New Classifieds Going Live

AJ · 09-19-2006

What is it:

It's a new classifieds system that allows us to create a better for sale and wanted to buy section for our members. It gives everyone the ability to use the classifieds as needed and free's up actual forum clutter. It's a system where you are able to use a feedback feature to leave positive and negative feedback about a buyer or selling. This will give all members the ability to buy and sell with confidence with the right people.

Where is it:

http://dsmstyle.com/forums/sr_classifieds.php

That's the main link, it's also in the navagation bar at the top of the forums.

Are there any current issue with it:

Yes, 6 pic links aren't working cause I havn't uploaded the category image yet. This does not effect the abilities of the new system and will be updated shortly.

What will happen to the current classifieds:

They will be open for viewing till the end of Sept. As of October first they will be hidden from the forums but not removed or viewable without some sort of search. Some time after that when we clean the database up, they will be removed compleetly.

Member will not have the ability to make new posts in the current classifieds unless something happens that does not allow members to use the new system.

Again, all member should now be able to use the classifieds without moderation. However, we still reserve the FULL right to refuse and delete as needed on a case by case basis.

Please address any questions or comments in this thread, and this thread only.

Tauni · 09-19-2006

You may have stated this and I may have not understood it, but are the old classifieds going to be transferred to the new section?

AJ · 09-19-2006

No.

If people have active stuff, they will need to create a new ad in the new system.

Also, posting is turned off in the old system. Members will have to use PMs to seal the deal on that stuff.

Tauni · 09-19-2006

Ok thanks for letting me know. I was really confused when I tried to post up another question to one kid and it said the forum was not accepting new posts, lol!

AJ · 09-19-2006

Currently this is only viewable in the "Silver Skin". This will be fixed tonight.

AJ · 09-20-2006

Fixed, and viewable on the Nav bar in both skins. Would like people to start putting it to use and let me know of any bugs.

AJ · 09-21-2006

I'd love some of you guys with current ads in the regular forums area to set some up in the new systems and let me know of any bugs.

Jakey · 09-24-2006

I don't have anything to sell otherwise I would test it myself; is there a way to lay out a classified ad so it doesn't turn into a cluster like this?
http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/sr_cl...php?do=ad&id=9

That mess is a headache to try to read.

AJ · 09-24-2006

Yeah, the seller should make more than one ad. It's not going to get many people to sift through all that crap. If someone has 13 parts, I'd suggest 13 ads.

I will see what else I can do to make it more appealing as well, but until we can afford to buy a better version, it's going to be limited for a bit.

AJ · 09-24-2006

That and I'm not going to allow our gallery be used for selling parts either.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 09-25-2006

I'll throw something together when I get a little bit of free time. I've had massive pm's phone calls lately so I haven't had alot of time to start anything up again. I will do it soon though.

Jakey · 09-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Pimpin Dsmstyle

.....so I haven't had alot of time to start anything up again.

Or send people pictures?

Shane55113 · 09-26-2006

How do i post in it? I must be blind because i cant seem to find a "create a new" or anything.

AJ · 09-26-2006

You should be able to click the "NEW AD" link in the category box you want to post an ad in.

Shane55113 · 09-26-2006

ok, i see i thought that was for viewing newly created adds for some reason (i never clicked it)

**Kracka** · 10-06-2006

Any chance on going back to the old classifieds system? These new ads don't seem to be getting anywhere near the traffic as the old thread-style.

CVD · 10-06-2006

I've actually only looked in there once since they changed.

**Kracka** · 10-06-2006

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Originally Posted by CVD

I've actually only looked in there once since they changed.

Werd, I used to always read the ads, but now I don't even think about it. I liked the discussion that took place regarding the items for sale.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 10-07-2006

I doubt he will go back. But so far I haven't gotten one response the the Eprom I have listed.

AJ · 10-07-2006

These classified are going away shortly, for a new version. The new version will allow for some better management and should fix any traffic issues.

Give us a bit more time.