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fermi

Hmmm............

New design.

Tixy

New design and seems to be on a lot more posts? eg just seen this one here, someone who has been a member since Feb and over 150 posts - yet still have the new label - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=43318860&postcount=18

But on this thread is someone who has been a member since May with far less posts who doesn't have it.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3249180

Seems a bit inconsistent?

Edit - that first post the poster linked no longer is showing the sticker - but it definitely was 3mins ago.

Former_MSE_Ian

Hi Tixy,

When we change things you may occasionally notice inconsistencies while the work is in progress. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Ian

poppy10_2

fermi wrote: »

Hmmm............

New design.

Better than the old one, although I'm still not keen on the whole concept.

spherelance

A quick read in the benefits sub-forum shows that the usual people are still shouting "fraud" and generally being their unfriendly selves. Still the picture does look nice, doesn't do anything but it looks nice.

Seriously though the admins must know who the repeat offenders are by now surely the forum software has the ability to ban people?

T_T_2

When I joined the website a few days ago (after a lifetime of lurking) I felt that the newbie sticker was less like a helpful aid and more like a target for others to aim at. There is a distinct difference between an 'L' plate on a car and an 'L' plate on this forum. An 'L' plate says 'I don't know how to drive, keep your distance and be patient' but an 'L' plate on here implies that I haven't a bleedin' clue about how to use a forum or defend my consumer rights...that can be a little patronising.

dmg24

spherelance wrote: »

A quick read in the benefits sub-forum shows that the usual people are still shouting "fraud" and generally being their unfriendly selves. Still the picture does look nice, doesn't do anything but it looks nice.

Seriously though the admins must know who the repeat offenders are by now surely the forum software has the ability to ban people?

I don't imagine that the MSE Team intend to protect those who are trying to commit fraud in their new initiative? That would surely make them a party to a criminal offence?

spherelance

dmg24 wrote: »

I don't imagine that the MSE Team intend to protect those who are trying to commit fraud in their new initiative? That would surely make them a party to a criminal offence?

I never said that they should so your comment is meaningless drivel but then you are a "fraud" "fraud" poster.

dmg24

spherelance wrote: »

I never said that they should so your comment is meaningless drivel but then you are a "fraud" "fraud" poster.

Then the posts advising people that what they intend to do is blatant fraud are not out of place. I'm sure you agree that claiming to be ill or on holiday to get out of signing on is fraudulent, is it not?

spherelance

dmg24 wrote: »

Then the posts advising people that what they intend to do is blatant fraud are not out of place. I'm sure you agree that claiming to be ill or on holiday to get out of signing on is fraudulent, is it not?

"fraud" "fraud"