Posted January 8, 2009
by
Meg Le Freak:
Offers posted = 9
Praise received = 0 ()
Complaints = 0 ()
I've always been a big fan of Freecycle, but felt there could be an improvement to the Yahoo based mail system. With Freebie Freakz:
- Users can de-activate their posts when fulfilled - thus keeping the listings fresh and available.
- There is a map to graphically search for items according to location and distance.
- You can filter postings by tags and categories.
- Users contact you through a web form so your email address remains private until you choose to reveal to someone who contacts you.
Moderation is organic and done by the community rather than through one central organiser. This should help safeguard against any ego or power tripping:
- There is a flag system where anyone can report either praise or abuse - giving credit where credit is due.
- There is a Userpoints systems showing the numbers of offers users have made.
- There is a public forum for discussions or tip offs of cheats, scams, unethical people, etc.
All of this user information can help in deciding who to give your item to.
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