the way of deals. You could nuke half of the categories, delete all the stupid gossip and pettiness and basically encourage an atmosphere of BUSINESS rather than shit-flinging. |
I was going to say that the "rules" was not so much an issue. But I guess it is. With 280 categories on where something goes and each has it own set of rules...
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Originally Posted by FormerDnForumer I use this board every day and think it has potential to be much better, but I don't take it seriously in any way. The spam PM's was too much for me as well. |
I have also noticed an incredible increase in spam PM's.
That is something that needs to be strictly enforced. Too many new members (and a few old ones) are using this forum as a means to an end...buy something, sell something, broker this, try that...
If I screw up, fine. I screw up. There was a period of about 2 weeks where my threads were moved (received generated email - no real explanation but that is fine) and threads closed (NUMEROUS!).
The primary issue with threads being closed is
I DID NOT KNOW THEY WERE CLOSED TO BEGIN WITH! It was only after that "48 hour" lapsed, I went back to the thread and found the thread closed.
I am not asking for a personalized memo. An automated email would be great. The reason the thread was closed is posted in the thread. In the automated email, simply direct the viewer back to that thread to see the reason it was closed.
DO inform members when a thread is closed rather than not do anything at all and leaving that member to think they are not getting any offers because...