Non-members selling in the JY

[Lost in Trek]

I've seen posts from time to time in which a member attempts to sell something on behalf of a non-member. Sometimes asking those interested to contact the non-member directly concerning the sale.

My concern is this seems to bypass the purpose of the JY, a place for members to buy/sell/trade. If the buyer encounters a problem is the RPF member who made the listing culpable? What methods do the Mods have to put pressure on a non-member to correct a problem. It's not like the seller can be banned.

This is in the COC "Members may not post items for sale or coordinate sales made by non-RPF members. "

Is this policy enforced?

 

[Montagar]

If you see something like that in the JY you should click the

icon (left side of the screen, under the members avatar) to report it to one of the mods.

I know the mods have mentioned a few times that they don't view every thread and that they would appreciate it if members would report posts that are contrary to the CoC.

So that's what I would do.

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

More people have to recognize the report post button is not just there for decoration.

 

[defstartrooper]

More people have to recognize the report post button is not just there for decoration.

I bet a lot don't even know the report button is there it's not exactly obvious it's just a small icon with no description.

 

[mudshark]

I bet a lot don't even know the report button is there it's not exactly obvious it's just a small icon with no description.

Though if you run your mouse pointer over it, you do get a tooltip reading "Report Post".

 

[defstartrooper]

Though if you run your mouse pointer over it, you do get a tooltip reading "Report Post".

Yeah im sure a lot don't roll there mouse over every icon on the board either a simple text link would be better.

 

[Rylo]

This "rogue seller" thing is becoming more and more popular it seems.

I agree. It rather defeats the purpose of the junkyard rules.

You simply can't govern a non-member. If they want to offer product here they can go through the motions like everyone else had to. They shouldn't be able to lean on an established member.

I'm sure the first thing that member would do should there be a problem is scream, "I was just the messenger!"

I've seen posts from time to time in which a member attempts to sell something on behalf of a non-member. Sometimes asking those interested to contact the non-member directly concerning the sale.

My concern is this seems to bypass the purpose of the JY, a place for members to buy/sell/trade. If the buyer encounters a problem is the RPF member who made the listing culpable? What methods do the Mods have to put pressure on a non-member to correct a problem. It's not like the seller can be banned.

This is in the COC "Members may not post items for sale or coordinate sales made by non-RPF members. "

Is this policy enforced?