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Has anyone else noticed dealswitch spamming the same 'deals' repeatedly?

Nov 22, 2012 2:32 AM

Sheesh, at least expire them if you're going to post them day after day.

http://deals.woot.com/deals/users/dealswitch

stile99 stile99

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Let's ask @jumbowoot how this company manages to post so many deals in a day that don't get collapsed.

Seems to me they're posting half their inventory here.

magic cave magic cave
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@magic cave: if you go through the fresh tab to their deal from today, they are collapsed (page 5). Doesn't look like anything different from some of the others; they post about 2 x day.

Can't say it's anything I'm interested in, but it seems to follow the letter of the rules. If only there were a FAQ we could refer to...

okham okham
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@okham: I am inclined to agree with you....I checked their postings and didn't see anything drastically different than some other frequent posters who I won't name (not ocheri). I am sure that you know the few who post, expire then re-post.....that really bugs me for some reason.

jsimsace jsimsace
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That is my point though...they are not expiring them.

stile99 stile99
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I see your point now. I tattled one of the older ones, but sadly that's all we can do from our standpoint. Tattle away!

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