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08/08/09 09:11 AM
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Private Klink
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In all the excitement of new releases we Moderators overlooked the fact that a couple of folks were actually breaking the rules by using giveaways to obtain knives for sheath making. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> This violates Rule number 4 as posted by ColdOne. I would appreciate those involved to discontinue the practice of giveaways, as the rules apply to ALL of us. Thank you. Tom
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Re: Giveaways
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#361646
08/08/09 10:16 AM
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MustardMan
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I'm a little confused about why giveaways are against the rules... I can see it being banned for commercial interests, as it amounts to free advertising, but what about Dogs wanting to help out other members of the Yard? I don't get why that would go against the rules.
Like, just after BLADE, I offered a random drawing to let a fellow Dog get my extra SOD at cost. Technically, you could probably call that a raffle or something - was that against the rules? And if so, why?
Thanks for any clarification.
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 10:42 AM
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WhichDawg
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I'm a little confused about why giveaways are against the rules... I can see it being banned for commercial interests, as it amounts to free advertising, but what about Dogs wanting to help out other members of the Yard? I don't get why that would go against the rules.
Like, just after BLADE, I offered a random drawing to let a fellow Dog get my extra SOD at cost. Technically, you could probably call that a raffle or something - was that against the rules? And if so, why?
Thanks for any clarification. You don't think a sheath maker offering labor for goods is commercial or advertising? I sure do. Their are plenty of other places to advertise and do business and the boss has said he doesn't want it here, nor do many of us. Generous dawgs make the Yard a great place but it can easily be done in private, not "advertising" in public threads.
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 10:52 AM
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MustardMan
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I'm a little confused about why giveaways are against the rules... I can see it being banned for commercial interests, as it amounts to free advertising, but what about Dogs wanting to help out other members of the Yard? You don't think a sheath maker offering labor for goods is commercial or advertising? I sure do. Re-read my post - I completely agree with the rule being applied to the sheath maker giveaways. My first sentence was to acknowledge that I understand the ban on commercial interests. I was asking for clarification of the rule for NON commercial interests.
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 11:14 AM
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WhichDawg
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Okay. I think one reason for no public giveaways is it can get out of hand. Deals fall through, people feel left out, and it can change things/mood/the feel of the Yard. That's just my opinion.
The Yard has lasted this long, the great way it is for a reason, and the way Dan, Coldone and Private Klink keep it going works.
I personally don't want it to be like other places, it's special, has it's own ways/rules and feel.
The people here are kind, smart and fun, they know their blades or learn to know them and soliciting in any form will change that. Again just my opinion.
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08/08/09 11:27 AM
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 12:01 PM
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MustardMan
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I'm not really sure what the situation is because I haven't been keeping up with the "giveaways". All I know is that public transactions other than direct sales of Scrap Yard products to its customers is prohibited on this forum. By transactions I mean the transfer by any means of products or services between or among forum members. So what about proxys, then? That involves a transfer of goods between two people, and yet seems to be allowed. That's exactly why I'm asking for clarification.
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 12:30 PM
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Here is an idea, since Scrapyard is a stand alone comunity (Busse and Swamp Rat each have 2 forums) I am not saying put up a for sale thread but maybe an available knife thread so for example if I bought 2 S5s and realize I don't need 2 I can put a post up that says I have an extra S5 then an interested party can pm me or if I am looking for say a DogFather I can post that I would like a Dog Father and anyone who might have an extra can pm me.... just a thought. Don't have to list prices and whatnot, if i want to make a profit on my blade I will sell it on the exchange or ebay but maybe I just want to help a fella dog out. You can keep it tacked at the top, make the rules simple, no prices listed and ask the Dogs that if they are looking to turn a profit on their blades please sell them in the appropriate sites, it could be a thread called "Help a Dog out" or something like that.
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 01:58 PM
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AZWELKE
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In all the excitement of new releases we Moderators overlooked the fact that a couple of folks were actually breaking the rules by using giveaways to obtain knives for sheath making. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> This violates Rule number 4 as posted by ColdOne. I would appreciate those involved to discontinue the practice of giveaways, as the rules apply to ALL of us. Thank you. Tom Yeah, I saw that going on...some of these guys even take over other threads to do so. It is nice to be friendly, but the rules are the rules. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Giveaways
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08/08/09 02:27 PM
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ordawg1
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Here is an idea, since Scrapyard is a stand alone comunity (Busse and Swamp Rat each have 2 forums) I am not saying put up a for sale thread but maybe an available knife thread so for example if I bought 2 S5s and realize I don't need 2 I can put a post up that says I have an extra S5 then an interested party can pm me or if I am looking for say a DogFather I can post that I would like a Dog Father and anyone who might have an extra can pm me.... just a thought. Don't have to list prices and whatnot, if i want to make a profit on my blade I will sell it on the exchange or ebay but maybe I just want to help a fella dog out. You can keep it tacked at the top, make the rules simple, no prices listed and ask the Dogs that if they are looking to turn a profit on their blades please sell them in the appropriate sites, it could be a thread called "Help a Dog out" or something like that. I surely like this idea. You could even stick all the proxy stuff in there too. I think it would be a great thread and also help out the Busse Boyz. I can see all points including MMs for sure <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I understand why he wants clarification. This really is a great place or I would have been outta here long ago <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. What ever the rules are I will surely follow- but by making POSITIVE " suggestions" perhaps we can help to make the yard even better <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I think Dan would appreciate that. Make it yet another " win-win situation" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . -Thanks
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08/08/09 02:32 PM
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Re: Giveaways
#361656
08/08/09 02:38 PM
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ordawg1
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Agreed- but this might be a little nicer keeping " on board" - so to speak <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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