My Fist Post Was Deleted, requesting information

[HazyShades]

Hi y'all. My very first post, to which I received very informative replies, was deleted by a moderator., retired 1.
Allegedly, the post, which after introducing myself states a problem with a credit from a vendor and asks whether anybody has had the same problem
was considered a negative review, which it was not.
I have filed a ticket with ECF support asking for my first post along with the thread be re-instated.
My grateful replies to the informative replies to my OP put me past the new member posting requirement but now I'm back to 3 posts on record
and once again limited.
The moderator's reason for deleting my post was that it was on the wrong forum section.
But, how could I ask the question in the correct, supplier negative review section if I was limited to posting in the new member's section?
I just read the ECF TOS prior to writing this and can find no reference to what one can post in the new member's section other than refraining from profanity and such which I did not indulge in.
Can any of you please direct me to where in this forum I can find guidelines as to what is considered appropriate for the new member's forum?
This reeks of netcop nanny. I am not a happy vaper now.
Thanks in advance

 

[Mags2015]

i hope this doesn't happen to me. I created this account to specifically review a juice vendor.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

There is a bunch in here:

New Members Information

It is probably better for you to review it.

Hope helps.

 

[440BB]

I guess they expect you to participate in the community a little, introducing yourself, offering an idea or encouragement or discussing your setup for five posts before you can put reviews in the subforums designed for them. Seems fairly simple.

 

[Dusty_D]

More important is the fact that suppliers are unable to respond to negative reviews in the New Members section, since they are limited to where they can post.

Have some patience, make some posts, and then post in the correct section where the Supplier can potentially help you resolve your issue.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

It is a community. Supporting each other and learning ourselves just helps for the experience. There are other tech reasons, but joining in is a good thing, too.

Once you get your posts, you can do as you like.

Welcome to you. Happy vaping!

 

[Robino1]

Negative reviews (pretty self explanatory) need to be in the proper forum: Reviews of Suppliers - Negative

Vendors are NOT allowed to make comments or address issues in the open forum. It is not fair to the vendors to have to sit and not say anything in their defense when they see an issue out here.

It doesn't really take all that long to get the minimum post count before being able to access the review section of the forum.

 

[HazyShades]

Yup. I've been reading this forum for a year and a half but only matriculated in order to ask whether anybody had the same issue with the Chinese vendor we all know and love..I seriously didn't expect a net nanny on a forum dealing with a topic (vaping) which many places in the world are trying to legislate into oblivion.
But...I better read the rest of the replies b4 this post gets deleted. Big Brother is watching.

 

[Robino1]

um complaining about moderation will get you into trouble.

Not a good thing to do when two moderators are trying to help you.

 

[HazyShades]

I did read that as well as the TOS. I've seen what *could be considered negative reviews* on this new member's section, but mine wasn't.
I received defective items, was issued a credit they didn't honor but then corrected their glitch.
I asked if anybody had the same issue and received much appreciated advice which i think would be appreciated by new member's also.
Merci, FrenchFry, 'Je Suis....'

 

[Dusty_D]

If you've been reading this forum for the last year and half, you should be aware of how specific we are about our rules and policies.

Now that you've finally joined us properly, are you planning on sticking around and sharing the knowledge that you've picked up in your time here with other newbies? Or, are you going to continue to complain about how we maintain our forum?!

 

[Oliver]

Try to understand it from our position.

We can't have vendors posting in the new members' forum. And we can't have members writing negative posts without giving a vendor a right to reply.

So how do you suggest we marry the two?

Right now, we simply ask that you make a few posts so we know you're not a spammer, then you're free to post in the neg forum.

Not that much of an ask, is it?

 

[HazyShades]

I asked a fairly simple question relevant to all new members. My mistake? I didn't rave about what a wonderful company the vendor is...
Thanks for your input.

 

[HazyShades]

I'm presently informing my fellow new members and asking for a link to specific guidelines.,
Now that I see the degree of censorship on this forum I'll sit on my hands and vape.
But you'll have to ban me if you want me to leave.,

 

[Robino1]

Wow! That escalated quickly.
From us trying to help you...... to you have to ban me.....

 

[HazyShades]

No, Joe. Not too much to ask. However, mine was not a negative review but a question.
BTW, I received your email welcoming me to the forum but could find no way to reply to thank you because I was restricted to the new member's forum.
I'm not criticising now, don't get all riled up, mate.

 

[HazyShades]

No, you don't have to ban me, and it seems you're doing the escalating. I asked a question.
I stated I'll keep my mouth shut, if you wish. But I don't have to like it, do I?

 

[Dusty_D]

Just a FYI.. you have enough posts now to post your "review" in the correct location.

A bit of a bumpy start, but hopefully this is the last time you see or hear from us Big Brother Netcop Nanny Moderator types.

Have yourself a lovely day!

 

[HazyShades]

Look, the two mods and the head honcho might be trying to help me but I have yet to see a link to where it says I can't ask a question about whether anybody
had the same experience with a vendor.
Indeed I do appreciate, would appreciate the help, when I get it.
Beside, life in general will get one in trouble.
Maybe I shouldn't cross the street..I might get run over.
But thank you for your input, I note you also are a moderator. Have a nice day.

 

[Dusty_D]

Look, the two mods and the head honcho might be trying to help me but I have yet to see a link to where it says I can't ask a question about whether anybody
had the same experience with a vendor.
Indeed I do appreciate, would appreciate the help, when I get it.
Beside, life in general will get one in trouble.
Maybe I shouldn't cross the street..I might get run over.
But thank you for your input, I note you also are a moderator. Have a nice day.

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