Moderating the Marketplace

1. No off topic replies unless they are relating to the item(s) for sale and help the buyer learn more about the product.
2. Nothing is perfect so a few (say 2-3) or so off topic will be allowed before intervetion.
3. If more off topic posts start accumulating, then reply back and inform others that OT posts are not allowed.
4. If the case arises where there are an extensive amount of off topic posts (ie a few pages, and the content is clearly getting sidetracked) then deliver an ultimatum such as:
The next off topic reply (ie one that is not related to the sale) will result in a 1 week disabling of that users account.
5. Under no circumstances should a user be banned without a prior warning.
6. Marketplace bans should be 1 week and no longer.
7. The user being banned MUST be notified via email and be informed that he/she needs to email the moderator back if his/her account has not been re-activated once the ban period has expired.

I realise some of these conditions are a bit 'iffy' but use your common sense. Lets not get too strict and only ban someone if their post is intentinally off topic after a warning.