No matter what I do, I always seem to get my ads taken down in pretty short order. I am sure it is my competition doing this. I won't play that game and flag anybody elses' ad, but has anyone found a solution for this problem? Or am I the only one?
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No matter what I do, I always seem to get my ads taken down in pretty short order. I am sure it is my competition doing this. I won't play that game and flag anybody elses' ad, but has anyone found a solution for this problem? Or am I the only one?
post in wierd sections of craigslist it might not get you to the exact audience you want but at least people are seeing it and your not getting flagged
Happened to me too, My trick is persistance. I found out that in my area, it was my competitors flagging me for removal
I've had this happen on Kijiji. Said my adds were not following policy I filed a complaint with Kijiji have not had a problem sense
i've found time of day you start the ad makes a difference too. Later at night i guess more people are drunk or something, but early morning and daytime they're more layed back, and less likely to flag
I dont mind when people flag my posts....I just re post it and its back on top right where I want it.....I get upset when people are not flagging it and it ends up on the bottom of the page or worse...on the 2ed page.
it happens to me constantly, it is as* hole compatition. that is one of the big pit falls of C list.
Why is it a pit fall? they flag yours...you post on top of there's.....people call you first and call him last...that sounds like a great thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddude
Burly, I can tell you that ads from businesses do not last long on Craigslist. Some people do not like the idea of Craigslist becoming too "commercial" and they will flag the post. Posting in more than a few sections will also get them flagged really fast.
I would not automatically suspect your competition. It is pretty hard for one person to get an ad flagged that fast.
I would recommend leaving your company name out of the title of your ad, that will get you flagged right away.
With windows its not so hard....now I use Ubuntu 98% of the time..but its something like thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Kris Kringle
in cmd
ipconfig /all
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /all
Now...I would not say you should go and mess with people as that's just wrong...but at the same time its best to change your IP address every now and then.
All the time if I put it in items wanted or anywhere but services or small biz ads. In the wanted section sometimes I get hits before it is flagged.I have yet to get any calls advertising in devices or biz ads. There rules say soothing about buying thru items wanted.I will never know who or were the flags come from.
i use 2 different accounts with slightly different ads. When one gets flagged i just swap it out and keep rotating them
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Originally Posted by easyrecycle
Flagging takes into account your WAN ip not your desktop IP.
Your WAN ip rarely if ever changes. It is assigned by DHCP but it is not uncommon for you to have the same IP for several months.
You can not flag a single add more than once from a single IP.
if you want to know what your WAN ip is go to www.whatsmyip.org that will show you your internet facing IP address.
I love it when people complain about their ad's getting flagged. 1, it's a good thing as posted above. And 2, if it pissed you off THAT much, maybe its a sign that you should start advertising elsewhere, instead of taking the easy way out.
Trust me, theirs ALOT more to this industry than just craigslist. Once people realize this, people will make more money.
Or you can just take the easy route and let the REAL scrappers make money. That's good too.
Actually, as it happens, I know who is doing it. He happens to be enough of a computer genius to be able to flag from multiple ISP's so it looks like multiple people are flagging me. He does it to all of the other competition too. He carries his laptop in his truck with him and flags other ads within minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by AuburnEwaste
You would think someone with his abiliities would find another way to make money.
"Sigh." If only he used his powers for good instead of evil...
I am hardly someone who advertises only on CL. Just thought I'd get some input on a problem I've been having. That Is what this forum is for, isn't it? :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
Do the steps I showed then look at the website and you will see that the IP has changed unless you are on a static there is another step you have to follow to make the ip address you have time out and renew.Quote:
Originally Posted by drozenski
What you are doing on a command line is telling your computer and cable modem to release said IP from the DHCP server if you renew it right after and do not give it some time for it to fully time out it may not change. The ipconfig /all command before and after will show you that your ip has changed. One thing to look into for sure is if you are on dynamic or static....I would never want static your always best using dynamic and if you need a static for a website or something else you can use a 3ed part DHCP system you give you a static on your dynamic with a simple setup (your computer will talk with said DHCP server and relay the new ip address when ever it changes updating the system but you get to keep the same ip on the DHCP side......kinda like a website name and its ip address....all websites have there own ip address...this address in some cases is NOT the same as the server ip address but works fine as they stay updated in DHCP.)
Now...it comes to computers I know a thing or two =) But I will stop explaining it as this is a scrap forum not a computer nerd forum...its just best to do that from time to time to chnage your ip.
for those on static...do the ipconfig /release and right after unplug your modem for 4 or so hours (over night is best) plug it back in and you should have a brand new ip address from the DHCP server as the ip address you had timed out and you where giving a new one.
You condescending types want to explain further your thoughts on better places to advertise?
Or just shrug off those who use CL?
I've learned quite a bit from this site but, the nose in the air, know-it-allness really bothers me.
Say something useful or keep your smug statements to yourselves.
Jeesh.
Not speaking to anyone in particular BTW.
I post in Services and haven't been flagged. When I post elsewhere I get flagged. Hard to say if I am getting calls from Services, or if many are looking at it. Maybe I should put a hit counter in there.
I post in wanted as often as I can refresh. I have been removed twice in a couple months, so not too bad. I might need to hit the services section in addition. Thanks for the info.
It's called a thick skin, get it.
I wasnt calling out, or demeaning anyone. I was just saying it's funny when people get mad about it, when their are other alternatives.
I too post on CL often. It definitely is a great resource. But i dont rely on it.
What section of services do you post in?
Personals......hehe ;-)
in addition they should demand a refund since their ad got pulled. Oh, wait...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
Something for nothing, then complain about it. That's the problem with the world, people complain first, without thinking it through.
2 scrappers 1 cup.....
wait....
Two men enter, one man leaves...
Oh wait, should that be on the VHS thread?
You get what you pay for
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Originally Posted by parrothead
LOL!! Didn't see that one coming, Hoss. Good one!!! LOLOLOLOL!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
Look at this craigslist add... http://tucson.craigslist.org/wan/2889809741.html
I was tempted to Flag it ...
It's flagged. What did I miss?
Rant of how after letting a scrapper have some things a few days later some stuff was stolen and it just had to be the scrapper. So from this day forward everyone please flag all scrappers to keep everyone safe from the scrappers.Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper
Here it is. They put it back...
before you call the scrap guys better read this
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Date: 2012-03-07, 12:54PM MST
Reply to: see below [Errors when replying to ads?]
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You have seen time from time about all these scrap guys ripping you off. Well it's true. If you want your stuff stolen then please feel free to call any one of these scum bugs.
Last year I called one of these dirt bags and he came out and was very nice. I told him just take that pile there and he did and left. 3 days later I had about 1000.00
dollars worth of yard stuff take out of my back yard. I had this stuff for a very long time and now it's gone. 3 of these glass piece belonged to my dead mother and now it's gone.
I can't prove that this jerk took my stuff but I'm 98% sure that he did. I'm asking everyone of you out there to flag everyone of these scrap guys on Craiglist. If you have some scrap to donate please look in the phone book under scrap and I'm sure you will find someone bonded and insured that will take your stuff for free.
This crap has been going on long enough and it's time to flag these jerks and never welcome them back. Who knows you might call and they come out and sure enough
they come back while your not home but your kids are. Just think about the dreams your kids will have from now on. Is it worth it? I don't think so. So lets stop this crap now.. PLEASE FLAG ALL SCRAP PEOPLE AND PROTECT YOUR STUFF AND YOUR FAMILY, NO ONE ELSE WILL. Thank you and God Bless
Nice.
I've met some scumbag scrappers in my time.
I've also met some good friends on CL.
I started advertising on Craigslist again just for the hell of it yesterday.
Might bring in some extra income.
When it was all I had I kept posting, no matter the flagging.
Craigslist definitely has its quirks and oddballs that come with it, also a source of cheap entertainment at times. You simply can't beat the price...bottom line.
That's just wrong bro! Lol...... How many nickels are in there? tune in to find out!.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
Well of course the scrapper took it. Just like the guy I sold a set of tires to and then about a week later another set I had for sale were stolen.
Or...some one was passing by and saw them. Gonna go with that one. No loss though. Made enough money off the car they came from. Still hate thieves though. That will never change.