Add photo ads features?

21 Sep 2004

I'm noticing more and more misplaced ads. Usually men in the wrong place. I KNOW the most of them will be there intentionally so they get more views, but how about having a simple bit of javascript saying "You are about to place an ad in the "women looking for men" section. This means you are a woman. Do you want to proceed?" or something similar. Should be easy enough i reckon.
Also, how about being able to *search* all of the "women looking for..." sections at once, instead of going into each? maybe adding new options to the listbox in the search place?
a couple of thoughts. smile

21 Sep 2004

Something else i've noticed there seems to be a few spam adverts in the photo ads. I replied too two and got an automated response directing me to a pay contact site mad

21 Sep 2004

It's been said before and is being said again:
REPORT THESE ADS!! We have a system for dealing with both those problems, it's called Moderators. At the bottom left of each ad is a 'report this ad' link - press it. If you've had scamming responses the forward them to us. No good moaning about it here, sort it!!
BTW - here is a copy of the DETAILED instructions which face each user when they register on the system:

READ THE POSTING INSTRUCTIONS below before placing your Photo Ad(s) - YES, THAT MEANS YOU!!!
Most people use the Photo Ads system correctly, and it pisses them off to see others not bothering to. In fact, a lot of responsible users of the system actively file reports to us if you've posted against the rules, enabling us to ban your account instantly and without warning.
It'll only take a couple of minutes to read and save you a LOT of time should you end up getting banned for not doing so.
You should also read our Acceptable Use Policy to make sure you aren't about to post something against the overall site rules.
Please choose the correct category for your Photo Ad. For example, if you are a man seeking a couple then place the ad in the 'Men seeking Couples' category. We sometimes correct your errors (if we can be bothered), but it is becoming a full time job. Don't be surprised if your Ad(s) get deleted and your account is banned next time you login, if you place an ad in the wrong category.
Don't cross post in multiple categories just so your ad gets seen by everyone. If you are needlessly placing your Ad in multiple and irrelevant categories you WILL get banned from using the site, because it is annoying to everyone else using the site correctly, and adds an extra burden on us to sort it out.
Finally (phew), if you already have a Photo Ad on here and the only reason you're placing another one is to get it back to the top of the lists again, then please stop now! Just go back into your Log in and click on the 'Update' link below the appropriate ad, and that's all there is to it. You are now back to the top without cluttering the ads system with multiple identical postings.
New Rule: NO TELEPHONE NUMBERS ALLOWED! - you will be banned immediately should you post a telephone number.
Another New Rule: Adverts for WEBCAM action are NOT allowed - use the Let's Meet Up part of the forum for that. Ads mentioning the requirement for verification of identity via Webcam before a meet up are OK though.

And this is the page that faces them when they post a new ad:

IMPORTANT READ
If you put your ad in the wrong category it will be deleted, and your account may also get disabled. As an example, if you are a man seeking a couple, then make sure you put your ad in men seeking couples!
New Rule: NO TELEPHONE NUMBERS ALLOWED! - you will be banned immediately should you post a telephone number.
Another New Rule: Adverts for WEBCAM action are NOT allowed - use the Let's Meet Up part of the forum for that. Ads mentioning the requirement for verification of identity via Webcam before a meet up are OK though.

So, the rules are made clear and LOTS choose to ignore them and annoy all of us!
mad