Posting large chunks of text

weeowens

OneYorkshireLass wrote: »

Re this: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=14070827&postcount=7

There's a trend now for posting large blocks of text lifted straight from the website hosting a competition - mainly terms and conditions. Does the above post relate to just the competition details, or are terms and conditions included in this rule? I've been assuming it's the latter.

I appreciate people are trying to be helpful by posting the T&Cs but worry about companies getting a bit peeved off.

fire**fly wrote: »

IMHO I think the trend has become because if they/the op doesn't post the t&c's someone else comes along & adds it to the posting,
sometimes even when the op has added the url for the t&c's

fire**fly wrote: »

I do read a lot of them OYL but it depends on the comp,
sometimes in the IW thread peeps have said they've not/aren't sure if received the full prize/didn't realise some of the rules of the comp etc
& if the op of the comp has included the t&c's /prize details in the posting but not p/c'd it out sometimes the t&c's disappear when the comps ended so they can't trace the details if they need to IYSWIM

Hi,I suppose it's each to their own in end.In all probability MSE admin will not act unless it becomes an issue much as in the hotlinking situation.
Personally I think my posting style on here is evident & clear for all to see.I tend to post a T&C URL link if it is available & then C&P selected highlights.I do all as one post usually & rarely add terms in a second post as some do.In no way am I stating that my way is perfect but it is what I prefer.
Some prefer to post all the terms as a second post.
In the same way some members prefer to post no comp terms on their threads,which is their prerogative.In the same way it is my prerogative to then post an extract of the terms or prize details.I have sometimes even photobucketed the selected travel terms when C&P will not work.
Some have stated that they welcome the posting of these additional bits & I can only recall two members openly stating that they disagreed with the posting of them.