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Anonymous
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Jeff: Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed a big increase in people who post the same exact thing on multiple forums, and even say that they're "cross-posting" to get a better response. Are they supposed to do this? I find it unnecessary and annoying. If they're not, can you put a sticky somewhere that tells them not to?
And, I thought For Sale postings on the DCUM listserv were supposed to be kept to a minimum. Over the last couple of weeks there have been a number of individual posters sending five, six or more separate emails listing each item for sale. Also annoying and I recall that you asked listserv members not to do that and instead to send one message containing info about everything for sale. Thanks! |
jsteele
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I have noticed both things that you point out and both of them have irritated me as well. I've been hesitant to do anything about either of these because I wasn't sure if anyone else was bothered and I don't like to constantly enforce my own personal preferences. So, I'll solve that problem by enforcing your preferences instead 
Instead of posting stickies -- which I would have to do in just about every forum -- I'll try to handle the cross-posting cases individually. I'll begin rejecting the for sale posts on the list as well. |
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Anonymous
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Thanks, Jeff and glad to be of service!
Also, I have a Treo and can't get to DCUM either but mine is not that old - can I try the test site in the other thread as well? TIA! |
jsteele
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Yes, please do the test and then let me know when you have done it so that I can check the results. |
Anonymous
| Done, thanks again. Like the other OP I used to have access but have a message that I can't access this server. |
Anonymous
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Different poster, but glad to know I am not the only one annoyed by cross-posters! I think most people look in multiple forums and will see the messages without the need for cross-posting.
Jeff - thanks for cleaning it up! You run a great board! |
maynie
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| I didn't understand the cross-posting thing either. Most people use the recent topics link and when you do both posts appear. It's just unnecessary. |
jsteele
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Your browser also says that it's Windows 98 compatible. Since this is apparently common with the Treos, I've disabled the block on Windows 98. If I see an increase of spam coming from Windows 98 browsers, I'll use a somewhat more sophisticated method of blocking them. |
Anonymous
| Thank you thank you thank you! And sorry that apparently my phone sucks. |
Anonymous
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Thanks!
-The other Treo user |