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--- help:faq_beginner [2020/06/15 10:25]
neil [How do I remove my comment?] updated
+++ help:faq_beginner [2024/02/21 19:46] (current)
neil Added rated users
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 ==== How do I remove my deal? ====
-You can not remove the deal yourself. Please hit the report button and a moderator will assist in removing it for you. Please note that if the deal is popular or if the deal has important value regarding discussions, it may not be removed.
+If no comments have been made you can remove your own deal within 10 minutes of posting your deal by clicking 'edit' and 'unpublish'. After that, please hit the report button and a moderator will assist in removing it for you. Please note that if the deal is popular or if the deal has important value regarding discussions, it will not be removed.
 ==== How do I remove my comment? ====
-If no one has replied to your comment and the comment is less than 60 minutes old, then you can remove the comment with the link provided underneath the comment. After that, you can not remove a comment yourself. Please hit the report button and a moderator will assist in removing it for you.
+Click 'edit' underneath your comment, then click the yellow 'unpublish' button.
 ==== How can I edit my comment? ====
-A comment can be edited using the edit button, unless (1) it's been more than 60 minutes since you made the comment or (2) another member has replied to your comment. If you are no longer able to edit your comment, you may request removal using the report button.
+A comment can be edited using the edit button, unless (1) it's been more than 60 minutes since you made the comment or (2) another member has replied to your comment. If you are no longer able to edit your comment, you may unpublish it.
 ==== How do I remove my vote? ====
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 Removal of deals can only be done by moderators and not by users. Please use the report button for any removal requests.
-Additionally, if enough people cast a negative vote on a deal, the post is hidden from the new deals page (guests only). You can still access the deal if you know the direct URL.
+Additionally, if enough people cast a negative vote on a deal, the post is hidden from the new deals page. You can still access the deal if you know the direct URL.
 If you want to know why a deal has been removed, you can contact moderators through the [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/forum/10041|Talk With a Moderator (TWAM) forum]], or if you feel that you want a public answer, then post in the [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/forum/5|site discussion forum]].
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 ===== Using OzBargain =====
+==== What is a new user? ====
+New users are people new to our site. For spam countermeasures, commenting and posting is limited for the 1st 24 hours.
 ==== How many posts can I make? ====
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 * Only contributing members may post in the classifieds section. For further details see [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:classified_posting_guidelines#requirements|Classifieds Posting Requirements]].
 ==== What is the difference between the front page and the new deals page? ====
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 Go to My Account - Files and click the Upload New File button.
-==== I just received a message that I have cast an excessive amount of votes. Why can't I vote? ====
-OzBargain limits voting on deals to 1/3 of deals posted in 72 hours. So if 300 deals are posted in 72 hours, the maximum number of deals you can vote on is 100.
 ==== I keep seeing expired deals in my newsletter. How can I change this? ====
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 However if you think you wish to comment on a deal, please use the Report link and we will re-open the deal for commenting. Once you have commented, it will stay for another 2 weeks (or more, if there are more follow up comments).
-==== How can I block animated ads or disable ads?  ====
+==== How can I disable ads?  ====
-You can block animated ads (show text ads only) or block ads entirely by going to:
+You can block ads entirely by going to:
-**My Account - Edit - OzBargain Settings - Banner ads:**
+**My Account - Edit - OzBargain Settings - Banner ads: No ads**
-You can select which advertising option you would like.
 ==== How do I remove an association with a store?  ====
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 {{http://files.delvu.com/images/ozbargain/linktocomment.png}}
-==== How come I can't edit my deal anymore?  ====
+==== How come I can't edit my post anymore?  ====
+By default, editing is locked after 30 days. If you do need to edit a deal after 30 days, please hit the report link underneath the post to let a moderator know.
+==== How come I can't vote on older deals?  ====
+The vote should be a indicator of how popular the deal was at the time of posting and kept for historical purposes for comparison. Allowing forever voting would skew the vote and make deals seem better/more popular than they were at the time.
+==== How can I mark my classified as sold or expired?  ====
+Click the end button.
+{{http://files.delvu.com/images/ozbargain/endclassified.png}}
+==== How can I rate users?  ====
+Go to [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/-/edit|Edit Account - OzBargain Settings]].
+Check the box that says:
+//Show user rating widget
+//
+{{http://files.delvu.com/images/ozbargain/OzBargainSettings2.png}}
+See your [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/-/lists/users|list of rated users]] in My Account - Lists - Users
-By default, editing is locked after 2 weeks. If you do need to edit a deal after 2 weeks, please hit the report link underneath the deal to let a moderator know.
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 ==== Who are the staff/representatives of OzBargain? ====
-There are 6 members of staff -- [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/1|scotty]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/45898|moocher]],
+There are 7 members of staff -- [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/1|scotty]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/45898|moocher]],
-[[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/183|neil]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/80927|hamza23]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/44499|RichardL]] and [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/10382|scrimshaw]] that are on the OzBargain payroll. These are the only 6 users that can call themselves "OzBargain staff" and can officially represent OzBargain.
+[[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/183|neil]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/80927|hamza23]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/44499|RichardL]], [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/10382|scrimshaw]] and [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/59756|alvian]] that are on the OzBargain payroll. These are the only 7 users that can call themselves "OzBargain staff" and can officially represent OzBargain.
 ==== What is an "OzBargain certified website"? ====
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 ==== Do companies pay OzBargain to post deals? ====
-NO. OzBargain is a completely independent website that strives to be as transparent as possible. Companies or those associated with a company are free to post deals making sure they click the "I am Associated" checkbox when posting a deal.
+NO. OzBargain is a completely independent website that strives to be as transparent as possible. Companies or those associated with a company are free to post deals making sure they make a selection from the "I am Associated with:" drop-down list when posting a deal.
 ==== Does OzBargain have an app? ====
-No, our website is optimised for mobile use.
+Yes, [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/534254|iOS and Android apps]] however our website is optimised for mobile use.
-You can add an OzBargain icon to your homescreen by loading up OzBargain in your browser on iOS or Chrome and then Add to Homescreen.
+Alternatively, you can add an OzBargain icon to your homescreen by loading up OzBargain in your browser on iOS or Chrome and then Add to Homescreen.

Last edited by neil on 2024/02/21 19:46

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