Classified Rules Changes? - Page 2 - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

WildBillyT · 11-08-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyKane

It happens now, so whats the point? There is a way to have it so that when you go to post in the classifieds, if you dont fall under the rules, it will display a message of the rules when trying to post. Thats the beauty of coding vbulletin.

But the reason for these rules is to prevent lurkers from posting ads, right? 90 days to make 50 posts, thats almost 1 post every 2 days.. thats enough time to contribute before posting a classified. I sure as hell wouldnt be buying from someone thats been here for 3 months with 0 posts, 0 contribution and 0 activity.

Easy. It would happen MORE.

91chevywt · 11-10-2008, 08:41 PM

I actually have one more request...I am scanning the classifieds, and there are some pictures I can't look at because I haven't reached the big 50 yet. Is there any way to change that? I don't really understand why it would be restricted for some to look at pictures. It's not ALL pictures, but some. Like on this ad http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34263 I mean its not such a big deal, but I would imagine there are others who haven't reached the requirements who are looking to buy things and would like to see the pictures

NJSPEEDER · 11-10-2008, 08:46 PM

That is a software issue. The restriction can only be set for use of the forum, which unfortunately means attachments too. Sorry.

-Tim

Tru2Chevy · 11-10-2008, 08:51 PM

You can't view attachments. Pictures that are attached to the thread as opposed to links to photos on other sites aren't viewable when you are blocked.

- Justin

Tru2Chevy · 11-12-2008, 10:27 PM

Any more input on these?

- Justin

sweetbmxrider · 11-16-2008, 05:12 PM

we should have a separate "WTB" section. it really clutters everything.

Tru2Chevy · 11-16-2008, 05:30 PM

A separate WTB section is something that we have thought of in the past. We are always cautious when it comes to adding new forums, because we want to make sure the forum will see enough activity to justify it's creation.

We will most likely have more Classified forums in the near future.

- Justin

BonzoHansen · 11-16-2008, 05:41 PM

We should have a separate forum for ebay/craigslist, etc. Then you can scrap the eBay part of the rules.

sweetbmxrider · 11-16-2008, 05:55 PM

yeah but you don't see ebay/craigslist as much as wtb's in my opinion. i can deal with that too. if you have stuff you have that you could let go, a wtb section could help with some extra cash.

WildBillyT · 11-16-2008, 06:31 PM

I don't see splitting the classifieds down any further. We really don't get too much traffic anyway.

Tru2Chevy · 11-16-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

I don't see splitting the classifieds down any further. We really don't get too much traffic anyway.

We have been getting quite a lot lately, activity in there has picked up.

- Justin

dan · 12-13-2008, 02:19 PM

i'm jumping in late on this topic..but i think everything is primarily fine as it is...no need to really change anything..especially not to suite noobs who are crying because they cant post..
i did however sell my dad's car though here..93 firebird, somehow i made it though the cracks, but in my defense it was previously my car, and i was the sole contact until the actual purchase..only bc i was at work when the car was picked up

SRGN · 12-13-2008, 03:07 PM

I actually wish more forums I frequent had the 6 month/50 post rules. Keeps a lot of the BS out of classifieds.

Mike · 12-13-2008, 03:35 PM

the wtb section is a great idea, as is the ebay/craigslist/other forums idea...it would let people give each other the heads up on cool deals and finds that they come across, and it would also let them post up family members cars.

it would just take some extra work to keep up with people that are deadbeats when it comes to getting in contact and whatnot......but thats what the trader ratings are for

NastyEllEssWon · 01-08-2009, 04:23 AM

yeah i think a ''third party for sale'' section is an awesome idea

NJSPEEDER · 01-08-2009, 03:40 PM

We don't need a **** pile for sale section.

The forum and the classifieds and for the benefit of our members, not some other guy who listed something on ebay or craigslist. It would also open up the flood gates for anyone who wanted to run a business to take advantage of our members without supporting the club in any way.

PolarBear · 01-10-2009, 07:16 PM

I think a craigslist section would be nice. I dont have time to surf yet another board but there can be some really good deals there for parts especially for old cars.

NJSPEEDER · 01-10-2009, 07:48 PM

If you want to get deals from Craigslist, go on Craigslist.

If we don't allow members to sell as a business, merely to profit from our members, without supporting the club, what possible reason could justify allowing people who don't know of the club or care enough to even sign up to profiteer from our membership?

We also do not allow third party listings in our classifieds, so even creating the forum would contradict the rules anyway.

PolarBear · 01-10-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

the forum would contradict the rules anyway.

Read the title of the thread

NJSPEEDER · 01-10-2009, 09:08 PM

I know the title of the thread and we are not allowing third party selling.

PolarBear · 01-10-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER

I know the title of the thread and we are not allowing third party selling.

How about making it a perk for power members?

NJSPEEDER · 01-10-2009, 09:27 PM

Nope.

maroman88 · 01-11-2009, 03:41 PM

i also think a section for ebay and craigslist adds would be great.... we dont all have time to search everywhere, and id sure benifit if another member found sumthing i needed and then posted it up.... like old times.... not all change is good change

sweetbmxrider · 01-11-2009, 03:44 PM

it would be nice, but it would turn to sheit quick. most members post deals up in the lounge anyways.

BonzoHansen · 01-11-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

it would be nice, but it would turn to butter quick. most members post deals up in the lounge anyways.

...where they don't belong and get axed.

I've been on record in the past being in favor of an auction/found forum. Tim's theory that we are not here to support eBay, craigslist, etc, and/or its sellers is not w/o merit. It would be difficult to prevent people from abusing it posting up their friend junk, especially CL since it is more-or-less anonymous. We see that all the time now. We could try to police it but to be honest to spend any time policing that is a pain in the arse.