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Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by happydownloader, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. happydownloader Newcomer, in training

    I read the rules and do not know if this is the right forum to post in but I had asked for some help and this guy sent me a PM for a site that you have to pay for the help

    Code:
    samyloo  
Newcomer, in training   Member since: Oct 2008, 44 posts 
 
service unlock 

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for all laptop password link : ***:// [COLOR="Red"]SPAM link removed[/COLOR]

good service
    happydownloader, Jan 11, 2009
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  2. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Thanks happydownloader

    samyloo shouldn't be sending his lollypop links (for a pay service)
    This is against forums rules
    PMing on the other hand is difficult to govern (not sure if the rules apply actually)

    I'd be interested in Julios response

    p.s. I had to edit out the silly spam link in your message (ie we're on the forum now)
    kimsland, Jan 11, 2009
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I've taken care of the issue. You won't be recieving any more spam PMs from him.
    SNGX1275, Jan 11, 2009
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  4. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    I'm not sure if that's the best action SNGX1275
    Otherwise I could Ban quite a number of known others

    It seems to be a little gray (ie the PM issue)
    I'm writing here to get feedback (even from Julio)

    By the way, I'm actually happy if this is the normal action applied though ;)
    So I'm not at total defensiveness to these members
    But you may have opened a can of worms.
    kimsland, Jan 11, 2009
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  5. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    There is no can of worms. If someone PMs new members with spam links they are no different than a person that spams the forum with those links. They just think they found a workaround. There is no difference IMO. I banned him, I expect that is what would be done by all forums.
    SNGX1275, Jan 11, 2009
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  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I agree, PM spamming if anything is only worse than posting spam on the boards.

    Banning is well in order and although we completely respect user's privacy we reserve the right to take action if we confirm such activities.
    Julio Franco, Jan 11, 2009
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  7. happydownloader Newcomer, in training

    Thank you for keeping such a nice forum guys and being on top of things
    Now if only I could get in this dang password locked laptop :)
    happydownloader, Jan 12, 2009
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