Why does Dr. Drib spam in every thread in flea market?

[burnafterreading]

Originally Posted by theducks

IMHO MR is about participation (which can include passive).

Selling ones surplus equipment is a bonus.

Joining just to sell (immediately: very low time ) makes one wonder about their 'joining' motive.

A reminder warning from the Mods is not out of line. Not everyone checks the posters user stats

so, are you saying (or implying) that if someone has posted a lot then you don't approach the transaction carefully?

in my case, if i buy from someone online (whether it's 2 cities over or the opposite side of the planet) then each transaction is carefully done since it's not as foolproof as in person.

[crich70]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

After all, with coming on 9000 posts, I for example am hardly likely to endanger that hard work by getting myself banned for scamming.

And with over 7k I'm gaining on ya eschwartz.

[eschwartz]

Nope, I've been here far less time and have a huge lead.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by burnafterreading

so, are you saying (or implying) that if someone has posted a lot then you don't approach the transaction carefully?

in my case, if i buy from someone online (whether it's 2 cities over or the opposite side of the planet) then each transaction is carefully done since it's not as foolproof as in person.

Your (countries) money has funny colors, for that reason alone, I would be careful

I have seen/answered posts from folk who have post counts around your level that joined around the time that I did.

You do love twisting things.
I started using computer timeshare services in 1980. I have been around the network a few times. I can smell 99% of the scams that hit my inbox from just the POP3 headers

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I don't think that people with less than 50 posts and 6 months membership are barred from putting items up for sale - they just get the warning to others message in their thread.

That is absolutely correct.

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by burnafterreading

sure, why not. i'm buying a device, not their life.

A device which the person with no interest in discussing such devices wants to get rid of.

[crich70]

I think no matter how well you know another person you have to practice "caveat emptor"when buying something that is used. Dr. Drib just reminds people of that fact. I mean unlike the original store purchase you don't get a money back guarantee if something does go wrong with the gadget you have bought. And though I do believe the sellers here at MR are by and large honest there are always other people out there who aren't. Certainly there are enough stories of people having bought Kindles from Craigslist or Ebay only to find out they are bricked due to being lost or stolen to prove that fact.

[burnafterreading]

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

A device which the person with no interest in discussing such devices wants to get rid of.

When you sell your car, do you prepare by joining forums to discuss it for 6 months ahead of time?

An eink reader is a tool, just like a hammer. I don't feel like discussing the dynamics and biomechanics of swinging a 22oz claw hammer. Do you?

[pdurrant]

MobileRead is not a site dedicated to buying/selling eReaders. The flea market forum is a side benefit for our members. This thread is now closed.