dovrar Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Does anyone who cloth diapers ever buy from diaperswappers.com? Anybody have trouble with viruses on their computer afterwards? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have been a part of the site for some time. I have bought and sold on there, my caution would be to ask very specific questions and really read the listing. Also, make sure there are photos of everything, before you buy. I think like any site where you buy things used, condition is a matter of opinion. They have been know to be attacked by viruses before, I never was affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have not bought cloth diapers from there, but I did buy some homeschool supplies from a nice mom on the boards there. Did you have a problem with a computer virus you suspect was from there? I have noticed several moms have accounts here and there, but it might be for the homeschool forums. If you don't get the responses you need to this thread, you might want to post a thread with the title of "Diaper Swappers." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks to both of you. I just signed up at DS to purchase some covers last night. I don't think my account has been activated yet though, because I can't post ANYWHERE. I'm trying to decide whether or not to delete my account with them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've bought and sold there often with no problems. It does take up to a day to get approved sometimes and with the holiday they might be a little slower. Just don't click on any of the side ads or links and you should be fine regarding the viruses I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My computer has been infected from that site before. I hadn't browsed very long, and have no desire to go back. :tongue_smilie: HyenaCart used to have a used diaper auction section. I'd try there instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've been a member of that site for a few years and never experienced any problems like catching a virus.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Oh, my gosh. Stay away. Seriously, if you value your computer, that is NOT the site to go to. They have problems in waves. Not everyone, but it's always traced back there. The owner ignores the problem and threads about it are deleted or at best, locked. It's absolutely terrible. There are better CD forums out there, without the nasty rep that VirusSwappers has. I left years ago and won't be back. They're not worth $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I was an original member of DS. I no longer go there because of the very high risk of viruses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've bought and sold there many times. I have not had virus issues at all. However, I have a Mac with Firefox AdBlocker Plus. There have definitely been ad-related virus issues on DS for those with other systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've never used that site. I pretty much buy from nickisdiapers.com and cottonbabies.com At nicki's you can get 5% off your order with the coupon FIVE and cottonbabies always has free shipping and they have a seconds sale, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks, ladies! Off to run a virus check on my computer......:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Oh, my gosh. Stay away. Seriously, if you value your computer, that is NOT the site to go to. They have problems in waves. Not everyone, but it's always traced back there. The owner ignores the problem and threads about it are deleted or at best, locked. It's absolutely terrible. There are better CD forums out there, without the nasty rep that VirusSwappers has. I left years ago and won't be back. They're not worth $400. We call it VirusSwappers around here, too. I've been fortunate not to be infected since I have a Mac, but I do know of lots of people who have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If you want a virus free option, try http://www.clothdiapernation.com or any of the others out there that are vigilant. I know there's at least a few moms on here who belong to CDN. DiaperSwappers has more problems than just viruses. There are stories and stories of them siding with known scammers or not protecting their members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Oh, my gosh. Stay away. Seriously, if you value your computer, that is NOT the site to go to. They have problems in waves. Not everyone, but it's always traced back there. The owner ignores the problem and threads about it are deleted or at best, locked. It's absolutely terrible. There are better CD forums out there, without the nasty rep that VirusSwappers has. I left years ago and won't be back. They're not worth $400. What forum(s) would you suggest I try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Anyone know where I can get some inexpensive nikky wool diaper covers? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I bought and sold a lot there, not in the past year or so, but I never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've been on DS for 6 yrs and have never had a problem buying/selling. I don't post a whole lot, so maybe some of the issues/drama has gone over my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I used to go there a lot. I never knew that there were virus problems. Good to know as I have a couple more Rumparooz to sell and was planning on listing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Wow. I've been a member there since 2006 and had no idea they had virus problems. Totally in the dark, I guess. I'm curious to know what other cd forums are out there (and are as active/good as ds). ETA: If you don't like DS, Hyenacart has a used option called Spots Corner. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've been on DiaperSwappers for years and I've never gotten a virus. However, I do have protection software installed so maybe that's why? I've never had a transaction go badly on there but I also only buy from people with feedback. They have a feedback profile on their username so it should be easy to buy from a reliable source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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