Did they have two accounts - if so they deserve what they got for deceit.The user in question was posting things such as
I just got back from "site A" and had the best time ever
and
The best views I have ever seen, recommend this site
When their address is listed as the site. Advertising is not allowed on the forum, and misleading users by pretending that they visited the site is wrong.
Also Colin, the user in question was a recent joiner, so, you define respected to mean someone who just joined and started misleading users.
The Ban stays!
emmersonIn those circumstances, I can only concur with your decision, Steve-. But, may I ask, why are you contemplating leaving the site?
sorry, that should read more than!emmerson
I am considering not posting as a user because my interests are caravanning and not politics, social differings or personal gains.
I read almost everything on the forum and can honestly say less than 50% of its contents relate in no way to my interests.
Unless I'm missing something Steve how did they do that. Did they have two accounts as I asked above, posting as the site owner in one account and posting as a visitor in another?LB
If the user in question had been asked about the site or had not acting like a visitor who just got back from the site then I would not have a problem. However, this user posted as if they had come back from a trip to this site and was singing its praises. Not a banable offense in any way. Unless you list your address as the same site!
Do not forget I am also a user of this forum (somthing I may end very soon) and do not like being mislead.
Afterall, how good can the site be if the owner has to pretend to be a user in order to get people to go?
There are many other site owners on this forum who post about their sites. All of which are allowed to post replies and info about their site when asked. But none have tried to mislead the users into thinking that their post is a great review from another user.
As the user was a new user and posted 3 posts so far, I have to conclude that Colins post is either misunderstood or a direct attack against me. either way, its nice to be liked!
colin - if I recall correctly Liz is back in Somerset where she doesn't have internet connection.hi steve
after reading the replies in this tread and your answer to my post I concur that I must have the wrong end of the stick and appologise for this missunderstanding.
I assumed (obviously wrongly) that the member in question was a long standing contributor who happens to be a warden of a site in cornwall. and is well liked and respected on this forum. I had read somewhere that she had been banned and has not been on the forum for some time I thought your post was about her.
in he circumstances you describe you were right to take the action you did.
no, one accountUnless I'm missing something Steve how did they do that. Did they have two accounts as I asked above, posting as the site owner in one account and posting as a visitor in another?
If so they must be pretty desperate for visitors :O(
That's 5 Get Out Of Jail cards you've collected now colin. Hope you feel as though you can sell me one when the need arises ... hehheh!To Mods 1, 2 & 3 - I have myself on times overstepped the mark and had my knuckles rapped - however I admire and respect their duties and will agree with their action although on times it might be hurtful to the individual concerned. I would not like to do their work of policing a forum and can understand the reasoning behind this latest incident. However on saying that Steve I am of the opinion that your postings as a contributer to the forum will be missed and that you should continue wearing the contributer hat whilst still wearing your mod. hat.
I can see where you're coming from Steve.In those circumstances, I can only concur with your decision, Steve-. But, may I ask, why are you contemplating leaving the site?
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