Talk:TradeMe

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Here are some tasks you can do:
  • Cleanup:
    • Remove most of the trivia sections and lists or convert to prose
      • Merge notable 'Recent enhancements' into History; notable 'Unusual sale items' into Culture (when created) and remove Prohibited items list and replace with a link and anything salvageable under Auction process (when created).
    • Cut lead section down to three paragraphs (see WP:Lead}
    • Expand:
    Add sections on the Auction process and TradeMe in culture
  • NPOV: Remove or reference any weasel worded or unsupported statements
  • Other: A non-fair use picture of Sam Morgan is needed
Priority 5

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[edit] Edits by 130.216.191.184

whilst you may not agree with my changes, the content which i have added regarding the demographic and the content of the message board is both accurate and real. -- 130.216.191.184

Regarding your edits here[1] Wikipedia is not a soapbox WP:NOT. --Clawed 03:32, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

210.246.13.183: Where can I put this info then? So the public can be informed. this site is such a scam. poor frietasm cant get his pictures off trademe so he told us to spread it, so I am.

Rephrase your edit so it is less opinionated and more like an encyclopedia article. -barf

[edit] Under 18 Problem On Trademe

I notice that the user "Trademe" has edited this out. I consider this gross negligence due to the fact that the addition that trademe turns a blind eye to under 18 users is a valid and true comment. it is not just point of view, it is clearly a fact. if you would like i can post correspondance between trademe and myself that reinforce this.

Sounds like you need to read Wikipedia:No original research and Wikipedia:NPOV and Wikipedia:Citing sources several of our other policies Nil Einne 10:24, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Trademe Syndrome

I do not find it credible that a term like "Trademe syndrome" gained usage among a large population independently and spontaneously. Either there will be a citable source, or the breadth of usage is being exaggerated. (I'm questioning the term, not the phenomenon). dramatic 09:20, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Its the name of a phenomena, of course there isnt actually a scientific phenomena named as such, but it was a phrase coined in response to a worldwide trend of "Net Compulsions" as a localized form. I dont feel it needs a citation as its clear as to it what it is and is a name derivative of its meaning.--Subwaynz 09:58, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

In that case (and supported by the fact that the only google result for the phrase is this article) I'm removing the section as original research. You can't even derive it from "Ebay syndrome", because the top 10 hits from that phrase include six blogs which each use the phrase with a different implicit or explicit definition. dramatic 11:05, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

At least leave the notion (not trademe syndrome but the context) as an occurance, therefore relevant for the wiki.--Subwaynz 11:18, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Section about Clashes with Software Developers

I did not feel like this section was badmouthing TradeMe, as mentioned by 222.153.181.219.

It is reasonably well known that TradeMe's public stance is "no automated software". (However, this rule strangely doesn't seem to apply to sellers software -- see 'Auctionitis' and 'TradeTool'). TradeMe have indeed requested the immediate shutdown of several services released (e.g., 'TradeMe Sniper', 'HotBid', 'AuctionBar' and 'TraderContact') and have threatened legal action if this did not happen. I have personally seen two such letters, and have been at the receiving end of two phone-calls from TradeMe regarding such software.

I feel that, as the number of services being released is increasing quite rapidly, this issue is very pertinent and should be mentioned.

[edit] Messageboards

Trademe runs a messageboard which is amongst the busiest in New Zealand. However over time it has become abit of a haven for racists. Would a section about that be prudent here?

Perhaps a small section, though making a claim that it's a haven for racists is probably not going to be NPOV/verifiable. Richard001 04:57, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Edit: Actually it is mentioned at the beginning, that's probably enough I guess.Richard001 07:52, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Images

We need an updated screenshot of the site to show the newer links to smaps and stuff.co.nz. The main concern with the current one is that it's in a very lossy jpg format, a png would be much better. Richard001 07:52, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

I've uploaded one tonight, that's that taken care of. Richard001 08:27, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

Besides the screenshot, further images that would improve the article are

  • A good picture of Sam Morgan (I uploaded a small fair use one, but a bigger free one would be ideal)
  • A picture of TradeMe headquarters (perhaps a Wellingtonian could take one and upload to Commons?)
  • A typical auction on TradeMe to demonstrate the process

[edit] History section

The next major thing to work on to improve the article would be the history of TradeMe - currently it begins with a brief section on the Aquisition by Fairfax - this could be converted into a full history of the site to open the article. Richard001 08:32, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] TradeMe sites

Perhaps we should create separate articles for some of the sister sites of TradeMe like Old Friends, smaps, Find Someone etc. Which, if any, do you think should have their own articles? Should they also be covered in some depth here as well, or covered only on this article in medium depth? Richard001 06:17, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Further reading

Perhaps some of the most notable books written about TradeMe (there must be a few floating about by now) could be added under a 'further reading' section. I remember some were released around Christmas time a two or three years ago, perhaps someone familiar with the literature could add them to the article? Richard001 06:47, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Added the two main publications I could find last night using the library catalogue search. I don't think there are any other notable publications, but if there are feel free to add to the section. The book with the foreword by Sam Morgan may make a good source of info and references for the article if anyone has time to read it. Richard001 05:12, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Statistics

I've removed the stats section from the article just now. I had just updated it myself but on second thought I don't feel it's needed in the article. Firstly, it's always going to be going out of date, and secondly it's not really something you would seriously expect to see in a print encyclopedia like Brittanica, so it's probably best to leave it out and just mention any notable stats in the body of the article (as is done in the lead). It's always there under references if anyone wants to see the full table, and it will always be up to date too. Richard001 05:12, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

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