Spamming

[dakotajim]

Originally Posted by mjason142

I must say that you guys really seem to have this all figured out. There's a great deal of reading involved, much more than I usually care to deal with, but I do believe that it's worth it in the long run. I just wanted to say thanks for making things as simple as possible to understand, and that I'm really lookin forward to meeting everyone, and being apart of the FLR experience.

CONGRATS ON JOINING AND IT IS WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN

JUST READ THE TUTORIALS UNTILL YOUR COMFORTABLE.
JIM

[DarKiska]

Originally Posted by mjason142

I must say that you guys really seem to have this all figured out. There's a great deal of reading involved, much more than I usually care to deal with, but I do believe that it's worth it in the long run. I just wanted to say thanks for making things as simple as possible to understand, and that I'm really lookin forward to meeting everyone, and being apart of the FLR experience.

I know that there is a lot of reading here but, yes, it is worth it in the long run. Also, never hesitate to ask questions. Experienced traders are always willing to answer questions and help you. Happy trading!

~Dar~

[Chicago]

Originally Posted by DarKiska

I know that there is a lot of reading here but, yes, it is worth it in the long run. Also, never hesitate to ask questions. Experienced traders are always willing to answer questions and help you. Happy trading!

~Dar~

Very true! We are a helpful bunch.. or at least most of us try to be. :)

[monksmom]

Originally Posted by Gladiator

Definition of spam: ANY message (Private Message (PM) or otherwise) that is sent unasked for. This includes, but not limited to, posting on visitor message boards of and sending friend requests to new members. To report a post or PM that is spam just click the icon in the bottom left corner of the post or PM and enter a description of why it's spam. It will not be revealed who submitted the spam report.

The Consequences of Spamming

There's a two strike system now in place. The first time you are reported you will serve a temp ban and have an infraction placed on your profile. The second time you get reported you will serve a LONGER temp ban and have a permanent infraction on your profile. The THIRD time your reported for spam you will be permanently banned FLR.

If you are placed on a temp ban for spam, your trade thread will ALSO be locked! There is no reason for your thread to be bumped if your not even here to trade and bump other users that ARE here off page one

Now to clarify what is and what is NOT considered spam. I will go over as many scenerios as I can to cover all the needs to be covered.

Break Room, Lunch Packing, Announcements, Tutorials, and the rest of the forum that new traders some times post in. If the new trader makes a post asking a general question, asking for help, or anything else...DO NOT PM THEM! Just reply with your answer in their post.

Now if they make their post and state yes you may PM me on this matter, question, or subject then you are free to PM them.

Paying For Referals and Green4Green trade threads. If a new person posts in your thread stating they want to work with you or would like your help, YES you can PM them.

As it has been stated before, if they dont ask to be PMd then simply do NOT PM them and you will have nothing to worry about!

Let's see if this helps any...:)

[lieraonig]

You really are a helpful bunch.
So glad you are!!

[js00431]

Originally Posted by monksmom

Let's see if this helps any...:)

oh it did, thanks so much for being helpful!

jen

[1554249]

Hello this is my first full day. Haven't had any interaction with a trader yet but really looking forward to it.

[eagergreen]

Originally Posted by 1554249

Hello this is my first full day. Haven't had any interaction with a trader yet but really looking forward to it.

Hi there 1554249. Welcome to FLR. You must contact a trader first, as we are not allowed to contact you initially. Here is a great thread to check out about communication between newbies and vets...communications between newbies/vets

Have fun and happy trading.

[pd4sw]

Originally Posted by 1554249

Hello this is my first full day. Haven't had any interaction with a trader yet but really looking forward to it.

Hi and welcome as stated ....we are not allowed to contact you first that's considered spamming...you have to make the initial contact...either by sending a pm to a trader of your choice or posting in their trade thread or leaving a message on their profile page....best of luck to you.

[birdie61]

Originally Posted by 1554249

Hello this is my first full day. Haven't had any interaction with a trader yet but really looking forward to it.

Another thing I would like to add to the above answers....

It is not considered SPAM for you, as a new trader to contact someone who has a trade thread~especially if they state either in their trade thread or signature that you can pm them/contact them....

I know that some people are confused about this~just wanted to clarify this for you!

Oh! And welcome to FLR!