[[help:commenting_guidelines]]
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help:commenting_guidelines [2019/06/07 16:53] hamza23 [Hate Speech] Fixed double of sex & gender |
help:commenting_guidelines [2024/04/16 10:49] (current) moocher [Affiliate/Referral Links] |
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==== Affiliate/Referral Links ==== | ==== Affiliate/Referral Links ==== | ||
- | Affiliate links, referral links or referral codes **should not** be posted in comments. You should not link to your own deals if you are in the [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:referral_links|OzBargain referral system]] (Vitacost, GreenmanGaming). Do not comment asking for people to private message (PM) you for a referral/affiliate link. | + | Affiliate links, referral links or referral codes or mention of being qualified to refer someone **should not** be posted in comments. You should not link to your own deals if you are in the [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:referral_links|OzBargain referral system]] (Uber Eats, iHerb etc.). Do not comment asking for people to private message (PM) you for a referral/affiliate link. |
==== Competitor Comments and Links ==== | ==== Competitor Comments and Links ==== | ||
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Store reps should not comment in a competitor's thread and link to their own store. If you have a better deal, please post it separately as a deal for your store. For more details see our [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:store_representative#expected_behavior|store rep guide]]. | Store reps should not comment in a competitor's thread and link to their own store. If you have a better deal, please post it separately as a deal for your store. For more details see our [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:store_representative#expected_behavior|store rep guide]]. | ||
+ | ==== URL Shorteners ==== | ||
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+ | Please do not use URL shorteners (eg bit.ly) in the comments section, users should be aware of which website they'll be visiting when clicking external links. Competition referral links using shorteners, or other situations where they are unavoidable, are exempt. | ||
==== Comment Signatures ==== | ==== Comment Signatures ==== | ||
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Do not ask users to vote on a deal or comment, or attempt to solicit votes by any means. Moderator discretion will apply to comments of a general nature. | Do not ask users to vote on a deal or comment, or attempt to solicit votes by any means. Moderator discretion will apply to comments of a general nature. | ||
- | ==== Posting Personal Details ==== | + | ==== Personal Information ==== |
- | Please do not post personal details of other people. This includes things such as surnames, non-public email addresses, non-public phone numbers and any other details that are not in the public domain. | + | Posting personal information is forbidden, as is any form of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing|Doxing]]. This includes information from, or linking to, public social media pages (if personal information is visible). Business registration information (including whois) and information relating to public figures, is generally allowed, however it will be removed if it's done in a manner that incites harassment. |
+ | A user may post their own name, email address or phone number, at their own risk. | ||
==== Duplicate Comments ==== | ==== Duplicate Comments ==== | ||
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==== Off Topic==== | ==== Off Topic==== | ||
- | When comments veer from discussions on the product, moderators may unpublish them. If there are too many members going off topic then discussions may be closed. The intent of comments is to help inform members about the bargain, be it issues, points of clarification alternative offerings etc. Excessive ramblings reduce the visibility of these points that may assist our members with the bargain and will be restricted. | + | Comments that aren't related to the deal post may be collapsed as off-topic. Decisions of collapsing off-topic comment threads are determined by moderators at their discretion. Off-topic comments are not removed, rather collapsed/hidden by default (changeable in user settings). |
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- | Members who persistently engage in off topic comments may receive warnings directly or by a time limited ban being imposed. | + | |
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- | The degree of excess in bargain posts is more restrictive than in the forums, but both will be policed. | + | |
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- | Moderators often act on reports made by members. An off topic may stand as it's not seen by a moderator. Reporting off topic posts means a moderator will adjudicate. | + | |
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- | Comments that lead to off topic responses are more likely to be removed (including the responses) than a one off, off topic post. | + | |
==== Personal Attacks ==== | ==== Personal Attacks ==== | ||
Last edited by moocher on 2024/04/16 10:49