From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Sun Feb 02 2003 - 00:31:55 PST
Evilbay is real screwy about the way things are listed vs. their
rules. Things are not enforced evenly much of the time. This applies
across all categories.
For one glaring example, they pull some ham RF amplifier ('linear')
auctions because they think they are 'CB linears', but often the real
purpose-built CB linears remain! It's all in the listing.
Personally I don't care about or report what commo / MV stuff is sold,
but I am annoyed at keyword spamming. I am especially annoyed when an
item is listed simply as the model number of the item, and when I look
at it, only to discover it's not the item, but a manual. Waste my
time. I don't consider it worth reporting though. I just consider the
source and move on to the next item.
Dave Ball wrote:
>
> Lets see maybe you could send an email to the seller first or should the
> everyone start reporting everyone for the small things. I am sure everyone
> on this list has something that could be reported to some body like maybe
> the neighbor with the junk yard view in a residential neighborhood.
> This hateful having fun at some else's expense stinks but if it makes you
> feel better about your own pitiful life then why not go ahead join in and do
> the human thing report a fellow a MV'er for something today I am sure it
> will raise your ego another notch.....
>
> Dave
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronzo" <rojoha@attbi.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 12:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [MV] I wish vendors would stop listing parts this way!
>
> > Read the replies to the original post up until a couple of minutes ago.
> >
> > This vendor is either a 'KEYWORD SPAMMER' and thus a sub human life
> form
> > or a truly misguided individual reusing the same 'Keywords over and over
> > cause he is too lazy, too stupid or too (fill in your own word). He makes
> > sure the description is right though, doesn't he?
> > Regardless of his intentions, report him to eBay and let them give him
> > an attitude adjustment. 37 out of 39 of his auctions use the same
> > 'Keywords'. M151 mufflers don't work on an M35...least not well. CRAP!!!
> > I only have a limited time to spend money on the bay before the wife
> > skids in the door each day and don't need unnecessary distractions.
> > Similar to the oaf who listed mittens, sweaters and other green stuff
> > under an M35 description the other day.
> > While it would be handy to have while driving, why not list underwear,
> > dog food and diamond jewelry under an M35 keyword, since they also make
> > operation of the truck easier, by keeping other family members happy?
> >
> > Do us all a favor and report these poor misguided souls.... DO IT
> > NOW!!!! (I did! It's quick, easy and FUN !)
> >
> > SOSI Alert!!!! (Significant Other Skidding In)
> >
> > TTFN, Ronzo
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 2:13 PM
> > Subject: [MV] I wish vendors would stop listing parts this way!
> >
> >
> > > It sure clutters up a search when you are looking for a part for a
> certain
> > vehicle!
> > >
> > > Or is this a truly universal part in response to the governments wish
> for
> > standardization of purchased items! LOL
> > >
> > >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3203871991&category=588
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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