New Rule "Don't apply for the same invite on numerous threads"

[Enigma78]

Not sure about whether this is a current rule, as I am seeing this all over the site. I have as of late been spending a lot of time looking in the chopping block section, as well as watching a lot of new users (and somewhat new users).

One thing I have noticed quite often is that a lot of users are hitting numerous threads asking for an invite to the same tracker. Granted I can understand the impatience one acquires from waiting, however this is causing a lot of confusion and wasting of time as some of us are placing the users on the block for "dupe account" attempts.

Simply put if you apply for lets say IPT on a thread you should wait until the inviter has had the chance to respond to whether he/she will give you the invite. Now granted I can understand in some situations you may apply for an invite and are looked over by accident, or the inviter hasn't logged in for a few days or so, so you would then want to attempt to receive the invite elsewhere.

Obviously we would all do such, however I think it should then be made a requirement that we return to the first attempt at gaining the invite and edit it out by simply saying something like "Sorry I have applied for this invite elsewhere."

Ultimately I believe this will eliminate the confusion caused that ends up placing a lot of users on the block as well as reduce the amount of "dupe account attempts" seen on the block. Not saying all of these are mistakes.

"Patience is a Virtue" however sometimes we forget to let the inviters know that we have applied elsewhere and or have already been given the invite from another user.

I believe this rule could be very helpful to us all, and to those who break it an infraction could await you.

[Mercer]

Sounds like a good idea.

But, I think if this was to be enforced. The original poster would also have to post if they are declining your request for an invite. A lot of the time (nearly all of the time) they'll just ignore post's they do not feel worthy of an invite.

[Enigma78]

Sounds like a good idea.

But, I think if this was to be enforced. The original poster would also have to post if they are declining your request for an invite. A lot of the time (nearly all of the time) they'll just ignore post's they do not feel worthy of an invite.

Valid point to be honest, however I think the inviter should let the requester know out of respect. It takes literally a few seconds to type "I'm sorry X user I have decided not to give you the invite." and if they wish they can take a few more seconds and explain why (not that we have to mind you).

Also if the inviter doesn't say anything after a few days we then should encourage the requesters to edit there post as mentioned previously and then move on to the next inviter who has the invite they seek.

*Edit*

Here is an example (sorry geza using you as the example lol).

Here in these two thread:

http://www.torrent-invites.com/low-l...-giveaway.html

http://www.torrent-invites.com/low-l...xbitgamer.html

geza has asked in both for an invite to BG. Now it is clear to see that in steve_va1's thread that geza received the invite. Now if l1lLuke logs in and sees that geza has asked for an invite he can see that steve_va1 has already given geza one thus casuing a bit of confusion to which geza could be placed on the block.

Not saying it would happen as I am sure l1lLuke would look into this, however it could happen. In all honesty now geza should edit his post in l1lLuke thread letting him know that he has received the invite elsewhere which he should do and would be required more so to do with this rule in place.

If this was made a rule geza would have only applied to one thread initially and had he not received the invite he could then edit the initial attempt and apply elsewhere.

[Epxion]

I've always considered this to be a common sense rule, however I believe people should be allowed to re-apply somewhere else but ONLY if it has been like a week since the OP last replied. I think people should be patient but it should also be the OPs responsibility to monitor their GAs for new applicants once in a while.

Sounds like a good idea.

But, I think if this was to be enforced. The original poster would also have to post if they are declining your request for an invite. A lot of the time (nearly all of the time) they'll just ignore post's they do not feel worthy of an invite.

I agree with this.

[Enigma78]

I've always considered this to be a common sense rule, however I believe people should be allowed to re-apply somewhere else but ONLY if it has been like a week since the OP last replied. I think people should be patient but it should also be the OPs responsibility to monitor their GAs for new applicants once in a while.



I agree with this.

Agreed 100% however we both know that not every inviter does such. Hell I am sure we are all guilty in some form when it comes to this. Let's face it it can be a pain to constantly check every one who applies. Although I can speak for myself and say I do now, in all honesty when I first started out here I did not always check into the appliers.

And again patient is a virtue, however sometimes we let our impatient get the best of us.

[svinter6]

great suggestion. it can be a real mess when you send someone invitation, and he says that he got it in other thread.

[TankGirl]

To be honest I dont think it matters what rule you put in place, it all comes down to the person accepting the invite. Think about it, you send a pm asking if they still need the invite and could you have their email addy - They say "yes", provide said details and then activate the invite - if they have already recieved an invite elsewhere they have just broken the rules.

The person giving should make sure that the recipient still requires the invite before giving it and of course do their own checks. The recipient should be honest and if the invite is no longer required, decline the offer.

[Enigma78]

To be honest I dont think it matters what rule you put in place, it all comes down to the person accepting the invite. Think about it, you send a pm asking if they still need the invite and could you have their email addy - They say "yes", provide said details and then activate the invite - if they have already recieved an invite elsewhere they have just broken the rules.

The person giving should make sure that the recipient still requires the invite before giving it and of course do their own checks. The recipient should be honest and if the invite is no longer required, decline the offer.

Again a valid point, however I must say this is not the case every time unfortunately. Not everyone takes the time to check even though they should. Setting this up would be little to no hassle in doing plus it would make it easier on the giver in my opinion (less time needed to verify and such). It can be time consuming going through 100s of posts in some cases.

I have seen in a few threads where someone applies for an invite and then forgets to inform the other givers of doing so. It's an honest mistake I am sure.

Also on some of the "dupe account attempts" some givers have brought forth a user for these attempts after they send one out or attempt to send one out only to be given the message "This email address is already in use."

This thread is one such instance that fits to a point to my suggestion:

http://www.torrent-invites.com/proce...e-invites.html

This would just lessen such instances as well as (hopefully) encourage givers to take the time to kindly let people know if they will get an invite or not.

At the very least I would hope this suggestion gets people to see that at the very least they need to be more conscientious of there actions, and make sure that they inform others when they do receive the invite elsewhere so they do not waste any givers time.

Also if someone is going to break the rules and attempt multiple accounts they will do so regardless anyways. Of course they will be caught and dealt with accordingly.

[hummingbird]

I agree with TankGirl in the end it is the person that is accepting the invite that decides whether they want to follow the rules or break them. Now also when the inviter is writing up their giveaway they can also specify in their requirements that they have to either say they have applied to more than one thread for the same invite, or to list other places where they have applied to for this same invite at the same time. See I don't think we can limit anyone how many times they apply because they just want to be able to get their invite.

It is the responsibility of the receiver to be honest and say whether or not they legitimately still want/need the invite.

It is also the responsibility of the inviter to do a little homework. If your invites matter that much to people then look at the other persons information. You can see their profiles, you can see all the post that they have made, also all the threads they have created, along with their Igivers.

People that post others on the chopping block do their homework to find the evidence needed against the person. I have seen many people do research before they hand the winner the invite. Again you value your invites then it won't hurt to do a little extra work.

[bijoy]

+1 for this idea.
But the problem is if anyone gives some wrong code or something like that to the person applying for the invite, he/she is screwed..