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The question, while questionable, is not spam.
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Questionable one got deleted by me in Moderation.
Programmer : A machine that converts coffee into code !
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If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. — Lyall Watson
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If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. — Lyall Watson
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This post[^], by this user[^].
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. — Lyall Watson
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This post[^], by this user[^].
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Is there a way to appeal a spam report? I posted a purely technical, on topic, polite, and entirely appropriate answer with no commercial or other off-topic content. It was reported as spam and deleted.
So, is there an appeal procedure? Is there a way to find out what they objected to? I have no clue what their reason was.
Thanks.
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You can ask the staff to have a look: http://www.codeproject.com/suggestions.aspx[^] and they are the only ones that can restore it, if anyone can.
But...if it was spammy, then the next thing to happen will be your account follows it into oblivion. Your choice on whether it's worth it to you...
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Thanks for the help. I submitted a request for review per your instructions.
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I know it's not funny for you, but I did have to laugh when I found your response above in the Spam moderation queue
It's appeared now because I approved it. I'm guessing it only appeared in moderation as you had previously been reported (as per this thread).
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I have approved my own posts on several occasions now!
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Ditto! Does mean that we have also been reported for spam though
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I'm sorry to be a pain, but (1) I still don't see my answer posted. Am I missing something? (2) When was I reported? I haven't posted any spam and don't remember getting another notice saying that I had. I'd like to get my name off of any spammer lists.
Thanks.
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I'm sorry but only the staff can answer those questions.
I notice that you've posted about this in the Bugs&Sugs forum so you may have to wait until they get a chance to look at it (remember time differences).
I'm not aware of any visible spammer lists here, but if enough people think that a post is "spammy" and report it then it will be automatically removed. In some cases, members will report the individual too - and if 10 members do that, then the account is automatically suspended. We've had several instances where members have been reinstated on appearl though.
You mentioned in one of your comments that the answer you posted was to an old question (I believe) - those posts do tend to attract more reports simply because genuine spammers tend to resurrect posts that are 3, 4, sometimes more, years old, just to post a link to their website. It's best to avoid the practice unless you make it very clear that you are bringing something new to the discussion.
Good luck.
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