So Steve, are you saying that any posting that mentions the word "wanted"
should be in an adverts group?

Sorry, but I disagree! If the OP was trying to source a second-hand phone
from group members then fine, that should be and as you rightly point out,
the subject line should be prefixed by WTD:

However, this is a UK mobiles newsgroup and if the OP was indeed trying to
find out the cheapest place to purchase a phone retail, then surely this is
the place to ask.

I see more and more, loads of net- nanny type of posts these days, from the
ubiquitous top posting to no ads here ones and frankly, there seem to be
more of these than actual spam!

I saw one thread where a poster had posted an ad, had it pointed out that
no ads were allowed and subsequently apologised. There then followed a
further 10 posts berating him for posting followed by a couple more
apologies...go figure!