"I'm LOVING the self appointed 'mods'!" Said no-one ever.

[buzzlightyearsgirlfriend]

What is this new thing where members think it's fine and dandy to tell other members they are "off topic"?

This entire BOARD is off topic.

The rules haven't changed since 2009. They state:

"Grounds for immediate post/thread removal, board sanction and/or eBay suspension

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.

• Posts that do not relate to the discussion board's topic(s)."

See up there where it says "topic(s)".

Posts that do not relate to TOPICS of the discussion BOARD are not allowed.

It doesn't state that THREADS are not allowed to be off topic.

It states that posts that do not relate to the discussion board's TOPICS are not allowed.

As this board has no specific topic being off topic is actually posting within the board rules. 

[primaryaim]

I have never understood why posters think it is appropriate to tell others what and where they can post, mostly by saying they are off-topic. In my opinion it is control thing and is tantamount to bullying.

[buzzlightyearsgirlfriend]

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@primaryaim wrote:

I have never understood why posters think it is appropriate to tell others what and where they can post, mostly by saying they are off-topic. In my opinion it is control thing and is tantamount to bullying.

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Especially when being "off topic" on a THREAD on this BOARD is not against any rule that I can find whatsoever.

[izabsmiling]

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/policies/everyone-boards.html

Updated policy - effective 1 April 2009

Using discussion boards on eBay can be informative, helpful and entertaining. People receive support, learn about eBay and their collecting interests, and meet new friends on the boards. By following our values, the entire eBay community can help keep the boards a positive and enjoyable place to meet and discuss.

Each of the discussion boards has a defined purpose, or topic. This is to help ensure that the discussion boards are a useful and productive forum for discussion about eBay. For example the “Ask a Member” board is designed for people to ask questions of other eBay users and receive answers in a courteous manner. The “Buying” and “Selling” boards are places where people can discuss tips and experiences surrounding those eBay activities.

[*mrgrizz*]

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@buzzlightyearsgirlfriend wrote:

What is this new thing where members think it's fine and dandy to tell other members they are "off topic"?

This entire BOARD is off topic.

The rules haven't changed since 2009. They state:

"Grounds for immediate post/thread removal, board sanction and/or eBay suspension

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.

• Posts that do not relate to the discussion board's topic(s)."

See up there where it says "topic(s)".

Posts that do not relate to TOPICS of the discussion BOARD are not allowed.

It doesn't state that THREADS are not allowed to be off topic.

It states that posts that do not relate to the discussion board's TOPICS are not allowed.

As this board has no specific topic being off topic is actually posting within the board rules. 

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you went off topic atleast 3 times

so i slapped you

did you feel it?

[not_an_eloi]

recons those emails are phishin', me'self

(insert shades emoticon)

[just_me_karen]

Top post, Buzz. I am tired of people demanding others follow pretendy rules about what to post / not post. Especially when the rules only apply to a few and not to themselves.

[izabsmiling]

threads go off topic all the time...though being off topic is very open to interpretation isn't it ?

[izabsmiling]

people are actually going off topic themselves when they tell other posters that they are off topic

and how do some posters seem to know so much more (than is stated in the actual opening post) about what another posters topic is about ?

[*mrgrizz*]

bombers won today