Private Msg. Spammed?....

tonyko1 · 07-20-2012, 11:59 PM

I have gotten about 3-4 private messages in my mailbox here for the "new aluminum paddle shifters". Not sure why, I did happen to look over the link, maybe they have a way to trace back who visited that forum thread, but please...................STOP. If I wanted them, I would order them or make them myself.

Thank you.

daveagogo1 · 07-21-2012, 12:03 AM

Your new here. Seems to happen often to new accts. When i started here i bet i got a good 20 of them from local shops and some vendors.

It will stop.

Iroczlover · 07-21-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Your new here. Seems to happen often to new accts. When i started here i bet i got a good 20 of them from local shops and some vendors.

It will stop.

Nope it doesnt just doesnt happen to new people. even the old people. it happens to me all the time. Best thing to do is A) report them B) tell them to stop.

if they dont stop keep reporting them until they get banned.

Apex Motorsports · 07-21-2012, 05:14 AM

That stuff is against the vendor rules. Report it.

camarozzzz · 07-21-2012, 07:22 AM

Weird I have never had this happen! Guess I should take it as lucky

DefianceDan · 07-21-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by camarozzzz

Weird I have never had this happen! Guess I should take it as lucky

Sush! Don't say that so loud!

(I haven't gotten any either)

'11CamaroLS · 07-21-2012, 11:45 AM

i dont get vendor spam, but sometimes i do get msgs saying how they are in need of help and are trying to get into the country, blah blah blah i dont know, i dont really read em but its annoying lol

Dtrimpi87 · 07-21-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

I have gotten about 3-4 private messages in my mailbox here for the "new aluminum paddle shifters". Not sure why, I did happen to look over the link, maybe they have a way to trace back who visited that forum thread, but please...................STOP. If I wanted them, I would order them or make them myself.

Thank you.

Were the messages from Horizon670? Thats who makes the paddle shifters. Hes a good guy. I wouldnt imagine he would do that but if its actually him thats pretty messed up.

5cents · 07-21-2012, 01:38 PM

I remember the original thread telling all about those "paddles", the guy was trying to get a feel as to people who would be interested in buying them. Something about needing at least a 100 interested people, that's the minimum number of paddles he makes at one time.

I remember it being in the form of a survey. You had 3 choices, YES I would buy, NO I wouldn't buy, and MAYBE I'd buy.

I get those private messages too, I don't consider them spam, because if I remember right, I checked the MAYBE box on the survey. In his defense, all he's doing is "following up" on the people that checked the YES or MAYBE boxes.

Are you sure you didn't check either the YES or MAYBE box on the survey?

PS: I think they are a great idea, and look really nice, but I've had my Caramo a year now and have only tried the paddle shifter one time and didn't like it. So, the $99 he wants for them was too much for the use I'd give them.

tjk_art · 07-21-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 5cents

I remember the original thread telling all about those "paddles", the guy was trying to get a feel as to people who would be interested in buying them. Something about needing at least a 100 interested people, that's the minimum number of paddles he makes at one time.

I remember it being in the form of a survey. You had 3 choices, YES I would buy, NO I wouldn't buy, and MAYBE I'd buy.

I get those private messages too, I don't consider them spam, because if I remember right, I checked the MAYBE box on the survey. In his defense, all he's doing is "following up" on the people that checked the YES or MAYBE boxes.

Are you sure you didn't check either the YES or MAYBE box on the survey?

PS: I think they are a great idea, and look really nice, but I've had my Caramo a year now and have only tried the paddle shifter one time and didn't like it. So, the $99 he wants for them was too much for the use I'd give them.

Is there a reason you posted a picture of your car? I can't see the paddle shifters in the photo..

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-21-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That stuff is against the vendor rules. Report it.

Couldn't agree more!

Rhyder · 07-21-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

I have gotten about 3-4 private messages in my mailbox here for the "new aluminum paddle shifters". Not sure why, I did happen to look over the link, maybe they have a way to trace back who visited that forum thread, but please...................STOP. If I wanted them, I would order them or make them myself.

Thank you.

did you reply to the PM that you did not want them? Does a few PM's from one seller who's thread you state you visited constitite Spam?

as posters stated, I would guess you answered or posted somewhere as this does not appear to be a general complaint.

I would say, out of respect as you quoted, you should at least of given the person the benefit of the doubt and stated your wishes through a reply to the PM before you started blasting him in threads.....

hightower · 07-21-2012, 09:22 PM

That's annoying, I'd be pissed!

Tran · 07-22-2012, 05:27 PM

Unsolicited spam messages are absolutely prohibited.

There is a report PM function when you read your PMs. Please make use of it should you be receiving such spam.

WARNING TO ALL VENDORS: sending unsolicited commercial PMs is a serious violation of the terms of your sponsorship and grounds for immediate sponsorship termination.

07-20-2012, 11:59 PM	#1
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Private Msg. Spammed?.... I have gotten about 3-4 private messages in my mailbox here for the "new aluminum paddle shifters". Not sure why, I did happen to look over the link, maybe they have a way to trace back who visited that forum thread, but please...................STOP. If I wanted them, I would order them or make them myself. Thank you.

07-21-2012, 01:38 PM	#9
5cents Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro SS - Black/CGM Stripes Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 437	I remember the original thread telling all about those "paddles", the guy was trying to get a feel as to people who would be interested in buying them. Something about needing at least a 100 interested people, that's the minimum number of paddles he makes at one time. I remember it being in the form of a survey. You had 3 choices, YES I would buy, NO I wouldn't buy, and MAYBE I'd buy. I get those private messages too, I don't consider them spam, because if I remember right, I checked the MAYBE box on the survey. In his defense, all he's doing is "following up" on the people that checked the YES or MAYBE boxes. Are you sure you didn't check either the YES or MAYBE box on the survey? PS: I think they are a great idea, and look really nice, but I've had my Caramo a year now and have only tried the paddle shifter one time and didn't like it. So, the $99 he wants for them was too much for the use I'd give them. Attached Images

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camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Weird I have never had this happen! Guess I should take it as lucky

07-21-2012, 11:45 AM	#7
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 473 View My Garage	i dont get vendor spam, but sometimes i do get msgs saying how they are in need of help and are trying to get into the country, blah blah blah i dont know, i dont really read em but its annoying lol

07-22-2012, 05:27 PM	#14
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,636 View My Garage	Unsolicited spam messages are absolutely prohibited. There is a report PM function when you read your PMs. Please make use of it should you be receiving such spam. WARNING TO ALL VENDORS: sending unsolicited commercial PMs is a serious violation of the terms of your sponsorship and grounds for immediate sponsorship termination.