Spam in PM system

Al Ray · 06-28-2007, 08:21 PM

Painthappy and/or Moderators

I recived this message in my inbox today

Quote:

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hey people this is your chance to become a dealer and buy direct from the manufacture of the Dynasty paint. ask them how to become a dealer with special pricing.

Remember this is the paint Dynasty shoots for the last 5 years...why not you and your friends !
easy way to make xtra money
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I responded with this

Quote:

The MCarter Brown PM system is for PERSONAL communication only. It is not for ADS.. In the future please do not use the system in this manner. I do not appreciate recving this kind of junk in my inbox.

I have withheld the members name in this post. I will however PM and/or email it to you if you would like ( Or feel free just to go in my PMs and get it, Subject Line "paint" (The system is your anyways, so not like you need permission

just saying) I dont know if the members account was hijacked of what but either way its a bit upsetting to get an informal ad in my inbox. To be honest Ive been working outside all day (in 100 plus degrees) so I may be making a big deal out of nothing

Alvin

EDIT, After thinking a bit, and knowing how I can get after a day working in the heat, I relise my post was a bit "blunt" sounding, please do not mistake this for any sort of anger towards this site and its staff, Im just tired and hot. Thanks again Al

russc · 06-28-2007, 08:33 PM

I'd be a little annoyed if people started using the PM system for an ad campaign.

aaronlecain · 06-28-2007, 08:58 PM

I recieved the same message I just ignored it.

Painthappy · 06-28-2007, 09:35 PM

This is not good. Please report the offender to the proper authorities. PM's are not for spamming members.

Edit: And no, I can not read your PM's. I've set it up so you actually can't on our system. They are encrypted on the database end.

Thank you.

Carter

Al Ray · 06-28-2007, 11:00 PM

PMed you the members name/profile who sent the PM. After looking at the profile it may be a fake, bithday of 1939?

06-28-2007, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	I'd be a little annoyed if people started using the PM system for an ad campaign. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

06-28-2007, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	This is not good. Please report the offender to the proper authorities. PM's are not for spamming members. Edit: And no, I can not read your PM's. I've set it up so you actually can't on our system. They are encrypted on the database end. Thank you. Carter __________________ Focal point of a distant gaze MCB Rules - Please Read them MySpace.com/painthappy - MySpace Blog PM me or Email me if you have tips, paintball news, or press releases.

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06-28-2007, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
aaronlecain MCB Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belmont NH	I recieved the same message I just ignored it.

06-28-2007, 11:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Al Ray GWC Lifetime Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado	PMed you the members name/profile who sent the PM. After looking at the profile it may be a fake, bithday of 1939?