There is a drug store that may become more useful..
Aug 2, 2015, 3:57 pm
#1
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There is a drug store that may become more useful..
I noticed something today and would like to discuss it with the community, but this is a BRAND NEW change (less than a couple of days) and I fear too much info can kill it.
How would one go about discussing such a topic that is related to MS but without disclosing details that could lead to it being killed off?
How would one go about discussing such a topic that is related to MS but without disclosing details that could lead to it being killed off?
Aug 2, 2015, 5:02 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2015
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I'm sure this question may have been asked before, but here goes. Why not make the MS thread private or only accessible with a certain number of posts? I've never understood why FT doesn't do that. Maybe make it 1,000 minimum post count? I realize I'm new and would accept the fact that I can't get in, but that seems to make the best sense. I've seen it on other forums that I've participated on. Anyways, that's my two cents.
Aug 2, 2015, 5:09 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2015
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If you're looking for feedback on whether it will work, your best move is just to keep quiet and give it a try.
If you're looking to give back to those who have provided useful info in the past, PM them directly.
If you're looking to give back to FT as a whole, then you post it and hope people get some use before it gets shut down.
If you just want to show off your discovery, then you need to weigh what it's worth to you. Perhaps keep quiet and utilize it for a month or so and then share it here.
Aug 2, 2015, 5:23 pm
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Moderator Message:
The issue of whether to make the MS forum private or semi-private has been endlessly discussed on other threads, so there is no need to repeat the discussion here.
OP, you can post as much or as little as you wish, in the thread associated with the correct drugstore. If you are concerned about "killing" the deal, then post only limited information. Some people like to post in a cryptic way, using acronyms that only seasoned MSers can understand. Again, it's up to you.
The moderators received a message asking if there are private subforums for selected members. There are not.
The issue of whether to make the MS forum private or semi-private has been endlessly discussed on other threads, so there is no need to repeat the discussion here.
OP, you can post as much or as little as you wish, in the thread associated with the correct drugstore. If you are concerned about "killing" the deal, then post only limited information. Some people like to post in a cryptic way, using acronyms that only seasoned MSers can understand. Again, it's up to you.
The moderators received a message asking if there are private subforums for selected members. There are not.
Last edited by cbn42; Aug 2, 2015 at 9:38 pm
Aug 3, 2015, 12:31 am
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I've decided against posting info until I test it out.
If it actually pans out, then I will possibly follow up.
Thanks for all the PMs, but I don't really feel comfortable sharing with people with low post counts.
To all those asking me via PM which drugstore, sorry, not going to divulge that just yet. It seems to be a very secret software update with absolutely ZERO ads anywhere for the change.
Possibly might be rolling out nationwide soon
If it actually pans out, then I will possibly follow up.
Thanks for all the PMs, but I don't really feel comfortable sharing with people with low post counts.
To all those asking me via PM which drugstore, sorry, not going to divulge that just yet. It seems to be a very secret software update with absolutely ZERO ads anywhere for the change.
Possibly might be rolling out nationwide soon
Aug 3, 2015, 5:23 am
#14
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Dunno who the moderator is referring to, but if you know about the First Bank of the Spook (CIA) or the Second Bank of the Spook (NSA) then you may want to check into the Third Bank of the Spook. Figure out where Casper also lives and check that institution for deposits by credit card. You can get in without having a decoder ring by membership in a group anyone can join (ala First Bank of the Spook). When you find it and test it, keep it off the boards. Go slow on PMs as I'll be overseas for a bit. 
Moderator Message:
The issue of whether to make the MS forum private or semi-private has been endlessly discussed on other threads, so there is no need to repeat the discussion here.
OP, you can post as much or as little as you wish, in the thread associated with the correct drugstore. If you are concerned about "killing" the deal, then post only limited information. Some people like to post in a cryptic way, using acronyms that only seasoned MSers can understand. Again, it's up to you.
The moderators received a message asking if there are private subforums for selected members. There are not.
The issue of whether to make the MS forum private or semi-private has been endlessly discussed on other threads, so there is no need to repeat the discussion here.
OP, you can post as much or as little as you wish, in the thread associated with the correct drugstore. If you are concerned about "killing" the deal, then post only limited information. Some people like to post in a cryptic way, using acronyms that only seasoned MSers can understand. Again, it's up to you.
The moderators received a message asking if there are private subforums for selected members. There are not.
Aug 3, 2015, 6:03 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2002
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The challenge of posting any potentially new MS to FT is that we have folks who abuse MS, which ruins it for those of us who have restraint. I realize that we live in an "it's all about me" era, but a little consideration goes a long way.
I was in my local Giant yesterday morning before 7AM, and all of the variable MC's were already gone. Two days earlier, the rack was overloaded with them. The same holds true when people purchase money orders and stand there with 20 cards, which ties up the associates.
I was in my local Giant yesterday morning before 7AM, and all of the variable MC's were already gone. Two days earlier, the rack was overloaded with them. The same holds true when people purchase money orders and stand there with 20 cards, which ties up the associates.