SweetestChana
04-25-2006, 12:12 PM
Round 1 - http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=86892&t=225480
im in both forums all the time.
and def. lately i've gotten annoyed at posts regarding free downloads, e-cards, recipes and the like. im sure they have their place, but lately they are not being properly labeled. and yes this is recently due to a few newer members posting anything that says "free".
the other day i saw some sort of freebie that was offered in 2000, the OP pasted the description yet failed to read numerous times within it that it was from 6 years ago and was offered for a limited time. it seems to be getting more out of hand lately, but im sure the fix is nothing more then educating some noobs - which is the plus side.
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Gosh I am so tired I hit the modalert button by mistake. Sorry. Does anyone see a big difference in the caliber of posts since I first put this up? I would really like to know. I get a little frustrated and I think the MOD's are probably getting tired of me modalerting. I am not trying to point fingers and do appreciate how hard people "work" to get fresh freebies for everyone. I would love to get opinions!
Freebies Rant, Please Read & Comment - MOD Please Do Not Delete (Round 1)
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I have noticed lately that alot (ok maybe most) of the posts don't really have the appropriate information to help the readers of the posts. I have seen where one person posts 5 - 10 posts in a row w/ only 3 or 4 minutes between posts, that does not give you much time to get the information on the post & check to make sure it is not a repost, then type it all up and submit. Lately there have been alot of posts by the same people over & over (and I am not pointing fingers) which were obviously not verified because of the number that have dead links, incorrect links etc.
We all come here to 1. get freebies; and more importantly 2. to have fun, its not much fun when you basically have to research most of the posts yourself. Here are some things to keep in mind when posting:
Freebie Posting Suggestions
1.) If an offer is e-mail, phone, fax, SASE, in-store Etc. please put this in the title of your post.
2.) If it is a print out offer put (printer) or download put (download) etc. in the title.
2.) If an offer is only for a non-USA place please put this in your title.
3.) Please include the name of the company offering the freebie and a description of what the freebie is. Alot of us have no clue as to what is being offered. If you are also not sure check the home page. Remember it is better to put to much information, than none at all.
4.) Please make sure the offer works (best!) or put unverified in the title.
5.) If there is an expiration date please put this in your title.
6.) If you have a freebie which asks you to pick samples and list them, please post a link to the products.
It is possible to have alot of GREAT posts. Look for example at Selma, she is like a Freebie Jedi Knight.
Don't want to be mean, but I have these concerns which I am sure others share.
Please post here or PM me feedback on what I am saying.
Thank you.
P.S. Also I think a round of applause for the MOD's is not out of order. They do a great job!
im in both forums all the time.
and def. lately i've gotten annoyed at posts regarding free downloads, e-cards, recipes and the like. im sure they have their place, but lately they are not being properly labeled. and yes this is recently due to a few newer members posting anything that says "free".
the other day i saw some sort of freebie that was offered in 2000, the OP pasted the description yet failed to read numerous times within it that it was from 6 years ago and was offered for a limited time. it seems to be getting more out of hand lately, but im sure the fix is nothing more then educating some noobs - which is the plus side.
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Gosh I am so tired I hit the modalert button by mistake. Sorry. Does anyone see a big difference in the caliber of posts since I first put this up? I would really like to know. I get a little frustrated and I think the MOD's are probably getting tired of me modalerting. I am not trying to point fingers and do appreciate how hard people "work" to get fresh freebies for everyone. I would love to get opinions!
Freebies Rant, Please Read & Comment - MOD Please Do Not Delete (Round 1)
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I have noticed lately that alot (ok maybe most) of the posts don't really have the appropriate information to help the readers of the posts. I have seen where one person posts 5 - 10 posts in a row w/ only 3 or 4 minutes between posts, that does not give you much time to get the information on the post & check to make sure it is not a repost, then type it all up and submit. Lately there have been alot of posts by the same people over & over (and I am not pointing fingers) which were obviously not verified because of the number that have dead links, incorrect links etc.
We all come here to 1. get freebies; and more importantly 2. to have fun, its not much fun when you basically have to research most of the posts yourself. Here are some things to keep in mind when posting:
Freebie Posting Suggestions
1.) If an offer is e-mail, phone, fax, SASE, in-store Etc. please put this in the title of your post.
2.) If it is a print out offer put (printer) or download put (download) etc. in the title.
2.) If an offer is only for a non-USA place please put this in your title.
3.) Please include the name of the company offering the freebie and a description of what the freebie is. Alot of us have no clue as to what is being offered. If you are also not sure check the home page. Remember it is better to put to much information, than none at all.
4.) Please make sure the offer works (best!) or put unverified in the title.
5.) If there is an expiration date please put this in your title.
6.) If you have a freebie which asks you to pick samples and list them, please post a link to the products.
It is possible to have alot of GREAT posts. Look for example at Selma, she is like a Freebie Jedi Knight.
Don't want to be mean, but I have these concerns which I am sure others share.
Please post here or PM me feedback on what I am saying.
Thank you.
P.S. Also I think a round of applause for the MOD's is not out of order. They do a great job!