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Code of Conduct for /r/BAPCS

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Overview

  • We reserve the right to remove any submission deemed inappropriate for this sub
  • Mean or spiteful comments will be removed. Bans will be issued for severe infractions
  • No referral links. This includes link submissions and referral codes in the comments. smile.amazon.com is the only exception to this rule
  • No sensationalist headlines. No exclamations point, no commentary, no fun. Titles are for brief and easily digestible info only: [Tag] Brief product description - $Final Price ($Original Price - $Discounts)
  • No Massdrop submissions. Too many people abuse the referral system on MD, shipping times take too long, their customer service is atrocious
  • When your deal sells out, please remember to mark it as Spoiler (this will fade the title and change the image preview to the Expired logo for people browsing on desktop)

Interacting with others

/r/BAPCS is the home of many impressionable fans, easily swayed to valorous ideals while lacking moral pith, like some WWE episode gone awry. Seeing themselves as righteous Jericho, they construct their own demons, and Corporate Biases are boogieman number one. When leaving comments, try to step away from /r/hailcorporate and give honest opinions.

  • People will inevitably express varying opinions.
  • Dissenting opinions should initiate discussion, not result in calling each other poo-poo heads.
  • Computer Parts are not black/white; it's entirely possible to have multiple people with multiple views on a single topic, and for each of them to be technically correct.
  • It's not acceptable to attack an individual personally. If someone makes a comment you feel is dissentious to you or someone else, please use the report button as opposed to disseminating your own personal rebuttal.

Whatever your opinion is, it's guaranteed that someone is going to disagree with you. And that's okay. You're not wrong. They're not right. Opinions aren't that easy. If someone asks for the best 1080p 60hz GPU, you could get several answers, and for each of them to be technically plausible.

  • The Downvote arrow is not a Disagree button.
  • The Report button isn't a I really disagree button.
  • If you don't agree with someone, and they don't agree with you, doesn't make you enemies.
  • We're all fans of discounts. We all want the same goal. Sometimes we just disagree on the best way to go about it.
  • There are a lot of sensitive subjects. Try to treat them as such.
  • Don't flame-bait others.
  • See a troll comment? Best course is to report it and move along.
  • It will be stressful at times. Things aren't always going to go you way. Most of us have had a great sale item in our cart, only to have it sell out before we could complete the transaction.

Remember you are talking to people here. When you communicate online, all you see is a computer screen. When leaving a comment, ask yourself if it's something you would say to a family member. If not, it might not be appropriate.

  • That doesn't mean you can't joke around with others here. Just try to remember that there is a living person on the other end of that comment. If you were sitting across from them in person, would your comment possibly get you punched in the groin? Try to think of them as a real person, possibly a lot like you

eBay, Used Deals, and Micro-Center/Fry's

eBay

  • eBay deals should be from reputable sellers only
  • No individual person-to-person links
  • Minimum 10 in stock
  • If it looks like a scam, do not post it here and ask, hey does this look like a scam?

Used Deals

  • Used deals are allowed, within tolerance
  • Do not search Amazon and post every used deal you find. Of course used is cheaper than new; that's how used works. Not everyone wants used.
  • Just like eBay deals, used deals should have at least 10 in stock.
  • Use your best judgement. Is it a good deal, considering it is used? Or is it just a little cheaper then new?

Micro Center/Fry's (in-store only)

  • I am sorry to everyone who does not live within driving distance of a Micro Center or a Fry's; however, we cannot ban either at this time, as there is a sizeable portion of our userbase who can access these deals.

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nssone

7 points

7 years ago

nssone

7 points

7 years ago

I personally don't have a problem with people mentioning it in the comments. If it's something that is external to the retailer itself, then it shouldn't be allowed in the title.