Lynn I.   Earning Online Since 1999
There has been alot of advertising here in the Apsense group. Where it is meant for questions and other Apsense related posts. That is why this has been brought to this groups attention. As far as what spam is to other groups. I would imagine unwanted blatant ads. Usually most groups state what guidelines they would like you to follow for that group. Lynn
Jun 9th 2007 10:58   

Lorraine Lake   
AP Sense is growing, which means growing pains. Some here are well established in the networking sites & understand the basics, probably even helped develop some. Others are newbies & just learning the ropes, then there's the bunch in the middle...like me.

I'm really enjoying the AP Sense community. Everyone here has been great, friendly & willing to share knowledge & the variety of subjects is great too.

We just have to read the different group rules if we want to post.

I get enough of spam in my mailbox, I sure don't want to be one to spread it!

Lorraine
Jun 9th 2007 12:58   

Keel W.  IT researcher
its normal for a social community spam ads seen everywhere.myself get refered to this community by a spam discussion from mylot.sometimes there is no guideline to judge what is spam,if the info useful to us,its not spam.
Jun 9th 2007 13:10   

Barbara Eyre   
Apsense isn't the only new social networking site that is having this problem. But, like mentioned, it is a growing pain ... everyone is eager to get fresh targeted traffic and sales!

I have only posted my business ads in those threads that are specifically marked to do so. However, I have seen threads about ... let's say, article marketing, how-to and suggestions ... and in the middle of the thread is an off-topic ad. Frankly, I consider that rude! *shrugs*

Each group owner needs to determine how and when they should allow members to advertise their businesses.
Jun 9th 2007 14:40   

Jenny Stewart   
Hi Beth,

Well i've read all the discussion and agree that we are going through growing pains still. I note that most people are showing some professionalism in their use of adverts and trying to put them in the right place. And hope that soon this will become a habit. FCiommunities full of ads everywhere stop being usefulk after a time - as they kill good discussions which we can all learn from and contribute too.

The only thing that bothers me is the use of private messages for ads - I am not clear if it is or isnt permitted. But i certainly dont consider that accepting an invitation to be someone's contact is the same as giving them permission to spam my mailbox with ads. If my message box gets too full of ads - then it will soon go undread.

There are plenty of places to advertise opportunities or products - like the ads in the right hand column that we use our credits for! - my mailbox is not one of them
Jun 9th 2007 15:41   

Lynn I.   Earning Online Since 1999
Of course you would want your contacts to have respect for your online relationship. But, as I mentioned in the other thread. Contacts are a choice. I am sure we all at least look at a members profile and maybe a blog before accepting them. And if there is a problem, all you would have to do is end contact. Lynn

Jun 9th 2007 16:15   

Jenny Stewart   
HiAll,

Contacts are indeed a choice and so is joining someones network., but I have chosen to invite contacts because maybe -

- their profile interests me or their work is interesting or sometimes because I think they would be interested my Group or i like their Group.

It did not imply my acceptance to receive spam from them though.

I would just prefer that they didnt use the meesages for sending copy paste ads. Full Stop. And that doesnt mean i dont like their blog or enjoy their Group contributions. and want to break off contact - just not to receive spam.


Jun 9th 2007 18:35   

Lynn I.   Earning Online Since 1999
Nobody wants to receive spam. It seems to me we agree on this issue. Its just that you are looking at preventive and I am looking at it like what if they do. All of us that have been on line for any time at all know that telling a person not to spam doesn't stop those who don't recognize the rules in the first place. It has been made clear here that spam is not acceptable.And that would cover messages also. So really the only issue left is how one would deal with it. I personally would deny further contact. If I seen this same person doing this in posts around the board in member groups , I would report them. So far I haven't had to deal with this. I am really enjoying my time here. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Lynn
Jun 9th 2007 21:01