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10th Jan 2009, 4:19 pm | #1 |
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Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
To all forum members
The eBay rules were instigated some time ago to deal with a very serious problem. Their purpose, meaning and application is mostly understood and the majority of members abide by them. However, we still encounter some misunderstanding of what the rules mean, why they exist and how we apply them.First, a little history Several years ago we used to have a section specifically for discussing eBay item listings. Members could tip one another off about items they'd spotted, discuss whether items were worth bidding on, worth the reserve or opening price, help one another identify badly-described or misidentified items and organise themselves so they didn't end up bidding against one another.But it went wrong The discussions would degenerate. Fun would be poked at inaccurate descriptions, poor grammar, terrible photography, the myriad misspellings of 'Bakelite' and so on. Accusations would be levelled at eBay vendors. They'd be publicly criticised for having misrepresented items, or for having packed items so badly that they arrived damaged. Arguments would develop as some members had a good experience with a vendor with which another member had a bad experience.Something had to be done The moderating team found that monitoring the eBay section itself and other threads where eBay items and vendors were identified was taking up far too much of our time. In fact, more moderator effort was being expended on eBay-related discussions than the rest of the forum put together. We moderate this forum in spare time which we give freely and, most of the time, it's quite enjoyable. The exception was these troublesome eBay discussions. It's not much fun having to intervene in arguments being carried out in public.The Rules These can be found by clicking the Forum Rules link in the bar at the top of pretty much every page here. The specific rules we're covering here are to be found in Section C. eBay and other on-line auctions etc.Confusion Occasionally we encounter posts where either a member hasn't read the rules, has chosen to ignore them or is deliberately attempting to circumvent them. Sometimes it may just be an innocent mistake. We try to deal with these on a case-by-case basis.What is and is not allowed We do not permit any post which could lead to discussion of any eBay item, its listing or vendor.Exceptions The following are the only exceptions whereby you may provide a direct link to a current eBay listing.Transport Requests If you are posting a Forum Courier Service 'Transport Request' for an item on eBay which you are considering bidding on subject to transport being available, make it clear.Summary The eBay rules were instigated to prevent public discussion of eBay item listings (current and completed) and eBay vendors under all but exceptional circumstances.Regards, Kat (on behalf of the moderating team.) |
31st Aug 2009, 1:08 pm | #2 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
The moderators are bumping this thread, as some members seem to be unaware of its contents.
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17th Jan 2011, 4:16 pm | #4 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
The moderators are bumping this thread again, as some members seem to be unaware of its contents.
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3rd Jul 2011, 11:05 pm | #5 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
The moderators are bumping this thread again, as some members seem to be unaware of its contents.
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4th Jul 2011, 5:02 pm | #6 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Section C of the forum rules (regarding eBay) has been tweaked slightly for clarification.
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this yet again.
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26th Jan 2013, 10:34 am | #8 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this again. A few long-term members who should know better have made posts that violate the eBay rules recently, so hopefully this reminder will help.
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6th Feb 2013, 9:28 pm | #9 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this yet again. A few long-term members who should know better have made posts that violate the eBay rules recently, so hopefully this reminder will help.
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Time for another bump of this thread.
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1st Sep 2014, 12:43 pm | #12 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
This is being bumped again. It is obvious that some members are deliberately disobeying the eBay rules and seeing just how much they can get away with.
They are likely to find themselves banned from the forums.
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24th Mar 2015, 12:03 pm | #13 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this again.
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14th Jun 2015, 9:04 pm | #14 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Yet another bump.
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13th Dec 2015, 3:54 pm | #15 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this yet again.
Several threads deleted today.
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16th Jan 2016, 10:06 am | #16 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Bumping this yet again.
Several threads deleted recently.
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28th Feb 2016, 5:21 pm | #17 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
As per the previous post.
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20th May 2016, 10:52 pm | #18 |
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Bumping this again.
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1st Dec 2016, 8:49 pm | #19 |
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
As per previous post.
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Re: Section C (eBay) Rules Explained
Time to bump this again.
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