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Are we allowed to advertise items for sale?

Without getting banned I'd thought I would ask the question first!
If I had a new XDA Trion for sale, could I advertise it here rather than put it on eBay?
I've done a quick search through the forum & couldn't find any rules.
Thanks
Jamie

jamiee said:
Without getting banned I'd thought I would ask the question first!
If I had a new XDA Trion for sale, could I advertise it here rather than put it on eBay?
I've done a quick search through the forum & couldn't find any rules.
Thanks
Jamie
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It is good that you asked, alot of people think that trying to sale you phone on here is not good. But i think that sometime it is ok, but then sometimes not!!!
I think that if you write some thing and let it go for people to read, then ok, but some people i have seen will try and keep it at the top of the list and it just bugs people!!!
But if you are nice and dont bug people, i dont think anyone would moan about it!!!
so a long story short, i would do it but if some one does not like it, take it out!!!

jamiee said:
Without getting banned I'd thought I would ask the question first!
If I had a new XDA Trion for sale, could I advertise it here rather than put it on eBay?
I've done a quick search through the forum & couldn't find any rules.
Thanks
Jamie
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There is truth in what Funman says. In general we do not allow selling of devices on the forum except now and again when someone is letting it be known their older device is now for sale. Occasionally it's ok on a device specific board if it's for spare parts. Also I think it best that such adverts are kept away from device specific boards and put in General or Off Topic. If I were you I would PM Flar our admin for official guidance.
Mike

Thanks for the advise. I think I'll just eBay it. I don't want to risk getting banned!
Thanks again.

Android 2.3 installation guide on ebay india.

First of all sorry to post it on wrong place. But i thougt this is place where it will get high lighted soon. Today i have seen, some one is selling installation guide for androied 2.3 for HD2 on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.in/ANDROID-2-3-GINGERBREAD-HTC-HD2-T-mobile-/220740561800?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item336529ab88#ht_790wt_1139 Some action should be taken from XDA people.
Dear Moderator,
Please delete this post once purpose will resolved.

sweetbinodray said:
First of all sorry to post it on wrong place. But i thougt this is place where it will get high lighted soon. Today i have seen, some one is selling installation guide for androied 2.3 for HD2 on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.in/ANDROID-2-3-GINGERBREAD-HTC-HD2-T-mobile-/220740561800?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item336529ab88#ht_790wt_1139 Some action should be taken from XDA people.
Dear Moderator,
Please delete this post once purpose will resolved.
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yes this is in a wrong site
removed please

a) Wrong forum go away!
b) Who cares?

Bloody AH..!!!
He's already sold 2 such quoted packages..!!!
Pathetic..!!!

htcfreak said:
Bloody AH..!!!
He's already sold 2 such quoted packages..!!!
Pathetic..!!!
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Even more pathetic are the people who bought it, If they had took 2 seconds to search google for "HD2 Android" they would have an abundance of instructions for free.

Yeah You right
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a) Wrong forum go away!
b) Who cares?
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Yeah You right. This is not the place. But i have mentioned why i bought this thing here. Second! perhaps you don't care. But some people of XDA working hard to do this stuff for free. And someone selling their hard work for own interest. So may be they people have some serious care about this. I am sorry if i have offended you.

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Yeah You right. This is not the place. But i have mentioned why i bought this thing here. Second! perhaps you don't care. But some people of XDA working hard to do this stuff for free. And someone selling their hard work for own interest. So may be they people have some serious care about this. I am sorry if i have offended you.
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i agree that is really wrong!!! these instructions were given to all of us for free. and now its being sold off! i hope ebay bans the guy that is trying to make money off of piracy! i would report to ebay but its not my work being copied and sold.
xda should take action!

I reported it to eBay and also posted a question saying "This information is availabel for free at xda-developers.com", which will appear at the bottom of the page.

Sentinel196 said:
I reported it to eBay and also posted a question saying "This information is availabel for free at xda-developers.com", which will appear at the bottom of the page.
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Questions only appear at bottom of page if the ebay seller chooses to put them there, not just when anybody asks a question.

Oh...... Fail. lol

I don't believe xda needs to care about..
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People buying this on eBay are most probably not too tech savvy and this can have a positive aspect as well :
-redundant questions will be directed to the seller and not (again) in anew thread here
But if somebody feels bothered by this, the best way would be to pm the buyer with the link to the free rom, this will most probably lead to a bad seller rating on eBay..
I personally don't mind, if I can sell something for $ although it is available for free, I am a lucky person then (or the buyer not too bright)
Maybe I should sell some air in a jar,- have some around here..
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Thread closed

[OFF-TOPIC] Official Off-Topic Thread

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Hi to all from the moderation team. With a fast growing community there is a massive amount of general off topic chit chat going around in this forum. So we thought it best to give all a place to have a chat. This should hopefully take some pressure off the forums, so making it a better place for us all as there should be less junk to wade through trying to find what we need.
Now with that said, this does not mean there are no rules to this thread. All of XDA rules still apply. Flaming and the belittling of other users (of any title) will not be tolerated and dealt with harshly by the moderation team. This should be a fun place for us all to have a chat and a general vent of frustrations. Any moderation issues should still be handled by PM.
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So any latest update from Indian Note2 fanboys?? Did anyone manage to get 1? Looks like our thread got closed....
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Yeah i know it should not have been closed

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So any latest update from Indian Note2 fanboys?? Did anyone manage to get 1? Looks like our thread got closed....
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I have pre ordered from ebay. What about you?
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Yeah i know it should not have been closed
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Yes we are having our indian thread in every forum. I think mods are trying to avoid the spam and troll before the devices release.
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Anyone from Delhi??
It's sad..its the 1st time I see this thread closed down across all the phone forums..
Requested the mods hope they will reopen it..
Otherwise we will make this the new Indian thread
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Yeah. May be a official discussion thread for Indian users. Havent preordered myself. Whats the point. You have to wait anyway. Will buy the day it becomes available over the counter.....
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Sad to see our thread being closed , have requested to re consider to open it.
I am also waiting for Note2 to be available in Noida, also went to gaffar market last Sunday and it was not available in gray market as well.

Man i was so much enjoying the Indian thread, was the first time when I actually followed a thread actively and participated...Plz have it opened u experienced members....
I will take this phone once its available at the counter, not pre- booking it, had a really really really bad experience with Nokia Lumia 800 which i had to sell off within a month for an HTC sensation XE,
5th October....marble white...WAITINGGGGGGGGGGGG

sandeeppathak007 said:
Sad to see our thread being closed , have requested to re consider to open it.
I am also waiting for Note2 to be available in Noida, also went to gaffar market last Sunday and it was not available in gray market as well.
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How come our thread is now closed but Uk thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903974&page=2 is still on, This is not fair, i was looking forward for help from indian brothers as i am planning to buy i pune, want to sell my razr maxx, in pune how much can i get!!

dryspuri said:
How come our thread is now closed but Uk thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903974&page=2 is still on, This is not fair, i was looking forward for help from indian brothers as i am planning to buy i pune, want to sell my razr maxx, in pune how much can i get!!
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I agree with you . I want to know your personnal experience with razr maxx. Can you pm me ?
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its not right to close that thread as almost every devices on xda have Indian or other countries thread separately...so please open it

OK Guys, i hear you. The intention was not to only shut the Indian thread. It was shut because it was not titled as a Indian availability thread more a review/specs thread that i wanted to pull all together into one place. The OP is even written as such, so its very misleading. If its misleading to me then it most certainly is to a new user. So we have two options here, either open a new properly titled thread or the original one gets edited by the OP to make it a availability thread, which is fine.
Personally at this point i think a new one would be better, with the OP written with a current availability and a proper title. This would be much more helpful for all, as wading through all the previous old posts would be tiresome.
As i said, i am working to make this forum a nice place for all users, hence the pooling of information in the sticky threads. What i dont need is PMs that some of which can come across as very pushy. I do not respond to these sort of PMs. I am not saying i dont want to hear users suggestions, they are appreciated. Just try to do it in a polite informative manner, i am more than willing to negotiate. Not saying all the PMs were pushy, just a couple, so dont be offended.
So what are your thoughts, anybody up for starting a nice informative OP for a Indian availability thread?

Hi guys
Those who are from india looking for availability and prices go to the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916851
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Mod could have just changed the thread title if he wanted to. Locking the thread down was wrong.
Anyways, as there is a New similar thread now opened, alls well thats ends well....

JulyDerek said:
Mod could have just changed the thread title if he wanted to. Locking the thread down was wrong.
Anyways, as there is a New similar thread now opened, alls well thats ends well....
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Its been settled, drop it! I have explained the reasons why it was closed. You just stirring more trouble up is not going to help your cause. My advice has not been taken and the OP of the new thread is still not up to the standard. Now i suggest you read before posting again!

original_ganjaman said:
Its been settled, drop it! I have explained the reasons why it was closed. You just stirring more trouble up is not going to help your cause. My advice has not been taken and the OP of the new thread is still not up to the standard. Now i suggest you read before posting again!
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Hi Mod...
I am the OP of official Indian Note 2 thread.( Which everyone talking about )..... I just read your valuable comments....u said their i should rename that thread title to get that in business again...But can u tell me how can i rename the title of that thread i asked u because u locked that thread...
As far as i know there are tons of country related threads in every mobile phone general section....So i can not understand why that thread is closed.
We Indian Friends were there like a community to help out each other , so please consider our centiments
Waiting for a positive reply from you
Thanks & Best Regards
Manoj Sharma

Sir, please understand the Moderator put in place threads for the entire Community, not just for your needs or requests. Reread O_G post, and move on...be understanding that the allowing of an OT and a few others threads is welcomed.
If this doesn't stop of "my thread...my thread"...The Moderator Team could just result in shutting down ALL non development threads down, and use what others deem as an iron fist type solution. This is not a threat, just an ask of compliance by understanding the "big" picture.
Additionally, I will ask all do not PM me requesting or wanting me to reevaluate another Moderator actions. As the actions taken here I fully support.
Enough said, thank you all for your time in this matter. Move on...
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Hi Mod...
I am the OP of official Indian Note 2 thread.( Which everyone talking about )..... I just read your valuable comments....u said their i should rename that thread title to get that in business again...But can u tell me how can i rename the title of that thread i asked u because u locked that thread...
As far as i know there are tons of country related threads in every mobile phone general section....So i can not understand why that thread is closed.
We Indian Friends were there like a community to help out each other , so please consider our centiments
Waiting for a positive reply from you
Thanks & Best Regards
Manoj Sharma
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Hi guys, my ROM is finally finished and now uploaded at 89%.
I need a tester! My Note 2 has not arrived yet
Please write via PM.

love this vid shows off note
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hOX3HYDwTCY

Indian friends, whats happening!! do we have a thread or not!!, any one from pune, whats update on availability of grey!!

[AVAILABILITY THREAD] This Is The Official Thread For Availability For All Nations.

Availability Thread​
This thread has been created to give everybody the opportunity to share availability information. I am aware we have ones for different countries, but its looking like we will have one for every nation soon. These will be closed and further opening of such thread will also be closed. I really dont like the segregation of different countries as they often turn out to be "exclusive" discussion threads. XDA is all about a international community so i really dont want this forum to go against that ethos.
So lets all share that international spirit
Please only discuss availability in this thread, we now have sticky threads for off topic, reviews etc. This has been done to pool information for all users, hopefully making it a better place for all. I hope this has cleared up any questions.
EDIT: Do not post about moderation issues, these should be handled by PM​

original_ganjaman said:
Availability Thread​
This thread has been created to give everybody the opportunity to share availability information. I am aware we have ones for different countries, but its looking like we will have one for every nation soon. These will be closed and further opening of such thread will also be closed. I really dont like the segregation of different countries as they often turn out to be "exclusive" discussion threads. XDA is all about a international community so i really dont want this forum to go against that ethos.
So lets all share that international spirit
Please only discuss availability in this thread, we now have sticky threads for off topic, reviews etc. This has been done to pool information for all users, hopefully making it a better place for all. I hope this has cleared up any questions.​
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does that mean we can discuss pricing too ? or we have to discuss only about availability?

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does that mean we can discuss pricing too ? or we have to discuss only about availability?
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Pricing discussion is fine

I would ask all to remember XDA is a worldwide community. Enough of My country's thread or My country's this and that....please we are International. Thank You all.

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Pricing discussion is fine
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Okay thank you MODS, My indian friends, can you please help me with availability of grey in pune, also people who have earlier ordered from eBAY DO WE HAVE TO PAY octroi in pune PCMC specifically!!! please aswer today as i want to buy it today only so that i can claim free gift from ebay!! nokia asha

So any one from India got it over the counter on a retail shop???
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bala_gamer said:
so my post is deleted for giving a suggestion ?? great
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Please read the OP. It was off topic for this thread, moderating issues should be handled by PM.
I am sorry some users are not happy about this decision, i am just trying to whats best for the community, now please no more about it in this thread.

shamps said:
So any one from India got it over the counter on a retail shop???
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so my post is deleted for giving a suggestion ?? great
mods.. why not make it a constructive decision instead of deleting my post...
anyway.. im not getting involved.. thanks all
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Guys drop it Lets resume our discussion, leave the mods alone!! They are doing correct job and we are international. let us resume our talk!!:angel:

Since pricing discussion is fine
Is it safe to say that the note 2..will be $200-$300 when available on us carriers under contract? Just curious trying to get a general idea
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

MiguelHogue said:
Since pricing discussion is fine
Is it safe to say that the note 2..will be $200-$300 when available on us carriers under contract? Just curious trying to get a general idea
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
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If US Cellular is any guide, it will be more like $300-$400.

gtalum said:
If US Cellular is any guide, it will be more like $300-$400.
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sounds about right but for contract little less, myself having 3 lines due for upgrade this month and next month, the upgrade price offering from ATT will be nice and afforable IMHO

bigjoe2675 said:
sounds about right but for contract little less, myself having 3 lines due for upgrade this month and next month, the upgrade price offering from ATT will be nice and afforable IMHO
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I'm for sure going the contract route... And lol Damn, you're lucky.. I'm not due for an upgrade until another year.. No experience with selling on ebay, guess I shall sell this galaxy s2 back to sprint and apply that towards the contract price
Better then nothing
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

It seems to me that the mods are on a power trip in this forum! Relax with the thread closing. It's a forum for god sake.

daz_2000 said:
It seems to me that the mods are on a power trip in this forum! Relax with the thread closing. It's a forum for god sake.
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Sir, Please read the OP and try to understand...
BTW it is a Development Forum, feel lucky OT and this thread are avail for you, believe me relaxation is at it's most. Thank You

Ideally I would like to argue. But, I think people from India should just take these discussions to an India forum rather than xda.

dryspuri said:
Okay thank you MODS, My indian friends, can you please help me with availability of grey in pune, also people who have earlier ordered from eBAY DO WE HAVE TO PAY octroi in pune PCMC specifically!!! please aswer today as i want to buy it today only so that i can claim free gift from ebay!! nokia asha
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Guys please help me with this, do i have to pay octroi in PCMC, anyoNe From PCMC, i need to order today from ebay

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Guys please help me with this, do i have to pay octroi in PCMC, anyoNe From PCMC, i need to order today from ebay
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Yes. You would have to. Also its always best to ask the seller directly. I suggest. You wait a few days, unless you really want that asha

Hello,
we the members of Xda have been facing a problem with opening a official Indian owners thread on the new opened galaxy note 2 forum..
The thread has been created 3 times in past 2 days and have been closed by the newly assigned mods in the forum..
I request you on behalf of all the people from India that this thread be created or reopened (i didn't know who else to turn to as I have requested the mods there several times)
Why u keep closing thread when this types of thread have kept on existing and are running without any problem on many other threads..
What the mods exactly want the title/content is not being cleared..
Here are some thread that are running since the launch of that phone till today without being closed/problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1588700
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1623525
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1570507
This are just some phones I owned and their threads I used on daily basis..
Why problem only in note 2 thread..
Either specify what exactly the title/content should be or reasons why threads are being closed only here..
We find problems and difficulties finding latest stores, prices, availability, contacts of owners, and it would be really appreciated if thread be kept exited/reopened..
Thanking you..
Sent to broncogr, _Alex_ and senior moderators and moderator panel and this thread specific moderator..
Please understand and reopen or let a new thread be created..
Thanking you..
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Anyone got it in Delhi??
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@sumeshd I don't even understand why you guys are pursuing this so much. Create a thread on a friendlier forum, post the link and be done with it.

[Q] C6602 vs C6603

Hello all,
Deciding to choose between the C6602 or C6603. I am in the US and it would be on Tmobile. Do both support HSPA+? I've also read that the ZL baseband can be flashed for LTE support in CA, has anyone tested in the US for AT&T or Tmobile? From what I understand, the ZL baseband supports those bands.
I would like to be able to choose between LTE and HSPA+
What is the best choice for my situation. These bands confuse me so I apologize, I did my research and this is my last resort to get a clear answer.
Cheers.

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Hello all,
Deciding to choose between the C6602 or C6603. I am in the US and it would be on Tmobile. Do both support HSPA+? I've also read that the ZL baseband can be flashed for LTE support in CA, has anyone tested in the US for AT&T or Tmobile? From what I understand, the ZL baseband supports those bands.
I would like to be able to choose between LTE and HSPA+
What is the best choice for my situation. These bands confuse me so I apologize, I did my research and this is my last resort to get a clear answer.
Cheers.
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why cant you ask in the right section? seeing how much phone you have and how long you been a member...

G1_enthusiast said:
why cant you ask in the right section? seeing how much phone you have and how long you been a member...
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You would think it's been asked before, lets have a look - C6602 vs C6603, and so it has, 3rd link down.

Wow thanks for the replies. These are so helpful.

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These are so helpful.
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Starting new threads in the wrong section about a subject that has a few threads already that I've shown can be found by Googling your own thread title is quite annoying to regular members who come here everyday.

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Starting new threads in the wrong section about a subject that has a few threads already that I've shown can be found by Googling your own thread title is quite annoying to regular members who come here everyday.
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That doesn't give you the right to talk down to someone or give condescending responses. I posted in the wrong section, that has happened before and will happen again by others.
And I feel like you are saying because I don't "come here everyday" or post all the time is insulting. This is why I don't post, because they're is always someone ready to criticize at the blink of an eye.
I felt like my question was worth asking. I looked up and searched but my question differs slightly. I am in the US and was wondering if anyone else tried LTE.

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I felt like my question was worth asking. I looked up and searched but my question differs slightly. I am in the US and was wondering if anyone else tried LTE.
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Click the third link I mentioned, reread the rules, and watch the xda noob video.

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Click the third link I mentioned, reread the rules, and watch the xda noob video.
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Sorry I am not a social degenerate on here 24/7 with 2000+ posts. This is an internet forum, not a communist country lol
Asking for a mod. Maybe if this is moved to QA it will stop the whining.

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Asking for a mod. Maybe if this is moved to QA it will stop the whining.
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So have you clicked the third link yet or. EDIT: I see you found it.

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So have you clicked the third link yet or.
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lmao, yeah I have, it brought me to a site about you being a degenerate nerd outside the internet lol
whatever, this isnt worth my time.

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lmao, yeah I have, it brought me to a site about you being a degenerate nerd outside the internet lol
whatever, this isnt worth my time.
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I see the maturity of certain members here is on the decrease.

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I see the maturity of certain members here is on the decrease.
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you started it with your smart remarks, now you can't take it. i'm supposed to roll over and let you talk down to me i guess.

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That doesn't give you the right to talk down to someone or give condescending responses. I posted in the wrong section, that has happened before and will happen again by others.
And I feel like you are saying because I don't "come here everyday" or post all the time is insulting. This is why I don't post, because they're is always someone ready to criticize at the blink of an eye.
I felt like my question was worth asking. I looked up and searched but my question differs slightly. I am in the US and was wondering if anyone else tried LTE.
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I'll answer any questions but when your too lazy to write in the right section or too lazy to look, thats when I become an asshole

G1_enthusiast said:
I'll answer any questions but when your too lazy to write in the right section or too lazy to look, thats when I become an asshole
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As i've stated before, it was mistakenly posted in the wrong section. As for looking, I've also stated that, there isn't a thread with my exact question, there are some close but not what I am looking for. Thats fine, you can be an internet tough guy on a forum, that will get you far in life.
I've contacted a moderator.

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now you can't take it.
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You can't, hence your crying about it.

dsmero said:
As i've stated before, it was mistakenly posted in the wrong section. As for looking, I've also stated that, there isn't a thread with my exact question, there are some close but not what I am looking for. Thats fine, you can be an internet tough guy on a forum, that will get you far in life.
I've contacted a moderator.
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....who care? you think i care if my account got blocked? i'll just make another one, ban my IP? i'll just refresh it big deal... its not like i'm getting paid for typing on forum genius.

OP - You should have searched & posted in the correct section. I'm not going to lecture you on this, we all have better things to do with our time.
The Rest - Seriously? What is your problem? Why can't you all just get on? If you have nothing constructive to say, don't post. This is the internet, if you're getting mad at someone you don't even know posting in the wrong place you take things way too seriously.
@G1_enthusiast - You think that XDA being a developers forum we don't have ways to know about duplicate accounts? Did you know that most browsers can be queried for a unique installation ID? IP's are an ancient and ineffective way to track users.
Thread Closed.