Deals Posted by Different Usernames

Yep , probably the same ones that I and a few others noticed . Of course it may just be that 2300 is the time the Select Fashion daily deals email goes out . But has stuck out like a sore thumb to me recently . Especially when at the end of April all 3 posted 3 New Look deals on the same days .

I think Golfforall has more sense than to name and shame anyone without absolute proof, there were, and probably still are, numerous "multiple name users" not all are easily detectable (so little point reporting) one I suspected admitted to using his neighbour's wi-fi (without their permission) would be extremely difficult to "nail" if he used different appliances. He seems to have disappeared now though, I can only guess his neighbours strengthened their wi-fi security, although the other name I suspect he used is still around.

davidstockport My point was - that even by mentioning the brand that the deals were being shared from the member/s were, in fact, identifiable. This site has 1.8M plus active members but not everyone gets involved in the chat section but scan through regularly. Although I don't believe in naming and shaming I certainly wouldn't want any multiples to be forewarned that they'd been bubbled.

sunny101 I believe we have had this conversation before ? Perhaps a gentle nudge (that they have been rumbled) is just as effective at preventing misuse of the site than more draconian measures ?

To be fair it is more likely that they do not "use" the site apart from logging in for 5 minutes daily to click and paste their 3 a day so will not even see this conversation .

Golfforall I disagree with a gentle warning as these cheats are resourceful and I'd much rather they just be monitored until they claim their next 'reward' then get stripped of accumulated points, if not banned.

Unfortunately it seems that previously banned members are welcomed back here with open arms, I am sure LD is aware by now that he is back with his third account, pretending to be female again, but they won't do anything until he breaks any of the guidelines...

sunshinemum I'm not sure that they notice these things as we do as they probably don't monitor the postings, and especially the comps, that closely, unless they are entering them themselves which is when it becomes so obvious.

tumblespots I am not sure if kikogpe is still moderating comps but if yes, then he must have noticed it by now, but you're right we spot these things as we activately post comps and freebies...

sunshinemum Perhaps they will read this post?

tumblespots once they read it, I bet they will lock the chat post and advise us to use the Contact form

sunshinemum Yes, I agree, although they wanted to know what was happening they could ask privately who it is?!

tumblespots It's pretty clear from the comments I leave under his posts, I call him by his proper name And all my comments are checked by LD team due to my conflict with Jasmine...

sunshinemum Perhaps they will 'take note' and work out who it is then.....

sunshinemum Well you and I know all the conversations here are monitored, they can see original conversations and adjustments, they are well aware of what is going on and choose to let things ride it seems, but why bother to ban people and close their accounts in the first place, these people obviously haven't done anything that bad to get banned because really, they are just welcomed back and given extra points to carry on as if nothing has happened, they are sticking 2 fingers up at LDs and getting away with it, and the constant re-posting of old freebies is doing my head in to be quite honest!! x

JoTarpley Surprisingly the "multis " I mentioned in an oblique way in my post are now no longer members . I'm sure that all we have to do is to bring these abuses up in a roundabout way (without directly naming names ) and the LD team will act . After all it is surely not in the site's interests to have folks abusing the ethos of the site ?

Perhaps members of the team should spot this abuse before myself , act and publicise the fact to deter the many abusers we sadly have on this site ?

I think ,as normal users , it is hard if not impossible to "prove " some usernames are multis . However those of us who use the site properly are in effect the "eyes and ears " of Latest Deals and probably spot fishy things that the LD staff miss due to the sheer volume on the site .

I have used "Contact " in the past to report suspicious activity but received no acknowledgement . Some of the usernames appear to have ceased posting , others are still gaily carrying on .

All we can do is flag up "instances " (without naming of course) then the LD team , who have the members details and the relevant technology , can investigate .

Golfforall Thanks for reply I used to send messages on contact us now I learn few things here and I store all information and send them regularly in user might noticed something been removed one day LD will see true faces as well hopefully

I must admit that was one of the funniest things ever on LDs sunshinemum, I was crying for days with that one, here's to many more like that I hope!!! x

JoTarpley I know which one you're talking about, that was hilarious but there was also another one recently, on a free beauty panel, I have sent you a link, it was quite a big mistake x

sunshinemum Yes I saw that one at the time I remember but I was too shocked to comment and thought I was seeing things thanks for the reminder, it's made my day! x

Kelsey Thanks I already sent in and more in future hopefully with proof

Totally agree , I have become really demotivated in posting "Deals" as so many members post 3 non deals a day (normally Amazon , Clothing chain sales etc ) where everything is always on "offer ".

Unfortunately this also means that a deal will only be noticeable (on the "new" page ) for 15 minutes before it disappears into the abyss of the myriad of "non deals" never to see the light of day again .

Maybe from 20 odd deals a fortnight I'm down to 1 or 2 , What's the point of spending time finding and posting "real deals " (I type them all out , I don't click and paste ) when they are rarely seen for more than 10 minutes .

Imnotcheap That one is churned out regularly, once a month, and really annoying, especially as the postage is £4

sunny101 I hate it when p&p is more than item

Imnotcheap As always with on line shopping it's the total cost we should be looking at . I love gardening and nearly always there is £6.99 P&P to add - a fact rarely mentioned by Posters .When I post a Gardening deal I always point out the P&P and advise members that the deal is only really worthwhile if they are buying £20 + worth of other stuff in the same order .

Trouble is ,in this "click and paste" world few posters have the time to assist other members in this way (or perhaps care not to ?)

Imnotcheap This really is becoming a joke! Someone has just posted the deal again - I'd love to know how this could ever be considered a good deal. 19p for the paper umbrellas and £3.95 for delivery.

Self promotion from brands is not accepted on Latest Deals and any accounts found doing so will be banned.

If you spot an account which may be doing it, you may use the report function to say so and we will review.

Thanks

Tom I might add I've noticed that most accounts that are created for self promotion are often (but not always) accounts created a very short time before the self promotion starts. I've also noticed that those accounts don't usually last too long.

Hey, as Kelsey said above if you spot any accounts you feel may be duplicates of another you are welcome to contact us and we will review.

We have automated systems which prevent many duplicate account attempts, and manual processes we follow to review and ban any duplicate accounts we find.

We rely a lot on community self-policing, so if you do spot something, please do say via the contact form.