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Post by gyre » Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:46 pm

Most forums I'm on allow companies to come on and talk directly to people.
I was trying to remember and I don't think any of them have ever been disciplined by the mods for stupid behavior.
This is because it is self punishing.

I have seen companies that are honest and direct, do well because they are on there.
I have also seen more than one company lose business or vanish completely, after being caught shilling or lying.
Person to person marketing is very effective, both positive and negative.
So it cuts both ways, literally.

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Post by AntiM » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:01 pm

Okay, whatever, comments on specific spammers is fine, but please, as I've asked others, don't start discussions here. Thanks.

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Post by gyre » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:10 pm

Sure.
Just an observation.

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Post by theCryptofishist » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:18 pm

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... 887#569887
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Post by AntiM » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:35 pm

Thank you.

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Post by Jackass » Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:48 pm

This douchebag AGAIN, can't you just clip his wings since all he posts is crap?

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... 611#570611

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Post by AntiM » Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:05 am

Sorry, I can't do much more myself, I'll see what I can do.

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Post by Elderberry » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:14 pm

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Post by AntiM » Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:17 pm

Persistent bugger, isn't he?

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Post by AntiM » Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:57 am

Being reviewed at admin level (I'm her friend, I must take a pass). That's not a Man man on her mugs, and fundraising? Really grey area.

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Post by AntiM » Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:57 am

Being reviewed at admin level (I'm her friend, I must take a pass). That's not a Man man on her mugs, and fundraising? Really grey area.

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Post by geekster » Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:55 am

I have known Armadillo for several years (has been a camp mate of mine some years) and Ludo for a few. They aren't spammers. People might remember Ludo from Spikes and Armadillo as a playa marriage coordinator. They are saying "no cup, no drink" and offering to provide a cup for you on the playa. Considering that they live in the East coast, getting those things made and getting them to the playa for you probably isn't netting them much.

Basically it looks to me like they are encouraging people to get their own playa cup to keep the moop down and even giving you a way to secure it so you don't lose it.

It is actually a little bit of acculturation disguised as a fundraiser is how I see it. They are good people, but I am biased as I know them and like them.
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Post by Eric » Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:07 pm

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Post by Token » Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:39 pm

Oleg88 trying to sell his tent

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... 782#575782

Search his posts kuz he's posting this in other threads as well.

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Post by AntiM » Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:54 pm

Yeah, the IP tracked back to where the tent was listed. I think I got them all.

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Post by Eric » Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:48 pm

Return of the panda:

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... highlight=

Though, frighteningly, this one almost makes sense for the eplaya. Sounds like a hippie.
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Post by Lassen Forge » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:16 am

Chairman Meow sez...


Death to Panda Shoe! Is capitalist plot. He is to be vanquished.

And has been shot in neck. Have nice day.

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Post by Sham » Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:12 am

This is commerce. Buy a travel package!
http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=35671

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Post by AntiM » Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:26 am

Yeah, but as far as I can trace it back, it is a referral. He also labeled his thread "Help me respond to this." So respond already.

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Post by C187 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:20 pm

keeponburning:
http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=35778

If anything it's posted in the wrong area.

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Post by AntiM » Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:44 am

Not spam, but yes, in the wrong forum. You can also PM me or another mod with ones which aren't spam.

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Post by capjbadger » Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:44 pm

The current OSH "no sales tax weekend" radio ad states "...or to finish up your Burning Man project..."

Trademark violation?

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Post by AntiM » Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:47 pm

Probably.

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Post by capjbadger » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:05 pm

Someone I should contact or are you already on it? :)

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Post by Eric » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:10 pm

capjbadger wrote:Someone I should contact or are you already on it? :)

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Badger- sent you a PM on where to send it
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