Valid threads deleted without notification?

RossMAN · 09-20-05, 10:37 PM

Sorry for posting this here but it's the closest thing AximSite has to "forum issues". Also in the past when I have PM'd Moderators, some of them have not replied.

I created a thread titled Save 35% on Dell Inspiron Laptops Priced at $999 or More in the Hardware Deals forum.

My thread was in compliance with the Rules of the Hardware Deals, yes people do actually read and follow forum rules :)

The thread I created did NOT have any affiliate links and it's NOT a repost of this thread. That offer expires today in 1.5 hours and has a different coupon code.

So my thread was deleted and I was not informed of the reason why. I'm hoping this is just a misunderstanding and the Admin/Mod assumed it was a repost? If that's the case then I can understand but I wouldn't know as I was never informed why.

Either way I would appreciate the professional courtesy of a reply and explanation from an AximSite staff member.

Thank you in advance.

Ross

**Rishad** · 09-20-05, 10:42 PM

sorry that it got deleted. I'm sure the mod/admin will provide you with a valid reason why it got deleted.

Howard2k · 09-20-05, 10:44 PM

I'm mobile, but I had a quick look around and could not find the thread anywhere. Clearly I cannot comment on its legitimacy in this case.

When did you post it?

RossMAN · 09-20-05, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by akheron

sorry that it got deleted. I'm sure the mod/admin will provide you with a valid reason why it got deleted.

Thank you but I'll believe it when I see it

AximSite is an awesome resource, Chris is ambitious and friendly, I just hope the Admins/Mods have some accountability.

RossMAN · 09-20-05, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Howard2k

I'm mobile, but I had a quick look around and could not find the thread anywhere. Clearly I cannot comment on its legitimacy in this case.

When did you post it?

It was successfully posted around 6:25 PM PDT. I know that it was posted as it was still in my cache.

Howard2k · 09-20-05, 10:49 PM

So that's 9:25 EST.

I'll have another look, but again I'm mobile so somewhat limited.

RossMAN · 09-20-05, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Howard2k

So that's 9:25 EST.

I'll have another look, but again I'm mobile so somewhat limited.

I appreciate your efforts and assistance.

You are truely a legend :)

Howard2k · 09-20-05, 10:52 PM

I'm going to send you a PM - standby.

RossMAN · 09-20-05, 11:16 PM

PM received and replied to.

I look forward to an explanation when you get to the bottom of this :)

Regards,
Ross

**Chris Leckness** · 09-21-05, 11:04 AM

Ask and you shall receive.

The reason the post is removed is that I deleted it.

/rant on

I don't have time to delete and monitor that aspect of the site as often as I like, but here and there one catches my eye. I know it makes me sound like a jackarse, but I do not like links (affiliate or not) to sites that make that poster money. It, in my eyes, is pure spam to line the pockets of those that do it. Sure, it saves my members money as well, but most of these deals you and a few others post DIRECTLY benifit the pockets of the poster.

/rant off

I agree that you have followed the rules of the post I made. I am working on a way to share these deals with our users with the affiliate dollars coming to the site instead.

RossMAN · 09-21-05, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Chris

Ask and you shall receive.

Actually it should have never come to this but thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to reply.

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The reason the post is removed is that I deleted it.

Thank you, finally an answer, well sort of.

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/rant on

I don't have time to delete and monitor that aspect of the site as often as I like, but here and there one catches my eye. I know it makes me sound like a jackarse, but I do not like links (affiliate or not) to sites that make that poster money. It, in my eyes, is pure spam to line the pockets of those that do it. Sure, it saves my members money as well, but most of these deals you and a few others post DIRECTLY benifit the pockets of the poster.

/rant off

I totally understand that you don't have the time but isn't that the purpose of having 2 Admins and 12 Moderators?

You don't sound like a jackarse at all. After all this is YOUR web site and forums. By joining the forums people agree to follow YOUR rules, which I did.

Shouldn't the rules be enforced equally and there should be some accountability?

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I agree that you have followed the rules of the post I made.

My turn to rant :approve:

/rant on

If you agree that the RULES WERE FOLLOWED and I DID NOT post a single link (affiliate or otherwise), then why was the thread deleted?

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the whole purpose of a hot deals forum to share hot deals and save money?

Is it fair to assume that all Hot Dealers spam their hot deals and posting their affiliate code in every post. If you recall our phone conversation July 2004 I expressed interest in being part of the community as a whole (not only Hot Deals). I even asked if I could donate $$$ and become a "contributor"? My posts are pretty evenly split between the Hot Deals and non-Hot Deals forums here. So it's obvious from our phone conversation and my prior 114 posts that I didn't sign up for YOUR forum just to post in Hot Deals.

I also run a vBulletin board and nothing pisses me off more than spammers. In fact I had to deal with one last night and made sure that he knew when he did was wrong. Here is the spammers original post followed by his apology

I've always believed that actions speak louder than words, don't you agree? Here's another example of what I think of Hot Deals spammers and it wasn't even on my own forum! If I encountered a Hot Deals spammer here, I would have reacted the exact same way.

AnandTech Hot Deals thread

/rant off

I have been an active member in the Hot Deals community since Christmas 1998 when 800.com debuted with 3 DVDs for $1. I belong to some of the largest Hot Deals forums on the internet and have a sterling reputation which I would have never earned if I was busy posting my affiliate link everywhere (which is against most forums rules).

With your permission I'd like to post a copy of the deleted thread, as it was saved in my cache. You and the public will clearly see that not a single link was posted.

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I am working on a way to share these deals with our users with the affiliate dollars coming to the site instead.

During the past 30 minutes while typing this long winded reply, I've actually come up with a few ideas. I'd be more than happy to share them with you after you have read this post and replied, answering my questions.

I look forward to your reply :)

Ross

**Chris Leckness** · 09-22-05, 10:16 AM

Please foward your ideas to chris(@)aximsite.com

kronchev · 09-22-05, 05:24 PM

chris - if aximsite got big enough that we started getting "exclusive" deals, and you started turning actual profit from this site, would you want people deleting any links you would make on other forums because you could receive a benefit if someone went, even though you would post it for THEIR benefit?

i'm sorry but this whole thing is silly.

**Chris Leckness** · 09-23-05, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by kronchev

chris - if aximsite got big enough that we started getting "exclusive" deals, and you started turning actual profit from this site, would you want people deleting any links you would make on other forums because you could receive a benefit if someone went, even though you would post it for THEIR benefit?

i'm sorry but this whole thing is silly.

The thing is, I wouldn't be posting on other sites.

Also, these deals they are posting are not "exclusive" deals. I have access to the same emails they get.

RossMAN · 09-24-05, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by Chris

The thing is, I wouldn't be posting on other sites.

Also, these deals they are posting are not "exclusive" deals. I have access to the same emails they get.

Most of the Dell, HP, etc. deals are e-mailed to all affiliates. That's how we get ours.

Just curious if you planned on replying to my post dated 09-21-05, 12:35 PM? If you'd like we can take this to PM.

Thanks,
Ross