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Report an Issue — read this before you post

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Report an Issue

Something broken, unfair, or unsafe? Report it clearly so we can help.

This section is for reporting problems on TradeLink Hub — site bugs, sign-in failures, marketplace errors, forum abuse, scams, and trust issues that need attention. Structured reports get faster eyes than vague “it doesn’t work” posts.

Feature ideas for the future → Suggestions for TradeLink Hub. How things work → How TradeLink Hub Works. Job disputes → platform tools first.

What this forum section is for
  • Technical bugs — pages that error, uploads that fail, bids or messages not sending.
  • Account and auth — verification stuck, wrong CLIENT/BUSINESS role, SSO to forum or HVAC failing.
  • Marketplace issues — platform behavior that blocks normal hiring or business workflows.
  • Forum problems — spam, impersonation, harassment, misplaced posts (with links).
  • Trust and safety — suspected scams, fake profiles, review manipulation (with evidence, redacted).
  • Accessibility barriers — something critical you cannot complete on Hub or trade site.
Report an Issue vs Suggestions

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Report an Issue (this section)          Suggestions for TradeLink Hub
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Something is wrong now                Idea for a future improvement
Bug, abuse, blocked workflow            “Wish we had feature X”
Needs triage or moderation            Product roadmap discussion
Repro steps and evidence                Problem + proposed solution
Rule of thumb: Broken or harmful today → Report an Issue. Would be nice someday → Suggestions.

Hub sign-in: titanjobfinder.com/auth
HVAC marketplace: hvac.titanjobfinder.com

Before you post — try the right path first
  1. Job dispute with a client or business — use marketplace messaging, job records, and official support before a public thread with names.
  2. Password, email, phone changesHub auth portal (forum user settings are not used for Hub accounts).
  3. “How do I …?” — pinned How TradeLink Hub Works or Getting Started on the Platform.
  4. Emergency hazards on a job site — emergency services first; platform support after people are safe.
  5. Search this section — an active bug thread may already exist; add your repro there.
This forum is not a real-time ticket system. Critical account lockouts may need direct support outside the forum — still post here if it helps others once you’re safe.

Before you post a report
  • One issue per topic — separate auth bugs from bid errors from forum spam.
  • Clear title — e.g. “HVAC — bid submit spins forever on mobile Safari.”
  • Redact PII — blur names, addresses, phone numbers, and message content in screenshots.
  • Never post passwords, verification codes, API keys, or full payment card numbers.
  • Include repro steps — what you clicked, what you expected, what happened instead.
  • Note if intermittent — “first time today” vs “every login since Tuesday.”
Copy, paste, and fill in (issue report template)

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[b]Issue title:[/b] (short — use as topic title)
[b]I’m reporting as:[/b] Client / Business / Forum member
[b]Area:[/b] (Hub auth / HVAC platform / forum / SSO / reviews / bids / messages / other)
[b]URL where it happened:[/b]
[b]Device & browser:[/b] (e.g. iPhone Safari / Windows Chrome — if relevant)
[b]What I was trying to do:[/b]
[b]Steps to reproduce:[/b]
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2.
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[b]Expected result:[/b]
[b]Actual result:[/b]
[b]Error message (if any):[/b] (text only — no secrets)
[b]Screenshot attached?[/b] (yes / no — redacted)
[b]Started when:[/b] (today / after a specific date / always)
[b]Blocked from important action?[/b] (yes / no — describe)
Common issue categories

Hub auth & account
  • Email or SMS verification not arriving or not accepting code.
  • Cannot sign in after verified registration; Google sign-in loop.
  • Forum shows wrong group (CLIENT vs BUSINESS) after Hub registration.
  • Logged into Hub but forum or HVAC doesn’t recognize session (SSO).
HVAC marketplace
  • Cannot upload job photos or completion photos.
  • Messages not delivered or not visible to other party.
  • Bid fails, coin balance looks wrong, profile won’t save.
  • Review or satisfied / not satisfied action errors after job completion.
Forum
  • Spam posts, phishing links, impersonation of TradeLink staff or a business.
  • Harassment, doxxing, or sustained personal attacks.
  • Content that violates forum rules (see pinned guides in each section).
Trust and safety
  • Suspected scam — pressure for off-platform payment, fake check schemes, identity mismatch.
  • Profile impersonating another company; astroturfed reviews (describe pattern, redact details).
  • Report with links to platform profiles when possible — not street addresses in public.
What to include for moderation reports
  • Link to forum topic or post — use forum permalinks when reporting forum abuse.
  • Who is involved — forum username or business profile on platform (not home addresses).
  • What rule is violated — spam, harassment, scam, impersonation.
  • Do not encourage brigading or public witch hunts — report, don’t rally attack mobs.
What happens after you report
  • Moderators and the TradeLink team review reports in this section when possible.
  • We may ask follow-up questions in the thread — check back or enable notifications.
  • Fixes for product bugs may take time; severe abuse may be actioned faster.
  • We won’t always share internal resolution details publicly — especially for individual accounts.
  • Platform-wide fixes may be announced in Announcements.
What not to post here
  • Passwords, verification codes, recovery codes, or banking details.
  • Full client or business home addresses, gate codes, or unpublished job photos.
  • Public job dispute blow-ups with names — use platform tools first.
  • Feature requests without a current failure — use Suggestions for TradeLink Hub.
  • Legal threats, extortion, or “pay me or I post everywhere” content.
  • Unrelated rants with no issue to investigate.
  • Malware links or instructions to harm systems or people.
Quick links
  • Hub auth / Sign in
  • HVAC marketplace
  • Forum home
  • Pinned: How TradeLink Hub Works
  • Suggestions for TradeLink Hub — feature ideas
  • Getting Started on the Platform — setup help
  • Announcements — resolved outages and releases
Need to report something?

Start a new topic with the issue report template above. Clear reports protect the community — vague frustration helps less than steps, URLs, and redacted screenshots.

If you’re unsure whether it’s a bug or a misunderstanding, post anyway — describe what you tried. We’ll steer you to the right section or support path.

TradeLink Hub Team