@kopenhagen5 wrote:
It was most likely done to curb the cheats that spoilt it for the rest of us.
Listing items for 99 cents with $500 for postage to circumvent fees.
propogated by ebays sock puppets and astroturfers.. like much of the stuff on these forums
.. which is then picked up by legitimate posters who then carry, fly and champion ebays flag.......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_%28Internet%29
Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization (e.g. political, advertising, religious or
public relations) to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participant(s).
It is a practice intended to give the statements or organizations more credibility by withholding information about the source's financial connection.
The term astroturfing is a derivation of AstroTurf, a brand of synthetic carpeting designed to look like natural grass, a play on the word "grassroots."
The implication behind the use of the term is that there are no "true" or "natural" grassroots, but rather "fake" or "artificial" support, though some astroturfing operatives defend the practice
On the Internet, astroturfers use software to mask their identity.
Sometimes one individual operates over many personas to give the impression of widespread support for their client's agenda.
Some studies suggest astroturfing can alter public viewpoints and create enough doubt to inhibit action.
atheism is a non prophet organization
