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Classifieds Changes and Verification
After much discussion, it has been decided that some changes need to be made. Nothing is set in stone and nothing is final as of right now. However, one thing remains a constant, POTV wants to make sure our members are as safe as can be when it comes to the online transactions that you perform through our site. While we do not offer any guarantees and the Classifieds have always been a "BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK AREA", POTV can take preventative measures to make scams and fraudulent activity less likely.
We will be implementing a "Verified Member" process and the classifieds/group buys will become Verified Member ONLY, as of the 28th of April 2014
We have consulted with @j0ker from The Electronic Cigarette Forum, who is an Admin there and the person in charge of their classifieds/verified status. j0ker has been very kind in helping us get a step up into the Verification process and we now feel confident that we have achieved an acceptable process that will add an extra layer of protection to your transactions through the classifieds by removing anonymity. POTV is extremely thankful for ECF helping guide us in making POTV a better and safer forum for you.
Along with the classifieds moving to a Verified Member Only section on the forum, we will be implementing a new classifieds system which will replace the current forum based system. This is still in the testing phase. However, we have decided to implement the verification process and invite a larger portion of our members to come test them with the current testing group. Many thanks to our current testing group, as they have found and identified several major bugs which have resulted in the developers acting quickly to address them. There are still some minor issues, but we will need to make the testing go live with a larger group of testers, to work out the remaining bugs/errors in order to present it for implementation to the entire member base. We want to make sure that it will work first
The new classifieds system will offer sellers an Ebay style buy/sell experience, with Buy It Now, Auction, and Wanted Listings. Auctions also have a Digital option, so it will be a great way for members to raise funds for Charity events.
So what do you need to do to get verified? Everything you need to know, starts HERE. There are 4 sections that members must read through before requesting a Verified Status. Once you are verified, you will have access to the BETA TESTING of the New Classifieds. You do not have to participate in the beta testing, but the forum based classies will move to being verified member only.
Please direct all inquiries about getting Verified to the Helpdesk by creating a new support ticket. Please read through the Verified Member process before submitting a ticket.
MOD MAKER TITLE CHANGES
The definition of Mod Maker has become somewhat blurred over the past year or so, and has come to mean “anyone who makes a mod”. Unfortunately, this was never the intended application of the title. The position of “Mod Maker” is similar to that of “Vendor”, and rules governing posting on the forum etc. are also similar.
Therefore, as the forum continues to grow, a decision has been made to create a clear definition of “Mod Maker” and is given to assist members before they apply for Mod Maker status.
We have changed the guidelines to obtaining a Mod Maker Title
The complete changes can be found HERE. We acknowledge that there are those members currently listed as Mod Makers who will feel aggrieved at losing their title, as they are, quite rightly, proud of their achievement. Unfortunately, if you currently hold a Mod Maker Title, you will have to reapply for a title and verification which can be done by following the link. This change will take effect immediately.
REVIEWER TITLE CHANGES
Requests for a Reviewer Title will now be assessed on an individual basis per request. Members of POTV do not need a Reviewer Title in order to post Reviews. However, just as with the Mod Maker title, the purpose of the title has become blurred. Please see the full list of changes HERE.
Please direct all inquiries about title changes to the Helpdesk by creating a new support ticket.
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