[wp-forums] "official" policy should be made

[spencerp]

Michael wrote:
There's never been a problem with users posting with questions offering to pay for the service.  Generally, they are asked to leave a contact, and directed to the wp-pro list.  It is discouraged to allow negotiations or offers to be made in the thread itself.

Ok, yeah..I have seen that done already, which is cool.. and as for the last part, I understand that clearly.. =) 

Michael wrote:
The pro list, as I know it, is just another venue for users to ask for paid help.  There might be 2 posts a month to that list.  Suggesting that people who offer services post to wp-pro, is, as I've already used the analogy, like Burger King Advertising to McDonalds.

Yeah, hahaha, I don't think you can get a better analogy then that lol! =) 

Michael wrote:
So the question still remains, is there going to be zero tolerance for selling goods/services in the forum, and where is that line drawn?

Hmm, damn..  =/ Would sure like to see Matt's or Ryan's opinions, suggestions and what not on this.. =)  It's peaking my curiosity lol! But, either way..whatever it comes down to, is fine by me.. =) 

spencerp

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On 3/18/06, spencerp <psgif180 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> So basically saying, the "Services Forum idea" wouldn't be in question, or
> even a "possibility" then right? I'm for whatever decision really..even
> though I'm not a moderator and can't moderate threads.
>
> Matt Mullenweg wrote:
> I like restricting commercial offerings and requests to the wp-pro mailing
> list, it's what it was created for (sorta).
>
> Just curious, and kind of adding a suggestion maybe, would it revert back
> to the original rule for such types of posts?
>
> Also, as just a regular forum user, those posts don't really bother me per
> say. But at the same time, I think they just  clog the forums though.
>
> Would it be better for the moderators to just:
>
> 1) Close and Edit the threads of such nature, with a link to the wp-pro
> list..along with an explanation of why it was edited. And yet, let it linger
> around in the forums.
>
> or
>
> 2) Delete the thread entirely, and just have the moderators email that
> person, personally, with the link to the wp-pro list. And in that email have
> an explanation of why it was Deleted, as well as let them know of the
> limitations, if there is any..
>
> Sorry, was just trying to get a better understanding of all this really.
> =/ =)
>
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