New Sta.rtup.biz Anti Spam Rules

So you're ready to start interacting with the other members of sup.biz?

Before you begin doing so you first need to read all the rules we share here on this post. Failure to abide by them can and will result in you being banned from the network. We exercise extreme diligence in the policing of the network so please don't try try us on this.

Free Members

1) No posting of any links whatsoever on the comment walls of the other members or on any post or thread you create on the forum. This also includes sharing links back to your profile, forum threads and blog posts too.

In the past our network had been deluged by spammers and we put this policy in place to nip it in the bud once and for all. So adhering to these rules will make everyone's experience here a more rewarding one to say the least.

Free Sta.rtup.biz Advertising Club Members

Because we do not want to totally eradicate the posting of internal links here at Sta.rtup.biz we have instituted the Free Sta.rtup.biz Advertising Club.

Members of the Free Sta.rtup.biz Advertising Club are allowed to post links to their profile, forum threads and blog posts when they communicate with other members. These internal links may be placed: 1) anywhere on the welcome messages they post on new members pages, 2) as signature links on the posts they make on any of the forums.

Diamond Membership

1) Diamond members are allowed to post one outside link to their website in their signature file.
2) Diamond member are also allowed to post one outside link in the body of the message they post on the comment walls of the other members.
3) Diamond members are also allowed to post a link to their website on their signature file on posts they make on the forum.

For additional tips on how to grow your business here on Sup.biz you can check out the following forum post : Social Networking Customer Acquisition 101

If you have any questions whatsoever just post them below!

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Crenshaw, C. Ht. on October 18, 2009 at 11:13am: Looks like I'm going to have to budget for Gold Membership. I had been posting the link to my website under my signature. I apologize.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Ida on October 18, 2009 at 4:46pm: The rules sound pretty basic & realistic, yet so many people don't know them or care what they are.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tabitha Vinson on October 19, 2009 at 2:59am: Matt, thanks letting me know about the rules of this network. I agree it needs to be less spam and more genuine "networking."; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ken Harthun on October 19, 2009 at 8:46am: I'm very happy to see these rules implemented. I realize that most people don't know any better and just start posting links everywhere, but as we all know, that turns most people off.

I'll be budgeting for upgraded membership.

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Bennett on October 19, 2009 at 10:50am: Thanks for letting me know this.....I had no idea. Again, you have been most helpful. Have a good week....

Take Care,
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Permalink Reply by Richard Durkee on October 19, 2009 at 11:45am: Thanks, for the heads up on the rules.

I think I'm guilty of breaking that one a while back.

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Permalink Reply by charmaine diaz on October 19, 2009 at 6:06pm: Thank you Matt this is great just a little difficult to get use to after such a long streach working differentl;y
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Permalink Reply by Matt LaClear on October 19, 2009 at 7:15pm: Charmaine...trust me it is very possible (if not probable!) to build a thriving network without posting unapproved ads on the comment walls of the other members. For starters I suggest you read the posts at http://sta.rtup.biz/forum/topics/tips-and-tricks-to-putting-an and http://sta.rtup.biz/forum/topics/social-networking-customer . That should get you going on the right track promoting your business. If you have questions after reading them make sure to post them on the threads! We're here to help you become more successful!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Laila on October 19, 2009 at 7:05pm: I just want to clarify something...if my longtime friend on the network asks me for a link, I can't give it to him?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt LaClear on October 19, 2009 at 7:10pm: Just send it to them via sup.biz email system Laila. Make sure you have their permission first though. We really are cracking down on all forms of spam on the network. Our goal is to make this a spam free environment where our members can congregate and share ideas and network with one another.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Laila on October 20, 2009 at 12:13pm: Well that is great to hear! I'm afraid that I had started to use this forum more for a laugh when my group needed examples of spam in the worst form than a place to network...When I have to delete almost ALL the comments on my page because they are obviously not at ALL interested in Social Networking, but really want to advertise to everyone who stops by my page, it is time to spend less time in a forum.

I am glad that there is going to be a stricter approach to links and spammers because I have met a FEW good people on this forum, and when I have time to wade through the self-serving posts, there are some good blogs.

Now, is having a non-linked siggy okay? And I assume that linking to my blog on my Sta.rtUp homepage is still ok?

Also, is there a way (and I mean an easy way LOL) to report violators? I usually just delete spammy comments, and sometimes comment on their page, but it would be better to just be able to click "report" and have you deal with them, so I don't get in trouble for fighting a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. ;); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt LaClear on October 20, 2009 at 1:32pm: Glad you like the changes Laila. If you ever need to report someone just click the "Report Spam and Scams" link at the bottom of every page. If all the members are diligent and report abuse incidences we can virtually eliminate spam on this network almost instantaneously.; ▶ Reply to This