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How do you deal with a helpful spammer?

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-I noticed recently that a particular user (Kaye - @ ets) is always linking parts from eTradeSupply in his/her answers. Otherwise, the user is helpful and respectful, even if the answers aren't always "great". Then it hit me, they work for eTradeSupply!
+@mayer @oldturkey03 @danj
-I slotted a few answers for moderation but this might be a heavy handed approach. That said, they might only be "helping" in order to plug eTradeSupply. I don't have anything against eTrade. I just think it "not quite right" to plug their products here on a consistent and regular basis. They just need to set up their own fixit site IMO if they want that benefit.
+I noticed recently that a particular user (Kaye - @ ets) is always linking parts from eTradeSupply in his/her answers. Otherwise, the user is somewhat helpful and respectful, even if the answers aren't always "great" or are often "me too". Then it hit me, they work for eTradeSupply!
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+I slotted a few answers for moderation but this might be a heavy handed approach. That said, they might only be "helping" in order to plug eTradeSupply. I don't have anything against eTrade. I just think it's "not quite right" to plug their products here on a consistent and regular basis. They just need to set up their own fixit site IMO if they want that benefit. Perhaps someone with recognized authority should have a chat with them.
Full disclosure - I've used ETS before and was satisfied. I only link external suppliers when the part is unavailable at iFixit or has poor availability in general.

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Original post by: Minho

Title:

How do you deal with a helpful spammer?

Text:

I noticed recently that a particular user (Kaye - @ ets) is always linking parts from eTradeSupply in his/her answers. Otherwise, the user is helpful and respectful, even if the answers aren't always "great". Then it hit me, they work for eTradeSupply!

I slotted a few answers for moderation but this might be a heavy handed approach. That said, they might only be "helping" in order to plug eTradeSupply. I don't have anything against eTrade. I just think it "not quite right" to plug their products here on a consistent and regular basis. They just need to set up their own fixit site IMO if they want that benefit.

Full disclosure - I've used ETS before and was satisfied. I only link external suppliers when the part is unavailable at iFixit or has poor availability in general.

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Status:

open