And the two that for real downvoted my post that actually mentioned that I could not understand why it would be downvoted, yall suck, both of you, and you are the ones that needed downvoted. Did u downvote me just because I jokingly said that it would be downvoted only because it was nothing to be downvoted for? Dont get me wrong, this website is cool, but this forum is really starting to blow, or at least the people in it. Ive literally posted everything as nicely and respectful as I could, have not made any troll posts or straight up dumb ones, yet there are those out here apparently that would rather make someone feel unwelcome over actually reading their post, understanding where they are coming from, and being reasonable as all adults should. O wait, im on a forum, one that is filled with roid raged individuals (joking on the roidrage, but maybe). In all seriousness, the karma thing has me rollin and if my legit freaking best form of respect and manners is getting negative karma points then maybe yall are operating on a different sort of level than me, no biggie, I had thought maybe this site was reasonable and maybe had people on it that werent so keen on reminding people on every single mistake or stupid posts they post. To me, the trolls are downvoted, as well as the frauds and fakes and the skeemers. With me being none of those and still getting karma removed, I have a hard time remaining respectful and can only say fuck yall and downvote away, it should definitely give new members accurate impressions of what its like here. Im out, yall r too much. -10 for some curious questions in a general talk thread...fuck the downvoters. If this gets me banned so be it, I wont be back to check as I assume it will since Im going against the karma system on the site, people that control things dont like it when others point out flaws in the system. Now keep playin around actin like I was doin some negative shit here, I cant even see how it would of been assumed I was.

I edited the original posting to remove my claim of sources on this site and another requiring 5 star reviews to now being accurate with saying on this site (eroids), the source did not actually specify the review needed 5 stars. The other source from the other site (not sure if allowed to mention it, feel dumb for not, but this karma thing is gettin redic) did specify 5 stars needed for a higher discount. Now, I will paste the exact statement from the source on this site. Of course removing the name but to see if you all agree that the source is or is not hinting at better discounts for better reviews, while maintaining the rules by specifying to follow eroid rules. Here it is.... to me and the way its worded, I take it that the better the review (higher the rating) the greater the discount. If you have less than 5 karma you can not vote??? If it was purely for a review, good or bad, resulting in a discount then why is a vote required, or at the very least worded to seem that way.

"Depending on your review, and whether or not you posted a picture (with a link in the review) and voted for edited, you can gain some great discounts. Make sure your review is not lazy! Following the rules and standards for eroids reviews. Do not make a review before running the gear for at least a few weeks. If you have less than 5 karma points, you cannot vote for us. The votes will determine our rate at eroids, and they are crucial to us. In such a case (or if you're a new user or just want to gain more), you can post a pic of your gear/yourself, say you'll review this later on and do that when you are ready."

I have not uploaded it here. i sent a copy and paste of the emails to Greg, I cant see how to upload images. Also, I never once said eroids had reviews that were tainted by this issue. Alls I was simply doing was stating that I had seen it from a source on another site, which is the very reason i came to this site, and I was curious as to whether this was an actual OK thing or if eroids had some special aspects in place that prevented this. And reading the rules for a forum would be like sitting through a manners course before going out to eat at a nice restaurant. The rules are there for the people that do not have common sense, respect, or simply are trolls. I understand there may be a few odd rules specific to a forum, such as here, that can get one in trouble. Bottom line is I never claimed anything dishonest, did not disrespect anyone or anything, tried typing it in the best manner I could, and was only suggesting that if that were a thing that it would make sites like these worthless. I was expecting a reply such as, "eroids takes measures to ensure this is not an issue". I feel like some of you need that manners course, if I was a repeat offender, go on flame me, this was my second thread here and was not anything intentionally against rules. Heres to hoping this simple and respectful comment gets me more negative karma. On a side note, docking karma points for someones curiosity or simple lack of every freaking rule on their first few days on the forum most definitely makes the karma system unreliable. At first, i seen users on here with red karma and assumed troll. Now I am red and am taking a different view on considering anything based off of karma points.

Alright I have the screenshot of what I would say is coming off as saying discounts are given for certain types of reviews. Do I upload it here?... actually ok I give, goin to read rules now

It definitely is a thing. But such as myself? I havent wrote a review period, I found it amusing but did not submit a review, so.... pretty much opposite of myself. Also, it was a simple question. It is obviously something that has happened so for me to ask about it shouldnt bring the downvotes and accusations, but thanks I suppose. Next time I feel like posing something in the GENERAL TALK section ill pass. Shouldnt be something that a website remains alive for is its forums, but however you want to run it. If I have to read rules before participating in a forum or be burned for not then the forum is not for me. I only post legitimate and honest posts, with common sense involvded and respect as well. I figure if any of that somehow breaks the rules then that forum is not legitimate, honest, respectful, or welcoming. I figured this was the general talk forum, didnt see anywhere else better to post a GENERAL OBSERVATION. I will check my emails and verify the wording from the source I ordered from on eroids. As for the other source I mentioned, it was definite straight up 55% discount for 5 star review. Ive learned not to state source names, plus this source is top listed at another site similar to this one. If you want to know I will tell and show the email. If you are going to get all retarded and clanny thats fine too, its not like Im on here to self gain anything whatsoever so I would not be losing anything. I dont participate in any forums currently other than this one. That should mean something, but im starting to see its really no different than the endless other forums with the rule flaming and ridiculous shaming over miniscule and GENERAL shit.

I see I didnt leave much to reply to, basically I was wondering why the source reviews have been given the go ahead on "buying" their spot on the top rated sources list. I havent found hardly any other sites, besides one, that have similar goals but both of them apparently have the potential of being completely inaccurate due to these bribes for reviews. Youd hope most people would be honest in the reviews, but youd be surprised how many are willing to (to them) post a insignificant 5 star review for huge discounts. It is insignificant until there are a bunch of reviews done this way.