[[help:deal_posting_guidelines]]
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help:deal_posting_guidelines [2021/03/04 14:35] moocher [Multiple Bargains for the Same Site] |
help:deal_posting_guidelines [2024/10/08 09:48] (current) hamza23 [Duplicates] |
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| * //Related article -- [[Posting Guidelines on eBay]]// | * //Related article -- [[Posting Guidelines on eBay]]// | ||
| + | * [[Posting Guidelines on Amazon au]] | ||
| + | * [[Posting Guidelines on AliExpress]] | ||
| ==== Multiple Bargains for the Same Site ==== | ==== Multiple Bargains for the Same Site ==== | ||
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| Exceptions: | Exceptions: | ||
| - | * The original deal is older than one month, and was expired or sold out between then and now. | + | * The original post is older than 1 month, and was marked as expired or sold out between then and now. |
| - | * The original deal is active but older than 6 months. | + | * The original post is active, but older than 6 months, and has not been reposted to the front page in the past 6 months. |
| - | * The duplicate gains an excessive amount of positive votes (10+) and the original deal was posted more than 24 hours ago. | + | * The duplicate gains an excessive amount of positive votes (10+) and the original deal was posted and had become active more than 24 hours ago. |
| - | * The item is not in the title of the original deal and the duplicate deal is active or will be active on the day it is posted. Moderator discretion can apply. | + | * The item is not in the title of the original deal. Moderator discretion can apply if the post is seen as excessive. |
| Note: If an expiry date is not set on a deal post, it will be automatically marked as expired after 45 days (90 days for freebies). It is the poster's responsibility to either set an expiry date, or report the deal to have it marked as 'long expiry' (never auto expire). | Note: If an expiry date is not set on a deal post, it will be automatically marked as expired after 45 days (90 days for freebies). It is the poster's responsibility to either set an expiry date, or report the deal to have it marked as 'long expiry' (never auto expire). | ||
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| ==== Free Multimedia Content & Websites ==== | ==== Free Multimedia Content & Websites ==== | ||
| - | There are so many useful free multimedia content (e.g. ebooks, videos, photos, software, apps etc.) and websites out there that if we listed every great one, then we would be inundated with deals. Feel free to discuss or post any of these in one of our [[https://www.cheapies.nz/forum/30381|Free Software Forum]]. | + | There are so many useful free multimedia content (e.g. ebooks, videos, photos, software, apps etc.) and websites out there that if we listed every great one, then we would be inundated with deals. Feel free to discuss any of these in one of our [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/forum|forums]]. |
| - | In general, multimedia content that are always free and available to everyone should be posted in the forums, but if something that's not usually free is offered free for a limited time, it qualifies as a deal. In some cases, decisions on whether a post should stay as a deal or be moved to a forum post is at moderators discretion. As this is an evolving subject, community feedback is welcomed in our Site Discussion forum. | + | In general, always-free multimedia content that are available to everyone should be posted in the forums. Products that are temporarily free or have become permanently free qualify as deals. Moderators will make informed decisions on whether posts should stay as deals or be moved to the [[https://www.cheapies.nz/forum/30381|Free Software forum.]] As this is an evolving subject, community feedback is welcomed in our [[https://www.cheapies.nz/forum/5|Site Discussion forum.]] |
| Examples of what you **shouldn't** post: | Examples of what you **shouldn't** post: | ||
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| Examples of what you **should** post: | Examples of what you **should** post: | ||
| - | * Software: DVB Web Scheduler Pro is now free - Normally you have to pay for it, now free | + | * Software: DVB Web Scheduler Pro is now free (Normally you have to pay for it, now free) |
| - | * Websites: Used Car Ads Free on Carbuddy - Free for now but later on not free | + | * Websites: Used Car Ads Free on Carbuddy (Free for now but later on not free) |
| ==== Charities/Donations ==== | ==== Charities/Donations ==== | ||
| - | Just like free software and freeware, there are many great charities out there. Charities are not a bargain but feel free to post any charities or good causes on the [[https://www.cheapies.nz/forum|forums]]. | + | Freebie deal posts from charities targeted at specific groups where you receive a physical item in the mail are not permitted (with exception of a deal posted by a rep). See [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/354078|discussion]] on Ozbargain. |
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| + | Charity deals where the user receives nothing in return are not a bargain but feel free to post any charities or good causes on the [[https://www.cheapies.nz/forum|forums]]. | ||
| ==== 18+ Only Sites ==== | ==== 18+ Only Sites ==== | ||
Last edited by moocher on 2021/03/04 14:35