What Is Spam? And why was my post deleted?

[Spectre 0]

There are different opinions of what classifies as spam, and I'm sure that various people have tried to put them forth here before.

 

I've been having to go through the forums and delete a lot of posts recently, because they do not meet the Trap 17 posting requirements. And as I find this tiresome, annoying, and a waste of what could otherwise be productive time, I'm going to outline what classifies as spam here at Trap 17.

Anything that doesn't seem to contribute to the community. Basically, that's what is outlined here.

Anything that is very short. For example, 'lol', 'yeah', 'I agree', 'That's right', 'I think so', etc.

Anything that doesn't make any sense. This seems to sometimes be a problem with people who's first language isn't English. Now, I don't mean to be discriminatory - but if it doesn't make sense, then it isn't going to contribute to the community whatsoever.

Anything that is very repetitive. For example, if you start three topics which all pretty much say the same thing.

Any topics that have already been posted. We don't need to vote for the same options twice, or here about the same events in the news again. Do not start topics that are already in existance.

Anything else that is clearly not going to contribute anything to the community overall.

Such posts will be deleted without question, or explanation. So if you notice some of your posts go missing, or your post count drops all of a sudden, then it means you've probobly been spamming. If you get caught spamming, then the chances are that you will not receive hosting from Trap 17 - so it really isn't worth it.

[Triple X 0]

mmkay, Seems fair. And thanks for clearing it up, I was kinda wondering what exactly is counted as spam here.

[football123213 0]

Hey am not a spamer ne more lol!!!!!!!!!ya but i no what not 2 do now so cool

[NeXDesigns 0]

Spam is my friend... Spam can not hurt me..... *takes out C4* SPAM IS MY FRIEND *detonates C4* -an example of spam .Now see how much time it took to read that? Imagine 52 pages of that, thats why nobody likes spam!Please do not spam it wastes everybody time including yours.

[wassie 0]

spawn could be good,if you think of a funny subject to talk about...just like:"i like hamsters"(i think thats fun )

[DataHead 0]

firs i would like to say, Thankyou for making it clear what sam is.second. im new to the community and ihave seen alot of spam is there a way to report it?please reply to this, or pm me if u know how to report spam to the admins / moderators, thank you

[wassie 0]

yes there is a button where you can report the topicits above a message the button that says: report

[champagne 0]

It's funny that our country doesn't really have a word explanation for "Spam".
Usually, this word appears in the mailbox.
I didn't see it on any other place, at least, I didn't.

People who don't know what spam is could check this out.
The following website actually gives me a image about what this is:
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/spam.html

[Shackman 0]

Good going Spectre!I was also hoping for something like that to be put up to clafiry what spam exactly is. I would like to give my 2 cents on spam.People may argue that what we regard as 'spam' is a form of relaxation for them. Now that we have clarified what spam exactly is, please do follow the guidelines.Spam is called 'spam' because it is something that nobody wants, is abundant and useless. Now you won't like the forum to be a IRC chatlog right? With 'lol' as one post and 'yeah, that's right. I agree with you' as a reply, the forum is getting nowhere. If this wa the case, why even post to get hosting? Why not just get it immediately?Basically the posting is to test your sincerity. Xisto will always be here, it won't run away or anything so take your time to post. Its a test of patience and sincerity. If you can't pass that, forget about we giving you our dedication and service.Anyway, most of the replies here are spam. I'll lock this up and put it as a sticky.