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[monksmom]

Let's add a touch of common sense to this as we ARE a community and should show respect to others, whether or not we are totally pleased with how something is playing out...or not. Before you get the urge to go blasting racial, slanderous, or rude and vicious comments towards another, stop....and contact a moderator first! Talk with them about whatever situation is making you feel such anger and hatred...I'd bet they'll have an answer that will work much better and YOU won't look like a total fool for "going there":)

We can cover our ass-ets a whole lot better if'n we don't drop our drawers...lol...life's got enough headaches and hassles without adding to the pot, eh?

Originally Posted by monksmom

I truly hope this all sounds very familiar to all of you. If not, stop, read, and remember, please:)

1. You may NOT self-promote yourself in post responses - especially posts where folks are new and with questions...That means you canNOT say "pm me, I'll help" in any way, shape or form outside of your trade thread.

2. The Status Line is for just that...status as in you are 'online now' or 'will be back soon' or 'taking a dinner break'...or even just silly stuff like 'roaming the rooms'. It is NOT for self-promotion of any kind.

That would include using stuff like "here to help", "needing referrals", "PPD mentor", phone numbers or anything of that nature. Think first...would it attract someone to you? Are you TRYING to attract others to you? lol...if so, then it ain't status....it's self-promotion:)

3. You MAY use the Location section of the "About Me" section and your avatar to self-promote, though...within reason and in good taste:) I know the distinction between the two is slim, however, it is what it is and the sections are separate so each has its own set of rules.

4. You may NOT self-promote in the welcome thread. So far, the mods have been nice about not banning for that...however...that's not going to last and if you have noticed, the outside rules do say it is a ban offense.

5. You MUST quote a new person if you are posting in the welcome thread.

6. You may NOT quote person after person in single quote posts. Back to back postings or more than two on a page constitutes spamming the thread, which is not allowed and is also a ban offense. Learn to multi-quote using the "+" sign under each post you wish to quote. The only deviation from this is if a really new person (as in JUST posted, check time stamp) posts right after you have posted welcome for someone else.

7. Your trade thread MUST contain the sites you carry AND what you pay for each site. NO referral link allowed!!!!

8. Repeat: Your trade thread canNOT carry any referral links (view offers is fine) and you may NOT have an outside link in your signature or anywhere else.

9. You may NOT post your trade thread onto another trader's thread.

10. You may NOT put post on visitor pages of new folks...who have NOT contacted you first.

11. You may NOT email, pm or make any contact with any new user that has NOT contacted you first. THAT is spam!!! It is NOT ok to say things like "I see you visited my page"...visiting and looking is NOT first contact!!!

12. You may send a birthday greeting or pm an ltco poster that has specifically said "pm me" - BUT this IS at your own risk! Folks will...and do...change their minds and although these things are great, fun...if it is reported by the recipient, it then gets viewed as spam. Read this one carefully and proceed with great caution.

13. There is a 3 strike rule here with bans and infractions. First there is a friendly slap type pm from a moderator. Second offense, a warning. Third time? Ban. Infractions are what are left on your profile/record each time you are banned. Play by the rules and this will never be an issue.

14. You may NOT self-promote in your blogs or on anyone else's blogs OR in your replies to your own blog comments. Blogs are exactly the same rules as the forum. NO EXTERNAL LINKS OR REFERRAL LINKS!

15. You need to give jumping the fence time to work for you, anywhere from 3-6 weeks. In that time, post around the forum, share your experiences, ideas, thoughts...in a positive manner. Let others see the real YOU!

16. You need to have fun with this, once you've got the do's and don'ts down. Humor improves a positive attitude and toss in a little realistic expectations and patience and you'll do fine:)

17. If you need more information, read this - Uptodate Simplified Version of Trader Rules.

18. If you find yourself going to do something and you are saying 'I THINK this is right', stop....and ask a moderator. Ask two if it makes you feel better - they ARE here to help! Find them here---> Free Lunch Room - Show Groups.

19. Cover your ass-ets at all costs. No matter what others may tell you, you are the one ultimately responsible for YOUR actions. We have a bad habit of playing "monkey see, monkey do"...yet unfortunately, the first monkey is not always right....think about it:)

--->>20. TRADERS and everyone else... the process for Lunch Theft is to contact a moderator and let them know what's up. They will direct you from there, just be ready to supply a screen shot of the red or failure to pay, whatever the issue and make sure you've tried to contact the other person several times...with read receipts:)

IF you are NOT involved with a Lunch Theft posted issue or do NOT have valid information to add about the trade partner involved - do NOT reply to that thread! It is a ban, they will enforce it as folks are just not paying attention and it's enough work and worry for the mods to make sure everything's taken care of without having to weed through well-intentioned "sorry this has happened to you". Great thought, wonderful sentiment, but it does do more harm than good in this one particular instance. Thanks!

Good luck to all jumping over...and may the force of the green be with you! God bless:)

[monksmom]

Originally Posted by monksmom

I truly hope this all sounds very familiar to all of you. If not, stop, read, and remember, please:)

1. You may NOT self-promote yourself in post responses - especially posts where folks are new and with questions...That means you canNOT say "pm me, I'll help" in any way, shape or form outside of your trade thread.

2. The Status Line is for just that...status as in you are 'online now' or 'will be back soon' or 'taking a dinner break'...or even just silly stuff like 'roaming the rooms'. It is NOT for self-promotion of any kind.

That would include using stuff like "here to help", "needing referrals", "PPD mentor", phone numbers or anything of that nature. Think first...would it attract someone to you? Are you TRYING to attract others to you? lol...if so, then it ain't status....it's self-promotion:)

3. You MAY use the Location section of the "About Me" section and your avatar to self-promote, though...within reason and in good taste:) I know the distinction between the two is slim, however, it is what it is and the sections are separate so each has its own set of rules.

4. You may NOT self-promote in the welcome thread. So far, the mods have been nice about not banning for that...however...that's not going to last and if you have noticed, the outside rules do say it is a ban offense.

5. You MUST quote a new person if you are posting in the welcome thread.

6. You may NOT quote person after person in single quote posts. Back to back postings or more than two on a page constitutes spamming the thread, which is not allowed and is also a ban offense. Learn to multi-quote using the "+" sign under each post you wish to quote. The only deviation from this is if a really new person (as in JUST posted, check time stamp) posts right after you have posted welcome for someone else.

7. Your trade thread MUST contain the sites you carry AND what you pay for each site. NO referral link allowed!!!!

8. Repeat: Your trade thread canNOT carry any referral links (view offers is fine) and you may NOT have an outside link in your signature or anywhere else.

9. You may NOT post your trade thread onto another trader's thread.

10. You may NOT put post on visitor pages of new folks...who have NOT contacted you first.

11. You may NOT email, pm or make any contact with any new user that has NOT contacted you first. THAT is spam!!! It is NOT ok to say things like "I see you visited my page"...visiting and looking is NOT first contact!!!

12. You may send a birthday greeting or pm an ltco poster that has specifically said "pm me" - BUT this IS at your own risk! Folks will...and do...change their minds and although these things are great, fun...if it is reported by the recipient, it then gets viewed as spam. Read this one carefully and proceed with great caution.

13. There is a 3 strike rule here with bans and infractions. First there is a friendly slap type pm from a moderator. Second offense, a warning. Third time? Ban. Infractions are what are left on your profile/record each time you are banned. Play by the rules and this will never be an issue.

14. You may NOT self-promote in your blogs or on anyone else's blogs OR in your replies to your own blog comments. Blogs are exactly the same rules as the forum. NO EXTERNAL LINKS OR REFERRAL LINKS!

15. You need to give jumping the fence time to work for you, anywhere from 3-6 weeks. In that time, post around the forum, share your experiences, ideas, thoughts...in a positive manner. Let others see the real YOU!

16. You need to have fun with this, once you've got the do's and don'ts down. Humor improves a positive attitude and toss in a little realistic expectations and patience and you'll do fine:)

17. If you need more information, read this - Uptodate Simplified Version of Trader Rules.

18. If you find yourself going to do something and you are saying 'I THINK this is right', stop....and ask a moderator. Ask two if it makes you feel better - they ARE here to help! Find them here---> Free Lunch Room - Show Groups.

19. Cover your ass-ets at all costs. No matter what others may tell you, you are the one ultimately responsible for YOUR actions. We have a bad habit of playing "monkey see, monkey do"...yet unfortunately, the first monkey is not always right....think about it:)

--->>20. TRADERS and everyone else... the process for Lunch Theft is to contact a moderator and let them know what's up. They will direct you from there, just be ready to supply a screen shot of the red or failure to pay, whatever the issue and make sure you've tried to contact the other person several times...with read receipts:)

IF you are NOT involved with a Lunch Theft posted issue or do NOT have valid information to add about the trade partner involved - do NOT reply to that thread! It is a ban, they will enforce it as folks are just not paying attention and it's enough work and worry for the mods to make sure everything's taken care of without having to weed through well-intentioned "sorry this has happened to you". Great thought, wonderful sentiment, but it does do more harm than good in this one particular instance. Thanks!

Good luck to all jumping over...and may the force of the green be with you! God bless:)

Know it now, get started right:)

[monksmom]

I'd say it's time to bring this back up...feel free to read it:)

[monksmom]

Gots us lots of visitors so may be a good time to bring it back up...lol...or not:)

[monksmom]

Visiting dignitaries...we're more than happy to have you join our great forum, but please...do YOURSELVES a favor and read this before hitting it hard? Thanks...and enjoy your stay:)

[monksmom]

I have the utmost faith this is being read...lol...the views go up:) But my wonderment is...are all new trader types bothering to comprehend what it says? :) It's not a lengthy read but worthwhile for sure...especially if you are here to do business/work this great opportunity for the long haul:) Thanks!

Originally Posted by monksmom

I truly hope this all sounds very familiar to all of you. If not, stop, read, and remember, please:)

1. You may NOT self-promote yourself in post responses - especially posts where folks are new and with questions...That means you canNOT say "pm me, I'll help" in any way, shape or form outside of your trade thread.

2. The Status Line is for just that...status as in you are 'online now' or 'will be back soon' or 'taking a dinner break'...or even just silly stuff like 'roaming the rooms'. It is NOT for self-promotion of any kind.

That would include using stuff like "here to help", "needing referrals", "PPD mentor", phone numbers or anything of that nature. Think first...would it attract someone to you? Are you TRYING to attract others to you? lol...if so, then it ain't status....it's self-promotion:)

3. You MAY use the Location section of the "About Me" section and your avatar to self-promote, though...within reason and in good taste:) I know the distinction between the two is slim, however, it is what it is and the sections are separate so each has its own set of rules.

4. You may NOT self-promote in the welcome thread. So far, the mods have been nice about not banning for that...however...that's not going to last and if you have noticed, the outside rules do say it is a ban offense.

5. You MUST quote a new person if you are posting in the welcome thread.

6. You may NOT quote person after person in single quote posts. Back to back postings or more than two on a page constitutes spamming the thread, which is not allowed and is also a ban offense. Learn to multi-quote using the "+" sign under each post you wish to quote. The only deviation from this is if a really new person (as in JUST posted, check time stamp) posts right after you have posted welcome for someone else.

7. Your trade thread MUST contain the sites you carry AND what you pay for each site. NO referral link allowed!!!!

8. Repeat: Your trade thread canNOT carry any referral links (view offers is fine) and you may NOT have an outside link in your signature or anywhere else.

9. You may NOT post your trade thread onto another trader's thread.

10. You may NOT put post on visitor pages of new folks...who have NOT contacted you first.

11. You may NOT email, pm or make any contact with any new user that has NOT contacted you first. THAT is spam!!! It is NOT ok to say things like "I see you visited my page"...visiting and looking is NOT first contact!!!

12. You may send a birthday greeting - BUT this IS at your own risk! Folks will...and do...change their minds and although these things are great, fun...if it is reported by the recipient, it then gets viewed as spam. Read this one carefully and proceed with great caution.

13. There is a 3 strike rule here with bans and infractions. First there is a friendly slap type pm from a moderator. Second offense, a warning. Third time? Ban. Infractions are what are left on your profile/record each time you are banned. Play by the rules and this will never be an issue.

14. You may NOT self-promote in your blogs or on anyone else's blogs OR in your replies to your own blog comments. Blogs are exactly the same rules as the forum. NO EXTERNAL LINKS OR REFERRAL LINKS!

15. You need to give jumping the fence time to work for you, anywhere from 3-6 weeks. In that time, post around the forum, share your experiences, ideas, thoughts...in a positive manner. Let others see the real YOU!

16. You need to have fun with this, once you've got the do's and don'ts down. Humor improves a positive attitude and toss in a little realistic expectations and patience and you'll do fine:)

17. If you need more information, read this - Uptodate Simplified Version of Trader Rules.

18. If you find yourself going to do something and you are saying 'I THINK this is right', stop....and ask a moderator. Ask two if it makes you feel better - they ARE here to help! Find them here---> Free Lunch Room - Show Groups.

19. Cover your ass-ets at all costs. No matter what others may tell you, you are the one ultimately responsible for YOUR actions. We have a bad habit of playing "monkey see, monkey do"...yet unfortunately, the first monkey is not always right....think about it:)

--->>20. TRADERS and everyone else... the process for Lunch Theft is to contact a moderator and let them know what's up. They will direct you from there, just be ready to supply a screen shot of the red or failure to pay, whatever the issue and make sure you've tried to contact the other person several times...with read receipts:)

IF you are NOT involved with a Lunch Theft posted issue or do NOT have valid information to add about the trade partner involved - do NOT reply to that thread! It is a ban, they will enforce it as folks are just not paying attention and it's enough work and worry for the mods to make sure everything's taken care of without having to weed through well-intentioned "sorry this has happened to you". Great thought, wonderful sentiment, but it does do more harm than good in this one particular instance.

And please, everyone...be respectful of others...no matter how upset or angry we get, there are others that also read what we right and well, that may not be the best "vision" that flr wants to share...especially with new folks:) Thanks!

Good luck to all jumping over...and may the force of the green be with you! God bless:)

[monksmom]

Ah, yes...each day our p4r area grows...and each day, seeing some rather...awkward moments...maybe this will help:) Good luck to both old and new traders...it's a great gig...just play by the rules and it'll get even better:)

[monksmom]

New to flr but not new to freebie trading? Then this one is for you so enjoy....and trade safe:)

[monksmom]

Still seeing a variety of new old traders and new new traders, so....let's all do a rule check, shall we? :)

[monksmom]

Seeing back to back welcomes, folks requesting pms in posts, self-promotion and other "no's"...lol...so....up again for review:) Keeping it real means keeping it fair...for everyone...thanks!