Posts by gentlesurfer21

I posted about two different phones from an AT&T deal, and my thread vanished instantly.
But when people actually need to reply? Suddenly there’s zero speed...

Thanks for the response, feel free to lock this.

Waiting for a response from the mods on Reddit is basically a suicide mission at this point.

gentlesurfer21 said:Nah. I don't really do private messages with the mods or admins on Reddit...

And clearly, the mods and admins aren't talking to the users either. Period. ☕

Jacob Foster11 said:Have you tried sending them a private message on Reddit? 🤷

Nah. I don't really do private messages with the mods or admins on Reddit...

You guys are so slow, it’s actually impressive; if we could just send you all to the afterlife, we might finally get some peace... ☕

Hey, if an admin can spare a couple of minutes, could you please take a look at my request? ☕

Can the moderator who deleted my post—acting like they own the place—at least have the decency to reply? Even if it's just to tell me I'm wrong...

...that's how the Mobile Phone rules go. If I'm reading this wrong, please set me straight.
So, let's say I post an ad selling two BlackBerry Curves. After a few days, I edit the post to mention there are also two Motorola RAZRs and two AT&T numbers available, if anyone's interested...

I get home tonight, check my subscribed threads, and realize I missed a post where I added that extra info. Basically, nobody saw that part of the ad.
We're supposed to follow the rules, but...

Reddit said:I'm selling one of the phones from the T-Mobile lineup, per request, since I have the option to buy a phone when renewing my contract.
The models and prices available are...
iPhone 4 - $1000
Samsung Galaxy S - $1267
BlackBerry Bold - $1233

Contact:
PM

...what is this? Is this allowed? He’s selling just one phone from the T-Mobile list, so he can stuff three or four different options in there—doesn't matter, he's only selling one. Makes sense to me... 🤦
Common sense suggests a guy would list multiple phones, otherwise why even make an ad like this, right...? 🤔
Good for him, maybe he makes a few bucks these days, props to him. But if we're strictly following the rules, he should be making a separate ad for every single model offered. However, to avoid clogging up the server and Reddit, it's more logical to just post one ad like this.

Or maybe the moderator sees things differently...? 🙂

Nicholas Turner said:I haven't heard of a situation where they just issue someone a card they never even asked for—that sounds like a major blunder on Bank of America's part. Honestly, if they’re out here cutting cards without any authorization, I’d be jumping ship immediately—who knows what else they might decide to do behind your back!

BTW, they're touting those savings interest rates—what's the deal there? You're better off putting that cash directly into a card rather than just letting it sit in some random account. 😉

You took the words right out of my mouth! 👍
Nobody's going to issue you a card if you don't want one, especially not a reputable bank. Even if they make one and it's waiting for you, you can just politely tell them you don't need it and leave it there.

If someone doesn't want or need a card, they won't ask for it. Same goes for loans; trust me, people know exactly what they're doing before they sign anything for a credit card or a personal loan. I won't even get started on mortgages.
A bank isn't forcing you, or anyone else, to take an overdraft or a revolving credit line. People put themselves in those spots. Sometimes it's just sad, but it's the reality of the times we live in and the value of money today...

hollowtrucker77 said:Up until now, we haven't really had dedicated moderators on duty, and since they were chosen from the regular user base and weren't being paid, it was impossible to enforce standards or strictly apply the rules.
The whole talk about advertising is fine, I guess, provided someone shows up with actual, hard numbers regarding what these ad slots cost versus what it costs to keep the servers running; until then, it's all just endless chatter.
🙂
We even had a PDF of complaints and grievances recently where a huge number of users voiced their concerns, and the most common ones were about the lack of moderators, the lack of professionalism, and how they get too involved in discussions just to defend their own side of things.
There were even some opinions suggesting it wouldn't be an issue to pay something in exchange for better quality.
But what exactly has changed in the meantime?

So now—what?
Do you really think paying moderators will stop them from being biased...? Or will there just be more bans and suspensions and all that other stuff...?
If everything has been working reasonably well up to this point, I don't see why we’re suddenly making payment an option for participating in discussions. I just can't wrap my head around charging for "free space." It’s like someone trying to charge people for the air in a specific section of Times Square just because they stepped off the subway and walked through it. Don't you think people will just start avoiding that area...?

hollowtrucker77 said:It’s honestly hilarious how many people on here have been whining about the moderators and those damn bot accounts lately.
Look, I'm not saying it's a crime to ask for a little extra cash if it actually meant we'd get some real professionalism and actual quality around this forum, because let's be honest, we could all use a bit more substance.

So you're saying there hasn't been any quality or professionalism until now, and money is just going to fix that...? It’s not about some pocket change, but the point is that with all the ads we have and the sponsored posts—thank God for those—this place can stay afloat just fine...
What's the catch then? Who gets all that cash from this future (hopefully non-existent) idea of charging people to hang out here? Do the moderators need a raise...? Does someone need a new Tesla Model S...? If everything has been "working fine" up until now, why is someone suddenly deciding it's totally okay to reach into everyone's pockets and grab a few dollars...

Harold Taylor6 said:Then what on earth are you even doing here?
Don't let the door hit you on the way out! 😉

Sure, but the goal isn't to kick people off the site, it's to draw them in, just like always, right...?
Damn (oops, my bad!) I have zero intention of paying someone to play judge and jury, nor am I interested in sucking up to anyone just to stay in their good graces.
I get that times are tough, but seeing you guys sink this low—charging for space on an online community that’s supposed to be about relaxing and hosting different personalities while following basic house rules... honestly, I never saw that coming...

Heh, sounds like everyone's getting nervous...
From what I can tell, Basta used to be a mod, and you can clearly see he just snapped... which explains why he got banned.

@ Angela Murphy62 - I haven't had any run-ins with the mods or admins yet, but honestly, looking at everything I've read on here, paying people to post would probably just be the final straw...

Angela Murphy62 said:I heard the same thing. I don't post much on Reddit, but I'm a lurker.

God, if this is real...
$10Who even gets paid—is everyone forced to join? How would that even work?

In this economy, I wouldn't be surprised. With the recession hitting everything, I guess the people running Reddit just need to squeeze a little more cash out of us for themselves... 🤮

George Phillips said:That’s not quite right, I think. True, you can't just move money from your foreign currency account directly to someone else's foreign account here in the States, but you could set up a wire transfer from your USD account to an overseas one. If it’s under $3,000, you can basically just call it a gift or help, so no paperwork needed... though for anything bigger, you'd probably need some kind of contract or invoice, but I don't really know for sure. Fees for stuff like that are usually around $150-$67 (Bank of America or JPMorgan Chase)—I guess it's a percentage of the total, but there's usually a minimum fee too.

If you can send wires abroad, you should be able to send them domestically too. Or am I tripping...? 🤔

Peter Hill62 said:I have a specific inquiry, and I would be most grateful if someone might be able to provide some clarity.
Currently, I maintain a standard checking account through JPMorgan Chase along with access to their online banking platform, and I find myself needing to facilitate an international payment.

Given that I will need to establish a foreign currency account, I am wondering whether I shall be able to manage that account through my existing online banking interface using the same security token and credentials?

Many thanks for your assistance.

Of course you can. Your online portal shows every account you own or have authority over. Honestly, if you don't mind doing the legwork yourself, it’s actually cheaper—lower fees—if you just handle the wire transfer through the app instead of doing it in person. Just ask them, won't hurt...