Trading Post rant...

[jerrymrc]

The new rules have been put in place. 15 post/30 days for the new people. Any body that is under 30 days right now will NOT be able to see the TP. If you spend your 30 days being nice and make a few posts then all will be reveled on day 31.

We hope that gives a little time for those to read and see what we are about automatically with out us running around playing Cop.

[SAnd]

... all will be reviled on day 31.

We hope that gives a little time for those to read and see what we are about automatically with out us running around playing Cop.

Oops-
reviled
▸ adjective: assailed with contemptuous language

I hope it's a typo.

[BlasterBob]

When someone has something for TRADE ONLY, it'd really be nice if they would at least place an approximate value on their item so if we are interested in their item, we could see what we may have available of at least a close comparable trade value.

If/when someone is attempting to get rid of ALL of their guns and/or reloading stuff for cash, I can see their point of posting that asking cash price and also possibly listing a little bit higher price if a trade has to be taken in. That little higher trade price could possibly compensate for having to take still another thing back in only to have to get rid of it. Hope that came out right but it takes only a half of a brain to figure the point I'm trying to make.

Every single transaction I have made here in our Trading Post has gone smoothly and if after I were to see that there is a blemish or something minor flaw that was possibly not earlier disclosed with the item that I am getting, I'll still take it at the agreed upon price because I want to maintain keeping my word/commitment. If a man's word isn't worth a shit then that man is not worth a shit.

So, if all the above makes me sound like a grumpy old fart, well I guess that does make me one.

[jerrymrc]

Oops-
reviled
▸ adjective: assailed with contemptuous language

I hope it's a typo.

Ya never know.

[sroz]

Will guests also not be able to see the TP? Not sure what we just solved, except for maybe discouraging folks to join. That includes those who might contribute AND those who would not. The only way to change people's behavior is to ignore them. Do not deal with them. As someone said earlier, ".....just put your big boy pants on." That simple......but, rules is rules.

Let the rants begin.

[jerrymrc]

Will guests also not be able to see the TP? Not sure what we just solved, except for maybe discouraging folks to join. That includes those who might contribute AND those who would not. The only way to change people's behavior is to ignore them. Do not deal with them. As someone said earlier, ".....just put your big boy pants on." That simple......but, rules is rules.

Let the rants begin.

If the trading post is the only reason someone would join then I know the staff is unanimous in saying tough.

The trading post was an add-on for the members. It was never intended to be the draw for this site.

Ignoring people around here and just letting them do anything and everything would be suicide.

[roberth]

If the trading post is the only reason someone would join then I know the staff is unanimous in saying tough.

The trading post was an add-on for the members. It was never intended to be the draw for this site.

Ignoring people around here and just letting them do anything and everything would be suicide.

I did not know that. Thank you for the add-on.

[Rooskibar03]

I for one say good addition to the site rules and set up. If you don't want to be part of the community here, there's always craigslist for buying and selling stuff.

Now if there was only way a for us to make a rule that says if you post something for sale, you also must be willing to respond to posts and PM's in a timely fashion.

I mean WTF, more then 24 hours and no response? If I post something for sale, which I've yet to do here but do lots of elsewhere, and someone asks a question or requests more info I'm Johnny on the spot with a response. (especially if someone says they want to buy my item)

[sroz]

If the trading post is the only reason someone would join then I know the staff is unanimous in saying tough.

The trading post was an add-on for the members. It was never intended to be the draw for this site.

Missing the point. It's the exclusionary aspect of it. Don't think it can be said that newb's are the only ones not following the rules, but that's the perception we are creating. From the perspective of an outsider looking in, that could be construed as elitism. I know this is not an elitist group, but perception can be reality. Put yourself in their shoes. Forget everything you know about this site and many of the fine members and ask yourself if you would want to join in.

I just think it's the wrong approach, but I've been wrong before & will most definitly be again. Just my 2 cents.

[Bailey Guns]

Simple solution. Whenever anyone wants to sell something they MUST:

• Run it by me.
• I get to set the price.
• I get first option to purchase.
• I'll be responsible for ensuring proper ad content.

That will solve the problem.



(I guess it's just me, and I don't have to suffer the brain damage of moderating the FS forums, but I just ignore the posts from idiots that don't contain specifics and required information. And it ain't only from noobs.)