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4a.: ADMIN - How To Prevent No Shows

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:43 am (PST)

Hello Freecycle(TM) Members,

You craft a lovely OFFER for something and post it to Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM). In several back-and-forth emails, you painstakingly schedule a pickup time with a potential recipient, and with great regret, you turn down half a dozen other people who say they want it, too. All of this... only to have the chosen recipient vanish into thin air, never appearing on your doorstep to claim their treasure.

This is known as a "no-show" - and it's one of the most common complaints the Freecycle moderators get from our members.

But there's actually a lot you can can do to prevent no-shows from raining on your personal Freecycle parade. Here are a few tips that we guarantee will decrease the chances of it happening to *you* when you next post an OFFER:

THE SHORT AND SWEET LIST
1) Before offering, search for an already-posted WANTED for the same thing.
2) List your preferred pickup times right in your OFFER.
3) Don't just say yes to the first email - wait 12-24 hours to gather responses.
4) Choose your intended recipient wisely from among all the replies.
5) Be understanding and patient about the pickup time... to a point.
6) Don't be a no-show yourself.

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1) BEFORE OFFERING, SEARCH FOR AN ALREADY-POSTED "WANTED" TO FILL

When you're ready to place your OFFER, first go to: http://yahoogroups.com/group/tacomaareafreecycle/messages. Do a quick search of the messages archives to see if someone is already wanting the very thing you're posting an OFFER for, (Believe us: this happens much more often than you'd think!) A person who's already asked the group for what you have is going very grateful to get an OFFER directly from you... and much more likely to show up and get it at the time you've agreed on.

2) LIST YOUR PREFERRED PICKUP TIME(S) IN YOUR OFFER

Right in your offer, you can name the time frame you want the item picked up:
"I can leave it out Thursday or Friday night between 6PM and 10PM, or all day until 7PM on Saturday - we'd really like it gone by then." And then add: "In your reply, let me know when you expect to be able to come by to get it; I'll give you my address after we settle on a pickup time."

The idea isn't to be inflexible about when people are allowed to pick up your item; rather, it's to get them to think first and make a clear commitment to you about when they'll really be able to show up. There's a side benefit for you, too: you can see whether they can read and follow simple directions - always a good indication they're the type to reliably follow through!

3) DON'T JUST SAY YES TO THE FIRST REPLY! WAIT 12-24 HOURS TO GATHER RESPONSES

We know everyone's human, and it's natural once you've made a decision to give something away for free, you want it out of your life as soon as possible. That makes it soooo easy to just hit "reply" to the first email you see and immediately promise your item to them. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work best that way. Often someone responds to an OFFER on impulse, answering instantly. Then reality kicks in, they change their mind, and then don't show up.

We really, really suggest allowing 12-24 hours after your OFFER is posted to collect emails from folks who are interested. This gives *everyone* on the list a shot at seeing your OFFER and replying to it - including those without computers on their desks at work, and fun people with real lives who aren't hovering over a keyboard 24/7.

By waiting to get several replies, you can pick the best 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices out of the whole group. Then, if the first person is no-show, you can easily move on to the next one, without having to post again. How cool is that?

And always remember: there's no need to reply to every email you get, saying, "it's spoken for, sorry"! That's what your TAKEN posting is for - your blanket reply to everyone you didn't choose to get the item. Save yourself the time and trouble, keep just a few replies as backup and just delete the rest after your item has been rehomed.

4) CHOOSE YOUR INTENDED RECIPIENT WISELY

Compare two responses you might get to your OFFER:

Response #1 arrives ten minutes after you post: "If it's still available I'll take it!!!"

Response #2 arrives four hours after you post: "Wow, I'm really interested in the dresser you just offered. It would fit perfectly in my daughter's bedroom, and the color sounds like it matches exactly what we already have there! We actually live in the same neighborhood, and could pick it up tonight or tomorrow, at your convenience. Thank you so much for offering it and considering my request!"

Which of these two replies is more likely to be grateful to receive your OFFER - and much less likely to be a no-show? The second person has taken the time to express their interest, name the item that they are responding about, indicate their location and their availability for picking it up, and given you some idea about how they might use it. And taken the time to give a simple "thank you." Hmmm, do we have a winner here?

5) BE UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENT... TO A POINT

We recommend you let potential recipients know when you schedule a pickup that you'll only hold the item for them for a certain amount of time - e.g., "I'll be taking it in two hours later if you haven't shown up" - and that after that you'll move on to the next person. This gives them fair warning that they need to follow through and not let other commitments get in the way of their commitment to *you*.

But what if the intended recipient still doesn't show up when they said they would? Should you immediately give up on them? Well, you're the OFFERer, so that's your call. Did they contact you beforehand (or reasonably soon afterwards), with a legitimate reason for missing their pickup time? Are you fine with rescheduling? Are you terribly anxious to get this thing out of your life, and have other responses from people interested in it? In the end, it's totally up to you.

That all being said, if you choose not to schedule a specific pickup time, but just put it out on the porch for them to come by and take, then waiting two days or so before giving up seems reasonable to us. It's a busy city, and people can get delayed through no fault of their own - but certainly 48 hours should give anyone time enough.

6) FINALLY: DON'T BE A NO-SHOW YOURSELF

There are legitimate reasons for someone not to show up - emergencies, unexpected life happenings, horrific rush hour traffic - but these should be the *exception*, not the rule. It takes only a moment for you to call or email the generous OFFERer with an apology and a request to reschedule. You'll find that most people are very accommodating if you're courteous enough to check in with them.

And if you've changed your mind for whatever reason, simply let the OFFERer know! Remember that this person is offering you a gift. Being part of the Freecycle community means honoring your commitment to meet the OFFERer or pick up your item at the time you've scheduled, or letting them know otherwise as soon possible.

Thanks for being a Tacoma Area Freecycle Member!
Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Moderators

Questions? Comments? TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoo.com

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5a.: File - Check Out Our Cafe!

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:43 am (PST)

Hi all!

Be sure and check out our Freecycle(TM) Cafe, which is open to members of Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Members only. It is a place where you can share coupons, links, services, resources, community agencies, volunteer opportunities, trade, or barter. You MUST be a current member of the main group to belong to the Cafe.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle_Cafe

For those of you who have not yet checked out the Cafe, here's a sample of things you can do there:

1.) Post your favorite Freecycle story!
2.) Use the calendar to post upcoming recycle events.
3.) You may also advertise your business there by posting a link, but no soliciting of business in posts, please!

There are other things you can do in the cafe that aren't allowed in the main Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) group. For example:

Things like asking for plants, tickets, coupons, etc. can be done there (still keep it legal, free and appropriate for all ages). You may also advertise your business there by posting a link, but no soliciting of business in posts, please!

I am not going to transfer all the links from the "parent" group to this one, so if you need a specific link, you will need to check the other group's Links.

The same goes for our group Files. Rules and caveats are all going to remain solely in the "parent" group but will apply in the Cafe.

To join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle_Cafe/

We hope to see you there soon!

Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle Moderators

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6a.: File - Disclaimer

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:43 am (PST)

FREECYCLE(TM) NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Please take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold neither the list owners, moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related exchange or communication.

SAFETY. Be aware! It is up to each individual member of Freecycle when arranging for pickup of the item being given away to be appropriately aware of the potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick something up. Freecycle as an organization assumes no responsibility for this risk. If you, for example, are a single woman living alone, you may want to arrange to meet in a public place or leave the item on the front porch without mentioning whether or not you'll be home at the time of pickup. Be cautious about revealing too much personal information.

Thank you,
Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Moderators
TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com
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7a.: File - Posting Rules of Tacoma Area Freecycle

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:43 am (PST)

1. Posting to the Group

These are the POSTING RULES for Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM)
(Rev. January 2, 2011)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle

{*{*{Changing the world one gift at a time}*}*}

Thank you for being a member of this local group of The Freecycle Network. Although long, the rules are really quite simple. Please read the rules before posting so you can enjoy your Freecycle experience.
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WHAT FREECYCLE IS:
Freecycle is an international grassroots environmental movement designed to minimize the amount of "stuff" we dump in our landfills. We do this by providing a forum for people to give their unwanted but still usable items to new homes. As a side benefit, we're also creating a strong sense of community.

WHAT FREECYCLE IS NOT:
a) a place to publicize long lists
b) a place to ask for extravagant or new items that aren't likely to be given away
c) a charitable organization to meet all your wants/needs
d) a discussion list
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TANGIBLE ITEMS -- FREE, LEGAL, & APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES
This is our main Freecycle rule to live by. E-mail, Yahoo ID's, etc., must be family-friendly. No weapons, adult-oriented items, alcohol, tobacco. If in doubt, e-mail the moderators for assistance.
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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE YOUR FIRST POST AN OFFER, NOT A WANTED.
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SUBJECT LINES OF POSTS
Use only these keywords to make it easy for others to view:

OFFER
WANTED
TAKEN
RECVD (or RECEIVED)

Your Home (Location) is **required** at the end of the subject line for all posts submitted to encourage local gifting. Feel free to include EITHER your city OR 2 intersecting cross-streets.

USE THE ABOVE KEYWORDS ONLY
DO NOT USE: Reoffered, Repost, Needed, Pending Pickup.

EXAMPLES -- with (Location: OR nearest cross-streets)

OFFER: Birdcage (Tacoma)
TAKEN: Birdcage (Tacoma)

WANTED: Moving boxes (6th & Jackson)
RECEIVED: Moving Boxes (6th & Jackson)

ADMIN: For moderators' messages to all members -- please read.

(Location) is **required** at the end of all subject lines.

Use your city OR your crossroads (2 intersecting streets).

NOTE: DO NOT USE "PENDING" OR "PENDING PICKUP" IN THE SUBJECT LINE! Please put "pending" or "pending pickup" in the BODY of your message!!
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HOW TO POST TO THE LIST

a) Send an email to TacomaAreaFreecycle@yahoogroups.com
or
b) From the website select "POST"

OFFER and WANTED posts

The subject line *must* have 3 parts:
1) start with the keyword OFFER, TAKEN, WANTED or RECEIVED
2) followed by the item you're offering or requesting
3) ending with your home location in parenthesis on **ALL** posts

ABOUT OFFERs

Multiple OFFERs may be listed in one e-mail.
Please number each item for clarity.
You may include a general grouping in the subject line; for example:
OFFER: Kitchen items--see list (Tacoma)
OFFER: Kids' stuff--see list (Spanaway)
OFFER: Misc. stuff (Parkland)

Please post a TAKEN for each OFFER when a recipient has been chosen or the item has been picked up. Post only one TAKEN per OFFER.

DESCRIPTION: Describe your item using color, size, condition. Note if it needs repair, works great, or is damaged or soiled. A recipient is under no obligation to take an OFFER if it isn't accurately described. Some items truly are landfill-ready.

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REPOSTING: Please wait at least 14 days to repost the same item. This is because of the high volume of email that comes through this group on a daily basis. We don't want to overload member mailboxes unnecessarily. In the meantime, our members have the capability of searching the member archives and anyone who is looking for your item will find your original message.

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PHOTOS: You're welcome to upload a photo of the item to the website and mention it in your post. Add your photos using "Create Album" and name it with your e-mail name or Yahoo ID. Please delete the photo when posting a TAKEN.
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WHO GETS MY OFFER?
That is totally up to you! We recommend that you select from several responses, not just the first one. Consider collecting responses for up to 24 hours to give everyone a chance. If a non-profit group responds, you might consider giving your item to them.

You do NOT have to respond to each member that contacts you about your item. They will know the item has been gifted once you post a 'Taken'.

***SAVE YOUR EMAIL REPLIES IN CASE OF A NO-SHOW***
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RESALE of OFFERS
A seller may only respond to an OFFER with full disclosure of their intent to sell the item. ***For example, a non-profit group might respond seeking items for a fund-raiser.*** Members have the right to inquire as to the intended use of any item they OFFER, and are free to give it to anyone they want.
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WHEN DO I POST A TAKEN?
When you've gifted your OFFER, and/or the item has been picked up, then you post a TAKEN. This notifies members your item is no longer available. Posting a TAKEN takes the place of writing every member who responded to your OFFER. You may wish to mention the member's first name to create a sense of community.

Do not use "Pending Pickup" or "PPU" in the subject line. Save emails from a few responders, so that if the item is not picked up, you can offer it to your second choice. If you have a no-show, do not repost the item. You will need to wait 14 days to repost the same item. Meanwhile, members can see your original post on the list.
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ABOUT WANTED POSTS

WANTED posts help the Freecycle world go 'round, but are not its main focus. Freecycle is not a charity and isn't meant to provide everything you want or need. Be reasonable and request items that someone might be done using. Above all else, don't ask for an extravagant item like a diamond ring, which we'd all like to have. Messages asking for help for families, etc. will not be approved.

Members may not post WANTEDS for items to resell.

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BLANKET WISH LISTS
Long list of items in a 'Wanted' post will be returned for editing by the member. We ask that you submit ONE specific item per 'Wanted' post.

Ok to post:

WANTED: Sewing items (Tacoma)
Looking for needles and thread.

NOT ok:

WANTED: Sewing items (Tacoma)
Looking for needles, thread, fabric, sewing machine, quilting machine, or anything else you have for sewing.

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POLICY FOR 'WANTED' POSTS
The guideline on placing 'Wanted' posts is no more than 3 'Wanted' posts per 7 days and you may not ask for the same item again for 14 days. When a member tries to post more than 3 'Wanted' posts, a denial email will be sent to the member reminding them of the guideline. If a member habitually goes over the number of 'Wanted' posts, we reserve the right to put the member on moderation.

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WHEN DO I POST A RECVD?
When your WANTED post brings a response and you receive your item, please post your RECVD message so we can share in your success. You may wish to thank the generous person by first name.

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1. RESPONDING TO AN OFFER or a WANTED

Responses go to the member, not to the group. Be friendly. Suggest a pickup time that might work for you and what part of town you are coming from. Don't just say, "I want it." Be polite.

If you have deleted an email and are trying to reach a member, contact the moderators before posting to the group to see if they can help you.

The address for contacting the moderators is the "List owner" address found at the bottom of each group's homepage.

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2. PICKUPS and NO-SHOWS

Arrange pickup of the item with one member at a time. No "first come, first serve" OFFERs to multiple recipients because they cause disappointment and waste gas, which isn't in the spirit of Freecycle.

When you arrange to pick something up, please show up! If you can't make it, a quick CALL or EMAIL will be appreciated by the other member who is giving you a gift as well as their time. Don't end up on someone's no-show list. Word gets around. Make it a friendly and safe transaction.

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Be polite & respectful; meet when arranged:

I know it can sometimes be like playing phone tag, only with emails, but please do not tell someone you are coming at such and such a time unless you are *sure* you can do so. I usually do not put my life on hold for someone to come pick up an item, but if I *am* home and expecting someone, and no one shows, I consider it very inconsiderate of the "no-show".

Another thing: if you go to someone's house to pick up something that has been left out by the door, and the homeowner is not home or cannot come to the door for some reason, it would be courteous of you to leave a note to let the homeowner know who picked up the item.

We understand that sometimes last minute emergencies pop up; life happens.... If it does, it's courteous to let the gifter know before you make them wait for you. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Showing up when you say you will is good for you, the gifter, and the Freecycle(TM) community.

And please don't ask for an item unless you are positive that you want it! I think a lot of people do "impulse shopping" and then change their mind about getting what they thought they wanted five minutes earlier. It's okay to change your mind, but if you do, please let the offerer know ASAP, so they can give the item to someone else.

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No Politics, No Spam, No Money.
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No Trading Please! Please see our link to the TACOMA AREA FREECYCLE" CAFÉ below.
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Replies Go Only To Offerer. It keeps down the sheer number of e-mails.

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**FREECYCLE(TM) NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold neither the list owners, moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related exchange or communication.

SAFETY -- Public posting and personal information Tacoma Area Freecycle prohibits placing phone numbers or addresses in posts. Exchange in private email only, never in a post to the group. You might get swamped with calls. A reverse look-up service might provide access to your address. Making contact information publicly available is a risk that is not encouraged. Addresses are not allowed in posts to the group, except when advertising a free "moving sale" or freebies after a yard sale.

I am concerned for the safety of our members, as well as your identity. Though it can be more convenient to list your personal information for everyone to see, it is not worth the risk. I do my best to keep out spammers and perverts, but there is no reason to ASSUME that EVERYONE in our group is honest, much as we'd all like to believe they are. The fact is that we all need to be very careful about giving out personal information to strangers!

It is up to each member of Freecycle to be appropriately aware of the potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick up an item. Freecycle as an organization assumes no responsibility for this risk. You may want to arrange to meet in a public place or leave the item on the front porch without mentioning whether or not you'll be home at the time of pickup. Be cautious about revealing too much personal information.

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3. OUR LIST OF NO'S

The following are NOT ALLOWED in Tacoma Area Freecycle:
Tobacco
Alcohol
Firearms/Weapons/Ammunition
Fireworks
Money (no offering to pay for or sell an item, or delivery fees),
Vitamins and Prescription Drugs (of any kind),
Cosmetics (of any kind, including all creams, lotions, oils, etc.)
Coupons & Tickets,
*WANTEDS* for Food (for human & animal consumption),
*WANTEDS* for Disposable Diapers,
*WANTEDS* for Pets,
*WANTEDS* for Plants & Seeds,
Discussions,
Selling,
Trade/Barter,
Borrowing,
Services,
Politics,
Religion,
Adult Content,
Spam,
No personal attacks or rudeness, or correcting another member's list etiquette.
It's all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

No use of email footers, taglines, signature lines and/or footers that contain business information, addresses, phone numbers, websites, links, or blogs advertising. They WILL be edited at the moderator's discretion.

All items must be free -- no strings attached.

Do not contact members except to respond to an OFFER or a WANTED, including mass email. Do not add members to your address book unless you've established a mutual relationship with them.

This is by no means a complete list. Moderators have the right to add items as they deem necessary.

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Guns, Ammunition, or Any Type of Weapon

It is against Freecycle policy to post guns or ammo. One of the rules of Freecycle(TM) is that everything must be appropriate for all ages, which ammunition clearly is not. But if someone wanted to pass on used shell casings or cloth wads or a reloader machine or something like that, well I don't see the harm. Gunpowder, black powder, live ammo, pistols, rifles, grenades etc. cannot be posted. There are plenty of boards and groups dedicated to shooting sports and weapons in general.

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4. Reseller Guidelines

Occasionally list members will reply to offers or post wanteds for items they do not intend to use personally. Whether they resell or redistribute the item, for their own profit or not, these members are termed resellers for purposes of this list.

While claiming or asking for items in order to resell or redistribute them does not violate Freecycle(TM) guidelines, some members prefer to give their items directly to the people who will use them. For this reason, members are entitled to ask responders if they intend to resell the item in question before agreeing to the transaction. If asked, resellers MUST disclose their intention to resell/redistribute any item.

In addition, resellers are also required to state their intention to resell/redistribute when making wanted posts. We do not allow members to state it in the post, however, full disclosure to the member responding to the post is required. List moderators reserve the right to immediately ban members for failure to disclose this information when asked.

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5. "No Email" Is NOT Allowed

Tacoma Area Freecycle does not allow the use of the "No Email" setting on subscriber accounts.

The reason for this policy is that we need to make sure that we

(a) have active, current membership stats and

(b) can reach the group as a whole to get important group notices and reminders out to everyone. Since Yahoo doesn't allow moderators to email the entire list regardless of their email settings, the "special notices only" option is our only alternative.

We reserve the right to edit member settings in accordance with this policy. If you currently get Individual Emails or the Daily Digest and want to stop your emails while you are on vacation, simply switch your email preference to Special Notices while you're away, then switch back to your normal email delivery when you get back home.

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6. PETS

Please re-home your animal friends with great care. Consider more than one response, and arrange a meeting between any prospective new owners (all family members) and the pet, and consider offering to take the animal back if needed. Keep more than one response in case you need to contact an alternate. Be honest about the pet. State any issues the animal may have and gather records you may have about the animal for the new owners. Choose a new forever home for your pet with great care. NOTE: We do NOT allow 'Wanteds' for pets.

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7. Members' Signature Lines

I have noticed that occasionally someone will forget to remove the part of their signature that advertises their business or the company they work for. This is considered spamming, regardless of whether you intend it as such or not. I do not always catch such incidents, but when I do, I usually email the person and ask them to repost properly, omitting the commercial part of their signature. Submitting your post via your cell phone also generates a signature line ad from your cell phone carrier. This is also considered spam. Repeat offenders (and I am beginning to keep lists) WILL be removed from the list.

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8. MODERATION

New members are automatically set to "Moderated" status. This means that their posts are reviewed before being posted to the group as a whole. Members are removed from moderation when they've demonstrated an understanding of posting rules, and as the volunteer moderators' time allows. Members may be reset to "Moderated" with or without notice if they do not follow Freecycle rules.
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TACOMA AREA FREECYCLE" CAFÉ

Our community list is a forum where you can share coupons, links, services, resources, community agencies, volunteer opportunities, trade, or barter.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle_Cafe/
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FILES
The current copy of the Posting Rules for Tacoma Area Freecycle can be found in the FILES section on the website. Also, the Volunteer Moderators' Application and the latest ADMIN notices are posted in the files for your reference.
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LASTLY, please note that we reserve the right to change or update these rules, to reject or edit any message, and to place on moderation, remove, or ban any member who we find is abusing this list or verbally bashing the moderators. We reserve the right to delete posts that are incorrectly submitted without written contact.

THANK YOU for reading this far. We know there are a lot of rules, but they're designed to keep this list functioning and flowing. These rules do seem to head off a lot of potential trouble. This is a really nice group, and by practicing these rules, it can only get better!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the moderators at any time at:

TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Thanks for your part in keeping good stuff out of the landfill!
Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Moderators

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8a.: File - MemberPlugin to help with formatting posts

Posted by: "TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com" TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Mar 1, 2011 9:43 am (PST)

Hello Freecycle(TM) Member,

An easy way to get your message formatting right is to use the Freecycle plugin for Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Here are some relevant links (also found on our Links page):

Member Plugin Group:

Yahoo! Groups - discussion group for people using the Freecycle MemberPlugin for Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MemberPlugin/

Member Plugin Wiki:

Help installing and using the plugin:

http://wiki.memberplugin.org/index.php/Main_Page

Member's Freecycle Plugin for Firefox:

A tool to help you create suitable messages for Freecycle groups

http://wiki.memberplugin.org/index.php/Installing_Mozilla_Firefox_Version

Member's Freecycle Plugin for Internet Explorer:

A tool to help you create suitable messages for Freecycle groups

http://wiki.memberplugin.org/index.php/Installing_Internet_Explorer_Version

Are you thinking, "Why bother?" Here are a few more good reasons to use the plugin:

1.) It shows you your recent OFFER and WANTED posts, so you can keep track of what items you're still offering or looking for.

2.) It allows you to easily mark your posts as TAKEN or RECEIVED with just a few clicks - so you can keep other people informed without having to compose a whole new post.

3.) It hides posts you probably don't want to see. And once you've installed, all this works within Yahoo's web pages - so you don't need to remember to go to another site, or sign up anywhere else - it all just comes on one easy to read page.

4.) It is pre-configured so that you will always remember how to set up your subject lines and messages. It will drastically reduce the need for moderators to send reminder emails to you and have you repost your items.

http://wiki.memberplugin.org/index.php/Why_Bother%3F

We sincerely hope you all try out the Member Plugin. It's a wonderful tool that will make posting a snap!

We hope you enjoy the member plugin as much as we do!

Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Volunteer Moderators

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9.: OFFER: Moving Boxes and Packing Material ( Tacoma/Parkland)

Posted by: "tbj56" tbj56@yahoo.com tbj56

Tue Mar 1, 2011 10:57 am (PST)

Have several moving boxes in various sizes, as well as three bags stuffed full of packing material (bubble wrap and paper).
Boxes are flattened and easy to load in your car.
MUST pick up within the next two days.

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10.: WANTED: verzion mobile phone (spanaway)***

Posted by: "lyndax56" lyndax56@yahoo.com lyndax56

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:19 am (PST)

*** If you have a verzion phone with a camera n charger. that you would like to see go to a new home, I would love to have it. *** thanks lynda

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11.: OFFER: Universal head rest covers (Tacoma)

Posted by: "danna.quigley" danna.quigley@yahoo.com danna.quigley

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:35 am (PST)

Were originally bought for an Honda Accord, but they are universal and are supposed to fit most cars.

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12.: RECEIVED: chainlink kennel (graham)

Posted by: "Stephanie" littleg001@msn.com griffinstephanie86

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:35 am (PST)

thanks!

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13a.: WANTED: aquarium hood for 55 gal aquarium (graham)

Posted by: "Stephanie" littleg001@msn.com griffinstephanie86

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:57 am (PST)

thank you

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14.: OFFER: Fresh Frozen Green Beans (Parkland)

Posted by: "Bonnie" prettypansies253@yahoo.com prettypansies253

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

Large bag,maybe 2 lbs?

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15.: WANTED: working television (Tacoma)

Posted by: "cici" crystalcaston@yahoo.com crystalcaston

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

any kind of working television

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16a.: TAKEN: magnets (Pacific Ave and Military Rd S)

Posted by: "gr8novelist" gr8novelist@yahoo.com gr8novelist

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

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17.: OFFER: 3 lb Ground Turkey (Parkland)

Posted by: "Bonnie" prettypansies253@yahoo.com prettypansies253

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

2 lbs ground turkey and 1 lb ground turkey breakfast sausage.

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18.: WANTED: Sheets (Parkland)

Posted by: "Bonnie" prettypansies253@yahoo.com prettypansies253

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

Twin,full,or queen is fine. Thanks :)

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19a.: WANTED: Dresser (Parkland)

Posted by: "Bonnie" prettypansies253@yahoo.com prettypansies253

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:26 pm (PST)

Either tall or the shorter long ones, does not matter as long as it works. Thanks !!

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20.: WANTED: Jars with lids (Tacoma)

Posted by: "Rhea B" rheaburris@hotmail.com rheaburris

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:47 pm (PST)

I use jars that have lids to make candles. If you have wide mouth jars with lids I would take them off your hands. Can pickup in Tacoma zipcodes or meet you somewhere. Call XXX-XXX-XXXX Thanks Rhea

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21.: OFFER: Ladies Clothing (Lakewood)

Posted by: "candynsteven" candynsteven@yahoo.com candynsteven

Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:47 pm (PST)

This is two white kitchen bags of clothing. The pants are size 12 a(about 6pair) and the shirts/blouses are size M-L and maybe an XL. There is a nice warm coat and a raincoat as well. Want them to go to someone who needs them. Thanks will post when they are taken. You must pickup yourself at my apartment before 6pm. Thanks.

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22.: WANTED: walkman type radio (140th & 10th ave)

Posted by: "thundarrstruck@yahoo.com" thundarrstruck@yahoo.com thundarrstruck

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:55 pm (PST)

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23.: WANTED: shoe spray paint /dye (140th & 10th ave)

Posted by: "thundarrstruck@yahoo.com" thundarrstruck@yahoo.com thundarrstruck

Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:55 pm (PST)

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