Curmi Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 what is this timing on pm's .... i send one pm and to send another one i have to wait 5-10 min wtf why? why is there such a thing? pretty stupid sorry mods but true its realy inconvenient Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakez88 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 yeh was wondering why this happens? didn't happen before? wtf? shit bru? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmi Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 yeah Ridiculous Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 don't be redocolus. actually the 5 minute between PM's are only if you're an unverified member of the forums (ie, aren't a donator, a member of a club, a trader etc). This is to stop spam bots from signing up and then hammering the forums with spam PMs. I might actually amend it so that it allows unlimited PM's if your post count is more than 500. I'd say if you've made 500 posts then you're here to stay Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I say leave it. Donation privledge Might make people realise this site does not run itself. Furthermore to claim something is ridiculous when they have made plenty of sales through the forum, probably attained heaps of advice thats also saved money, and would not have made such sales without the forum as well... yet cant find $5 to donate? THAT is ridiculous Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayuri Krab Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 yet cant find $5 to donate? My Skyline robbed me of all my money EDIT: Sorry, I'm bored from preparing for my Uni exams Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 worse than 31 owners! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4635273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
5hu7o Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 looks like ill be donating lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4636342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmi Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 don't be redocolus.actually the 5 minute between PM's are only if you're an unverified member of the forums (ie, aren't a donator, a member of a club, a trader etc). This is to stop spam bots from signing up and then hammering the forums with spam PMs. I might actually amend it so that it allows unlimited PM's if your post count is more than 500. I'd say if you've made 500 posts then you're here to stay yes that would be a good idea . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4636911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmi Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) so i have to donate to use private messages whenever i want to ?? i dont mind at all but geee Edited June 4, 2009 by R32 DRFT4 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4636922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jap_Muscle Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) so i have to donate to use private messages whenever i want to ?? i dont mind at all but geee yeh imho it sounds a bit like blackmail. its a key feature on every single forum in the world. and having to pay for it is bs. i understand special features such as hosting images, stickers and extra storage is a special feature, but come on. even 500 is a bit high, not all of us use the forums every second of the day. i find it a bit hard to believe for example someone like myself who hasnt got 500 posts, isnt a "trusted" user. you guys should run some sort of eligibility test if the spam is that bad. that way regular forum members can apply for exemption from this idiotic rule. my 2c Edited June 5, 2009 by Jap_Muscle Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmi Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 ^agree yeah i was going to say it was something like blackmail...but i guess every website has to make money somehow and this is it. but paying to just msg other people is going way too far or desperate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 you don't have to pay to pm people... how often are you actually trying to send pm's within 5 mins of sending one previously? i cant see it being as big a problem as you make it out to be. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 lol @ blackmail. No surprise its coming from someone thats selling goods and given nothing once again... so ironic Unless they are trying to pedal more than the odd item (which they all are, hence complaints) then it really isn't an item. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakez88 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 its not really that big of a prob but its fairly annoying. what if it was a donating member trying to respond to many requests for a sale item via pm? he/she would have to wait 5mins in between each msg instead of just doing it. if you must do it then i reckon 1-2mins is heaps. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 what if it was a donating member trying to respond to many requests for a sale item via pm? he/she would have to wait 5mins in between each msg instead of just doing it. donating members, club member, paid traders, etc don't have ANY time restrictions on their PMing. They can PM as much as they want, as frequently as they want. regular members can PM too, just one PM (with I think up to 50 members cc'd) every fine mins. now this usually isn't a problem if you're fairly involved with SAU, the problem arises only if you come on SAU purely to sell stuff. If you have less thant 10 posts you don't get to PM... and honestly if you can't be arsed making 10 meaningful posts on SAU then I don't see why we have to go out of our way to make sure your browsing experience is all rainbows and butterflies.. honestly we just don't have the time to verify people or rely on "are you human" tests, cos eventually they'll be circumvented. this is the best way of keeping it in check. The postcount of 500 was an idea I've been tossing up, because if we set it to a post count under a 100 you'll just get people spamming the forums to get their postcount up. You've gotta be real dedicated to make 500 posts, and kinda what we're looking for if youwanna enjoy an unrestricted PMing experience. Plus its not like we're stopping you from browsing the forum or anything, its just limiting the PMs. These measures weren't implemented to make money or raise revenue. Its to encourage people to get more active in SAU, join the local club etc, while at the same time weeding out spammers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl!m Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 only mods/club execs/admin can CC now IIRC Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4639849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 ^ Yup. Only Mod/Admin can CC due to the abuse that was going on (far as i remember) These measures weren't implemented to make money or raise revenue. Its to encourage people to get more active in SAU, join the local club etc, while at the same time weeding out spammers. Just to add.. Another key reason also that might have gone by without much notice I've barely had a dodgy trader complaint since these were implemented. (and the post editing restricted) Considering on average i was looking into one claim every 2 weeks which was a hell of a lot realistically. And then to have only had to deal with two complaints/dodgy traders in the last 3 months which from an Admin point of view is an absolute godsend and is letting me focus on small things here and there to actually make the forum better I think everyone across the forum would unanimously agree that less dodgy traders and sales attempts is probably one of the best benefits of all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4640065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W0rp3D Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Is it maybe worth enforcing that more info has to be lodged when signing up, dont know how good the bots are but it you force people to choose a state (and not have a default one) and a type of car they have that should atleast get rid of bots shouldnt it? Also some forums i am signed up to dont allow you to post in the for sale section untill you have some many posts and signed up for a certain length of time, stops people from signing up to post a link to there ebay auction like this guy http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Cl...-L-t272842.html Edited June 6, 2009 by W0rp3D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4640070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 The bot signup issue wasnt a bot - It was a human person logging in and then using a bot to spam. So what your suggesting unfortunately wouldn't work RE: Ebay seller - banned Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/273114-wtf-timing-on-pms-why-why-why/#findComment-4640095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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