Thinking of bumping minimum post count.

[sniper7]

Reading through the responses, I kind of like the idea about us policing our own community. How exactly that can be done without abusing the system will require a bit more thought and dialogue. A seller reputation system would help a bit, however that does not stop someone from starting a new account after they have been removed from the Trading post. I still like the idea of public accountability in regards to transactions.

wouldn't an entire IP or user ban (not just the members name) solve most of the multi-account offenders?

[cofi]

i would think a time based thing rather then a post count would be more beneficial.....like no posting in fs for a month or two after joining so new members can become acclimated to the site and kinda learn how things work here

[mopar]

Hey Marlin,
I haven't bought or sold anything on the trading post, but 100 posts is not an unreasonable number to do this. It would keep the bad guys out and would keep the good newbies in. also it would give the new folks an idea what this forum is all about. Plus I'm sure it would help the mods.
I don't want to piss off the buyers and sellers ,but I think it would weed out the assholes. Just my .02.

[SideShow Bob]

Yep,
50 sounds good or 1 year as a member. Voted.

[BigBear]

My thoughts: just make sure the selling guidelines/rules are a sticky (as they are), then just erase first posts that do not meet requirements with a PM explaining. After that, ban em. It's your website, simply don't put up with it. Shouldn't need a specific post count. After a few bans and some public comments, people should get the drift.

[Monky]

I voted 50.. but we should surely restrict the 'post whore' and 'bypc' threads as well..

Sorry but watching people count down to their '15' is dumb.

Post whoring in any other thread should be banned

[jerrymrc]

i would think a time based thing rather then a post count would be more beneficial.....like no posting in fs for a month or two after joining so new members can become acclimated to the site and kinda learn how things work here

You may have something there.

[Sparky]

I have been here since the beginning. If it was set at 100 today I would not be able to ost.

[alxone]

Reading through the responses, I kind of like the idea about us policing our own community. How exactly that can be done without abusing the system will require a bit more thought and dialogue. A seller reputation system would help a bit, however that does not stop someone from starting a new account after they have been removed from the Trading post. I still like the idea of public accountability in regards to transactions.

this^

i voted 50 for firearms (it should go for places to shoot ,imho) . but i dont think post count should matter for the other stuff . buying or trading other stuff (mags parts ect .) is a great way us to get to know someone new . also if its a firearm they really want then they can send a pm and if they low ball or try to get over on anyone they should (and would if its me ) have negative feedback before they can even post in the firearms section . but thats just my 2 cents

[Marlin]

I have been here since the beginning. If it was set at 100 today I would not be able to ost.

Well, this is the situations I'm trying to avoid.