Posted By:
Jim VB<<However, our company policy doesn't allow us to accept suggestions
unless we specifically request them. We hope that you understand that
this policy can avoid future misunderstandings if new products,
services, and features developed internally by eBay employees seem
similar or even identical to a member's idea.">>
This sounds to me like lawyerspeak for "If we implement one of your ideas, don't come looking to us for credit or money." They don't want to be badgered by people claiming that any improvement was their idea and they are owed something.
Now... I'll go away and let the real lawyers respond.