So if you haven't noticed there are a bunch of spam threads below (and also probably above once I post this) from 3 different users so far. This is the first time I've seen this bad of a spam and I'm wondering what's up with it, but hopefully all the threads are removed soon. But in the mean time I guess ignore them or report them. Also leaving a warning that the Spam takes up about 1-2 pages woth of threads.
Instead of making a thread regarding the issue, simply report the spam so that it can be dealt with accordingly.
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I have browsed thousands of sites but none as messed up like this... I joined a month ago and even till today I couldn't start a single thread or even reply a single post (damn).. I couldn't even find a way to start a thread.. I even found this q and a page via google.. Please guide me...
To post or start threads in certain areas of the forum (mainly developement related ones) your account needs 10-15 usefull posts. For example by answering other peoples questions.
This is to prevent thousands of new members asking questions in DEVELOPEMENT forums and this is not wanted. Those forums are by name for developement only.
So just be active make some good posts, or answer questions in the forums you can access.
This site is not that messed up, its just huge .
So, this is some epic idea. Now I need to spam in different random threads to get 10 posts so I can post feedback in rom thread that I've just installed on my HD2.
I know an answer to this question. I also happen to know other forums that have 0 spam and don't have this "epic" idea. Some don't allow to psot for 24 hours after registration and that is all...
What I fail to see is logic behind this. I need to spam in general sections to post legitimate feedback...
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We get complaints about that rule all the time. However, it is in place for a reason and is not going anywhere. Furthermore, 10-post spammers always have their junk posts removed, and by creating this thread you've only managed to flag yourself as an account to watch for such spam. Simply answer some questions or contribute to the forum in some way and you'll be to 10 posts before you know it.
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While I recognize that the idea behind the new member policy is sound, restricting new users from having meaningful interaction with ROM developers that has any chance of being seen is rather counterproductive. The message here is effectively go post 10 useless filler posts in some forum you can post to and then you can go back to the thread you had something useful to contribute to. Sure there is a wealth of information available to search but a specific aspect of a particular ROM on a particular device has no more effective home. A ROM developer for one ROM on a single device is not going to have the time to find a post in general forums to even read it let alone respond in the wrong thread to answer the person. This forum is too big for this type of policy to be effective and meaningful in my opinion.
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The 10 post rule does several things. One of the most important things it does is keep commercial spam (especially spambots) out of the development forums. The DEV forums are really the heart of xda, so it makes sense to try and keep the spam far far away. The DEV forums really are for Development, so it also makes sense to give new users time to get acclimatized to what that really means and what is expected from their posts. The extra time also helps them to find their way on xda, because it just keeps getting larger.
Seriously, in the absence of the 10 post rule, the Dev forums would be full of offers for Louis Vuitton Bags, questions in the wrong place, questions that a few seconds of searching would give many many answers, bazzillions of "Thank You" posts, etc.
The answer is not to rush around and make 10 useless posts in the other forums, that is just making the problem worse. There are a lot of useful ways that allow you to get your 10 posts relatively quickly...and like most things on xda, there are already guides for this
10 post guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069298
New Users guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699450
Just an idea I'm not sure if it is a plausable idea but seeing there is so much chatter across devices regarding updates of ROM/Kernels and asking ETA's it might be worth considering some type of popup for the first post each day for logged in users that states the following :
"Respect the rules of the forums : (Hyperlink to rules)
Remember that many of the developers do this in their own time, please attempt to keep things on topic and don't ask for ETA's Developers will provide any information when they are good and ready.
Don't forget to subscribe to your favorite threads ! So you don't miss a thing"
Do you agree to this ? ( check box required here and a time allotment before allowing the box to be ticked )
This way for users who infrequently check back just to look for free stuff that people have worked hard and post baltently ask for ETA's e.c.t are forced to see some basic rules or follow the URL to the forums rules before posting fodder.
I know this would impact some users but a lot of people are regulars and help out others in threads and contribute, these people would likely just accept this once a day when they log in.
I know it won't stop many but then when a mod does chime in they can say hey look you agreed to play by the rules and still you persist in going OT or asking for ETA's and I'd deem that as fair warning.
Some forums have a rules section but its not very promently displayed nor do many people end up checking them a shorter condensed friendly reminder on first login of a day won't really hurt ?
I think there is lot of rules and regulations are there before submitting a comment.It must be important,because of avoiding such an unnecessary commennts. All comments will be made available to public. Comments sent via online form or e-mail, will be posted on the website. Comments sent via paper will be converted to PDF and then posted on the website. We do not edit personal identifying information from submissions, submit only information that you wish to make available publicly.
The online form is accessed by a "Submit comments" link. Attachments can be included.
I installed and used WhatsApp for the first time last night to contact a friend who I suspect may be upset with me. I am trying to decide if they blocked and then unblocked me in WhatsApp. Here is what happened:
I started a chat with them (I could see their profile, but they had no profile picture and no status).
A few minutes after sending the message, their profile picture appeared and their status changed.
About 15 minutes later they responded to my message.
Immediately after their response I sent three additional messages.
After a few minutes I noticed that my three additional messages were not delivered (only one check mark).
After another minute or two, their profile picture was again gone, I could not see their status, and I could not add them to a group chat (I got the message "couldn't add xyz" when creating the group).
After about another 30 minutes, I got a response in WhatsApp and I could again see their profile picture, but it had changed to a different picture.
The three messages I sent after their response were never delivered.
My question is, can I say 100% that they blocked me after the first message and then unblocked me before they sent their second? If not, what could have happened? I don't want to ask this person if they blocked me and potentially make them more upset with me if they didn't block me.
Please only post once, as per Forum Rule 5. Your duplicate thread was closed.
I posted here and then in a different forum and my second part was moved here making duplicate threads.
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I posted here and then in a different forum and my second part was moved here making duplicate threads.
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You have the wrong understanding of what "duplicate thread" is.
You "posted here and then in another forum", that is what made duplicate threads.
The second one being moved is not what created a duplicate, it was a duplicate because you posted it when it already existed in another area of XDA, moving the thread only changed its location. They didn't say that you created a duplicate thread in the same forum, they said that you created a duplicate thread because you have 2 threads discussing the same thing. You posted one thread here and then you posted another thread discussing the same thing in another part of XDA, this equals 2 threads, 2 threads discussing the same thing, which equals "duplicate".
And....
Yes, I would say they blocked you. If they want to talk to you, let THEM make the effort.
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