Spam Galore
We seem to have an epidemic of advertizing/spam messages. I'm dutifully reporting them as I find them. May I ask how this is handled by the moderators? Just curious.
"It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how." ---Dr. Seuss
I believe the MO is to delete the posts & accounts
The trail was here before we arrived, and it will still be here when we are gone...enjoy it now, and preserve it for others that come after us
Step Right Up- Bargains Galore!
Originally Posted by Feral Bill
I agree. Seems like way too many small time entrepreneurs who have any sort of "hiker" product or even a "new version" alcohol stove lands here to hawk their products. Boring.........
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
if we band some, we need to band ALL. anyone with a profit making website in their signature or profile. when a new guide book or any book comes out we let them advertise for free. where are we drawing the line???
I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
perhaps we draw the line when spammers that have no interest in the AT or hiking post links to non-hiking products?
Maybe WB should provide a merchandising thread and charge a fee for it's use
The trail was here before we arrived, and it will still be here when we are gone...enjoy it now, and preserve it for others that come after us
I like that idea.
"It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how." ---Dr. Seuss
Non-backpacking spam is zapped as soon as it is seen, with the offender permanently banned and all posts deleted from that account.
If the post references a new piece of gear or a new service we tend to let it ride a time or two. This benefits the membership with exposure to new products and services and helps some of the cottage industry people get the word out.
If the posts become repetitive or excessive we usually let the person know they can purchase a spot on the banner and/or place a link in the Links section.
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Sleepin by the river just like he usually done
Call for his whisky
He can call for his tea
Call all he wanta but he can't call me..."
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By the title, I thought this was going to be a cooking thread.
Or a cool Monty Python game...
If people spent less time being offended and more time actually living, we'd all be a whole lot happier!
To my mind, there is a huge difference between someone who is a member, then creates a hiking related item that they mention here, and someone who has a computer generated account that autoposts spam for who knows what product. The first is an offer for a genuine service. The second is clearly spam.
When someone's first post is for their product, even if it is hiking related, that strikes me as a weak attempt at free advertising, even if it doesn't necessarily count as spam.
If people spent less time being offended and more time actually living, we'd all be a whole lot happier!
Since no one would read it, it would be a waste of both space and time. Any advertising needs to be where everyone will see it or no one will pay for it.
...and I thought that it was going to be a spoof of an old James Bond movie character!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass - it's about learning how to dance in the rain!
Well she is! about your age.
Everyone knows you fry Spam and drink the juice. If you stab it, and eat it cold, you get a messy chin.
Wait a minute! Aren't we always looking for a deal on a wedding dress to hike in?
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