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[JimmySlander]

Hi everybody,

I would appreciate if you could confirm is sex proposal for BTC, threats against Girfriends and wives, accusing.lithuanian to be Mazzis, and insukts and explicit sex.proposal are supported by the rules of the forum?

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[Scroogge]

Hi everybody,

I would appreciate if you could confirm is sex proposal for BTC, threats against Girfriends and wives, accusing.lithuanian to be Mazzis, and insukts and explicit sex.proposal are supported by the rules of the forum?

Hi Together

JimmySlander made a good comment here. There is one person with several accounts insulting people badly! Even with some insults ready to be investigated deeper! But moderators keep deleting our posts with facts (Offtopic) but the Insult posts of mosprognoz are still there?

This actually looks very bad to the Forum and makes it questionable!

[mprep]

Hi everybody,

I would appreciate if you could confirm is sex proposal for BTC, threats against Girfriends and wives, accusing.lithuanian to be Mazzis, and insukts and explicit sex.proposal are supported by the rules of the forum?

Hi Together

JimmySlander made a good comment here. There is one person with several accounts insulting people badly! Even with some insults ready to be investigated deeper! But moderators keep deleting our posts with facts (Offtopic) but the Insult posts of mosprognoz are still there?

This actually looks very bad to the Forum and makes it questionable!

Read the OP before you post next time:

Q: Do you moderate/delete (possible) FUD, accusations and untrue information?
A: No. We don't have enough time to check every single piece of information and verify the validity of the sources. Also, just like scams - too much room for bias and abuse.

However, trolling isn't allowed. If a user is habitually posting obviously false nonsense ("obviously false nonsense" to an outsider, NOT to someone who follows or is involved in the discussion) just to stir up trouble, then it's considered trolling, which is prohibited. Such cases should be thoroughly documented in the report though (There are tons of reports that just say "trolling", but moderators don't have time to look through each user's post).

Q: Someone insulted me. Why aren't you deleting his post/thread?
A: Possible (since we don't have the time or resources to check) insults are also allowed as long as they contain any kind of constructive opinion, info or something else substantial and aren't off-topic. For example, posting something like "you are dumb" will be deleted as it contains no meaningful content. However, if the post is somehwere along the lines of "You are dumb. This is wrong because this website/thread/etc. has explained it's not right", it's in most cases accepted.

[mprep]

Hello,

1. No zero or low value, pointless or uninteresting posts or threads. [1][e]
Examples:

1. Such posts as "SELL SELL SELL", "I agree", "+1", "Support", "Watching", "Interesting", "LOL", "SCAM", "LEGIT", "FAKE", other one word posts, posts consisting mostly of swearing, quote pyramids, useless introduction threads, threads about a topic already recently discussed in several other threads.

Here are links to users posting exactly this:

1. mosprognoz: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52093485#msg52093485
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52094535#msg52094535
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092932#msg52092932
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091206#msg52091206
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091371#msg52091371
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091452#msg52091452

2. gorbal: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092760#msg52092760

This isn't where you report posts. Use the "Report to Moderator" link on the bottom right side of said posts (if you haven't already) if they break the forums rules and wait. Sooner or later someone from the staff team will take a look at your reports.

[Scroogge]

Hello,

1. No zero or low value, pointless or uninteresting posts or threads. [1][e]
Examples:

1. Such posts as "SELL SELL SELL", "I agree", "+1", "Support", "Watching", "Interesting", "LOL", "SCAM", "LEGIT", "FAKE", other one word posts, posts consisting mostly of swearing, quote pyramids, useless introduction threads, threads about a topic already recently discussed in several other threads.

Here are links to users posting exactly this:

1. mosprognoz: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52093485#msg52093485
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52094535#msg52094535
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092932#msg52092932
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091206#msg52091206
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091371#msg52091371
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091452#msg52091452

2. gorbal: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092760#msg52092760

This isn't where you report posts. Use the "Report to Moderator" link on the bottom right side of said posts (if you haven't already) if they break the forums rules and wait. Sooner or later someone from the staff team will take a look at your reports.

We are all reporting these insults mrep! but what happens is the opposite posts with facts are getting deleted and his posts stay there with poor insults!

[mprep]

Hello,

1. No zero or low value, pointless or uninteresting posts or threads. [1][e]
Examples:

1. Such posts as "SELL SELL SELL", "I agree", "+1", "Support", "Watching", "Interesting", "LOL", "SCAM", "LEGIT", "FAKE", other one word posts, posts consisting mostly of swearing, quote pyramids, useless introduction threads, threads about a topic already recently discussed in several other threads.

Here are links to users posting exactly this:

1. mosprognoz: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52093485#msg52093485
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52094535#msg52094535
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092932#msg52092932
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091206#msg52091206
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091371#msg52091371
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091452#msg52091452

2. gorbal: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092760#msg52092760

This isn't where you report posts. Use the "Report to Moderator" link on the bottom right side of said posts (if you haven't already) if they break the forums rules and wait. Sooner or later someone from the staff team will take a look at your reports.

We are all reporting these insults mrep! but what happens is the opposite posts with facts are getting deleted and his posts stay there with poor insults!

That means your posts break the rules and his either don't or the reports on him are still in the queue, pending review.

[mprep]

Updated the FAQ question on how the Trust system works, added new questions about Trust flags as well as the new bumping system, removed the retired translation and legacy FAQ question (both clutter up the thread and anyone who gives a crap has probably archived the older version of the thread already):

Q: What is Trust and how does it work?
A: Trust is Bitcointalk's feedback based on trust (hence the name). The Trust system is made up of 2 components: the Trust list and left feedback.

The Trust list is where you select the users whose feedback on other users you trust and how deep is this trust. You can either trust just their feedback (select the Trust depth as 0), theirs and their trusted users feedback (Trust depth 1), and so on (up until Trust depth 3). Trusted feedback will be counted when displayed as numbers to the left of a users post in trade boards such as Marketplace or Goods. If a you don't set up your own trust list, a default one is used (info on how it is generated can be found here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5095156.0).

The feedback page is where you can leave feedback on other users or see a detailed view of a users feedback. Trusted feedback will be shown first and untrusted feedback will be hidden by default. You can view it by clicking the link "Show ratings". Last of all, you can see all the feedback the user has left on others.

This covers the basics of the Trust system. If you want a more in depth description of the Trust system and details I probably missed, go here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=211858.0.

Q: What are Trust flags and how do they work?
A: While Trust feedback is meant for trade-related endorsements or accusations, which other forum members can read through to get a general idea of a user's trade history, Trust flags are meant to serve as a more serious equivalent of a negative Trust feedback. There are 3 types of flags:

1. Warning to guests / newbie users that "anyone dealing with this user has a high risk of losing money". Anyone can create this type of flag, even if they weren't impacted by the actions of the user they are flagging.
2. Violation of "a casual or implied agreement". This type of flag should only be created by a member who was directly damaged by the actions of the user they are flagging (e.g. got scammed out of goods or services).
3. Violation of "a written contract". Same as the type 2 flag, but the victim had to have had a written contract with the user they are flagging.

When a flag is created, other forum members can support or oppose it. When calculating if a flag has more supporters or opposition, it uses the same Trust list mechanics as the Trust feedback system (only counts votes of users you "trust"; see previous question for more info about how "trusting" users works). For logged out users (a.k.a. guests), a default Trust list (with the default depth) is used (see previous question for info on how it is generated). A type 1 flag is active if it has more supporters than opposition. For a type 2 or type 3 flag, the flag has to have 3 more supporters than opposition for it to be active.

Active flags are displayed on the flagged user's Trust feedback page (above the trusted feedback list), as warnings on threads they've started (shown only to guests and newbies for type 1 flags and to all users for types 2 and 3) and on their Trust score on their profile page and beside their posts (shown as # symbol for type 1 flags and as a more verbose warning for type 2 and 3 flags). Inactive flags are only shown on the flagged user's inactive flag page (the link to which can be found on the flagged user's Trust feedback page under the "Inactive flags" section).

For a more in depth and detailed explanation, see https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5153344.0.

Q: Why is there a warning displayed on my thread / topic?
A: Either you've been flagged (see previous question) or you have more negative pre-flag (before the flag system was introduced) Trust feedback than positive. The pre-flag feedback (both positive and negative) that is included in the calculation is determined by the thread viewer's Trust list and Trust list depth.

<...>

Q: I bumped / A user posted on my thread but it didn't get bumped up to the front page. What's happening?
A: The way bumping works has been changed for certain boards. See https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5183553.0

[chrysophylax]

Hello,

1. No zero or low value, pointless or uninteresting posts or threads. [1][e]
Examples:

1. Such posts as "SELL SELL SELL", "I agree", "+1", "Support", "Watching", "Interesting", "LOL", "SCAM", "LEGIT", "FAKE", other one word posts, posts consisting mostly of swearing, quote pyramids, useless introduction threads, threads about a topic already recently discussed in several other threads.

Here are links to users posting exactly this:

1. mosprognoz: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52093485#msg52093485
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52094535#msg52094535
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092932#msg52092932
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091206#msg52091206
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091371#msg52091371
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52091452#msg52091452

2. gorbal: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2091093.msg52092760#msg52092760

This isn't where you report posts. Use the "Report to Moderator" link on the bottom right side of said posts (if you haven't already) if they break the forums rules and wait. Sooner or later someone from the staff team will take a look at your reports.

We are all reporting these insults mrep! but what happens is the opposite posts with facts are getting deleted and his posts stay there with poor insults!

That means your posts break the rules and his either don't or the reports on him are still in the queue, pending review.

How many people are on the case ...

With regards to going through the lists? Are there many (apart from yourself) that actually do this? I would imagine the lists are long and tenuous.

#crysx

[doktor83]

Hello Mprep,
I sent you a PM but i'm posting here too in hope that this message/question will get to you faster.

My new topic "SRBMiner-MULTI CPU & GPU" got deleted, and i suppose you deleted it because you are the Altcoins moderator.
I got no explanation/reason why it got deleted, i'm pretty sure it was not against the forum rules, so i am standing here stunned.

[Chikito]

Hello Mprep,
I sent you a PM but i'm posting here too in hope that this message/question will get to you faster.

My new topic "SRBMiner-MULTI CPU & GPU" got deleted, and i suppose you deleted it because you are the Altcoins moderator.
I got no explanation/reason why it got deleted, i'm pretty sure it was not against the forum rules, so i am standing here stunned.

I think you should read this
Report Malware and Suspicious Links here so Mods can take Action !
your thread SRBMiner-MULTI CPU & AMD GPU Miner 0.1.0 beta Have a link and file injected malware and virus.

6. No linking to phishing or malware, without a warning and a valid reason

[doktor83]

Hello Mprep,
I sent you a PM but i'm posting here too in hope that this message/question will get to you faster.

My new topic "SRBMiner-MULTI CPU & GPU" got deleted, and i suppose you deleted it because you are the Altcoins moderator.
I got no explanation/reason why it got deleted, i'm pretty sure it was not against the forum rules, so i am standing here stunned.

I think you should read this
Report Malware and Suspicious Links here so Mods can take Action !
your thread SRBMiner-MULTI CPU & AMD GPU Miner 0.1.0 beta Have a link and file injected malware and virus.

I need some more serious answer, every AV flags mining software as malware, so every topic for a miner on this forum could be removed.
check my previous work, check my rank. Do you think i would post malware?

[cryptojette]

Hi,

My thread no longer gets hits from web search traffic (it was getting like 100 hits per day), can someone explain what is going on?  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=444745.0

I think it is caused by the new thread boosting implementation? I think search engines arent indexing the pages because they are not ever showing in the most recent "newly updated" threads they goto the back and become irrelevant?

Thanks for your help,.

[AverageGlabella]

Hi,

My thread no longer gets hits from web search traffic (it was getting like 100 hits per day), can someone explain what is going on?  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=444745.0

I think it is caused by the new thread boosting implementation? I think search engines arent indexing the pages because they are not ever showing in the most recent "newly updated" threads they goto the back and become irrelevant?

Thanks for your help,.

The page still gets indexed its just not getting as much exposure because its not getting boosted up because of the new bump changes. Only threads which have dedicated supporters who are highly established in the community which have earned a lot of merit will be useful to bumping up your threads. The bumping changes means that projects which are exciting and have dedicated supporters who are pressing that bump button frequently are the ones getting the most exposure and those that are spam coins with just newbies and low merited members bumping their topic get forgotten and don't generate much traffic. Most of your traffic will be coming directly from Bitcointalk and not from google searches.

[DOGEX.APP]

after reading this topic  finally know rules about Bitcointalk.org. 
I want to know if i want promote my EXCHANGE on Bitcointalk.org  .
What is the most efficiently way?

[SFR10]

after reading this topic  finally know rules about Bitcointalk.org.  
I want to know if i want promote my EXCHANGE on Bitcointalk.org  .
What is the most efficiently way?

This: Advertise on this forum - Round 293
- Check its "impression counts ^{[it takes a bit longer to load]}"

Take note:

Ads are allowed to contain any non-annoying HTML/CSS style. No images, JavaScript, custom fonts, or animation. Ads must appear 3 or fewer lines tall in my browser (Firefox, 900px wide). Ad text may not contain lies, misrepresentation, or inappropriate language. Ads may not link directly to any NSFW page. No ICOs^[1], loggable mixers^[2], banks, funds, or anything that a person can be said to "invest" in; I may very rarely make exceptions if you convince me that you are ultra legit, but don't count on it. Ads may be rejected for other reasons, and I may remove ads even after they are accepted.

[stoos]

Hey all! I have a theoretical question about trust feedback. Let's say guy1 discovers that guy2 is a rule braker and throll, so he leaves negeative feedback. But the guy2 reacts in a way "how great the guy1 is", so they became best friends, starting support each other. At that point the guy1 removes his negative feedback. After few months they are no best friends anymore So, my question is, is it ok that guy1 returns his negative feedback to the guy2 or that can be seen as abuse/revenge/blackmail or something? What do you think?

[suchmoon]

Hey all! I have a theoretical question about trust feedback. Let's say guy1 discovers that guy2 is a rule braker and throll, so he leaves negeative feedback. But the guy2 reacts in a way "how great the guy1 is", so they became best friends, starting support each other. At that point the guy1 removes his negative feedback. After few months they are no best friends anymore So, my question is, is it ok that guy1 returns his negative feedback to the guy2 or that can be seen as abuse/revenge/blackmail or something? What do you think?

First of all, trust feedback is not subject to forum rules.

Second, adding (or removing) trust feedback because of being friends or enemies is not a good use of the trust system. Again, not against rules because rules don't apply, but you'd risk getting excluded form other people's trust lists if you do something like that.

[mprep]

Added the Turkish translation to the list of translations (thank you to vycl87 for his effort).

[Last of the V8s]

Added the Turkish translation to the list of translations (thank you to vycl87 for his effort).

'bout flipping time. maybe we get some peace round here

[nakisama]

when clicking in "show new replies to your posts" I get some old threads that I do not want to follow/read anymore.

How do I remove them from showing up ?