outoftheblue
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posted on October 25, 2001 03:57:32 PM
I'm just wondering if anyone is sticking around to post on the message boards after the verification and unmoderation?
I might, unless the majority leave.
[ edited by outoftheblue on Oct 25, 2001 03:58 PM ]
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pocono
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posted on October 25, 2001 03:58:34 PM
no.
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Fez
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:01:24 PM
Me, no, too.
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RainyBear
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:02:23 PM
Yes.
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dman3
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:04:18 PM
I'll be here I registered with AW long ago to keep useing the auction manager when they started the fee service..
http://www.Dman-N-Company.com
Email [email protected]
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toke
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:05:03 PM
I don't know. I see no reason to give them a credit card...I'd rather use a voided blank check...as the OAUA used for verification.
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Meya
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:08:29 PM
No, as much as it pains me to decide that. While I'm not against using my CC online for buying stuff, I don't see where it is necessary here. It's like stores asking for my social security number. The answer is no.
It is my belief that AW intends to close the boards, and this is the first step. Rather than just close them up front, they have chosen to put into place new rules which will drive users away in droves. Then, when only a few remain, they can close them due to "too little use", and in that way avoid being the bad guy.
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nanandme
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:11:51 PM
Yes - I registered with AW also back in the winter to use Auction Manager (right before they started charging)...
For those of you that aren't - here's hoping we can catch happy hour every now and then and catch up...
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sadie999
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:16:48 PM
I'll probably decide on 10/31. (I have to ponder.) 
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RainyBear
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:21:06 PM
Even though I'm staying here, I don't plan to miss the happy hour, either. 
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jt-2007
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:25:25 PM
No. I don't plan to buy anything here so I don't plan to give them my credit card.
I wonder how they will manage couples with one credit card but who are not allowed to share one id? (But I have several, which they aren't getting, so I really don't care.)
There are people who don't even HAVE a credit card because they DON'T WANT TO. EVEN ebay makes concessions for that.
Big mistake unless you just don't like the regular crowd AW.
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uaru
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:26:53 PM
I'll stick around.
Using a CC as an ID check isn't that bad an idea to me. I'll know that on AW when a company is being praised or condemned it won't be the actions of one person using 12 different screen names.
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outoftheblue
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:48:00 PM
I'm also wondering if two people share one credit card (husband and wife) will only one user name be allowed? Mods can you field this question please..
[ edited by outoftheblue on Oct 25, 2001 04:49 PM ]
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sadie999
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:55:19 PM
I wasn't really uptight about this until someone posted something about AW sharing information w/eBay.
Just because you're paranoid doesn't meant they're not out to get you.
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hepburn
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:56:18 PM
I learned a long time ago to never say never. So Im with sadie..still pondering it. Leaning towards no.
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toke
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posted on October 25, 2001 04:59:07 PM
Sadie...
Omigod...that "sharing with eBay" thing never crossed my mind. I like being able to b!tch anonymously here. Sure don't want my posting ID and my eBay ID linked.
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gina50
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:08:42 PM
Yep ~ I'll be sticking around.. addicted to this cool place but will be carefull ..... I have been with AW for 2 years and really have been very, very happy with AM Pro and love this place.... it is like hanging out at the local Diner or something ..... having coffee and chat
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DianaAW
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:11:13 PM
Hi outoftheblue - things like that would be handled on a case-by-case basis, via email.
sadie999 - please note that we are bound by our Privacy Policy with regards to sharing information.
Diana
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uaru
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:15:54 PM
Hepburn still pondering it. Leaning towards no
Lean toward yes for me. It isn't going to cost you anything. Maybe the board will be a little more relaxed on cybersex and I can tell you how I can lick my own eyebrows.
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toke
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:22:12 PM
DianaAW...
If AuctionWatch is sold, all our info, including our CC info, will go to the new owner, right?
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twinsoft
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:30:10 PM
Definitely staying. This is a troll's dream come true.
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DianaAW
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:43:17 PM
Hi toke,
I don't really know the answer to that, but I'll check on it and get back to you.
Thanks,
Diana
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DianaAW
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:44:32 PM
Hi twinsoft,
Please note that although we are not actively moderating, we do still expect our members to abide by the User Agreement with regards to message center use.
Diana
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hepburn
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:46:28 PM
Maybe the board will be a little more relaxed on cybersex and I can tell you how I can lick my own eyebrows.
Heart aflutterin' madly
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nanandme
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:52:34 PM
uaru - Maybe the board will be a little more relaxed on cybersex and I can tell you how I can lick my own eyebrows...
With promises like that, many are sure to stay...and you are going to be very busy on the keyboard, I'm sure! More than just Hepburn will want to hear about your amazing talents
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ashlandtrader
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posted on October 25, 2001 05:57:42 PM
Staying, but am sad to see the mods go. I never had any trouble with any of them and the one time I had a question two of them emailed back promptly and were very friendly and helpful. talk about good customer service!
Anyway best of luck to you MODS.
:0)
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DianaAW
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posted on October 25, 2001 06:01:46 PM
Hi again toke,
Heard back from legal about your above question.
I quote:
"Our privacy policy and practices have been reviewed by TRUSTe and, accordingly, any acquisition would be subject to our privacy policy and our relationship with TRUSTe. Moreover, anyone who wishes to remove their information from our databases, with or without an acquisition, can follow the procedure outlined in our privacy policy:
Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us at the point where we request information about the visitor. However, if the user decides at any time that s/he no longer wishes to receive future communications users may remove their information from our database by sending an email to [email protected]"
I hope this helps!
Diana
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pwolf
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posted on October 25, 2001 06:17:37 PM
We'll still be able to lurk, right???
I wanna hear about that eyebrow thing!
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pocono
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posted on October 25, 2001 06:25:13 PM
Diana: I would like an honest answer here...
(not that you "wouldn't answer honestly)
Do YOU personally have ANY knowledge, or have you heard ANY talk, that AW IS or MAY be aquired in the future by eBay, or ANY other company?
If so, they would still be operating WITHIN the privacy statement by not sharing info, but merging it into their own for comparison, no?
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DianaAW
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posted on October 25, 2001 06:29:09 PM
pocono,
Of course I can't answer your question, but I will point out as noted above that we do provide our users with an opt-out should they want their information removed from our database for any reason.
Thanks,
Diana
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