11-24-2004, 09:28 PM
Something to keep in mind is that if we make exceptions and start answering people's questions about trading or item value "just this once", it will encourage other posters to do the same ("I know you don't do this here, but just as a quick favor..."). The end result would be that there would be nowhere to draw the line.
I really don't even like leaving these sorts of threads around at all. I'd prefer to delete them, because there's a chance that people will contact the poster through the private messaging system or on battle.net to give them the requested items. If that happens, I can guarantee that the poster will be back with another request the next time they want something. I don't delete them for two reasons only-
1. Deleting threads inevitably leads to endless "what happened to my thread" threads. I could try to avoid that by sending email or a private message to the user, but that takes time, and often the users don't know to check their private messages. If they disagree, they're likely to want to make a stink about it on the forums anyway.
2. Leaving the threads up with the "no trading" replies that they get (thanks, everyone!) will serve to illustrate our policy for newcomers. That way, people who do actually take the time to look around are more likely to understand how things work before they begin posting.
The fact that this poster started more than one thread, on two different forums, did not particularly impress me either. Plus, it's not like you need to invest a lifetime into Diablo 2 to come across a full set of Sigon's. Sheesh.
I really don't even like leaving these sorts of threads around at all. I'd prefer to delete them, because there's a chance that people will contact the poster through the private messaging system or on battle.net to give them the requested items. If that happens, I can guarantee that the poster will be back with another request the next time they want something. I don't delete them for two reasons only-
1. Deleting threads inevitably leads to endless "what happened to my thread" threads. I could try to avoid that by sending email or a private message to the user, but that takes time, and often the users don't know to check their private messages. If they disagree, they're likely to want to make a stink about it on the forums anyway.
2. Leaving the threads up with the "no trading" replies that they get (thanks, everyone!) will serve to illustrate our policy for newcomers. That way, people who do actually take the time to look around are more likely to understand how things work before they begin posting.
The fact that this poster started more than one thread, on two different forums, did not particularly impress me either. Plus, it's not like you need to invest a lifetime into Diablo 2 to come across a full set of Sigon's. Sheesh.
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete