Admin Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 In an attempt to limit all kind of offers from potential scammers, we have applied a 10 post minimum-rule on the trade area forums. This means that no members with less than 10 posts are able to post in the trade areas. These rules will be upheld until we are able to offer better payment methods to upgrade your memberships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 shouldn't that be 50? 10 is not a lot. But that just my opinion. Thanks for taking action to make it harder for the scammers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just a start. We might increase it As always, we are open to our members opinions, so if the majority feels that this number is to low, we'll increase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have also added back the "Joined" info underneath the avatar of all users, so it's easier to spot new users. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Maybe a bit higher number chief, my 2 cents. This being said if you have evil intent you will jerk around till you get thirty forty etc, but it will help with passers by.I would venture a 30x30 rule would do it posts and days respectively. But more than ten is a really a must. Also is there a way to donate these days. (link on your post does not work) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have to agree with mike. They can get 10 posts in 10 minutes with a few "GLWS's and nice watch",etc. 30 posts and 30 days is not too much to ask of a new member. If they are really interested, they will comply, otherwise better for everyone if they see the rules and decide to move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 +1 with you both on this one 30/30 would be a great really don't think it's too much to ask at all, it gives a new member time to do what we always recommend before buying......read,read,read.......then let your wallet out to play! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I spent thirty days just gawking at the watches and seeing who the players were. Oh and READING new guys, yes you get homework here. This is an advanced watch course, not a watch buying service or how to repair site. I never pulled that crap as a noob , bad form. Yes you will see us help out with "hey how did you fix that" or "you have this one you like " "anybody have a source for this cheap!" not 4 post and questions by the boat load , even better one post !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 There are some forums where there is a minimum time required for sales sections. Like one or two months.....very effective I think.....but well, there is no 100% way to protect us forever..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 whoever agreed but people just skipping in joining and buying selling is not acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think the 30/30 rule sounds like a good starting point also. Like mentioned it helps protect everyone to an extent. Us from trolling sellers and newbs from draining their wallet on the first thing that they see (which may not necessarily be what they actually want). Good all around I would say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Roger that. Minimum post count increased to 30. Will also consider the 30 day membership rule. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 chief donations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Here is another 30/30 vote! We will never get 100% free from scammers - but a rule like this will at least make it a little more difficult for new potential scammers and at the same time give new honest members time to reflect and (hopefully) learn to buy the seller - not the watch and by this become more cautious. Edited February 13, 2013 by modelizer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 10 is too little IMHO Mr T, perhaps 50 would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Question: will the system monitor posts for access or will the admins and ourselves police ? Legend what about the30/30 I suggested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Question: will the system monitor posts for access or will the admins and ourselves police ? Legend what about the30/30 I suggested ? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Certainly should be quality rather than quantity. Who will monitor the posts? After all 10, 20, 30 or 50 "GLWS" is easily done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Maybe a bit higher number chief, my 2 cents. This being said if you have evil intent you will jerk around till you get thirty forty etc, but it will help with passers by.I would venture a 30x30 rule would do it posts and days respectively. But more than ten is a really a must. Also is there a way to donate these days. (link on your post does not work) Good idea.. +1 for me! I would say 50 posts and minimum 2 months on the forum or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Wow Marti tough room, you make me look easy! Jackflash hence my 30x30 rule, gotta wait some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Wow Marti tough room, you make me look easy! Jackflash hence my 30x30 rule, gotta wait some time. Well, I don't want scammers on board And the 2 months, if it would be longer I don't have any permission lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big0spin Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 How about lurkers who've been around for a couple of years but don't post that much? Very easy for post wh***s to inflate they're count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Here is the deal for me, if someone has been here two years, but doesn't have much to say, it would be very easy to get their post count to 30. Or you could vaive the post count rule if someone has say 10 posts and one year. i don't want to discourage folks who may have some interest, but aren't really very active participants, but on the other hand if a guy came on here 2 years ago made one or two posts and was only interested in buying a watch, never came back, and then suddenly appeared to buy another watch, I don't see any reason why he can't post a few comments to get his post count up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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