Classified Rule Change Vote - Page 3

HKSenilyks · 08-24-2006

So is it still 50, or is it down to 25?

TheBlizzard · 08-24-2006

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 08-25-2006

I think a 50 post count for a WTB seems appropriate. However, I have personally had issues with getting my WTB part ads up in a timely fashion. I do not mean to imply the mods slack because they don't. I'm simply saying if you are in urgent need for a part, you should be able to find someone with it ASAP! WTB ads are usually very brief and to the point. For example-

"WTB 91+ Power Transistor Unit" (then explain what it looks like)

It took more than 24 hours ( which I could understand ) but I needed the part right then. Granted you might not have anyone chime in, at least you have a chance. Maybe a WTB section could be seperate. I don't know. I'm obviously not an owner of this site, but I do really miss how it used to be. Although, I am thankful for the lack of stupid / worthless ads that no one wants to waste their time reading. That's just my .02.

AJ · 08-25-2006

We try and get them up within 48 hours. That's all I can say. I don't know how many times I say this, but we aren't here to provied a free slot to have people sell and buy parts. Some members sell a shit ton of stuff on here and have never donated anything to the site. Some members have given more than their fair share time and time again. So I do feel bad when I can't get some posts up fast enough, but it's the right thing to do with moderating the post right now. About the only way I could see it changing would be to up the post count requirement to 100 or more in order to pull off admin moderation of every post.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by DSMStyle

We try and get them up within 48 hours. That's all I can say. I don't know how many times I say this, but we aren't here to provied a free slot to have people sell and buy parts. Some members sell a shit ton of stuff on here and have never donated anything to the site. Some members have given more than their fair share time and time again. So I do feel bad when I can't get some posts up fast enough, but it's the right thing to do with moderating the post right now. About the only way I could see it changing would be to up the post count requirement to 100 or more in order to pull off admin moderation of every post.

I was talking specifically about WTB ads. I totally see your point with for sale threads. Another good point to that is it keeps the thread creation down. Like me again for instance. Instead of making 2 new threads, I've just added to the one I've had up forever. Bump the post count to 1000 for all I care

AJ · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Pimpin Dsmstyle

I was talking specifically about WTB ads. I totally see your point with for sale threads. Another good point to that is it keeps the thread creation down. Like me again for instance. Instead of making 2 new threads, I've just added to the one I've had up forever. Bump the post count to 1000 for all I care

That's another thing I'd like to avoid. 1 thread = a ton of clutter. When you have a more accurate list, I'd just make a new thread so it's back to a clean slate.

And take out the link in your sig

There is no need to have that.

Jakey · 08-25-2006

There's nothing more annoying that classifieds that are titled WTB:.....NEED ASAP PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or FS:.......I'M GOING BANKRUPT, HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

b00stcreep21 · 08-25-2006

if the classifieds are completley limited to 50 posts, the only people that are going to be buying/selling are people that frequent the site alot. (obviously) but, if it's opened up a lil more, i think that the classifieds will have alot more to offer for new guys that show up, and will give the the more frequent users a little bigger of a market to get rid of their crap as well

AJ · 08-25-2006

That's taking away from the point. We don't want to just let new members show up to sell shit and never come back, and that's what happens. You'd be surprised how many members work up the 50 post mark, sell some misc item on here, and then never return again. I fucking despise that. Persoanlly I'd prefer to open up the classified to everyone on every level and just charge a small flat rate for an ad on here. And put all that money into all these funky ideas Chris, Jana, and I have for prizes. Like turbos and shit

Jakey · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by DSMStyle

You'd be surprised how many members work up the 50 post mark, sell some misc item on here, and then never return again.

Don't forget about those people who list all kinds of shit for sale, get people's interest, and then never follow up with it again.

3speedgsx · 09-16-2006

I'm new here but i also agree with the above statement, it seems very reasonable to atleast be able to see/post in to buy something. Just keep it 50 post to sell something. Tht way people who joined to be part of a community and buy parts to mod/fix their car can get it done which would also open up new oppertunitys to seller also.

Tauni · 09-17-2006

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Originally Posted by 3speedgsx

I'm new here but i also agree with the above statement, it seems very reasonable to atleast be able to see/post in to buy something. Just keep it 50 post to sell something. Tht way people who joined to be part of a community and buy parts to mod/fix their car can get it done which would also open up new oppertunitys to seller also.

Well I would say you should have 50 posts to post up and buy something. But you should still be able to see the threads. That way you can PM someone and get details, without cluttering up the thread.

3speedgsx · 09-17-2006

Well I guess let the majority vote win. If thats what people want, give it to em. Its not like its that big of a deal, life or death. Its a forum, I understand that you don't want threads cluttering up but its not like it would be THAT big of a deal. Who cares, why don't we all be whinny little bratt babies, a forum is here to post and help people out and be a community SO LET IT HAPPEN. Simple as that. There will always be ups and downs wether you can't post untill you hit 50 post or not, why not free it up a little and give everyone more oppertunitys, to fix their own car and help someone else fix their car. Just Cause some people have been here forever or just long enough doesn't make them better people sellers/buyers.

Jakey · 09-17-2006

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Originally Posted by 3speedgsx

Just Cause some people have been here forever or just long enough doesn't make them better people sellers/buyers.

Yes it does. Generally I don't even bother attempting to do business with the newbies around here because it's like pulling teeth to complete a transaction with some level of professionalism.

3speedgsx · 09-17-2006

I didn't realize you had to be a pro to sell or buy something. Get off it, selling or buying is the same wether you been here or not. But i guess your way better than everyone since you have 4,000 post huh, wow. Anyways how do you thing people get better and at the whole buying selling thing, not by waiting 50 post its by doing it.

AJ · 09-18-2006

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Originally Posted by 3speedgsx

I didn't realize you had to be a pro to sell or buy something. Get off it, selling or buying is the same wether you been here or not. But i guess your way better than everyone since you have 4,000 post huh, wow. Anyways how do you thing people get better and at the whole buying selling thing, not by waiting 50 post its by doing it.

You can argue your point as much as you want and 2 things will happen. No one that cares will listen, and nothing will change. Have a nice day.

A//// Guy · 09-17-2006

The forum is not here as a free for sale/wanted section. Its here for the community of people that enjoy cars.. if your only here for selling/buying then look elsewhere. If you actually want to contribute to this forum then you should be willing to wait until you hit 50 posts.. its not that hard.

And yes being a regular member and showing that you are active on the forum other than just to hit 50 posts to buy/sell, actually lets people know that you are more trustworthy to deal with. Members are not looking to get scammed by a n00b.

Also unless you talked to owner of the site, you cant advertise like you are doing in your sig.

Tauni · 09-18-2006

3Speed: Clearly we have it set this way for a reason. As it's been said, letting yourself be welcomed into the forums, and making yourself an active members helps us trust you more. And not only that but making intelligent posts. I wouldn't want to buy anything from some one, n00b or not, who can't make a decent post. If you can't form a proper sentence, use decent grammar, and most of all saying something intelligent, then how can I be sure you are even smart enough to sell me something without fucking me over. Now I admitt I am deffinately not the brightest crayon in the box, so it's not that hard to sounds smart talking to me, but you'd be suprised.

And honestly, whether not being a noob makes you better at selling something is totally irrelevant. I would say that over half of the time, noobs don't make good impressions on us. And when you sign onto a forum you are classified as a noob, whether you are new or old to the car game, but we don't know the difference. Not until you prove it to us. Just saying "New to the forums but not new to cars" doesn't prove anything to us. The more you post intelligently, the more we believe you, and in time, trust you to sell us something!

DiSiM · 09-18-2006

You know you can honestly do what you want! If you seriously want to be a dick like that you can. I just want my car done and with classifieds I could do it alot quicker!

Tauni · 09-18-2006

TJ this is nothing to get touchy over. And I think you may want to re-think how you talk to the mods. It's completely understandable how you feel, but you have to understand why we want things to run smoothely, and this is how the mods chose to go about it.