Help! Can't access classifieds

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Hi, I've been gone from the site (and photography in general)... thinking about getting some kit to restart the hobby but I don't seem to have access to the classifieds any more.
Please help! :)
 
@SteveA Hi, we have an automated rule that takes away Classifieds access if an account has not been active for some time, as part of our site cybersecurity policy. We've had a few instances of unused accounts being hacked and taken over through phishing attacks on the original owner. This has led to at least one case of someone trying to sell non-existent goods whilst pretending to be a longstanding TP member. We therefore like to see a number of meaningful posts on the site before reinstating access to the Marketplace section.
I'd also recommend ensuring that you have changed your password now you've re-engaged with TP, and please give consideration to enabling two factor authentication to protect your login.
All that said, it's good to have you back and please make the most of the site in terms of discussion, image sharing and joining in the challenges that we are running.
 
Thanks for the info, I had just logged back in and has been wondering the same.

Do you disclose the threshold for the automated access to the MarketPlace or do we just get involved and wait?

Thanks!
 
Thanks for the clarification. Just came back and was looking for this. I second the question on what it takes to reinstate, any updates?
 
The reinstatement isn't automatic - we did look into doing this but it requires tricky coding that we can't really implement. So it's just a case of joining in and then contacting us again when you think you've earned it - the initial requirement is 30 meaningful posts, we aren't necessarily looking for that but it would be nice to see more interest in the site beyond the classifieds.
 
Thanks for the clarification - understand your reasoning - going to shore up my account and then look at getting more posts. I do have some photos of note to share - it's just about finding the time! One in particular (bird) that I hope someone can help with!

Thanks again
 
Jumping on this myself. I don't post very often, but I'm retiring at Christmas & will be able to dust my camera down & spend more time taking photos. I've just set up two step verification. I wouldn't mind having access to the classifieds section again, thanks.
 
Hi @lindsay is it possible for my access to be re-instated also? Have been active on the forum before and looking to get back in the swing of things. many thanks
 
@richboyphoto 'tis done - nothing dodgy looking on your account, so it looks like you are a genuine returner. Hopefully not just for the classifieds though...
 
Oh so I'm not the only one that has had it removed. I was like where is the classifieds gone.
Kids and life get in the way of the hobby and cash selling and buying and then having no equipment so came to see what I've missed in my time away.
 
@Nuzik I'vre reinstated it for you - your changes to profile illustrate that you probably aren't a hacker but we have to take precautions with accounts that haven't been active for some time (4.4 years in your case) in case of this.
 
lindsay said:
@Nuzik I'vre reinstated it for you - your changes to profile illustrate that you probably aren't a hacker but we have to take precautions with accounts that haven't been active for some time (4.4 years in your case) in case of this.
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Ah yeah about the same time I had my last little lad. Thanks for the update
 
Hiya, looks like I'm in the same boat. Any chance I could get access back too please?
 
@Tombomb In your case Tom you haven't yet reached the minimum number of meaningful posts on the site. It'll be automatically added once you hit the number (which I'm not going to advertise for hackers/spambots to harvest)
 
would it be possible to also be re instated pretty please.....
 
@KRO now has access back after a bit of verification
 
Hi, I have just come back after the christmas period and noticed the classifieds section has disappeared for me too.
 
@Sohal1989 Your previous last login/post was in May last year so that's why the access was removed. It's now reinstated for you
 
Hi @lindsay, my last post was at the end of September. I posted some photos from the British superbikes. Unfortunately life got in the way on the run upto Christmas. Would it be possible to get my privileges reinstated?

Thanks :)
Adam
 
Hi Adam @DrAdam
I've looked at the details and reinstated your access.
 
Hi @lindsay, would it be possible to restore my access too?

I came back here to sell my kit as unfortunately I just haven't had time to do any photography since becoming a dad. This means I don't really have anything valuable to add to other conversation here if that's what is needed to get access.

I can however prove my account hasn't been hacked as I was asked to change my password just now which requires access to my Gmail.
 
@bombfrog access restored but don't feel you're not welcome on the site just because you have sold your kit, people post images from phones on TP as well. If you have the interest but not the time, keep your foot in the door for when you do have time again.
 
@lindsay Sadly, I've also been in the same boat. Between moving house and doing the house up, I haven't had much time for photography but keen to get back into it. Can I get my access reinstated, please?
 
@sp0rk that should be sorted in about 45 minutes or so, no problem I'm right in the middle of something just now
 
Long time user of the forum, not logged in for a while, please may I have the classified access reinstated.

Many thanks
 
Long time member who pops his head in every now and again. Can I get access to the classifieds again please?
 
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