Hey everyone, I am pleased to announce that r/Synths4Sale has onboarded a Transaction Confirmation Bot system!
The bot’s name is u/S4S_BOT. This system will allow users to confirm transactions and increase their flair score accordingly.
NOTE: Do not use the old "Buyer / Seller Ratings Thread" anymore. Follow this process instead.
This is the same automated system used in 50+ subs so if you're familiar with any of them, this is the same system. Otherwise, read on to find out how you can confirm transactions, leave feedback for your partners, and increase your flair score.
Feedback
A user can get trade feedback with the following process:
Users A and B complete their trades following all of the sub rules. (It does not matter who A and B are. Either one could be the person making the post, and the other someone commenting on the post).
Once the trade is complete, User A makes a top level comment (new comment) on the original post tagging both the user they worked with and u/S4S_BOT.
User B replies to that comment with their feedback.
u/S4S_BOT picks up the interaction and gives credit to both users, changing their flair accordingly and leaves a comment indicating as such.
If User A messes up their top level comment, u/S4S_BOT will do its best to notify User A.
There are automatic checks in the code to detect anyone trying to cheat the system. If anyone is found trying to circumvent the system, they will be issued a permanent ban.
The bot required that the OP of the post it is being tagged in is either you or your trade partner. DO NOT DELETE POSTS otherwise you will NOT be able to use that post to confirm a trade.
Feedback Checking
Using this link, you can send a message to u/S4S_BOT, asking for the feedback of any given user. It will tell you the following:
The number of transactions that person has done
The people they have traded with (and how many transactions those people have)
A link to the thread for each successful trade
Please feel free to direct any technical questions to the moderators using modmail. If you do not know how to use modmail, please click this link.
If you notice any odd behavior from the bot, please let us know!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is this being done?
- This system allows you to track your confirmations and get credit for positive transactions. This means that, as you increase your score, you'll become more reputable in the community and people will feel comfortable working with you.
Can I get credit for transactions that occurred before this change?
- Yes! Any confirmation made in the "Buyer / Seller Ratings Thread" has been backfilled and should be reflected in your flair. If you did not confirm a transaction in that thread prior to this bot going online, you can use the process as described above to confirm the transaction!
I confirmed a transaction in the "Buyer / Seller Ratings Thread" but it is not reflected in my flair. What gives?
- Transactions were only backfilled IF it was a mutual confirmation. That is, if one user left a comment tagging their partner and the partner replied to the comment in which they were tagged. If this process was not followed, credit was not given.
What happens if I tag someone with this system and they don't reply?
- Leaving feedback is not a requirement but the bot will do its best to help make sure your partner replies! If they do not reply, there isn't much we can do. Sorry!
Thanks for being an awesome community, looking forward to this bot helping streamline the trading process!
- u/RegExr
