Author Topic: For Sale ads etiquette (Read 14461 times)

D4D · « **on:** February 24, 2013, 03:53:50 PM »

Can I suggest we implement an etiquette system in the for sale section. If you are not interested in buying the item for sale and have nothing of value to add then don't post. If you are asking a genuine question then post. The general section is for banter not the for sale ads.

CRW · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:00:33 PM »

Agree

POD · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:06:06 PM »

First up, I agree with you totally, D4D.

I believe this idea has been mooted a few times but sort of falls by the way-side after a few posts.

Maybe a specialised For Sale Moderator? If people aren't happy with comments, can request they be removed?

Maybe no posts can be made in a for sale thread except by the original poster? Any comms will be done only by PM?

Prefer the first idea, with a mod.

speewa158 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:30:33 PM »

D4D What are you trying to flog off now

l told you just ring me 1st if l dont want or cant use then post it up . Happy bbanter in any department is always the order of the day

jetcrew · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:43:08 PM »

Fully agree,,

best way as some other forums do..if the ad is not done with the template it is REMOVED..sure makes people pay attention.

I vote d4D as for sale shark.

Jet

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:45:07 PM »

I am quite happy to monitor the classifieds and generally clean them up as needed. Please shoot me a PM if you find something that does not suit your advertised item

GG

shrek4 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:47:45 PM »

I agree, a moderator for the section to keep things on topic.

I'm happy to volunteer

Mace · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:24:20 PM »

Agree, but can BHG's items be exempt?

On topic.(sorta).

For Vehicles and CT's, how about a $10 fee? This is done on other forums (CTA). Would assist with forum running costs.

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:53:20 PM »

was getting worried there,,

Quote from: Mace on February 24, 2013, 05:24:20 PM

Agree, but can BHG's items be exempt?
On topic.(sorta).

For Vehicles and CT's, how about a $10 fee? This is done on other forums (CTA). Would assist with forum running costs.

Thanks Buddy

i think a little bit of fun is good for the thread, helps promote the item too. we can't be good all the time.

BHG

Bird · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:00:33 PM »

Along with that, how about deleting threads that refuse to use the template?

Some ads are just impossible to read or make heads nor tails of.

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:05:52 PM »

POD · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:15:50 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on February 24, 2013, 06:05:52 PM

Okay, Okay ... I'm so sorry that I commented on the little blue car.

Kit_E

Yeah, good on ya Kit_e, you've ruined it for all the good kids!!

KingBilly · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:22:53 PM »

Whatever the mods and admin decide for the new rules/etiquette, don't forget to add them to the sticky about the thread rules. No one can complain then if they are moderated.

KB

shrek4 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:24:43 PM »

Quote from: Lost on February 24, 2013, 06:00:33 PM

Along with that, how about deleting threads that refuse to use the template?

Some ads are just impossible to read or make heads nor tails of.

+1 to this!

Snow · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2013, 08:04:17 PM »

There is adequate direction for placing an advert in each section sticky. As for inappropriate posts in the classifieds or any section for that matter, the correct course of action is to report to moderator and it will be sorted.

BigJules · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »

I can cut and paste the template into its own sticky post I guess.

I think the template could use a tweak to read a bit better.

cruisindub · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:09:32 AM »

Asking questions should be fine ......

Sometimes read the classifieds to get a feel for whatprices are, what's on offer etc.

Only having the seller posting wouldn't be of any benefit.

If a member has a rude comment, moderate it and explain why.

If a seller goes outside the general rule, hold it until the ad can be posted in a proper fashion.

We're all adults and of a sound disposition, surely we can all do the right thing ........

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2013, 04:11:41 AM »

Quote from: cruisindub on February 25, 2013, 01:09:32 AM

Asking questions should be fine ......

Sometimes read the classifieds to get a feel for whatprices are, what's on offer etc.

Only having the seller posting wouldn't be of any benefit.

If a member has a rude comment, moderate it and explain why.

If a seller goes outside the general rule, hold it until the ad can be posted in a proper fashion.
We're all adults and of a sound disposition, surely we can all do the right thing ........

Are you for real.?

BHG

Teabag · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:16:57 AM »

The part I find humorous is, some here in this thread are very guilty of what is laid in original post. So, I find it quite hypocritical to the point of humorous........:-)

xcvator · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2013, 06:38:28 AM »

x234567 (incuding the op)

POD · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2013, 07:03:08 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on February 25, 2013, 06:16:57 AM

The part I find humorous is, some here in this thread are very guilty of what is laid in original post. So, I find it quite hypocritical to the point of humorous........:-)

We do what we can to keep you entertained Mr T!!!

Bunyip · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2013, 07:56:13 AM »

How about the possibility (not sure if it can be done) of not allowing an ad to be placed until the OP has a minimum number of posts in the forum's general sections?

Nothing worse than someone who joins to reach their target audience then either forgets their creds, or could not be bothered checking in again.

Bunyip

MDS69 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:26:03 AM »

Quote from: Bunyip on February 25, 2013, 07:56:13 AM

How about the possibility (not sure if it can be done) of not allowing an ad to be placed until the OP has a minimum number of posts in the forum's general sections?

Nothing worse than someone who joins to reach their target audience then either forgets their creds, or could not be bothered checking in again.

Bunyip

Bingo. I hate that.
Also another thing that gets my goat is a lot of new members don't post an introduction. I have banged on about this before but some common courtesy with an intro instead of jumping straight into flogging something off or wanting help for a problem. We are a friendly (usually) bunch.
Another forum I am a member of you can't post anything until you post in the introduction thread and can't post a for sale ad until it is approved by a moderator. I suspect this creates a lot of work approving posts and our mods and admin probably have a lot to do already along with their normal life. Maybe new positions can be created for these 2 roles. Just a suggestion.

Bird · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:03:24 AM »

Quote from: Bunyip on February 25, 2013, 07:56:13 AM

How about the possibility (not sure if it can be done) of not allowing an ad to be placed until the OP has a minimum number of posts in the forum's general sections?

this has all been done 5000000 times before.

BigJules · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:37:47 PM »

Quote from: cruisindub on February 25, 2013, 01:09:32 AM

Asking questions should be fine ......

Sometimes read the classifieds to get a feel for whatprices are, what's on offer etc.

Only having the seller posting wouldn't be of any benefit.

If a member has a rude comment, moderate it and explain why.

If a seller goes outside the general rule, hold it until the ad can be posted in a proper fashion.

We're all adults and of a sound disposition, surely we can all do the right thing ........

Yes!

Questions about items are fine to post in a thread.

Criticisms are not.

If you don't like a post, report it and we'll have a look at it.

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Author Topic: For Sale ads etiquette (Read 14461 times)

KingBilly