Error Marketplace Watch List Update

yusuf · 04-12-2013, 01:46 AM

Received two "Marketplace Watch List Update" emails about the same thread in 1 hour interval, both the time link was dead.

See attached screenshot, the link was for:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/221518-sale-k...x-12-24-a.html

which took me to

Quote:

Invalid Thread specified. If you have just posted a new thread in the Marketplace and are a new user, it will be made visible shortly. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator.

Since the link was dead or was possibly removed, the second notification should not have sent.

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tim60 · 04-12-2013, 03:07 AM

I received two to the same listing, but when I followed the link it was live.

IT systems frequently do bizarre things. I encounter it all the time at the office.

yusuf · 04-12-2013, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I received two to the same listing, but when I followed the link it was live.

IT systems frequently do bizarre things. I encounter it all the time at the office.

Probably you have noticed it now, it's live right now but was not at that time.

Adam · 04-12-2013, 01:36 PM

The watch list might not be checking to see if the listing are approved or not. I'll look into it. Either that or someone posted a duplicate.

Adam
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Tom S. · 04-13-2013, 08:08 AM

Adam, I think this was a duplicate ad that I deleted.

Adam · 04-13-2013, 10:28 AM

I've now updated it so that deleted threads won't be picked up.

04-12-2013, 01:46 AM	#1
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Marketplace Watch List Update Received two "Marketplace Watch List Update" emails about the same thread in 1 hour interval, both the time link was dead. See attached screenshot, the link was for: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/221518-sale-k...x-12-24-a.html which took me to Quote: Invalid Thread specified. If you have just posted a new thread in the Marketplace and are a new user, it will be made visible shortly. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator. Since the link was dead or was possibly removed, the second notification should not have sent. Attached Images

04-13-2013, 10:28 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I've now updated it so that deleted threads won't be picked up. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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04-12-2013, 03:07 AM	#2
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	I received two to the same listing, but when I followed the link it was live. IT systems frequently do bizarre things. I encounter it all the time at the office.

04-12-2013, 03:14 AM	#3
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497 Original Poster	Originally posted by tim60 I received two to the same listing, but when I followed the link it was live. IT systems frequently do bizarre things. I encounter it all the time at the office. Probably you have noticed it now, it's live right now but was not at that time.

04-12-2013, 01:36 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The watch list might not be checking to see if the listing are approved or not. I'll look into it. Either that or someone posted a duplicate. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2013, 08:08 AM	#5
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Adam, I think this was a duplicate ad that I deleted.