Links to eBay for purposes of discussion

[goamules]

I liked the old Mods just fine. Here they are,

[Corran]

My understanding is that we don't post active ebay listings, because "outing" them might give a potential buyer a lot more competition.

I can understand that. I never post about an item on eBay that I am interested in purchasing. Obviously, more eyes on the item = more potential bidders/buyers. Don't want that. However if the policy is different regarding active/finished auctions or sales, I was/am unaware of that.

This forum is becoming increasingly irritating with Over Mods, Under Mods, Fake Mods, Important Mods and Wannabe Mods.

I fit into at least one category.

Let the Real Mods rule.

It's reasonable to question old, outdated, or illogical forum policies, especially over time and in regard to a specific action. That's why we have a Feedback forum, right?

[vinny]

just draw a picture (4x5 or larger) of the ebay item in question. that'll work.
gosh, we need more rules.

[Corran]

I believe, looking at the FAQ, that the only time this "policy" is mentioned is specifically the For Sale / Wanted subforum. Honestly I thought that this policy was only for that subforum??

[Tin Can]

I liked the old Mods just fine. Here they are,

For a brief delicious moment Chicago had Mod revival parties in my local bar, it was beautiful.

But many fail to realize Mods were actually the bad guys against the Rockers back in the day.

Now all those Mods have become Chicago Rockers which used to be called Greasers.

I was a preteen Beatnik, in 1963...

[Jac@stafford.net]

Now all those Mods have become Chicago Rockers which used to be called Greasers.

And they grow up to become Chicago cops - the biggest and baddest gang in the city.

[Sirius Glass]

I liked the old Mods just fine. Here they are,

Mod Squad?

[ic-racer]

I guess I'll start this discussion...

It appears that links to eBay are completely verboten, regardless of subforum or objective, as indicated earlier today when a thread was deleted. You can reference eBay or mention an item on it - just no links.

I understand the reasoning for this if one is selling an item and then linking to it. However, linking to an item expressly for the purpose of discussion seems harmless, especially in the instance of rare, uncommon items and for pictures / descriptions of these items.

Yes I understand the potential for misuse ("Check this thing out! Pretty cool! No relation!" But they are actually the seller or the seller's friend) but generally I think that is obvious or unlikely.

Feel free to discuss, that's just my take on it.

Links to anywhere can be useless after a few months. Just take screen shot of the bizzaro listing and post that.

[scheinfluger_77]

I believe, looking at the FAQ, that the only time this "policy" is mentioned is specifically the For Sale / Wanted subforum. Honestly I thought that this policy was only for that subforum??

+1 on this one. After searching for a specific eBay prohibition the only place I found it mentioned was in conjunction with FS/WTB forum. If I'm in error, perhaps someone can enlighten me...

[cowanw]

Back in 2010 on "Re: Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information" current ebay auctions were listed and quite enjoyable and educational to follow. However some felt that their diligent searching and acquiring of lenses as cheaply as possible was compromised by others learning about listings without due hardship.
A no active listing policy is enforced: the statement within the classified paragraph is read as applying generally, I suppose.