OzBargain or OzAdvertising - Are Associated Posts Getting out of Control?

djkelly69 on 14/09/2018 - 17:35

New deals page seems to have 30-50% 'Associated' posts at the moment, and getting worse. Amazon sellers are the main culprits, but random websites which have just popped up are doing it as well. Must be a 'How to Succeed in Online Business' e-course which tells you to post on OZB - Big Man Tyrone maybe?

I know there is a system whereby associated sellers get bans if their deals are crap (ie. not enough + votes over a number of deals), and you can block deals without X amount of + votes, but I really think more could be done to stop the associated/advertising posts. A pop-up seller on Amazon just wants the free advertising now.

Maybe something like the eBay posting guidelines but more general? Thoughts?

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  • Clear on 14/09/2018 - 17:38
    +15

    I really think more could be done to stop the associated/advertising posts.

    You could start by finding some deals and posting them yourself? The community really need to engage if they want to outnumber the associated posts.

    Besides associated posts are ALWAYS advertising for their business. A good deal results in good advertising.

    • djkelly69 on 14/09/2018 - 18:09

      I don't really think it is a numbers game. Like I assume most members do, I post good deals that I think are useful to others when I find them, but posting for the sake of it doesn't really solve the problem. Personally I prefer quality over quantity.

      I agree associated posts are advertising the business, but that should be secondary. A deal should be posted because it is a bargain first and foremost.

      • Quantumcat on 14/09/2018 - 18:15
        +1

        I prefer quality over quantity.

        You can update your preferences to filter out low + deals.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2018 - 18:14
    +2

    A good deal is judged by comparing historical price to current advertised price.

    Unless the source is a scammer or an unequal warranty/service, the source doesn't matter.

    • Diji1 on 14/09/2018 - 18:37

      I usually don't see any historical prices, I see the RRP which no paid.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2018 - 18:42
        +1

        That's your choice and you get to vote.

        (Please don't bring up the two party voting thing).

  • ozhunter on 14/09/2018 - 18:23
    +1

    On the first 3 pages, I see 3 associated posts and 2 store rep posts. So 5 out of 60 front page deals by my count.

    • djkelly69 on 14/09/2018 - 20:52

      What are front page deals?? Doesn't everyone just go to new deals?

      • ozhunter on 14/09/2018 - 20:59

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/

        If you go to the My Account/settings/edit/deals tab, you can change how many votes a deal needs before it will appear on the front page for you.

      • buckster on 15/09/2018 - 13:30

        Only the more brave of us

      • Gandalf the Thrifty on 15/09/2018 - 14:17

        Yep shortcut to new deals page only.
        Unless I've been away for a bit and then might check front page for any good deals.

  • CyberMurning on 14/09/2018 - 18:34
    +2

    I'm more concerned about people creating new thread with just one or two sentences, ex.

    hey find me good deal on xxx

  • HighAndDry on 14/09/2018 - 18:37
    +9

    are Associated posts getting out of control?

    Nope. I actually like them. More than a few times, someone's posted in the forums asking "Are there any deals on X?" And lo and behold on the Deals page a few hours later you'll have a deal for X. It's like magic. Love it.

    • endotherm on 15/09/2018 - 01:52

      Are there any deals on free money?…

  • bdl on 14/09/2018 - 18:37
    +1

    No

  • Godric on 14/09/2018 - 19:02
    +1

    If they aren't good deals and are rubbish they won't make it to the front page (most times)

    • pegaxs on 14/09/2018 - 20:38
      +5

      Dude… nobody sorts by “front page”… :P

  • shadowfangz on 14/09/2018 - 19:37

    Having deals that don't get votes also highlights as comparison between a good bargain and an average or terrible price.

  • kahn on 14/09/2018 - 20:09
    +5

    are Associated posts getting out of control?

    Yep, and the stress that it's caused me has affected my performance in the sack.

    • hawkeye on 14/09/2018 - 20:48
      +2

      Yep, and the stress that it's caused me has affected my performance in the sack

      Same thing has happened to my missus and it's also given me Blue Ball.

  • spackbace on 14/09/2018 - 22:14
    +5

    Eh, nature of the beast. This site is the most popular bargains site in the country and costs nothing to post.

    How would you suggest the site treats business posts? Because if you set harsher rules, they'll just sockpuppet and cause the mods more grief!

  • Moderatorneil on 15/09/2018 - 12:14

    Maybe something like the eBay posting guidelines but more general? Thoughts?

    Amazon AU Guidelines

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