Is there some sort of contest...

[sniper7]

ginse i think the problem is with people asking 100 for their stuff and then they think they want 200 but the real problem is finding the number within the post and then they just keep on typing and you really have a hard time trying to find anything because it is just one big massive run on sentence but every once in a while there is a period. i really find it amusing when they type shit out like that because i really try to lay my for sale ads out in a very clear and concise manner and always try to post pictures so everyone can see what they are getting plus pictures make any item sell better no matter what it is. having the price down at the bottom away from the main body of the text is nice so that people can see if you are asking 100 dollars and even a money symbol is nice to have so that people can at least locate the price in their mass confusion of words. I really hope my explanation solved everything and you feel better now

[alan0269]

ginse i think the problem is with people asking 100 for their stuff and then they think they want 200 but the real problem is finding the number within the post and then they just keep on typing and you really have a hard time trying to find anything because it is just one big massive run on sentence but every once in a while there is a period. i really find it amusing when they type shit out like that because i really try to lay my for sale ads out in a very clear and concise manner and always try to post pictures so everyone can see what they are getting plus pictures make any item sell better no matter what it is. having the price down at the bottom away from the main body of the text is nice so that people can see if you are asking 100 dollars and even a money symbol is nice to have so that people can at least locate the price in their mass confusion of words. I really hope my explanation solved everything and you feel better now

Exactly!!!

[hurley842002]

I don't know if it's just coincidence or related in some fashion, but I have also noticed, many of the people that don't post a clear price/location/pics, are the same people that ONLY use this forum to sell their stuff. They aren't active members, and i'm willing to bet, you could match their post count with postings in the wanted/for sale section.

There is a huge difference in postings of "active members" and "classified trolls". Active members, actually put some thought and take care in ensuring everybody gets a clear understanding of what they are selling, where they can meet, and how much they want. Whereas classified trolls, probably have the same posting on half a dozen other sites, and are just seeking as many views as possible.

I've watched the regulars and mods, be VERY patient with these folks, but patience only goes so far.

[theGinsue]

ginse i think the problem is with people asking 100 for their stuff and then they think they want 200 but the real problem is finding the number within the post and then they just keep on typing and you really have a hard time trying to find anything because it is just one big massive run on sentence but every once in a while there is a period. i really find it amusing when they type shit out like that because i really try to lay my for sale ads out in a very clear and concise manner and always try to post pictures so everyone can see what they are getting plus pictures make any item sell better no matter what it is. having the price down at the bottom away from the main body of the text is nice so that people can see if you are asking 100 dollars and even a money symbol is nice to have so that people can at least locate the price in their mass confusion of words. I really hope my explanation solved everything and you feel better now

Oh, you're a funny one.

I ain't laughin' (okay, maybe a little bit...it is funny).

[Ah Pook]

The rules arent simple enough.........


Just start deleting them until they figure it out

Eye like this idea. How hard is it too reed the directions or at least give a byer a clue. Its knot rocket surgery.

I've actually looked for white text, thinking the seller was trying to be tricky.

[pickenup]

Ok, I give that rant a.....6.

[jerrymrc]

[WARNING: RANT AHEAD]So I've been looking through the Trading Post forums at all of the different threads and it seems more and more like I'm seeing a particular trend forming. So, it got me wondering, are you folks having some sort of contest to see who can hide your asking prices and locations better than the next poster?I mean, I continue to see lots of threads where people never use a dollar sign and the asking price is buried within a paragraph of text. Even then it's almost coded so it's hard to tell if the number is actually a price or just a random number thrown into the midst of the text.And then, you sneakey entrepreneurs, you either slide your location in so a person has to read the post a few times to actually catch your location - or, better yet, you throw out a region ("NE CO" or "From XXX to YYY" versus your actual location (wouldn't want someone to actually narrow down your whereabouts to an actual municipal sub-section, now would we?). Uncle Sam and his Black Helicopters might find you if you narrow it down to a 10 square mile area.And, lastly, what's with running everything you've got to say into one bulky paragraph? Is there some reason you can't separate your comments into separate paragraphs or do you not care if it's difficult to read your posts?Okay, I'm done now.[/RANT OFF]

FIFY.