Idea for Classifieds
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Idea for Classifieds
Another forum that I frequently post on runs their classified section a little differently that the norm, and it may be something that is worth a shot here.
Basically they do NOT allow users to reply in threads in the classified section at all. The only person that is able to post in a thread is the OP. The other rule is that you are only allowed to "Bump" a thread once every 7 days.
What this does, is it eliminates side busting 100%. It also keeps the classified section clean and in a proper order and gives everyone equal exposure. As our classifieds are right now, you almost have to bump your thread every few hours just to keep it on the front page.
I think we are all sick of reading through pages of "If I had money, I'd buy it" or "Damn, that's nice. How much power did that give you?" or "Hey, you going to the meet tonight? Free Bump!!"
I think this may be something that would be good to try for a month or so and see how the users like it. Worst case scenario, we just put it back to the way it is now.
What does everyone think?
Basically they do NOT allow users to reply in threads in the classified section at all. The only person that is able to post in a thread is the OP. The other rule is that you are only allowed to "Bump" a thread once every 7 days.
What this does, is it eliminates side busting 100%. It also keeps the classified section clean and in a proper order and gives everyone equal exposure. As our classifieds are right now, you almost have to bump your thread every few hours just to keep it on the front page.
I think we are all sick of reading through pages of "If I had money, I'd buy it" or "Damn, that's nice. How much power did that give you?" or "Hey, you going to the meet tonight? Free Bump!!"
I think this may be something that would be good to try for a month or so and see how the users like it. Worst case scenario, we just put it back to the way it is now.
What does everyone think?
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Then you get to be the pitch man for the admins!
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my 2 cents...
iTrader doesnt have enough use or feedback to provide an accurate portrait of a user's track record.
Reporting deadbeats or scammers to mods will not alert the rest of the community, only can ban or infract the offender.
It's a good idea in theory, but I don't think it will work in reality. Just curious, how large is the site that this method is used on? bigger/smaller than ss.net...
iTrader doesnt have enough use or feedback to provide an accurate portrait of a user's track record.
Reporting deadbeats or scammers to mods will not alert the rest of the community, only can ban or infract the offender.
It's a good idea in theory, but I don't think it will work in reality. Just curious, how large is the site that this method is used on? bigger/smaller than ss.net...
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my 2 cents...
iTrader doesnt have enough use or feedback to provide an accurate portrait of a user's track record.
Reporting deadbeats or scammers to mods will not alert the rest of the community, only can ban or infract the offender.
It's a good idea in theory, but I don't think it will work in reality. Just curious, how large is the site that this method is used on? bigger/smaller than ss.net...
iTrader doesnt have enough use or feedback to provide an accurate portrait of a user's track record.
Reporting deadbeats or scammers to mods will not alert the rest of the community, only can ban or infract the offender.
It's a good idea in theory, but I don't think it will work in reality. Just curious, how large is the site that this method is used on? bigger/smaller than ss.net...
If it works there "safely" where people are selling guns. I think it will work fine here.
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How about this idea if you still want people to be able to post in the threads.... just don't have the thread bounced to the top everytime someone posts in it. That way, all threads will be kept in cronological order forever. Only allow users to create a new thread for the same products after "x" number of weeks, and only allow a certain number of threads per user at one time in the classifieds section. There are a lot of options we can look at for cleaning that section up.
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i like the idea of a 'mild' conversation in some for sale threads.. it gives people more insight into whatever the op is selling..
say someone's selling an exhaust(or watever) and some people might want to know if he had any problems while his car was lowered, or what that ding in the one picture is, or watever... Everytime I've sold or bought somethin on here, my inbox is always full of the same questions from 30 different people lol
Also, somethin one person might say in a FS thread might peak another person's interest(I bought my exhaust from Dart Si because of the discussions that were goin on, an bcuz another member poested pics of his similar set up... an plus I wanted it )
its pro's an cons... you jus gotta look at leavin like it is... or closin it up an havin 30 million more "how does this sound" an "what happens if i buy this" " wingless or not" lol
jus sayin..
say someone's selling an exhaust(or watever) and some people might want to know if he had any problems while his car was lowered, or what that ding in the one picture is, or watever... Everytime I've sold or bought somethin on here, my inbox is always full of the same questions from 30 different people lol
Also, somethin one person might say in a FS thread might peak another person's interest(I bought my exhaust from Dart Si because of the discussions that were goin on, an bcuz another member poested pics of his similar set up... an plus I wanted it )
its pro's an cons... you jus gotta look at leavin like it is... or closin it up an havin 30 million more "how does this sound" an "what happens if i buy this" " wingless or not" lol
jus sayin..
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