Being helpful and answering after sale questions gets me warning
Summary: christopher12 expressed frustration over receiving warnings from eBay for after-sales communication and speculated that it might be due to restrictive AI systems. The participant shared experiences about charity work and a connection to exhibit pieces related to Marilyn Monroe. Another participant, onlinecentral, suggested the presence of external links might be causing issues, while krazzykats couldn't see any policy violation. christopher12 further critiqued eBay’s AI tools and their impact on sellers.
Here is a typically after sales communication and I got 3 flags from ebay on just this - for being a good CS guy. Can someone tell me why being helpful is illegal. All courtesy of bad programming Did Labradors with Guiding Eyes for the blind for 6 years and taught all but 1 how to hang ten on the suef with me riding , do a beach landing and run and sit with their new companion . Huge fundraiser and publicity for the charity . Run and charities in almost every sector of charities in a large number of Countries and in homelessness age hospitals kids services water resources , yeah most sectors here too.
7:55 PM
J
It arrived! Thank you! “The last photo” that George Barris took of Marilyn has such a vibe. I am definitely going to watch bus stop again to see if I can spot that table runner! Maybe in the cafe. The fabric is great, do you have a picture where it appears? Cool that you are involved in those exhibits! That sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I could go to stuff like that. I adopted a 100lb rescue dog a couple years ago and he can be very aggressive. I don’t trust anyone else to take care of him. I didn’t know what I was getting but he is my dog now and no regrets. The animation short is very cool! Heritage just had a Disney auction with lots of fun Disney stuff like that. I love the history!
6:58 PM
Sep 5, 2026
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Did she arrive. You might want to talk with the Hollywood Museum for Motion picture arts and science I have a few things I have exhibited there and the spin of having the fabric from her shoot is an interesting thing. She had another more remnant piece I still have and I can talk with them and see When they are doing another MM event. If you want toloan for exhibition. They probably will provide you with a Fer tickets so people you know can see Your exhibit. If you do I will do some kind of silent auction for pieces of the cloth I kept to raise money for the museum. A piece I am preparing for exhibits in LA is this 1946 animation short that was shown at the Motion Picture Arts premiere of Heavens Gate ( along with " the fly" another academy award winner) and was given to me as the head of International Animation Society. They are excited to see this one coming for exhibition.
8:07 AM
Been moneydone money Done worrying about moneyMake people happy Be generous And money is nothing you think about because people around you are happy
8:17 PM
J
We are just being Marilyn fans! Marilyn is very near and dear to my heart. It is a sad state of affairs when everything is all about money. At any rate, I will let you know when I receive the package. Thank you and have a great night!
7:48 PM
I love the fact that ebay a gazillionare company wants to squeeze free into another profit center and is still trying to squeeze even their employees (And us) to accumulate every cent on this planet and all the Universe now . Don't forget to thank your local rich guy before you hand him your last dollar . My daily rant has now ended
4:22 PM
EBay SENT ME A NASTY NOTE BECAUSE I SENT YOU SOMETHING EXTRA SAYING THEY WON'T COVER DAMAGES ON THE CLOTH I SENT YOU AND STOP OFFERING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PIECE OF FABRIC I guess because it was a gift from me and they didn't make their standard CASINO RAKE FOR SOMETHING I GAVE TO YOU. THE BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING US AND THEY DON'T WANT TO SEE PEOPLE BE PEOPLE
3:45 PM
J
Oh wow, did AI match a photo of the fabric to a photoshoot of hers? Yeah AI is pretty amazing!
2:39 PM
Wow AI that was easy
8:36 AM
AI ModeAllVisual matchesSearch toolsAI OverviewThe diamond-trellis patterned fabric shown in the image is a classic Hollywood upholstery chenille textile, which prominently appears in the background of a famous 1953 studio promotional photoshoot. The Shoot: Marilyn Monroe famously posed reclining on a matching tufted red fabric sofa and matching pillows, wearing an elegant, low-cut dark red gown while paired with black opera gloves and matching heels.The Film Tie-In: This specific photoshoot was shot by photographer Gene Lester in late 1952/1953 as high-glamour promotional material to build anticipation for her upcoming legendary musical comedy film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Rolling Stone +1If you are looking to replicate the vibe or explore similar textiles used during her classic Hollywood era, you can view similar patterned options below:etsy.comHollywood Fabric - Etsy$316chairish.comFederal Style Web Back Open Armchair | ChairishIn stockcarpettogo.comShop Stanton Lake Collection - Lake Boden Robin Red-254 LC-LAKEBODEN-RBNRD Carpet | Carpet To Goetsy.comSeat Covers for Theatre Seats - Etsyreddit.comMarilyn Monroe in the beautiful dark red dress (not blood red but close). I particular love the flower pattern on the surface. Opera gloves seem to be of leather. Year 1956 :latimes.comWhy Marilyn Monroe still matters at 100, plus the week's best films - Los Angeles Timesetsy.comVintage 1960s Cotton Fabric - Etsyfacebook.comConfidence never goes out of style—especially in red. ❤️ #MarilynMonroe #ClassicHollywood #RedCarpet #VintageGlamour #TimelessElegance | Marilyn Monroe Stories
8:36 AM
was she shooting in Tucson,Scottsdaleor Sedona. The tablerunner might make sense and then it may be the fabric is for a period western motif for a couch throw pillow . You could have it made into a pillow if you find the screen appearance and give you your own Monroe story and skyrocketing you values . I hate to say it but this is a job for AI
8:27 AM
J
Thank you for sending it!!!
8:11 AM
J
I’m supposed to receive the package this Saturday. After I receive it, I will watch Bus Stop and see if I can spot it and let you know.
8:10 AM
Sep 3, 2026
J
Oh very cool. I did some research and according to Google, the table runner may have a connection to Bus Stop. Here is what it says: “The unique intersection of a Tohono O'odham Nation table runner and a Marilyn Monroe film points directly to the iconic 1956 Hollywood movie Bus Stop, starring Marilyn Monroe. Bus Stop was famously filmed on location in Phoenix and surrounding parts of Arizona. During the mid-20th century, southwestern decor—including hand-woven textiles, rugs, baskets, and table runners crafted by indigenous Arizona tribes like the Tohono O'odham Nation—was heavily featured to ground the movie's authentic local aesthetic.”
8:09 AM
She was rescued in Tucson and I remember when she came she was also in the Tohono O'odham Nation table runner and so you are getting her as she was boxed when she arrived here so make a nice place for her..
6:53 PM
Sep 1, 2026
J
Hi there, Sorry to hear about your wife. Bummer on the glass but no big deal. Interesting on the piece of fabric the picture came with. I will have to do some research on it. Thanks for sending!
5:04 PM
Aug 31, 2026
christopher12
OP1 month agoI think that they took one of their defective or untrained and just outdated AI and told it to do over-lording over the minions .
The same with their AI listing tools . The model is askew and suggests a complete undervalue price (embarrassingly low) and then tries to coerce you to their highest cost advertising. If you push enter because tat is what we do your item is sure to sell but your bottom line will bankrupt you but you won't see that there is a negative run till the end of the month . Should make a good quarter and that is really what the ultimate goal is.
christopher12
OP1 month agoI think that they took one of their defective or untrained and just outdated AI and told it to do over-lording over the minions .
The same with their AI listing tools . The model is askew and suggests a complete undervalue price (embarrassingly low) and then tries to coerce you to their highest cost advertising. If you push enter because tat is what we do your item is sure to sell but your bottom line will bankrupt you but you won't see that there is a negative run till the end of the month . Should make a good quarter and that is really what the ultimate goal is.
onlinecentral
·1 month agoThere are external links with .com appearing 8 times. They may think you and the buyer are attempting to buy or sell outside of eBay.
krazzykats
·1 month agoI don't see anything against policy.
Maybe some kind of messaging limit?