Does it bother you if threads go off topic?

[donnashuggy]

Or if people make off topic posts in threads?

[just_me_karen]

The board policy hasn't been updated since 2009 and this has been pointed out to eBay and their various moderators many times. eBay wants the benefits of a social community (2.5 x spending power, for example) and expect us to be thrilled to recommend eBay, but they don't put the care or work in. They throw in a twitter and facebook thing and expect wonders.

I think the policy I 'signed' had a disclaimer, of sorts, at the bottom, claiming they could punish for "anything other" at their discretion. So I guess that covers off topic posts on this no-topic board...and the one I received for 'sedition' a few years ago lol

It would certainly help if we had fewer dibber dobbers. It's just SO primary school in here sometimes.

[debra9275 · Accepted solution]

& lots of other chat threads here too Freddie, I think some are using that silly rule against people they have a problem with or whatever

[freddie*rooster]

Wahhhhh well i'm in shock, someone has a problem with me.

*cries like a little kindy kid*

[azureline**]

Oh Freddie, who would have a problem with you?

The following types of postings are cause for immediate post removal, warning, board sanction and/or suspension from the site. Other inappropriate postings not listed below may also warrant removal and/or suspension from the site. eBay reserves the right to remove any post without warning or further notice.

[buzzlightyearsgirlfriend]

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@debra9275 wrote:
But Az & Buzz, that doesn't explain why some posters are having posts removed for being off topic on here. jMHO but it should only apply to the help boards

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I totally agree. No posts should be removed for being off topic to the thread, only the board.

[debra9275]

well it's wrong IMO

Freddie maybe someone just didn't like a post could be another reason,??

[buzzlightyearsgirlfriend]

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just_me_karen wrote:...and the one I received for 'sedition' a few years ago lol

It would certainly help if we had fewer dibber dobbers. It's just SO primary school in here sometimes.

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Wikipedia says sedition is: "insurrection against the established order". UMAH! OMG!

It comes from the Sedition Act of 1918 - Alien and Sedition Acts. "Sedition is the stirring up of rebellion against the government in power."

LOL!  JMK got in trouble for stirring up the peasants!

[debra9275]

Anyway, I hope the mods keep an eye on that one here on CS. it's really not relevant to anything on this board IMO

[just_me_karen]

Haha Buzz, it's true. They were peasants lol

They should add sedition to their updated policies.

[azureline**]

I wrote a letter to nprizeman asking for a clear concise explanation as to what "off topic" actually applies to but I am not sure I asked with any clarity..... I was even confusing myself!