ATTN: Potential Scammer!

[Antoine]

Unfortunately I was reading another "I got scammed" thread and I came up with this idea...any members who are potential scammers and need to either fess up or clear their name will get a "Potential Scammer!" title...

I realize real scammers may never come back and or create a new username but it may send a clear message to those thinking of scamming that Mazda Forums will not tolerate SCAMMERS!

* We can even start a scammer info archive? Help people match up scammers who have already hit several online communities...

Got feedback, comments, suggestions or even your own scammed story?..Post It!

 

[changedman]

how about new users cant post in the FS section for 30 days after they sign up too?

 

[FunkyBuddha]

^^^Or have a certain post count before they can post ANYTHING for sale

 

[noclue119]

(cool)

 

[RyanJayG]

the thing is, someone who has a legit reason for what appears to be a scam, migh have their reputation PERMANENTLY tarniched for what is out of their control.

I know the members of this board jump to conclusions in some cases, and then some wait TOO long to call something what it is. how would you regulate actually putting that title on someone?

 

[Lil Freek]

same deal as ebay or something? The seller has 30 days from the date of selling.. after that 30days, you can call SCAMMER on someone. Or maybe 2weeks to call scammer? (a month may be enough time to scam a few people)

Maybe the member that makes the complaint must have a certain post count to complain, as well.. like 100? I would say at least a 50+ post count before you can start a thread in the for sale section (cuz you have 10 posts, doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to post and buy from the for sale section)

 

[Giallou P5]

^^^Or have a certain post count before they can post ANYTHING for sale

i like that idea, like over 300 or so, very good idea

 

[NRRfrogmanP5]

i think they are all good ideas

 

[Giallou P5]

people are just ****** grimey, i hate it, you get peoples hopes uop and they give an "x" abmount of dollars and u **** people over, s*** i would never do/think something of that nature

 

[Giallou P5]

they should only accept paypal also, cuz then u have a recors and and stop the card, then go to the credit card compmany and get the police onit

 

[Notorious]

This is absolutely awesome and is a positive step to get people to either pay up or send their product.

 

[Velocifero]

i agree with you here, i read a scam report the other day and it pissed me off that someone helped another out and sent a part for a trade, but the recipient never held up on their end of the trade, that really sucks ass, what a prick, he should be kicked in the nuts, then be stripped of all his aftermarket parts and generously be given to me. just my opinion though.

 

[Leadfoot]

I agree with the post count thing partially....I don't put a lot of posts up daily, so it took me a while to get my post count up. However, if you include the amount of time a person's spent on the board with thier post count, then it may work better. If an MP3 owner has been on the boards since 2001, but only has 200 posts, then they should be allowed to sell thier springs or what not.

Does that make sense?

 

[TX Speed Demon]

i like that idea, like over 300 or so, very good idea

I don't know about that. I've been here almost a year longer than you, but have a much lower post count. This will only lead to additional post whoring.

I think the time deadline is a better alternative.

 

[TX Speed Demon]

I agree with the post count thing partially....I don't put a lot of posts up daily, so it took me a while to get my post count up. However, if you include the amount of time a person's spent on the board with thier post count, then it may work better. If an MP3 owner has been on the boards since 2001, but only has 200 posts, then they should be allowed to sell thier springs or what not.

Does that make sense?

makes sense to me. Combo sounds good.

 

[benimal]

Here's a somewhat radical idea: Put up a basic guide for buyers and sellers. You know... proper etiquette for buying and selling on the forum. Include information in there about how to prevent yourself from being scammed and what can be done about it outside of the forum (i.e. ebay or paypal policies, credit card co policies, etc).

That would probably make people feel more comfortable that immediately giving someone like me the ability to label a long-time member a scammer. There are some people on here who do do bone-headed things when it comes to buying and selling. Education and guidelines should be the first step in correcting the problem, not putting more labels on people.

Ben

P.S. I do agree, though, with the time requirement for selling items. I don't know that I agree, though, that there need be the same requirement for a buyer.

 

[theice]

As a member of a couple years with just a miniscule post count, I have bought a few things via the forum, and hope to continue, and perhaps sell later as well.

All I'm saying is a post count minimum, for buying or selling, will hurt a member like myself.

Thanks for the consideration and...... F THE SCAMMERS!

 

[SEA_P5]

I am in the same boat, I believe longivity is the best vs. post count.

 

[memo79]

Yeah, I agree:

Forum member >/= x months Example: 6 months
AND
Post count >/= x posts Example: 100
AND
Use PayPal ONLY.
AND
Post their location under their avatar.
and not "BFE" either. a legitimate location, ie city and state

 

[memo79]

I am in the same boat, I believe longivity is the best vs. post count.

So if someone has been a member for 1.5 years with a post count of 2 they should be OK?? Someone could easily activate an account, go scam elsewhere for 6 months, then return and scam here next.