A lot of newbie dupe posts these last few days?

sarahann1984

I've just started taking some free time I have to search for comps and post the ones I could find that did not appear to be dupes. I took time to watch closely at how others were being posted and now I feel much more confident. I'd like to help out (however small) and the more we all pitch in, the more comps for everyone.

It's not always easy to find a Dupe but taking a bit of time to search it at least is something. I'd personally never post a comp without having done a search ot see if I could find anything similar. And it's the old rule, if you are unsure - ask!! It's a friendly forum!

weeowens

Hi,sarahann1984

You're doing fine & as you say a search is a very good idea pre posting.We can all be caught out though,myself included :-(
Some sites change URL's as well so that does not aid us :-)

mjm3346

Barnabysue wrote: »

I might just be cynical but it amazes me how many comps are 'stumbled upon' by first time posters and when you look at their profile ages later it shows them as still watching their thread but making no effort to correct the format of the thread title. Why bother when someone has jumped in with the link and people are entering the comp? I'm sure the majority of them are self promotion.

I suspect they almost all are as well, usually with language I don't think most genuine posters use (Hey guys/fab competition/really easy to enter/head over to their competition page..simples/etc etc)

It wouldn't be quite so bad if they could at least post in the correct format.

weeowens

mjm3346 wrote: »

I suspect they almost all are as well, usually with language I don't think most genuine posters use (Hey guys/fab competition/really easy to enter/head over to their competition page..simples/etc etc)

It wouldn't be quite so bad if they could at least post in the correct format.

Got to agree.I had a stark reminder recently of how MSE is a "friendly forum".We therefore have to seemingly tread a fine line in our judgement of these new posters so some may just take the easy route & post the link & offer no tips re formatting etc.

I seem to be unable to take the easy route though & often report them or offer a few tips :-)

mjm3346

I tend to report (usually without posting about it), in the meantime someone will have come along and added a link.

weeowens

That's just the helpful ones :-)

Hey-ho & off we go though.No point in looking at a posters history & googling the details :-)

The_3rd_Zebu

Barnabysue wrote: »

I might just be cynical but it amazes me how many comps are 'stumbled upon' by first time posters and when you look at their profile ages later it shows them as still watching their thread but making no effort to correct the format of the thread title. Why bother when someone has jumped in with the link and people are entering the comp? I'm sure the majority of them are self promotion.

Here is one such comp posted a couple of days back that I am cynical about:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4668953

(another jewellery comp from Northern Ireland)

twinklenicci

MaineBlue wrote: »

Think this thread is a nice example https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4671965
Especially considering this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4670137

I've sent a report to the mods

This was my competition , and i have no idea who posted it but i have shared on fb groups asking if people would pop it on , certainly not self promotion ... I did ask on the forum if there was anywhere on here i could ask for help !

mjm3346

How long before a "linker" adds one on this ?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4673321

weeowens

Five minutes is my guess :-)